10/25/2024

A Closer Look at Discovery Zone’s “Operating System”

“W wanted this video to pay homage to the early days of computer science and the infinite doors it opened.”

A closer look at the new video for Discovery Zone’s “Operating System,” from her recent album Quantum Web. Inspired by early CGI commercials, iconic animusic videos, and nostalgic Linux terminal ASCII art, there is even an easter egg tribute or two to The Twilight Zone show and Conway’s Game of Life (iykyk).

To the above, animator Pacome Fantome added this about the collaboration with JJ on the video:

“The process of creating the video was an experience of its own. Weaving together both old and recent software, exploring multiple layers of digital programs felt like traveling across different universes – each with its own unique system and distinct rules, much like ours. In the end, the game of life perfectly captures the essence of this journey: where does computing end, and where does life begin?”

Find the video in wherever the web expands, and catch discover zone wherever noted below.

10/28/24 [UK] Glasgow @ The Glad Cafe
10/30/24 [UK] Coventry @ The Tin Music & Art
10/31/24 [UK] Manchester @ YES Basement
11/01/24 [UK] London @ Corsica Studios w/ Freak Heat Waves
11/06/24 [DE] Offenbach @ Kapelle
11/07/24 [BE] Liege @ KulturA
11/08/24 [NL] Utrecht @ Le Guess Who?
11/09/24 [NL] Amsterdam @ Cinetol
11/14/24 [DE] Leipzig @ Transcentury Update Festival