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The video's aesthetic is deeply tied to the album's production. Phoenix recorded the entire Alpha Zulu album in a temporary studio built within the Musée des Arts Décoratifs , a wing of the Louvre in Paris. Phoenix - Alpha Zulu (Official Video)

: Lyrics like "Your Mona Lisa immortalized, décapitée" directly reference the museum setting. Song Meaning & Lyrics Phoenix Drop 'Alpha Zulu' Video, Plot 2022 North

: While the "singing paintings" add a sense of humor, the visuals shift during the chorus to a more passionate, almost desperate look from the animated characters, reflecting the song's underlying anxiety. The "Louvre" Connection Song Meaning & Lyrics : While the "singing

: Figures from historical paintings are manipulated to sing along to the track, bop their heads, and mirror the movements of the band members.

The title and central panic of "Alpha Zulu" stem from a real-life near-death experience for frontman Thomas Mars.

Phoenix’s music video for is a surreal, AI-driven exploration of art history that literally brings the Louvre Palace to life. Released in June 2022, the video was directed by longtime collaborator Pascal Teixeira alongside Emma Besson and Louis Bes. Visual Concept & AI Technology