Lovers +

After releasing a couple of cassettes and EPs, Hallelujah Picassos unveiled their debut album Hateman in Love in 1992, which included this single. Their genre-bending sound, incorporating elements of ska, hip-hop, punk, and indie rock made them a staple of the Auckland live scene. Frontman Roland Rorschach takes centre stage in the Bruce Sheridan directed video, performing over images of the band playing while being observed by men in white protective suits. Also featured are the talents of Greg Johnson on trumpet, and Alice Latham on saxophone.   

We also managed to convince them to let Roland use a welding torch, as he was doing a welding course at the time. Singers playing with fire, always fun. The use of green screen was pretty popular at that time, from what I recall. It allowed you to layer up imagery and mix and mash it up.

– Guitarist Peter McLennan describes making this video, on website 5000 Ways to Love You

Key Cast & Crew

Bruce Sheridan

Director, Producer