: The old man (played by a Polish actor who added to the set's eccentric vibe) travels across diverse landscapes to find the source.
Watch the official video for Magic Fountain by Art vs Science to see the mad inventor's surreal quest in action: Art vs Science // MAGIC FOUNTAIN (Official Video) ARTVSSCIENCE YouTube• Jun 24, 2010 Art vs Science // MAGIC FOUNTAIN (Official Video)
: He eventually finds the fountain, which is portrayed as a "Trojan in disguise"—a treasure that is also a plague. Art vs Science // MAGIC FOUNTAIN (Official Video)
Directed by Alex Roberts , the video depicts the inventor's descent into a hyper-stylized world:
The story of the music video for "Magic Fountain" follows a mad inventor and his obsessive quest for rebirth and ultimate truth. The Myth of the Fountain : The old man (played by a Polish
: The video features high-energy dance sequences, including a distinctive silver "Michael Jackson-style" jacket, symbolizing the chaotic and joyful rebirth the inventor seeks.
: Described as a "fountain of dreams" and a "fountain of youth," it is a trophy for ancient kingdoms that has been lost to time. The Myth of the Fountain : The video
The song’s lyrics, delivered in a "preacher-man" style, establish a backstory about a mythical fountain that is the "source of all imagination" and life itself. In the video, this is represented as: