A second, much stranger version was released in May 2012, directed by cult filmmaker Harmony Korine (known for Kids and Gummo ).
: It also features the ATL Twins , a pair of skateboarding identical twins who later appeared in Korine's film Spring Breakers . The Black Keys: Gold on the Ceiling - Version 2 - IMDb
: The video ends on a quiet note, showing an empty room littered with beer cans after the show—a visual representation of the "high" of performance followed by the stillness of the aftermath. The "Surreal Nightmare" Story (Harmony Korine Version) The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling [Official Music Video]
: They are carried around by giant versions of themselves, played by two Belmont Bruins basketball players .
: Footage ranges from the band’s release show at New York's Webster Hall to behind-the-scenes moments on their first proper arena tour. A second, much stranger version was released in
The official music video for "Gold on the Ceiling" actually has two distinct versions, each telling a very different story of rise to fame during their El Camino era. The "Road to Success" Story (Standard Version)
The most widely known version, directed by Reid Long , is a celebratory documentary-style montage. It captures the raw energy of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney’s transition from humble beginnings to selling out massive arenas like Madison Square Garden. The "Surreal Nightmare" Story (Harmony Korine Version) :
: Auerbach and Carney are dressed in pastel medical scrubs or footie pajamas and strapped into Baby Björns .