Short of calling it a single, “The View” has been the band’s focus track since the album launched, having performed the track live on various European tv and radio programs.
The black and white clip was directed by Darren Aronofsky, and shot at the Metallica HQ in the San Francisco Bay area.
"The first time I heard 'The View' I was stunned," Aronofsky said. "I had never heard anything like it. Half was all Lou. The other half all Metallica. It was a marriage that on the surface made no sense, but the fusion changed the way I thought about both artists and morphed into something completely fresh and new. I couldn't stop listening to it. Lou's crushing lyrics, and the band's incredible licks."
"I am very excited about working with Darren Aronofsky on our powerful video 'The View,'" said Reed. "I feel Darren understood the power and range of the emotions fueled by the fire of Metallica. His strength and spirit are on display in every frame and I think he has caught the anger, rage and anguish at the bottom of the soul of real rock."
Lou Reed & Metallica Lou Reed & Metallica – The View
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