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I thought they would be hard-pressed to top the video for Atlas, which I still maintain is the most ‘techno’ — whatever that means — video I have ever seen. This one has all the classic elements: richly detailed organic textures enlivened by the dancing light, quick step editing synched perfectly to the beat, all mixed as precisely as a dj might. And, of course, you know I absolutely love the way the lights drip like candles…

But it’s the last three minutes that truly blow me away, where the slow fade of the song is matched perfectly to the dawn of a new day. With rare exception, most live music is experienced as day turns to night. I don’t know that I have ever seen anything quite like this; it’s so peaceful, so tranquil, especially after such a blistering song.

I couldn’t be happier to see my beloved Warp Records continue to push the bounds of music and now video. I can’t wait to see and hear what they think of next. As for Battles, they sold out San Francisco the last time through, but I will not miss their next show on November 1 at the Great American Music Hall, one of my favorite places to see live music.

Until then, watch for the Making of Tonto dvd on October 22. I can’t wait.

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