People seek out ASMR for diverse reasons, from sleep aid to sensory exploration. However, Victor Cascarigny and Morgan Jouquand’s conceptual skate part, Mars, offers a unique experience: ASMR designed to get you hyped for skateboarding. This innovative approach blends skateboarding with sound in a way that’s both captivating and inspiring.
The idea of conceptual skateboarding videos isn’t new to Victor. Earlier in the year, he released a self-filmed part during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Toulouse. Now, with the ability to skate with others again, Victor and Morgan collaborated on Mars. This project combined Morgan’s original music score with Victor’s skateboarding, all filmed during a four-day trip to Marseille.
To delve deeper into the creative process behind Mars, we spoke with the French director and musician, Morgan Jouquand. Turn up your volume and immerse yourself in the sounds of Marseille as you explore the intersection of skateboarding and sound.
Mini Q+A with Director Morgan Jouquand
When did you develop the concept for Mars?
I’ve long been drawn to creating immersive and creative skateboarding videos. I first met Victor when he was 17. His speed on a board was incredible, as if he were doing kickflips faster than his own shadow. I knew I had to collaborate with him. Skateboarding is all about creativity and fun, and we aimed to capture that feeling in this video. Music is integral to skateboarding culture, so we wanted to enhance it dynamically.
Did the music come before or after filming the skating?
I composed the track before filming. This allowed Victor to absorb the rhythm, enabling his vision and energy to mesh with the music. It created a dialogue between the music and the skateboarding throughout the video.
What were the challenges of editing the video and music together?
Editing the video and music was simultaneous. It required a constant juggling act between the two, which was quite challenging. However, for this project, composing the music was essential because it allowed me to align the structure and different instruments with the sounds of Victor’s skating. My key word when creating a video is immersion; I always aim for the most immersive sound possible.
Do you have plans for similar conceptual videos?
I have several ideas I’d like to explore that delve deeper into this musical vision of skateboarding.
Have you previously explored using natural sounds in your music outside of skateboarding projects?
I created a video called MOTHER where I gathered spectacular footage and sounds during a world tour, as a tribute to nature. It focused on the soft and powerful sounds of nature. With skateboarding, there is much more rhythm; it’s like a percussion instrument with so many nuances.
What makes Marseille a unique location for filming?
Marseille has a chaotic, southern vibe that offers more freedom than any other city in France. It’s also the sunniest city in France, which can be intense in the summer. However, you can always cool off in the sea.
Was filming in Marseille within a four-day timeframe difficult?
I had scouted locations that I believed fit the idea of rhythm. Victor is an incredibly efficient and precise skateboarder, a trick machine; so we could cover a lot of the city in just a few days.
Who inspires you when you create these kinds of films?
When I watched Gou Miyagi’s videos, I was amazed by his originality and Takahiro Morita’s editing— their creativity is pure synergy.
Do you get tired of skate videos without a concept?
I appreciate all kinds of skate videos, but when there’s a unique visual approach, the impact is more powerful. For me, the video aesthetic, including the filming style, editing, and music, needs to be as creatively executed as the skateboarding itself.
What’s the worst sound you’ve ever heard?
The worst sound is when you’re skateboarding quietly and someone honks their car horn at you for no reason; it drives me crazy!
Have you ever considered using a fart sound in a track?
When I was a teenager, my ringtone was a fart song, but the quality was too good, I could never surpass the masters.
Video by: Morgan Jouquand
Interview by: Larry Lanza
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