Video for Paul McCartney and Wings vs Timo Maas and James Teej on Virgin Records

The video for one of the biggest releases of the year unites the past and the present in an unlikely pairing of one of rock's most iconic figures with two contemporary dance music heroes. Paul McCartney & Wings luminous 'Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five' was first released in 1973 and has been contemporised by Timo Maas and James Teej for release on Virgin Records and can be seen here.

Directed by Can Evgin, renowned for his work on clients including Giorgio and Emporio Armani through to Nowness and Purple Paris and featuring the work of celebrated choreographer Aaron Sillis (recently noted for his extensive work with FKA Twigs), they present a unique and unrelenting interpretation of the track.

"I wanted to capture the rock'n roll spirit in McCartney's original vision and give it a contemporary edge,' explains Can Evgin of the video. 'McCartney sings of a 1985 utopia with the raw energy of love and desire; in our more reticent modern society, I believe his message is now more vital than ever.' The stunning video was produced by Wanda London in collaboration with creative agency Anomalous Visuals.

TIMO MAAS
Timo Maas's career has had an undeniable impact on the electronic music scene. For 30 years he has travelled the globe, and garnered an illustrious production career putting his midas touch to music for Madonna, Depeche Mode, Fatboy Slim and earning a Grammy Award nomination for his Tori Amos rework.

JAMES TEEJ
Also known for his indie-electronic label and band, My Favourite Robot, James Teej is Canadian­ born with over twenty years producing and DJing under his belt. Working at Timo's countryside home in Germany this unlikely pairing have refined a vision and palette of sound that is a confident yet tasteful take on contemporary electronica.

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