Noted musicians such as Charli XCX, Alex Kapranos, Ciara, and others honor the late Diane Martel, celebrated music video director, with heartfelt tributes: "An extraordinary figure in the realm of music video creation."
In a sad turn of events, the music industry has lost one of its most influential figures. Diane Martel, a renowned music video director, passed away on September 18 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. She was 63 years old.
Martel's career spanned over three decades, during which she worked with some of the biggest names in music. Her versatility allowed her to excel in various genres, including hip-hop, pop, rock, and indie.
Martel's first music video was for the hardcore hip-hop group Onyx's 'Throw Ya Guns' in 1992. Since then, she has directed videos for artists such as Mariah Carey, The Killers, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, and Charli XCX.
One of her most notable works includes the controversial 2013 videos for Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' and Miley Cyrus' 'We Can't Stop'. For Miley Cyrus, she served as the creative director for the divisive performance at the 2013 MTV VMAs and the 'Bangerz' tour.
In recent years, Martel worked with artists such as Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, and Ariana Grande, with her latest involvement being with the music video of Doja Cat.
Tributes have been pouring in from artists she worked with and fans alike. Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos shared a heartfelt tribute, praising Martel's artistry and expressing gratitude for her support and friendship. Ciara, in a new tribute, stated that Martel believed in her and held a special place in her heart. Charli XCX posted a tribute on Instagram Stories, expressing gratitude for Martel's influence and friendship.
In 2022, Martel was named the Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker at the University of Oregon and led a series of community events there.
Martel is survived by her Aunt Gail Merrifield Papp, three cats, and many friends. Her legacy will live on in the music videos she directed, influencing future generations of music video directors.
Rest in peace, Diane Martel. Your contributions to the music industry will never be forgotten.
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