a perfect Storm of artistic genius

I wanted to take an opportunity to acknowledge the passing of Storm Thorgerson, one of the artistic masterminds behind Hipgnosis and also his own company Storm Studios.  Storm is best known, of course, for being the visual conceptualist for Pink Floyd, designing (along with his then-partner Aubrey "Po" Powell) the majority of the band's album covers and accompanying graphics and videos for nearly their entire career.

But Storm is also responsible for one of the most interesting videos of the 1980s which has seen much airplay not only for its own startling style, but because the song itself remains an absolute classic.

Trevor has stated he was never particularly a fan of this video.  However, I will say this: Storm knew that the world needed not only to hear Trevor's musical talent, but to see what an attractive person he is...and he delivered on this point beautifully.

Having talked to Storm once back in 2009 (and also knowing a couple people who were friends of his), I can testify he was utterly hilarious and charming and a true force of nature.  I was stunned, I really thought of all people he would be the one to figure out how to live forever.  But such a force as he was - artistically and personally - will ensure his legacy will endure even after we're all long gone.