Alcazar - Start The Fire (Video)

MAY 18 2005 · 12:00

Alcazar - Start The Fire (Video) (2005) Era: Swedish Eurodance Late-Era (2005) - Final single from Alcazar's compilation Dancefloor Deluxe, released before the group's three-year hiatus; peak of mid-2000s Scandinavian disco-pop production As the final single video before Alcazar's original-lineup hiatus, this production holds documentary value as a closing statement of a pivotal chapter in Swedish Eurodance history. The rapid-cut, high-saturation performance aesthetic is a textbook specimen of mid-2000s Scandinavian pop video production, making it a strong archival reference for researchers studying the intersection of Eurovision culture, Nordic disco revivalism, and early-digital-HD video craft. Context: Released in 2005 as the second single from Alcazar's compilation Dancefloor Deluxe, 'Start the Fire' arrived at the tail end of a remarkably productive period for the Swedish trio, who had sold over 12 million records between 2001 and 2004. The track samples the chorus of Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start the Fire' and incorporates elements of Delegation's 'Heartache #9', situating it within Alcazar's broader strategy of fusing classic pop DNA with contemporary Eurodance production. The single charted at number 10 in Sweden. Shortly after its release, the band announced a hiatus in March 2005, making this video a capstone document of their original lineup era before a three-year break. Director notes: The music video was produced to promote the single 'Start the Fire', released in 2005 as the second single from Alcazar's compilation album Dancefloor Deluxe. During filming, one of the lead vocalists sustained a foot injury, which constrained her on-screen appearances to scenes shot prior to the accident.