A signature sequence features the band performing on a runway while massive commercial jets take off and land directly overhead.
Swedish director Jonas Ã…kerlund , known for his work with Madonna and Metallica, took the helm to create a "natural, organic" feel. U2 - Beautiful Day (Official Music Video)
Explore the high-energy production and behind-the-scenes footage of U2's iconic airport video: U2 - Beautiful Day (Official Music Video) YouTube · U2VEVO U2 - Beautiful Day (The Making Of) YouTube · U2VEVO Surprising Facts About U2's "Beautiful Day" YouTube · Booked On Rock A signature sequence features the band performing on
Upon release, the single debuted at #1 in the UK and topped charts in nearly a dozen countries. U2's music video, released in September 2000, marked
U2's music video, released in September 2000, marked a pivotal "return to form" for the band as they moved into the new millennium. Directed by Jonas Ã…kerlund , the video is famous for its high-energy visuals filmed at a major international transport hub. Production & Setting
A recurring visual throughout the All That You Can't Leave Behind era, the "heart in a suitcase" symbol appears during an airport X-ray scan in the video. Critical Impact & Legacy
The video was filmed on August 12 and 13, 2000, at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.