The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" music video was filmed on Hoxton Street in the Hoxton neighbourhood of East London, England. The iconic video features frontman Richard Ashcroft walking in a straight line down the street, refusing to yield to anyone in his path. The unbroken single-take walk along this ordinary London street became one of the most recognisable shots in music video history. Below you can explore the exact filming location with a side-by-side proof between the music video and Google Street View.
The stretch of Hoxton Street in Hoxton, East London, where Richard Ashcroft walks in an unbroken line from one end to the other. This ordinary residential and commercial street in the London Borough of Hackney was transformed into one of the most iconic locations in British music video history.
Music Video
Bittersweet Symphony - 0:58 - YouTube
Google Street View
Google Street View 2008 - Hoxton Street, London - Google
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the "Bittersweet Symphony" music video filmed?
The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" music video was filmed on Hoxton Street in the Hoxton neighbourhood of East London, England. The iconic video features frontman Richard Ashcroft walking in a straight line down the street, refusing to yield to anyone in his path. The unbroken single-take walk along this ordinary London street became one of the most recognisable shots in music video history. On this page you can explore the exact filming location with a side-by-side proof between the music video and Google Street View.
How many filming locations does "Bittersweet Symphony" have?
We have identified 1 confirmed filming location across 1 city, supported by 1 side-by-side proof comparing the music video to Google Street View.
What city was "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve filmed in?
"Bittersweet Symphony" music video by The Verve was filmed in London.
