![]() When hiring a director who is famous for terrorizing an entire generation with the story of a demon-possessed girl, a certain level of creepiness is expected. It was also the first video to be directed by Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, the director of The Exorcist. When the video was released in 1984, the music industry was beginning to adopt the music video as a promotional tool and Self Control was rather groundbreaking in its scope. Combined with the MK symbolism peppered through the video, Self Control becomes a tribute to the occult elite, a promotion of its symbolism and a celebration of their most sadistic practice: Monarch mind control (if you’ve never heard of this, please read this article before continuing). The singer is stalked by a masked man, who eventually ends up shirtless in her bedroom. The video of Self Control adds a significant layer to the song, one that is rather troubling. They thought it was about a girl enjoying the nightlife – but that is only the face value. All of these beautiful people sang “I, I live among the creatures of the night” without realizing what it truly meant. Released in 1984, Self Control rocked disco clubs around the world as ladies wearing big curly hair and shoulder pads danced frenetically with men wearing thick mustaches and majestic mullets. i hope she is in heaven singing and making even the angels jealous.Laura Branigan’s hit “Self Control” is the epitome of everything 80s, but is also the epitome of everything MK ULTRA: a disturbing story of an MK slave manipulated by an abusive handler. i came to know of her death just a few days back.i wonder why she didnt become very successful with the beautiful,touching voice and charming face. i loved that song in the 80s and i used to hear it every day for years. Anand Paul from Kollam, Indiaself control is the best song i have heard.i hope she is in heaven singing and making even the angels jealous. i loved that song in the 80s and it will be forever my favourite.i used to hear it every day for years. she was wonderful, and a very skilled vocalist. Kelley from 95060, CaHer death was shame.Reza from Shiraz, Iranshe is dead oh my god she was one of my most favorites when i was a highschoolboy.Today's so-called singers are all flash and no substance. Paula from Laredo, TxShe should have had a longer career.I survived,and thrive as the sun begins to go down.RIP Laura-I will always honor and love you for your contribution to my journey toward finding myself and my place in the world. I find safety in the dark, having been the victim of years of child abuse. ![]()
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