Music video concept in the style of Peter Gabriel, made with Claude Opus: Claude Opus launch video

Originally posted by @davidshulmanfl on X · posted Sep 25, 2026 · curated by MotionHunt, updated Oct 15, 2026

In short

The author shared a text prompt for Opus 5.5 asking for a 60-second music video in the style of Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time," updated with modern references and figures, plus an original song that could fit on the album So. The post shows no video output, so the result is not confirmed.

How it was made

The author shared only the prompt, labeled as an Opus 5.5 prompt. The post does not say how any video was rendered, which tools were used, or how long it took or what it cost.

Tools: Claude Opus

Why it works

Names a specific style anchor (Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer and Big Time), giving the model a clear visual and musical reference point.
Asks for a modernized version of that style, using contemporary references and figures, so the reference is adapted rather than copied.
Sets a fixed 60-second length, which constrains scope and pacing.
Adds a second deliverable, an original song meant to sound like it belongs on the album So, which ties the audio to the same reference.

Remix it for your product

Create a 60 second music video for [PRODUCT] in the style of Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer and Big Time. Use modern references and figures that relate to [PRODUCT]. Also create an original song, something that sounds like it would fit on Peter Gabriel's So album, that highlights [FEATURES].