if you've noticed I like to put up random music videos that I really dig up top. music videos, having a special place in my heart, combining the two loves of my life. I've decided to start writing up on why and how I dig them.
first up is Hearts on Fire by CUT COPY, one of my many favourites off their latest, Ghost Colours. Directed by Nagi Noda(r.i.p) it starts off with a cool POV establishing shot to a pan of the convertible, which is an appropirate choice for what is to come. car passes a street light and BAM! rain comes in as he bawls his eyes out. the rest of the video follows the protagonist through his daily life with the rain. Clever play on action with wiping the tears to washing his face, effective in the video's mesage. sick saxaphone riff comes in about 2:20.
it gets better for our protagonist as not only him, but as it seems the whole world rains as well. until we meet the ex, and as she leaves the rain returns. poor guy.
the song itself reminds me of What Is Love, from the female sample vocal (woah-ohh) and the baseline.
the film stock(look of video) reflects the song's 80's dance/new wave influence. the video touches really well on the feeling of heartbreak and is an accurate take on the subject. not to mention the song is catchy(and a bit haunting in a good way), though being repetitive it works!
there we have it ladies and gentleman, a fantastic music video.
8.1.09
sights and sounds: HEARTS ON FIRE
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one of the first things you learn in english about talking about a book song or movie is.. don't re tell the book song or movie. a little eng 101 from ryan.
Makes you melt? As in.. it's so bad that your ears couldn't endure the pain? Haha.
Oh sweet, what kind of BB you got? I think you should definitely opt for the new Macbook. I'd do so in a heartbeat (money permitting) haha.
ouch rye. where's the love?
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