MUSIC VIDEOS:
Every song that has ever been written and will be written in the future has a certain meaning. A song's lyrics are always an expression of the writer's outlook on life or life as he experienced it as it is around him. His/her song may incorporate worldwide tragedies or personal happenings or events that occurred to his family or friends. When a singer or songwriter creates a song, she/he creates a part of life that is to be shared with the world….and that means sharing it through his/her music. It is the job of the video director or script/shot writer to convey the story of that song to the viewer (listener). First step: the storyline.
Every time, when a writer or video director creates a storyline around a musical piece, the outcome is subjective. Not everybody will see a song as it is depicted by those individuals…but…based on their experiences, their know-how and "what will work" for the public, they will have only one interest: to make each music video so outstanding, so different from the rest, that it is a memorable piece and gains the attention of recording houses and record producers.
Michael has developed his own style, also known as his "signature" style, which is prominent in his work. He dramatically emphasizes on the depth of a song's lyrics by switching to a black and white sequence, triggering some kind of a response in the viewer's mind and therefore establishing an emotional connection between song and viewer. This is an important aspect for any artist: to relate to the meaning of a song.
Every song that has ever been written and will be written in the future has a certain meaning. A song's lyrics are always an expression of the writer's outlook on life or life as he experienced it as it is around him. His/her song may incorporate worldwide tragedies or personal happenings or events that occurred to his family or friends. When a singer or songwriter creates a song, she/he creates a part of life that is to be shared with the world….and that means sharing it through his/her music. It is the job of the video director or script/shot writer to convey the story of that song to the viewer (listener). First step: the storyline.
Every time, when a writer or video director creates a storyline around a musical piece, the outcome is subjective. Not everybody will see a song as it is depicted by those individuals…but…based on their experiences, their know-how and "what will work" for the public, they will have only one interest: to make each music video so outstanding, so different from the rest, that it is a memorable piece and gains the attention of recording houses and record producers.
Michael has developed his own style, also known as his "signature" style, which is prominent in his work. He dramatically emphasizes on the depth of a song's lyrics by switching to a black and white sequence, triggering some kind of a response in the viewer's mind and therefore establishing an emotional connection between song and viewer. This is an important aspect for any artist: to relate to the meaning of a song.
most watched music videos:
SAY SOMETHING.....is a ballad written by “A New Great World”. This music video is a remake of the original, performed by a contestant from "American Idol" with the name "Boy E". It shows a person's emotional outcry in a relationship. It shows the desperate attempt to communicate. Even when the reassurance of "I would have followed you (wherever you'd go)" remains unanswered. This is the helpless pleading of one person to another in a relationship with flashbacks from a better time....and a heartbreaking conversation attempt with no answer.
WHEN LOVE AND DEATH EMBRACE.....a deep dark ballad, written by lead-singer Villie Valo of “HIM” and filmed at the San Carlos hotel in Phoenix, AZ.
This is the story about a songwriter. Just when he starts writing a new song, he is experiencing writers block. He checks into a hotel...a dark place (in which a young woman jumped out of the window from the top floor....because someone broke her heart. That happened many decades ago....and it is said, that her spirit never left the hotel).
In order to get to his room, the songwriter has to cross thru old and dark hallways and the eerie darkness of the place surrounds him. When he reaches the room, he falls in love with the room itself and the view that the room offers. The bathroom has a dripping water faucet that resembles the tears of a never resting soul and the television is tuned to an empty channel, showing snow...making the atmosphere an even darker one. Suddenly he snaps out of his writing block and is able to grasp the severity of what happened here...many decades ago...and now he is finally able to finish his song and he appropriately titles his piece "when love and death embrace".
This is the story about a songwriter. Just when he starts writing a new song, he is experiencing writers block. He checks into a hotel...a dark place (in which a young woman jumped out of the window from the top floor....because someone broke her heart. That happened many decades ago....and it is said, that her spirit never left the hotel).
In order to get to his room, the songwriter has to cross thru old and dark hallways and the eerie darkness of the place surrounds him. When he reaches the room, he falls in love with the room itself and the view that the room offers. The bathroom has a dripping water faucet that resembles the tears of a never resting soul and the television is tuned to an empty channel, showing snow...making the atmosphere an even darker one. Suddenly he snaps out of his writing block and is able to grasp the severity of what happened here...many decades ago...and now he is finally able to finish his song and he appropriately titles his piece "when love and death embrace".
DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES TONIGHT....is the last music video of the late John Denver. The purpose of this music video was to change John's image from a on top of the mountain sitting, guitar playing young man singing a song with the title: "Thank God I'm A Country Boy".
By the end of the 80's, John was seriously trying to break into the motion picture industry and he chose music videos as a tool to first of all change his image and secondly to show his abilities as a screen actor.
The story shows John as an oil worker...working on a drill platform, climbing poles and driving home thru the dusty desert to his wife. She is waiting for him with passion and desire. The lyrics reflect a certain insecurity in his relationship and John is torn by emotion and sleepless nights. With an almost pleading outcry he is asking his partner not to think of someone else when they share their night...but simply be aware of the fact that it is him next to her...and "Don't Close Your Eyes Tonight"…..
By the end of the 80's, John was seriously trying to break into the motion picture industry and he chose music videos as a tool to first of all change his image and secondly to show his abilities as a screen actor.
The story shows John as an oil worker...working on a drill platform, climbing poles and driving home thru the dusty desert to his wife. She is waiting for him with passion and desire. The lyrics reflect a certain insecurity in his relationship and John is torn by emotion and sleepless nights. With an almost pleading outcry he is asking his partner not to think of someone else when they share their night...but simply be aware of the fact that it is him next to her...and "Don't Close Your Eyes Tonight"…..
QUANDO LLORES....is the simple story of a playboy....treating his better half with disrespect and questioning her every move. When she finally has enough of his accusations, she writes a good-bye note and with a heavy heart decides to pack her bags and leave.
While he is enjoying a ride in his hundred thousand dollar vehicle, he is realizing that he treated her badly. Since she is not home, he is now looking for her...everywhere....but she is nowhere to be found. Realizing more and more that he has now lost what he should have cherished the most, he slips from his lavish path of money and carelessness to the dark and unforgiving milieu of bar and alcoholism.
While he is enjoying a ride in his hundred thousand dollar vehicle, he is realizing that he treated her badly. Since she is not home, he is now looking for her...everywhere....but she is nowhere to be found. Realizing more and more that he has now lost what he should have cherished the most, he slips from his lavish path of money and carelessness to the dark and unforgiving milieu of bar and alcoholism.
MIRACLES....tells the story of an interplanetary traveler, looking for a mate. After picking up pieces of cyber-chat, he has made his choice and is now in pursuit to track down the female of his desire. After a successful touchdown in the Arizona desert and "blending in" with his western-style attire, he finally meets the woman. She is not necessarily "in flames" about him or his idea to take off with him....so he has some convincing to do. Finally, after his continuous musical persuasion, she gives in and wanders off on the train tracks into the sunset with him.
THE SONG OF HOPE...coming soon
LAURA, WHERE ARE YOU?....coming soon