It's time. Time for me to reach back into the past and dig deep down to my roots and present to you a music video. Seriously though, when was the last time I did that? Yes - I've posted a few here recently (mostly on Fridays), but they're only side products of the song of the day. Not usually by choice. So today, hell, why not.
Now as many of you know, one of, if not my all time favorite music video is Star Guitar by The Chemical Brothers. If you aren't familiar with it, I'd recommend watching it (go ahead, click it - I dare you). So it just seems fitting to share with you another one of their videos that I've fallen back in love with. I saw it a couple years ago and had an affair with it and recently my feelings for it have flared up once again. I'm referring to "The Salmon Dance." Let's break it down shall we? First of all, the song is catchy. No and's, if's, or but's about it. It always helps if that is the first noticeable thing about a video. Next there is the fact that it is fun. Videos that take themselves too seriously are often hard to sit through and enjoy. There's just too much weight behind them. I'll admit, technically speaking, this video isn't too groundbreaking. Sure, the CG looks good, especially the fish as they're singing and dancing, but the camera work isn't too special. Digging deeper, there are a ton of little nuances I love. First, let's address the obvious fact. This kid is tripping on something hard. LSD? Shrooms? Who knows - but damn is he having what seems to be the time of his life. Singing and dancing fish? Sign me up. Secondly, much like Star Guitar, objects in the video and the beats of the song line up. Pay attention as the fish dart out of the castles, or go up and kiss the glass. In perfect synch. Third, Fatlip keeps trying to each Sammy the whole time. Cute little addition to the video. I mean, he is a piranha after all. And lastly? You can't tell me the beat boxing pufferfish isn't a badass. Oh right - I also love how Sammy keeps narrating different salmon facts throughout the course of the song. As they say - you learn something new everyday.
Bottom line? Kickass, fun video. Don't search too hard for any deep meanings though.
What a fun, and weird video! I loved the synchronized sea horses - they made me think of Andy's years ago when they had the tank full of them.
ReplyDeleteMy greatest fear didn't materialized - I was afraid that Sammy was going to become Fatlip's lunch!
ieyu, ilys!