Created with the Apple Vision Pro in mind as the ideal viewing experience, "Open Hearts" is still a captivating journey even if it ends with an insinuation that this may be The End of The Weeknd.
"They Not Like Us" emerged as a big winner for last night's Grammy Awards, getting nods as
Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and the one category we really track, Best Music Video.
Winners: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, video directors; Jack Begert, Cornell Brown, Sam Canter, Jared Heinke, Jamie Rabineau & Anthony Saleh, video producers
Opening like a classic film — right down to an interpolation of the Columbia Picture Torch Lady logo — "4X4" cycles throigh alternating imagery of trumphalism and destruction.
Although there's some structural similarities to the classic "Rabbit In Your Headlights" video, this new FKA twigs release focuses more on transcendence via dance and some reality-warping effects.
Having dominated nearly every other genre, it was only a matter of time before Bruno Mars unleashed a bona fide stripclub anthem, collaborating here with Sexxy Red in a simple performance video that also features cameos by his other recent duet partners, Rosé and Lady Gaga.
Coldplay's A Film For The Future is very much a piece for now, incorporating the work of over 150 artists/directors, plus fans, who were invited to let their imagination run wild with imagery for the band's latest album. The best experience is the AI enhanced remix experience at atafftf.coldplay.com so check it out and see what you can discover and create — or visit YouTube to watch them one by one.
Los Angeles is a central hub for the music video community and it's been heartbreaking to see the widespread devastation from the fires, and to hear too many personal stories of loss.
I'm taking a brief pause out of respect for those affected. Please see below for some relevant links for those looking for ways to help, or for those who need help or information.