This haunting narrative music video was selected to premiere on VICE.com last week. It was subsequently released on Vimeo and was quickly selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick. No surprise – it has a compelling story, sensitive direction, and beautiful film cuts. The lead character, exquisitely played by Curtiss Cook, Jr., finds himself in a stark contrast between his less than optimal home life and the lavish environment in which he works. True to the lyrics, the protagonist of the story exists “…in a foreign land…”. He is clearly isolated and throughout the video, we feel his longing for something more. When his two worlds begin to collide, this boy-man’s internal battle is revealed as he fights back to regain some self respect, hope, and control of a destiny that’s lacking in his life. The video is beautifully crafted and perfectly synched to take full advantage of the song’s rhythmic sound and message: we are never so out of place that we have to surrender, and our hearts are only limited by what we allow. I hope you enjoy this posting. It’s definitely a three course meal – delicious music, tantalizing videography, and a story that will fill you up. Dig in!
Written by Matthew Beck, Julienne Jones, and Brad Tangonan. Directed by Matthew Beck and Brad Tangonan. Music by Salt Cathedral. Curated from http://vimeo.com/matthewbeck – Vimeo Staff Pick
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