Love Song

[uisceros]

Okay, the "Love Song" MV. I ADORE the damn thing. It's a lovely bit of cinematography. It's done in (probably) two very long takes. Not only that, but the editing is seamless. The crane work is perfect. I didn't find a single error or misstep, and I watched this thing like a hawk. There were no shadows or reflections from the crane, which is pretty damn impressive.

Like I said, it's done in (probably) two takes. I love long takes. They're one of my favorite film techniques. I love how they flow - they can look pretty damn sleek when done well. IMO, Orson Welles was the best at this - See Touch of Evil, or Citizen Kane.

I studied film technique in college. I'm a cinematography geek. I love when I get to use my knowledge for random fannish stuff. But really, this video is lovely. The money spent making it was definitely worth it.

As for plot... I really don't care about that. Most MVs don't have a plot. They're supposed to be a visual experience to correspond to the song. I don't care if that visual experience includes a plot. In fact, a lot of times I prefer it didn't. And a lot of times, if a video DOES have a plot, it doesn't exactly make sense with the song (Alejandro...). So whatever. I honestly don't give a shit.

Comments

[frostedpopcorn.livejournal.com]

Ovaries:



I am absolutely, head-over-heels in love with this - I don't know much about BB, I mostly listened to TOP&GD's solo album but this is such a refreshing change of music style for this song (I didn't expect it) and now I want to watch this over and over again. I ADORE the b/w, I think it's a super classy choice and the SUITS and the SMOKE AND OMG. WANT.

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

I do like the MV alot - you're right, it's not typical Big Bang sound. It's interesting, seeing the changes in sound from album to album. I can't say this is my favorite song, but I like that the music is evolving.

I so agree. It's like super classy sex. Beautiful!

[frostedpopcorn.livejournal.com]

I so agree. It's like super classy sex. Beautiful!

Except for the MC Hammer pants. WHYYYYY.

I may or may not have ripped the HD version from youtube, it is 150 MB large and worth every bit. :x *sift eyes*
Seriously, I have not been this much into a simple MV since a very, very long time.

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm not too impressed with GD's weird outfit there. It seems to be his theme outfit for the new album. Last time it was a skirt, this time it's baggy pants.

There's a super HQ version available, but it's 445MB... If you want it, it's here.

[bae-mac.livejournal.com]

And a lot of times, if a video DOES have a plot, it doesn't exactly make sense with the song

True that! Anyway, I don't get the comparison to U2 or don't even see or hear the resemblance of the two songs. Is it just me - am I way too BB biased?

Having said that, I honestly have watched this over 30x already and oh the crack things that I notice! hahaha!

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

I can hear a resemblance, but in my opinion, that is definitely NOT a bad thing. What's so wrong with resembling another music great? :D

[bae-mac.livejournal.com]

I now here the resemblance but it's not that much to merit a comment like that one over at omona that the song and vid itself are U2 rip-offs. Oh well. . . .

Maybe it's just me but I absolutely LOVE Ji's outfit - hammer pants included. I am sucker for suits over crisp white shirt and Ji just pulls off the semi-butch look so damn good! LOL! XD

[miss-magrat.livejournal.com]

Man, this is REALLY good! *puts on repeat* Gorgeous!

Probably wouldn't have noticed that it's actually two takes without you pointing it out, I'm notoriously bad with these things.

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

Isn't it?!

I randomly tend to notice stuff like that. I think I was more focused on it here because of the long takes. (I'm also disturbingly good at finding mistakes, and luckily I saw no major ones here! Yay for good production value!)

[jsharia.livejournal.com]

ahh i watched this last night, it is GORGEOUS!
i hate this love song ♥

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

Isn't it lovely? I love the video so much. The song is pretty by itself, but the video really makes it for me!