Chapter 37: The song is hot
Kelly Rowland and Nelly's new song "Dilemma" was officially released, and compared to the original Republic Records' various promotions of Raymond's songs, this new song has more than several times the number of stations played and various commercials.
After all, Kelly's background and Nelly's rap star's fame, even if they don't spend money, major radio stations are willing to take the initiative to broadcast it.
And this play, the lyrical and catchy melody of this song immediately became a national hit in a short period of time!
"Powerful combination! Kelly's voice and Nelly's voice are a natural fit! The MV was shot with a very textured texture, and when I played the disc, I thought I was watching a musical movie! ”
This is a short review given by Nylon Music Magazine, and there are many professional music critics below who have made detailed comments on the song in terms of composition, arrangement, lyrics, etc.
However, many of them mention the music videos of the songs.
Blackjack: "To be honest, I usually like to watch movies, and I know all kinds of scenes in movies. But I didn't expect that music music videos could also be shot in this way. A MV contains flashbacks, interludes, long shots and other shooting methods, and there is no sense of abruptness at all.
In addition, many of the props in the song are not decorations, the burning vehicles, the lights in the hotel, and the scene where the two tear their clothes at the end are all showing the fiery emotions in each other's hearts. The director uses a variety of realistic scenes very well, giving the song more deep meaning. If I can give 85 points to the song itself, then I can give 95 points to the MV.
"Why the difference of 5 points? Because I still want to see a better MV for this director, these 5 points can be regarded as room for improvement in the future. If you haven't heard this song yet, I'd advise you to listen to it when you have time. But if you haven't watched the MV yet, then I suggest you put down what you're doing and watch it immediately! ”
Compared to Blackjack's recommendation, music critic Tony is much more direct.
"Go and see! The music video for this song definitely won the Grammy award for Best MTV this year, whether it's the two of them standing in front of a burning vehicle singing, or that long shot pulling away from Nelly's face, it's amazing, it makes me feel like it's a movie!
"I heard that this MV cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, so it has the effect of a movie-level MV. I have to say that Nelly is quite willing to spend money, but it would be better if he could swap out the cheap synth sounds in the song for a live recording.
"As for the rating? 10 out of 10! Both the color grading and the camera are very friendly to my eyes, I love this, guys, if you want to release a new song, I suggest you learn this music video as well, otherwise there may not be other music videos in the video store on the street. ”
Since this time the magazine came out first, all the fans saw the music critics' comments before buying the disc, which also aroused their curiosity even more.
What kind of MV makes music critics value it so much?
What is a movie-level MV?
As a result, in Divar's video store, several fans who were interested in the music video gathered early in the morning on the second day of the song's release, waiting for him to play.
"Divar, hurry!" Mirren, a regular customer who often comes to his place, urged.
"Hey, man, don't rush!" Divar's supply is abundant this time, and he doesn't have to worry about losing money with Nelly's fame.
And he had also heard and watched the MV of this song in advance, so after putting in the new disc, he immediately stood behind everyone with an expectant face, ready to receive everyone's exclamations.
As the music gradually started, the music video officially began.
In the corridor of the hotel, Nelly, who looks gentlemanly in a black vest and shirt, looks into the distance, waving and gesturing while rapping.
As for the female part, it was Kelly walking in the same corridor opposite.
In just two shots, a sense of anti-expectation has risen in the hearts of the audience.
The song continues, and the music video quickly enters a state of reminiscence, with the audience watching Kelly and Nelly meet for the first time in the community, and the two fall in love with each other at night, with Nelly singing into Kelly's window.
Every shot is very beautiful, Kylie's every move makes people feel excited, although the lyrics are not single state, but everyone present also feels that it is not surprising to be tempted by such a beautiful girl.
Some of them have even further reminded themselves of their past, those moments when they happened to meet the girl they liked in the neighborhood.
By the time the MV was halfway through, many people had already begun to stomp their feet along with the music, and some of them had already started singing along.
The MV also entered a critical moment, after the song entered the chorus stage, a car suddenly burst into flames in the picture, and Kelly and Nelly were also dancing in front of the car.
"Amazing!"
"This car burned really well!"
"That's right, that's exciting!"
At the same time, they are also looking forward to the last meeting between the two in the hotel.
As a result, when the picture returned to the hotel, everyone found that the two people split the screen, one left and one right, and they actually took off their clothes while walking!
Watch Kelly rip off her skirt to reveal her sexy underwear, and watch Nelly take off her shirt to expose her pecs.
Coupled with the eager expressions of the two people, the smell of hormones is almost overflowing the screen, and it is about to make the big guy watch the climax.
"Hurry!" Some people urged, and some people directly danced on the spot with their hands raised, twisting their waists.
Divar was not surprised by this, but his face was full of smiles, because he was like this when he watched it yesterday, obviously this song is about spiritual derailment, but whether it is a song or a MV, everyone feels more love.
Coupled with the melody like dance music, people can't help but be fascinated, and after listening to it, they also want to learn from Nelly and Kelly in it to have a hearty spiritual love.
Just when everyone had the same idea, the song gradually came to an end, and the two people in the hotel who had been walking along the corridor finally reached the end.
But the next scene did not enter the room as everyone thought, but returned to the bright neighborhood, and the two of them woke up in their own beds, as if everything was a dream, and as if nothing had happened.
"What!"
"Why!"
"Didn't they do it?"
Several people shouted, but Divar didn't respond, just looked at the screen.
I saw that after the two came out of their respective rooms, they first looked at each other and smiled, and then slowly approached.
In the end, the scene freezes on the fingertips of the two people touching.
"Wow!"
"Great!"
"That's how it should be!"
The audience, who were completely immersed in the plot, cheered for Kelly and Nelly, and when they calmed down a little, they felt as if they had also experienced a spiritual love.
"Awesome shot!"
"That's right! Pretty cool, are you sure this isn't some movie clip? ”
"I have to buy two more! Give it to a friend! ”
"I want it too!"
"Quick! Divar! Take my money! ”
Duvar was smiling from ear to ear behind the counter, and the feeling of counting the money made him unable to stop.
And in this hot atmosphere, Mirren, who was the first to get the album, looked at the staff list behind him.
It was found that the director's name did not seem to be recognized.
"Jose Dodd? Who's this? ”