Everlong

I chose this music video because the song reminds me of summer and it’s arguably one of the greatest videos depending on the type of genres you prefer.  The video was released in 1997 and directed by Michel Gondry. The video creates a devastating effect by including chainsaws, cross-dressing and skeletons. The music video for “Everlong” is a parody of the horror film “Evil Deed”. The movie is about a group of friends that live in a cabin together for the weekend, only to be attacked by zombies.

This music video is great because it’s original and strange with scenes like the growing of the big hand. The black and white introduction shows the storyline of the video is based on a couple in their early years. The majority of the video is set in a bedroom, where the couple is dreaming. The other settings in the video are in the couple’s dreams. The wife is at the cabin in the woods, while the husband is at some crazy party. The main characters in the video are actually the members of The Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl, the band’s lead singer, is the husband in the film. Lighting in the video is crucial for creating a sense of meaning to viewers.  For example, the darker lighting was used in the video to create a horrific feeling, like a nightmare. Several camera angels, such as the longer and medium shots, were used to tell the storyline more effectively, while close up angels were able to show the character’s expressions.

Overall the video is extremely strange because it is based on two people’s dreams connecting with each other. However, the storyline was interesting because the director used plenty of special effects. The video is entertaining while also making you feel uncomfortable at different scenes. Anyone who enjoys the Foo fighters or Dave Grohl will enjoy this music video and song.