There is a HELL of a lot going on in this MV and some of it is really not all that slick. There's a ton of good stuff going on, but there's a lot that I'm disappointed in as well. I keep waffling back and forth. Junsu's voice is unquestionably one of the best in Kpop, but it's usage here doesn't make it obvious... And while there's a lot of gorgeous symbolism in the visuals, the way they're strung together without exposition leaves me less than impressed... Arguably, it's a flashy, but poignant critique of the whole nature beneath Idol culture, one I personally find unduly antagonistic. But in order to critique it fairly, I think I should start by explaining what on earth is happening in it: |
THE PRODUCTION COST OF "FLOWER" IS THROUGH THE ROOF, BUT DID JUNSU GET ENOUGH BANG FOR HIS BUCK? THE MESSAGE IN IT IS A HAZY, SILENT SCREAM TO THE VOID, MADE WITH FLASHY SYMBOLS AND GLITZY VISUALS BUT WHAT IS IT REALLY SAYING?
2 Comments
|
Come check out my Patreon Page for the latest updates and insider exclusives!
If you have Questions about my Terminology, Bias Bands, or any other FAQ click HERE.
Categories
All
The name, layout, opinions, and analysis displayed on the Music Matters® website belongs to A-style® and are the intellectual property of Alexandra Swords. Archives
October 2022
|