Monday, December 12, 2011
Quintessentials: We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris
Rihanna
We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris, 2011
Melina Matsoukas
The most important thing, in my opinion, when viewing any type of art is the emotional response that it creates with the viewer. In terms of this Rihanna's "We Found love", I do not find myself incredibly attached to the lyrics but more so the idea that is portrayed in the video. Being a huge fan of electronic music, Calvin Harris is notable for his lyrics and the emotionality of his songs. This music video juxtaposes two things: drugs and love. Both of these things I am very familiar with especially the ones involved in the video. What is portrayed in the video is "rolling" or the use of molly or ecstasy; this is illustrated with the giant dilated pupil and seemingly inexplicable urge for everyone to dance. When on such drugs, it is very easy to develop feelings of closeness with others very quickly and apparently no reason. I believe that is what is happening in this video. The two fall in love because of their drug use and quickly realize that their relationship is not even real when they are sober.
This idea of "falling in love on drugs", is not something I have ever personally experienced but something I have seen several of my friends experience. Perhaps its their personalities or their own loneliness that causes them to create false relationships with people. In one particular instance, my friend and I were attending a three day music festival called "Bonnaroo" in which there is quite a bit of drug abuse over the three day span. On the first day, my friend, while under the influence, found himself "falling in love" with a girl we had met. By the end of the weekend he had convinced himself that they were in love and that he had never had feelings like that before. Following the festival, the girl made it clear that she did not feel the same way. My friend was crushed. I believe the same thing is happening in this video. The drugs create somewhat of an alternate universe for the user in which things are to good to be true. Often they are.
Though I agree with the original posting on the cinematographic value of this video, being emotionally connected to the events in the video make it that much more powerful for me. Yes, I understand its a Rihanna video and that according to society I shouldn't like it, but well drugs are crazy.
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Emotional Response and Artistic Connection:
Your point about emotional responses to art is very insightful. It's fascinating how the music video creates such a strong narrative that transcends the lyrics, emphasizing the visual and emotional experience over the words themselves.
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Juxtaposition of Drugs and Love:
The contrast between drugs and love in the video is compelling. It’s intriguing how the story draws parallels between the temporary euphoria of drug use and the fleeting nature of a relationship built on such a foundation.
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Personal Connection to the Theme:
Your personal anecdote about your friend’s experience at Bonnaroo adds a layer of relatability to your analysis. It highlights how these themes are not just artistic abstractions but resonate with real-life experiences.
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Calvin Harris and Emotional Impact:
As a fan of Calvin Harris, your admiration for his ability to evoke emotions through music adds depth to your interpretation. It’s a testament to how powerful his compositions are in amplifying the video's narrative.
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Visual Representation of "Rolling":
Your description of how the video illustrates "rolling" is vivid and accurate. The dilated pupils and uninhibited behavior perfectly capture the sensations often associated with such drug experiences.
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Sobering Reality Post-High:
The conclusion about the relationship crumbling when sober is a powerful commentary. It encapsulates the fleeting nature of both the high from drugs and the emotions tied to such moments, making the video’s message all the more impactful.
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