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    Default Re: "Don Henley Music Videos" Survivor Game

    Quote Originally Posted by TimothyBFan View Post
    WHAT'S UP WITH ALL THE BLACK AND WHITE VIDEOS?
    I agree with FP that he got so many accolades for Boys of Summer, shot in black and white, that Henley decided to run with it. Hey, at least Last Worthless Evening was blue-tinged. It was also considered more artsy and suited for a serious subject. There is also a very retro feel to The End of the Innocence which would justify black and white at least in that case.

    Also, I think I've heard black and white videos are supposed to be more flattering.... hence How Long. Not sure if I see it but that's what they say.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freypower View Post
    Yes, that is all in the lyrics, but in this game we are specifically discussing the video. Nowhere in the video do we ever see how his life has been turned around. I take your point about the grotesque being emphasised here, but there is far too much of that angle in this video.

    Regarding the HOTM video, I would appreciate it if you could explain how the specific imagery in this video helps you to understand the song.
    I'll explain it the best I can in as little words as possible. Before I see most videos I've already heard the song numerous times, having already created a personal image of the songs meaning. As most of us know you can't approach Don's songs without knowing he writes lyrics that can be interpreted other ways, sorta cryptic messages, if you will.

    Simply the song itself speaks of a love relationship between a man and woman long gone, and trying to get passed the guilt/hurt by forgiving and forgetting. The video reflects this which is why you see Don walking alone and sitting alone on the couch. The inclusion of the old man, lady worker, child, etc. take the song to a whole other level. So that is why I can take the imagery and relate it to the song itself. Because I think past face value. Now the imagery itself may seem odd but because I approach music on a personal level it's easy for me to take more from a video/song than what is intended by the creators of either craft.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sodascouts View Post
    Of course this is all JMHO. Perhaps I'm just not getting the message of the video for HOTM. Anyone wanna try and explain it to me? I'd especially like to know why the little girl abandoning the old guy to die in the dirt at the end is "about forgiveness."

    Edited to add: To be fair, I did conduct my own analysis of the video for DHO, and this is what I came up with:Perhaps the old man represents past hurt and resentment and the child a future without such baggage. The workers perhaps represent the human struggle, fraught with a sense of hopelessness and oppression. Henley's old-fashioned surroundings from different time periods might (and I emphasize MIGHT) signify him as an observer outside of time. This is just me guessing, though.
    Soda, your analysis seems about as reasonable of anything else that I can come up with. And FFL, thanks for your explanation. However, I must admit I am still unable to take the imagery from the video and effectively relate it to the song itself. I think I get what the creators were trying to do in the video, but I don't think it works at all. The song itself is so beautiful with its straight-forward eloquence that the video does absolutely nothing that helps me appreciate or understand the song better. In fact, trying to analyze the connection is just a huge distraction for me. So for that reason ...

    I cast my vote for The Heart of the Matter.

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    Default Results of Round 2: Johnny Can't Read is gone - Oh No!

    The next video to be voted off the island in the "Don Henley Music Videos” Survivor is Johnny Can’t Read. “Johnny Can’t Read,” summer is here but you have gone to seed. Please leave the island immediately. The remaining videos may return to camp.

    Votes
    Johnny Can’t Read – 4
    For My Wedding – 2
    The Heart of the Matter – 2

    Vote Breakdown
    Johnny Can’t Read – Freypower
    Johnny Can’t Read – Fan_For_Life
    Johnny Can’t Read – Peekaboo
    Johnny Can’t Read – Koala
    The Heart of the Matter – sodascouts
    The Heart of the Matter – Ive always been a dreamer
    For My Wedding – EagleLady
    For My Wedding – TimothyBFan

    Videos eliminated:
    Everything Is Different Now
    Johnny Can't Read

    Videos remaining:
    The Boys of Summer
    All She Wants To Do Is Dance
    Not Enough Love In the World
    The End of the Innocence
    The Last Worthless Evening
    The Heart of the Matter
    Taking You Home
    For My Wedding


    Voting for Round 3 will begin after the following immunity question is answered:

    Which video in this game won an MTV Award for ‘Best Video’ of the year?

    "People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
    Glenn Frey 11/06/1948 - 01/18/2016

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    Default Re: "Don Henley Music Videos" Survivor Game

    Boys of Summer.

    I would like The End of the Innocence to be immune.


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    Gah, You beat me to it Lou

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    Default Re: "Don Henley Music Videos" Survivor Game

    Yes troub, that is correct.

    The End of the Innocence is immune.

    Voting for Round 3 begins now.

    "People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
    Glenn Frey 11/06/1948 - 01/18/2016

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    Once Again, I vote for For My Wedding

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    I cast my vote for The Heart Of The Matter.


    you better put it all behind you, baby, 'cause life goes on
    you keep carrying that anger, it'll eat you up inside--



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    Default Re: "Don Henley Music Videos" Survivor Game

    I think it's no surprise that...

    I cast my vote for Heart of the Matter.

    Don't be distracted by the excellence of the song, guys! The video blows!

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