Keep it moving
(what?)
Anyway, this short film is nothing short of powerful. There are SUBTLE movements and actions that speak within itself. I can't even begin to count how many times I've just sat here and watched it. From the transition between songs, to the symbolism and imagery all the way down to the characters, the entire three minutes and forty-nine seconds is moving to say the least.
I love the ambiguity of the piece as a whole. It's visuals are somewhat open for interpretation but in the end, a man is dead and in his last animation, he trys to interact with his environment, realizes the situation, so he's taken where he needs to go. Really gets me thinking about death, near death experiences or the final days. It also gets me thinking about Lotus's inspiration and other influences behind the short-film and upcoming album.
Flying Lotus debuts his new album on October 1st/2nd so if you're in need of some enlightenment via ear drum then I suggest BUYING it via itunes.
(want to know something weird?) at about the 2:16 mark there is a shadowed character leaning against the wall....I'm not sure what his purpose is but I can't take my eyes off of him. His pose and the stillness of the whole scene really makes me stare at everything.
This short film inspires me. Inspires me to do great things. Just the sound of it. I thought I had my entire 2012 showcase video all lined out and the second I heard these tracks I knew I had to change it to coincide. I can't sit here and tell you big things are on the move because that's what everyone says but something is about to change in my life and I'm running out of time. I'd love to fill you in but you'll know soon enough. In the meantime, stay tuned for some visual goodness.