Home (Single + Video) DISCUSSION Thread

[zee]

Well, a new video for LAR's 2nd single Home was released a few days ago. What do you think? Love it or hate it?






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[zvezda]

I love it. As I said elsewhere, angry Steve and moody Teresa are really working for me! My favourite bit is when Steve does the scream - that is rage personified. I also like how images of religion are included among the other instruments of control. And the 'not in my name' footage, and the coffin at the end - the effect is very moving without being mawkish or sentimental. And the song is one of my firm favourites from the album - a fine choice for the second single, and one which should establish LAR as the melodic voice of the dark side

[stellar]

It gets the thumbs up from me. Have watched it tens of times already which is something I rarely do with videos tbh. The video adds extra depth to the song, makes it work on several levels for me - love it all. Have to admit to being slightly perplexed by the coffin at the end though. The Murderer/Dictator poster is one of my favourite images, and the way the protesters turn away in one shot almost as if they are dancing, i'm not even sure if it's intentional but I like it. Definitely like the way the shots of the band are interspersed with the rest of the footage as well.

I'm assuming Red Banana did this too. Nice work. Overall I prefer it to the So Sad vid.

Have to say this, somewhat against my better judgement - can't help thinking the whole video compares very favourably to the THH video.

[zvezda]

In a recent interview Steve mentioned starting a (fantasy) riot at Blair's house and he made some reference to the troops. I therefore take the coffin to be a reference to the needless deaths on both sides in the illegal war, which would also tie in with the 'not in my name' clips.

[geo]

[zvezda]

That's it geo! The petulant mouth at the end is my favourite bit

And for those of you who haven't yet heard the remixes of Home, there's a thread for them (and any other remixes) here: www.heaven-and-hell.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=4&action=display&thread=220&page=1

[alkalinejamie]

The Home video is very 'artistic' if that makes sense. And also strikes me as very dark yet it draws you in.

All in all, a job well done I believe x

[zvezda]

I really like the single's artwork as well - I mean the sleeve. It's a great photo - really atmospheric - I'm a big fan of rain in art, I've realised!

Here's a nice still from the Home vid, courtesy of Jocelyn Volkova's FB:

[morningcoffee]

i like it, and more than 'so sad'. steve looks great, and very happy screaming his lungs out. and teresa is rocking some awesome pants! (is it just me or does she have a ziggy stardust-esque thing happening? )

[zvezda]

Haha yes, now you mention the Ziggy thing, I'm seeing it too! And I *want* those pants she's wearing