Right? It's the washed out colors, warm amber tones from scrolling lights, large public entertainment spaces, community, what it feels like, and for a brief moment fall into the illusion of a wondrous past as if it were right there within reach, to just touch all those familiar things you see or smell the air. It would be astounding to mingle in public with total strangers again, a world yet unhindered by quarantines, social media and developmental issues as a result of their environment.
Ted! I sent a question asking if you listened or knew about Ginger Root due to the shared interest in cinematography in the Chuckle Sandwich Q&A Google doc, but I guess it got lumped into the music taste questions!
This I think is one of the first times I ever cried watching a Music Video. For about 7 months, I was laid off, and it was a struggle to find work. As I saw my peers continue to blossom in their careers, I was finding myself going through countless rejections, pausing a lot of my life, and becoming extremely discouraged that I was even able to work in my field of interest in the first place. I felt like an impostor, that I was just lucky with my previous job and that I'd never get a chance anywhere else ever. I was waiting for someone to reach out, and it felt like that moment would never come. Nisemono and the EP as a whole did a lot to help me heal and keep my head up. As I kept trying for opportunities, sought out resources, and just tried to take care of myself, I would have this song helping me walk through getting over the feelings of being an impostor, and to just do my best and keep going. Seeing the Music Video... With Amaiwana performing amazingly as Kimiko going through similar moments of being alone while the world kept moving, trying and trying again with agencies, and ESPECIALLY waiting by the phone just for anything, the visuals have added a whole new level of connecting to this song and sharing that experience of displacement. I was seeing myself in Kimiko's struggle. While I'm thankful I'm not in that situation anymore and am settling into a new, more positive change, Nisemono as a whole has been such a personal journey that Cameron has shared with many and one that I'm grateful to have experienced through his craft. My own Nisemono chapter that I was in has been best bookmarked through the sounds and scenes of the EP, and so I'm thankful to have had something to connect to. I cannot wait for what amazing stories and experiences Cameron will share with his team and us in the near future! Congratulations on another amazing story, and genuinely thank you for helping me get through such a difficult time!
@@GingerRootMusic he's right. I just got hired as a paramedic. You can imagine it's a bit stressful to be doing that job let alone to be new. Listening to your music feels like letting out a breath. Stress I didn't know I was carrying, gone. I really appreciate it- your music also got me through countless all-nighters while studying to get to the place I'm at right now
When I read this, I thought that was the end of the story until I saw the see more button, the story was so sad but I was so lazy and I raged quit while reading cuz I always got lost. Then I said who tf wants to read this- Iam sorry and my condolences :
So what I'm getting from this whole album is basically: Kimiko was this big star who didn't like the fame, which then big man Ginger Root took her job since the manager needed someone to perform, and he wrote the song. And now that she sees him with all this attention and fame, she feels jealous and wants that stardom back. But turns out, Ginger Root doesn't like the attention after all (as seen in "over the hill"). Now what I am guessing is that both Ginger Root and Kimiko are gonna team up and make a song together. Mending the bond, in a way.
It's amazing how Ginger Root has gone from trying to mimic Kimiko to properly take her place to now Kimiko trying to mimic Ginger Root and retake her place by taking his place. Or at least that's my interpretation so far.
As a musician myself, I’ve got to say I dig this song a lot! It sounds super retro, yet futuristic at the same time with the effects used to make it sound this way in the final recording. I’m also incredibly fascinated by how subversive and unexpected the changes in chord arrangements, harmonies, and melodies get as this song progresses onward to the end. Kinda reminds me of the songs on Captain Beyond’s first album in that regard. So yeah, I’d say I’m a new fan!
I remember that when we get addicted to watching TV series, we get overly attached to some characters and develop hate towards other characters. This parasocial feeling that people hating on Kimiko-chan adds up to the appeal of this whole GR saga lol They did well producing this dramatic atmosphere.
Not a 100% but I think around 1:20-1:23 we get to see Mariya (on a CD), and for the headshots Akina Nakamori, Hiromi Iwasaki, Kyoko Koizumi and Kimiko❤
this mv is getting me to understand one of the appeals of the aesthetic --- the physicality of all the stuff we now do with just tapping and clicking. any relative'll tell u how much more satisfying it is to hang up on someone with a cord phone as opposed to just tapping
Man, everything is so perfect lol. The amount of work it takes to get this look down clothing wise, set wise, film wise, then making the song lol. Holy shit! I love it lol. Love all of it!
At 2:28, I heard the motif from 'Loneliness'. I think it's wonderful how tiny details can make the whole song become wonderful. Ginger Root is always great!
Getting to see Kimiko's side of the story is great, and the whole Nisemono saga is so compelling. The combination of song and video really stir up an intense sense of melancholy and regret - the colour grading especially. Phenomenal video, can't wait to see where the story goes next!
If I think that only a few years ago Ginger Root was making the first versions of Toaster music, I feel very happy for his achievments ❤ you have a wonderful talent! Thank you for this gorgeous music ❤
I can't believe Nisemono got a MV! it's so gorgeous and well made, Ginger Root always put so much care in the craft of the videos it's crazy, you guys are amazing!
Been following Ginger Root's videos since 2021 and am always impressed with his neo 80s City Pop style grooves and making his videos look truly like they are from the 80s, this one is superb and I can tell the cameras used are old 3x plumbicon/saticon tube broadcast cameras from 80s I guess the hand held ENG type for portability. Anyhow excellent song and video, keep up the great work! :)
Although cameras can record high quality and high frame rate already back then, TVs aren't able to show this quality due to hardware and broadcasting limitations compared to now. I like that is used to visualize Kimiko's career, where the ones with low frame rate and video quality are the moments she was stil in the business, and the ones with high video quality and frame rate are the moments she was out. Neat detail.
Love this song. Makes me feel like beautiful memories flashing in my mind. This man has such an interesting ear for different eras in music and combining them to create a new era of sound with familiar feelings.
As an older Japanese dude, it brings a smile to my face when you can recreate the Showa era feel so well. Absolutely delightful.
Showa era is the best era
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良いですよね昭和
Ginger Root’s music videos never disappoint
Right? It's the washed out colors, warm amber tones from scrolling lights, large public entertainment spaces, community, what it feels like, and for a brief moment fall into the illusion of a wondrous past as if it were right there within reach, to just touch all those familiar things you see or smell the air. It would be astounding to mingle in public with total strangers again, a world yet unhindered by quarantines, social media and developmental issues as a result of their environment.
such clear love for ones craft, great work
There is no shot I listen to the same semi niche band as icon Ted nivison
What?! Why are you here? I didn’t think Ginger Root was big enough to reach Ted nivison levels but I’ll take that W
I must be seeing things. There's no way my boy Ted listens to Ginger Root too
@@SpideyPlayz bro that’s what I’m saying AHHHHHHH
Ted! I sent a question asking if you listened or knew about Ginger Root due to the shared interest in cinematography in the Chuckle Sandwich Q&A Google doc, but I guess it got lumped into the music taste questions!
2:22 the loneliness motif hits so different in the context of this video and the lore! 😭
I love how the riff from Loneliness continues and you can sing the word "Nisemono" along with it it too! Such a cool little detail
@@cheems436 what no you cant lol
thats funny because thats how it all started ...
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Fr
This I think is one of the first times I ever cried watching a Music Video.
For about 7 months, I was laid off, and it was a struggle to find work. As I saw my peers continue to blossom in their careers, I was finding myself going through countless rejections, pausing a lot of my life, and becoming extremely discouraged that I was even able to work in my field of interest in the first place. I felt like an impostor, that I was just lucky with my previous job and that I'd never get a chance anywhere else ever. I was waiting for someone to reach out, and it felt like that moment would never come.
Nisemono and the EP as a whole did a lot to help me heal and keep my head up. As I kept trying for opportunities, sought out resources, and just tried to take care of myself, I would have this song helping me walk through getting over the feelings of being an impostor, and to just do my best and keep going.
Seeing the Music Video... With Amaiwana performing amazingly as Kimiko going through similar moments of being alone while the world kept moving, trying and trying again with agencies, and ESPECIALLY waiting by the phone just for anything, the visuals have added a whole new level of connecting to this song and sharing that experience of displacement. I was seeing myself in Kimiko's struggle.
While I'm thankful I'm not in that situation anymore and am settling into a new, more positive change, Nisemono as a whole has been such a personal journey that Cameron has shared with many and one that I'm grateful to have experienced through his craft. My own Nisemono chapter that I was in has been best bookmarked through the sounds and scenes of the EP, and so I'm thankful to have had something to connect to. I cannot wait for what amazing stories and experiences Cameron will share with his team and us in the near future! Congratulations on another amazing story, and genuinely thank you for helping me get through such a difficult time!
Love you buddy!
❤❤❤
As Cameron said: “Nothing beats Ginger fresh”
@@GingerRootMusic he's right. I just got hired as a paramedic. You can imagine it's a bit stressful to be doing that job let alone to be new. Listening to your music feels like letting out a breath. Stress I didn't know I was carrying, gone. I really appreciate it- your music also got me through countless all-nighters while studying to get to the place I'm at right now
When I read this, I thought that was the end of the story until I saw the see more button, the story was so sad but I was so lazy and I raged quit while reading cuz I always got lost. Then I said who tf wants to read this- Iam sorry and my condolences :
So what I'm getting from this whole album is basically: Kimiko was this big star who didn't like the fame, which then big man Ginger Root took her job since the manager needed someone to perform, and he wrote the song. And now that she sees him with all this attention and fame, she feels jealous and wants that stardom back. But turns out, Ginger Root doesn't like the attention after all (as seen in "over the hill"). Now what I am guessing is that both Ginger Root and Kimiko are gonna team up and make a song together. Mending the bond, in a way.
Sounds cute! I hope you're right.
And your guess is correct
Hopefully we can we see "Meet You In The Galaxy" pretty soon!
agreed, all his content has been high quality so
well that was great, definitely 80s
real!!
Real
Yess waiting for it
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Missed out on the concert but luckily the premieres can bring us all together for free
Yes, I know I’ve been 1st time to watch Ginger Root Concert at Online If they performed at Sacramento just let me know. And hello from Sacramento, CA.
Missed him in Taipei, so sad😢
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New tour pls 👉👈
I like how she’s glad she’s not with the company anymore, but she feels sad about how easily she was replaced.
So true. :( like she sacrificed a piece of her youth for this thing. :(
Ginger root がいまだに何者なのかよくわからないけど毎回新曲聴いてるわ。
まずこのおしゃれすぎるMVの質感に惚れたんだけど、前の曲から辿ってったらこの子の不遇さや健気さが可愛すぎて推しになっちゃった
能勢電出てきてびっくり！あんなローカルな場所で撮影したんだ！
すごくよかった！昭和感満載
コーディネーターのセンスがいいのかなー？この場所を知ることが出来てよかったです。
確かに妙見口ですね！
なんなんだこの、現在進行形で制作されてるのはわかってるのに映像から懐かしさが溢れてて頭の中で時間軸が合わない感じ
日本でMV撮影してくれたの嬉しいな！
曲も映像のレトロ感も最高です🙌🏻
It's amazing how Ginger Root has gone from trying to mimic Kimiko to properly take her place to now Kimiko trying to mimic Ginger Root and retake her place by taking his place.
Or at least that's my interpretation so far.
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日本でのライブ本当にありがとう！！ 楽しかったよ！ MVも楽しみ！
きみこさんまだあなたは輝けるはずだ
As a musician myself, I’ve got to say I dig this song a lot! It sounds super retro, yet futuristic at the same time with the effects used to make it sound this way in the final recording. I’m also incredibly fascinated by how subversive and unexpected the changes in chord arrangements, harmonies, and melodies get as this song progresses onward to the end. Kinda reminds me of the songs on Captain Beyond’s first album in that regard.
So yeah, I’d say I’m a new fan!
I remember that when we get addicted to watching TV series, we get overly attached to some characters and develop hate towards other characters. This parasocial feeling that people hating on Kimiko-chan adds up to the appeal of this whole GR saga lol
They did well producing this dramatic atmosphere.
The colours and shots in this music video are absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to see where Kimiko’s story goes next!!
Miss you kimiko Chan😢
The way Ginger Root makes a tune and then a whole experience / play from the visuals is astounding. Great lore, great storytelling o7
レトロでかわいい〜
こんなに昭和を再現できてるのすごい！
I like how there's a reminiscent of the song loneliness at 2:26 and how the storyline is going for the characters in the song
I love that part ❤❤❤❤
マッチと明菜が表紙の明星とか
相変わらず芸が細かいｗｗ
good👍
1:57 のよしがめっちゃかわいい
なんて切ない映像なの…。胸が締め付けられる。
ロケーションも、小物まで全て細かいセンス！さすがー。。
きみこちゃんの独特な喋り声がまた聞きたいな！ 海だ！どんな曲なのか気になる！！歌声も聞きてみたくなる！
Not a 100% but I think around 1:20-1:23 we get to see Mariya (on a CD), and for the headshots Akina Nakamori, Hiromi Iwasaki, Kyoko Koizumi and Kimiko❤
Yeah! I was wondering if that was Akina Nakamori too! ❤
0:11 thank you
The amount of effort in these videos is ludicrous. Hopefully when the story arc is done we can get one long edit all in order.
QUE BENDICIÓN
jjjajajajaja
LITERAL
ysi
QUE BENDICIOOON VE
concuerdo
this mv is getting me to understand one of the appeals of the aesthetic --- the physicality of all the stuff we now do with just tapping and clicking. any relative'll tell u how much more satisfying it is to hang up on someone with a cord phone as opposed to just tapping
Man, everything is so perfect lol. The amount of work it takes to get this look down clothing wise, set wise, film wise, then making the song lol. Holy shit! I love it lol. Love all of it!
Location scouting team did good work!! So much of japan is changing fast so getting a set together can be challenging!
I live in Fukuoka, Japan and am a big fan of Cameron Lew!🤩
映像を観察してみて おおよそ1983年くらいの日本を再現していると思われます
アマイワナちゃんかわいい🥺🥺
Mucho amor desde México!!! Eres increíble!
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Love those vidicon lines at 2:07.
Look at Mariya in 1:20 ❤ Intrigued if Easter egg or will be part of the story
con esta buena musica me traslado ala era showa me gusta mucho esta canción saludos desde tacna Perú 🇵🇪
来日時にマルベル堂に行ったりしてたのは、この撮影のためでもあったんですね！昭和感をこんな風に出せるなんて、素晴らしすぎます🤩❤
Currently in Japan (Tokyo/Miyako) loving every minute of it while listening to these jams!
青春だった1980年代の日本の香りがする…❤
AHHH OMG GRCU (Ginger Root Cinematic Universe) CONTINUESS AJHHJ
I’d love to see a behind the scenes look at all these music videos! They’re incredibly well made!
I don’t usually promote this on GR’s stuff but we have a discord server that shows a lot of the behind the scenes if you like?
@@goldenbacon1888 sauce
ginger rootさんのこのリズム感が最高です
ブリリアーント！
Kimiko is always looking so cute when she’s in your video.
Can’t wait, Nisemono was my favorite track ❤️
最高すぎる
ジンジャールートさんありがとう！
im obsessed with the musical callback/quotation whatever its called to loneliness. its a tiny thing but i notice it and appreciate it
Motif?
キャメロン、fuji rockまでずっと日本にいてよ😊😊
日本でロケしたやつですね！
キャメロンさんの日本愛、日本人として本当にうれしいです。
Hoping that after all this journey Kimiko can rember the spirit and the passion of being an idol
マネージャーさんは、なんと鬼マネージャーだけじゃなく、優しいお姉さんの一面でもありそう🤣
Exatamente.😂👍🏽
I respect the commitment to the aesthetic. That and the irony of doing an English pop song with Japanese lyrics
My favorite band of all time
🙃 crushing hard on this Kimiko character, help
日本好きでいてくれてうれしいです！
ginger rootの音楽もだいすきです！
日本より愛をこめて🫶
At 2:28, I heard the motif from 'Loneliness'.
I think it's wonderful how tiny details can make the whole song become wonderful.
Ginger Root is always great!
She got the call!!!!
Getting to see Kimiko's side of the story is great, and the whole Nisemono saga is so compelling. The combination of song and video really stir up an intense sense of melancholy and regret - the colour grading especially. Phenomenal video, can't wait to see where the story goes next!
I’m FREAKING EXCITED!!!! he never fails making the best songs EVERRR
He skyrocketed to fame off of her hit single
The way these videos tell stories is something that I'll never tire of.
obsessed with everything about this
Babe wake up, a new Ginger Root video has dropped.
The use of 60fps here in incredible
いや本物だこれは。
If I think that only a few years ago Ginger Root was making the first versions of Toaster music, I feel very happy for his achievments ❤ you have a wonderful talent! Thank you for this gorgeous music ❤
After hearing Lonliness, i loved that tune at 2:21 that resembles it ♡
続きがありそうな終わり方！気になりますね！
It's pretty cute seeing the before and after popularity boom of ginger root filmed with two different resolution cameras.
this is the most amazing ep marketing i've ever seen.
I think this video I'll become a classic of RUclips soon, with so many views
I can't wait for this, I've been a fan of this band for 3 years now
love u ginger root
These just keep getting higher and higher quality. Beautiful production.
Amaiwana is so pretty 😫❤
Outstanding like always, top notch colour grading, VFX and video editing! Obviously the song is also a banger!
もう本当かっこいい！
最後の方が“ロンリネス”に繋がる伏線なのが、凄くワクワクします！本当に大好きです
dude! those frame shots on LED lights, it feels like anime
I can't believe Nisemono got a MV! it's so gorgeous and well made, Ginger Root always put so much care in the craft of the videos it's crazy, you guys are amazing!
叡電と思わせておいて、まさかの能勢電!!
train先生の指導ポイント知りたい 💕
Recalling the thrill when I heard this live in Taipei!! Love that jazzy-vibe piano in 0:54!
梅田の焼き鳥屋と能勢電鉄
渋すぎ〜
何気なく置いてあるアイドル雑誌〝平凡〟が泣ける
God damn, this man does not miss.
i just fucking dissolve every time the loneliness motif comes. great as always
すごいこの昔っぽい映像大好きなんだけどここまできたら何十年後過去のPV観たとき90年代？それとも2020年代？ってなりそう笑
とてもみてきいただけではわからない笑
Finalmente Kimiko vai conseguir uma participação
MAIS UM BR FÃ DE GINGER ROOT????
Come to ZL/SP
Por favor! sauhaue
Ginger Root 🇯🇵 precisa ir no Brasil 🇧🇷 🎶
Espero q ela não saia correndo de novo.😂
This is my favorite vibe everrrr You do amazing work every single time👏🏿❤️👑🔥
GINGEROOT: lets just go to japan and then make the best song ever :)
This video reminded me a lot of some city pops that I never presented to her, I can listen to those without remembering of her, I miss her....
続き気になるー
Seeing them in concert was the best experience. ♥️
Been following Ginger Root's videos since 2021 and am always impressed with his neo 80s City Pop style grooves and making his videos look truly like they are from the 80s, this one is superb and I can tell the cameras used are old 3x plumbicon/saticon tube broadcast cameras from 80s I guess the hand held ENG type for portability. Anyhow excellent song and video, keep up the great work! :)
so pretty
💙 thanks dude
Although cameras can record high quality and high frame rate already back then, TVs aren't able to show this quality due to hardware and broadcasting limitations compared to now. I like that is used to visualize Kimiko's career, where the ones with low frame rate and video quality are the moments she was stil in the business, and the ones with high video quality and frame rate are the moments she was out. Neat detail.
Great birthday gift :)
can you guys come back to Japan I'm so sad I missed your showww TT_TT
I like the thump, thump sound to this song. It"s like a heartbeat when in love . Cameron's got a girl friend!
Love this song. Makes me feel like beautiful memories flashing in my mind. This man has such an interesting ear for different eras in music and combining them to create a new era of sound with familiar feelings.
The connections to over the hill here are really cool!!