This video was created by generating still images in AI to simulate oil paintings based on specific shots chosen by the director (me) that were then animated using a variety of other AI tools to attempt to create a narrative that matched the lyrics of the song. The goal was to create a video that would honor Grace VanderWaal's deeply moving song about battling depression without attempting to simulate Grace VanderWaal's actual image over time, but to use slightly abstracted interpretations of her image. In other words this video isn't a deepfake, or an attempt to simulate reality, but rather to create a complementary piece art to enhance Ms. VanderWaal's song. It should be noted that this song was written and recorded in 2016-207 when Ms. VanderWaal was either 12 or 13 years old for her debut LP through Columbia Records. She has since composed hundreds of songs, the vast majority of which have never been released due to various artistic decisions on her part or the complex machinations of the music industry via her label's control. I highly recommend exploring her song catalog, especially her unreleased material that can be discovered mostly through fan channel like this one and Vandals HQ. Ms. VanderWaal is currently shopping an album to other labels and is starring in Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming theatrical release "Megalopolis".
This is simply wonderful Mark. The image of Grace at exactly 1:51 did me in; what a powerful image in connection with the lyrics. TY so much for this. 🙏
Brilliant work. The art style is really cool and looks superb. This deserves way more views. Looking forward to any other Grace stuff you put together.
Evocative. Great job. As an old man of 56, technology which I once had a grasp on is now evolving so quickly that I simply cannot keep up and find it bewildering. BTW, I would have loved for the visuals to have a fade to complete black at 3:35 with a noticeably slow fade back in at 3:40. You hint at this with 3:36 to 3:38, but I, personally, like the idea of a couple seconds more to intentionally break the flow.
Dans cette chanson, Grace a la même passion pour le chant qu'a Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) dans Child In Time (C'est Virgin Rock, sur RUclips, dans son analyse de Child In Time qui m'y a fait penser). J' y retrouve la même force, c'est incroyable.
This video was created by generating still images in AI to simulate oil paintings based on specific shots chosen by the director (me) that were then animated using a variety of other AI tools to attempt to create a narrative that matched the lyrics of the song.
The goal was to create a video that would honor Grace VanderWaal's deeply moving song about battling depression without attempting to simulate Grace VanderWaal's actual image over time, but to use slightly abstracted interpretations of her image. In other words this video isn't a deepfake, or an attempt to simulate reality, but rather to create a complementary piece art to enhance Ms. VanderWaal's song.
It should be noted that this song was written and recorded in 2016-207 when Ms. VanderWaal was either 12 or 13 years old for her debut LP through Columbia Records.
She has since composed hundreds of songs, the vast majority of which have never been released due to various artistic decisions on her part or the complex machinations of the music industry via her label's control.
I highly recommend exploring her song catalog, especially her unreleased material that can be discovered mostly through fan channel like this one and Vandals HQ.
Ms. VanderWaal is currently shopping an album to other labels and is starring in Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming theatrical release "Megalopolis".
It's almost like... all anyone can say is... "Well done!" Words don't exist to express how perfect this is... well done!
My favorite song of hers. Thank you so much for bringing it to our attention.
This is simply wonderful Mark. The image of Grace at exactly 1:51 did me in; what a powerful image in connection with the lyrics. TY so much for this. 🙏
Great song by a genius, and great video by a great artist. Thanks Mark your videos are real pieces of art.
Nice job Mark, one of Grace’s most iconic songs - particularly that rooftop performance …. brilliant!
A truly amazing artist at such a young age. Grace captures our hearts from the get go. Thank you for this fabulous video Mark.
It's a Masterpiece. La magie est là. C'est comme un combat à l'épée (coups, feintes, etc...). Et sa voix est sa force de demander pitié d'arrêter
I have always considered this to be Grace's most beautifully impactful creations. You have done an excellent job with it. Thank you.
Still getting goosebumps after all these years.
Really like the animated oil painting effect. Kudos, Mark. Excellent video!
Wow. Grace is so gifted. Thank you Mark. Your dedication to Grace is much appreciated. Great work.
Amazing work ❤
Wonderful version Grace.
Wow. Excellent work! The video matches the song really well.
Mark you make the best Grace videos. I love this song and I love your video.
Excellent work Mark... thanks so much!
Brilliant work. The art style is really cool and looks superb. This deserves way more views. Looking forward to any other Grace stuff you put together.
I have a video for Grace's unreleased track "Human" that you might like...
ruclips.net/video/Ya_d6nEZEMA/видео.htmlsi=YgSxZiP7cwg0EmuL
L'arte è la nostra anima! ❤ Grazie di cuore!
Evocative. Great job. As an old man of 56, technology which I once had a grasp on is now evolving so quickly that I simply cannot keep up and find it bewildering. BTW, I would have loved for the visuals to have a fade to complete black at 3:35 with a noticeably slow fade back in at 3:40. You hint at this with 3:36 to 3:38, but I, personally, like the idea of a couple seconds more to intentionally break the flow.
This is beautiful, and it reminds me that she sang this amazing song live a total of 5 times, and none since. I'm still salty about that, lol.
I feel your pain, John. Thanks for the compliment, old buddy.
Dans cette chanson, Grace a la même passion pour le chant qu'a Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) dans Child In Time (C'est Virgin Rock, sur RUclips, dans son analyse de Child In Time qui m'y a fait penser). J' y retrouve la même force, c'est incroyable.