By the Zonagirante.com team @spinning zone
Julieta Rafaela – Saturday night
These kinds of videos perfectly capture the essence of contemporary indie pop, the kind that has to manage its promotion with low-budget material, where a lack of money is replaced by creativity and charm. What this Chilean artist presents becomes appealing because she exudes an overwhelming warmth., because she is willing to be seen in every possible pose disguised as a unicorn, and because of the visual effects low fi The editing process knows how to evoke affection from the audience. Oh, and of course, the song is beautiful enough to make us like the whole thing. All in all, it works.
Every Tuesday – Ghost
It's a simple animation, perhaps even slow-paced, but it tells a story, and that's what matters. It's a gradually building narrative, its appeal increasing alongside a beautiful song that movingly captures the anxieties of our times. This is a truly lovely tune. which is presented visually with a graphic work that, without needing to exaggerate its forms, gives precise clues to what is being told with convenient elements at the exact moments. It's a touching clip that doesn't require elaborate tricks to stick in the viewer's memory. Good job.
Guadalupe Álvarez Luchía – Dark Truth
This time, pop with tropical undertones compels us to move our bodies while we receive lessons on Socrates and the Sophists. And in fitting black and white, we see how philosophy invades the dance floor and allows this brilliant Argentinian artist to unite with Darío Sztajnszrajber, an intellectual with a high media presence, so that, in the middle of the twerking, Let us remember that knowledge must seek the truth, or else it becomes complicit with power. This theme is not common in nightclubs and bars, but the truth is that many people prefer the sweat of dancing while discussing the words of the Greek classics over what the drooling idiots of the current reggaeton scene babble.
Shitstem – Hwga
This is a tough song, with extreme, moving lyrics. It's a stark account of depression and the lack of understanding surrounding it, all told by a young woman who clearly expresses everything she has felt, and who, taking advantage of her intense flow, It draws us into a powerful film, one we can't ignore. The artist reveals all her suffering and asks herself «"Where would I be if it weren't for music?", And she says it in front of the camera so that we understand that it's not just her, but many of her generation., looking for better paths in these complicated times.
D'contraCacho – Men of the Sea
From La Serena, we receive this video tribute to Chilean fishermen, with images that accompany a catchy song with deep voices and contemporary folk instrumental sound. This visual piece, presented with careful photography and delicate editing, It successfully conveys a message of environmental solidarity, praising the artisanal work of these fishermen who strive to maintain the ocean's sustainability in their daily activities. A commendable artistic endeavor, accompanied by well-intentioned and effective sound design.
