By José Gandue @Gandour
Every act of nostalgia has an underlying element of mockery. In every attempt to remember, there is the possibility of falling into shame. Dusting off old VHS or Betamax tapes and realizing that the styles and forms of yesteryear clash irremediably with the present can be a terrifying experience. In this case, all that effort to verify the horrendous official harmony of certain moments from the past help produce a wonderful audiovisual piece.
The Venezuelan LLouis Iran in his clip The Metamorphosis He resorts to the archives of local television and the treacherous playbacks of the major channels. to create an effective metaphor for changing times. Young idols of yesteryear such as Ricardo Montaner, Yordano, Franco de Vita and El Puma, among others, help Iran present a song that It speaks of love in the midst of a ruined city. And the price of the clock's relentless march. The final edit manages to make entertaining a song that has its painful side. The aesthetic disaster of past generations He manages to use humor to his advantage, working in the artist's favor.
Luis Irán, in his new stage as a soloist, has effectively managed to attract the attention of the public in his country and international critics. This new video confirms that things are going well for them.