A beautiful view on the troubled and chaotic day in the life of a young cellist (Rain Phoenix) as she tries to get to an important audition
with three conservatory musicians/teachers (played by REM members). On her way there are many obstacles, as she's pushed around by people, misses her
bus, gets water splashed and many other situations that will not make her look good in front of the panel and maybe she won't get on time. But giving up
is not an option as all the great works can only come after some great deal of pressure, either inner obstacles and/or from unexpected exterior forces
that pushes us down and a talent must blossom for the world to see.
The video made a great use of a worn out concept (it's like "Flashdance" but without the dance), far from being the usual humored scenario and investing more on the dramatic aspects of it all as a crowded and chaotic city throws countless challenges on the lonely girl, as REM guys are just waiting for her to show her musical talents. And "At My Most Beautiful" is surely deserving of its title, one of the band'd finest and most beautiful compositions, with great melody, use of instruments and its poetic lyrics. Also love its inclusion on the comedy "Never Been Kissed" in a climatic moment. Nothing more to add except that this marks as one of REM's most interesting and most fascinating videos where simplicity is the key. 10/10.
The video made a great use of a worn out concept (it's like "Flashdance" but without the dance), far from being the usual humored scenario and investing more on the dramatic aspects of it all as a crowded and chaotic city throws countless challenges on the lonely girl, as REM guys are just waiting for her to show her musical talents. And "At My Most Beautiful" is surely deserving of its title, one of the band'd finest and most beautiful compositions, with great melody, use of instruments and its poetic lyrics. Also love its inclusion on the comedy "Never Been Kissed" in a climatic moment. Nothing more to add except that this marks as one of REM's most interesting and most fascinating videos where simplicity is the key. 10/10.
