Carla Morrison is back with a music video for her new single Disfruto from her Grammy winning album, Dejenme Llorar. The video features Morrison singlehandedly acting out the feelings of the lyrics. The concept is very simple yet effective in its invocation of emotions. It begins off focus and in black and white where we see Morrison’s blurred silhouette sitting in front of a blank wall. As the focus adjusts she begins to act out and gesture the sentiments of the lyrics. When the camera zooms in to Morrison’s eyes, slowly color begins to appear on her lips and face and soon everywhere else. It’s a creative effort that really works especially when Morrison’s intense direct stare pierces the camera and connects with the viewer.
It makes me wonder how this video would be if Morrison was not in it. But if there is one person that can portray the emotion behind the song it is definitely Morrison herself, who inherently knows the sentiments of each line like no one else. With each subtle gesture she accentuates the honesty and ease of the lyrics and gives life and meaning to them through her personal portrayal.
One thing is for sure, it will definitely evoke a myriad of emotions from the viewer.
Take a look at it for yourself.
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