Haloo Helsinki!: Gardenia

The music video for Haloo Helsinki!'s Gardenia is interesting in many ways. First, the song is excellent and reminds me of some of the group's earlier hits, building on elements that have contributed to their past success. Even the lyrics are highly representative of the band's style, giving you the feeling that you've heard the song before, even though you haven't. Second, the desert-themed music video skillfully plays with opposites - for example, the contrasting use of sunlight and shadows both between and within scenes, the interplay of the earth elements sand and water, calm movements suddenly bursting into rapid action, and the alternation between slow and fast pacing. An absolutely great song and music video from a talented group.