The whole monochrome aspect of the video gives the whole washed-out look, making the world around her feel dreamlike. There’s something intimate about the whole video, as if you’re watching someone wake up internally whilst the rest of the world is still asleep. The lack of colour allows for interpretation and fits alongside the theme of the song effectively - emotional suffering and renewal.
A standout of this project is the pacing of Aria Wells (Greentea Peng) and the flow of the video. There are no quick cuts, no over-the-top edits, just gentle camera movement that allows for a lot of space for the audience to just take it in. It successfully mirrors the track’s slow, chill tempo and drifting vocals perfectly. This one is for the music video enjoyers who hold attention simply by bringing vibes and calming energy rather than spectacle.
Wells is magnetic in this video - the song doesn’t need choreography or heavy, planned styling to gain attraction; just her presence does the job. The mix of stillness and small, deliberate movements all feel purposeful, as if she’s performing some kind of personal reset, which again, sits alongside the meaning of the song really well.
What makes the video so effective and beautiful is that it never tries too hard. The minimalism makes it easy to focus and reinforces what it actually means to emotionally struggle. The video almost holds a confidence that the audience will get it, or at least feel it, and you do. There’s a soft, calming energy to the whole thing that combined with the song, makes it easy to sink into.
Overall, the music video ‘Green’ feels like the perfect form of art to showcase a brilliant chill song. It’s nothing dramatic, just a slow, steady, and minimalistic video that demonstrates something fresh. It’s the visual equivalent of taking a long walk to clear your head. Grounded, not rushed, and a little bit transformative.
Neve Pomfrey
Image: William Spooner
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