Dreamy guitar licks and Phelps’ smooth vocals bring a nostalgic, desperate quality to the strong bass lines and intense emotions inspired by the provocative lyrics (read my review of the EP here: /latest-from-electro-pop-artist-john-phelps-was-written-in-lockdown-this-collection-of-songs-is-as-raw-as-it-gets). It’s got some sci-fi-inspired sound effects layered against continuous electrified percussion. I heard this song from his EP last fall, and as much as I liked it then, this video adds so much to it. Phelps didn’t work alone on this project and wishes to thank his many collaborators, including James Pilkington, Matthew Sullivan and Aneeva Erban, as well as actors Justin Ferris and Jill Rosati.
I have always loved horror movies and practical effects I feel like this music video is a nod to that,” he said. I wanted the music video to be a continuation of that metaphor - how heartbroken people might want others to feel their pain, to empathize. It’s dramatic, but that’s a good place to start. I just thought about that feeling and compared it to a physical ailment. “The concept of the song was simple enough: that feeling of being choked up. John Phelps offered some input on how he views the song, and his overall vision for this self-directed music video: There are also subtle tones of anger at the other person for the time it takes to heal. The song opens with the lyrics, “You just pushed me out of the frame / and I’m having trouble saying it ain’t my fault / four years down the drain / thought I earned more than just a phone call.” It’s relatable for anyone who’s experienced a breakup, and the memory of pulling yourself back together after being mercilessly broken hits hard. You’ll have to watch the video to see what I mean (see it here: ). It’s typical enough – until things get a little crazy. Imaginative aerial drone shots of a city at night collide with close-ups of a couple eating dinner in a dark room. There are so many ways to read the narrative of this song, and I loved the way the video presents it like an old-Hollywood glam horror movie. There’s also the possible interpretation of this emotional sickness being transferred to future relationships, repeating the cycle of pain. “The Frame” explores the aftermath of a long-term relationship, depicting what happens when only one person feels truly sick from the fallout. 2023 Bartending Awards are now accepting nominations.Īfter the successful release of his debut alt-pop EP John last fall (with his first single “Rumors” at almost 30k streams), John Phelps is back at it - this time, with a cinematic concept video for one of his catchiest R&B-inspired songs.
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