Kanye West is "Lost In The World"

So I had heard about the "Runaway" video a few weeks ago as well, and like Bryan I hadn't had a chance to see...till now that is. And let me tell you, regardless of whether you're a Kanye fan or not, anyone can take some sort of appreciation from this short film. From the cinematography, scenery, and to obviously the music, the aesthetic he creates here is amazing! Based around the story of the Phoenix myth, or better know to many as the Firebird, Kanye creates a lengthy exploration of love and acceptance (something I think we can all agree that Kanye struggles with). I won't get into the video too much, I think you just gotta watch for yourself. But I will say Miss Selita Ebanks of Victoria's Secret fame stole my heart in this video. She is absolutely gorgeous and I think does an amazing job portraying such a frail and beautiful character. There's a lot going on in this film, almost to much to talk about with out sounding like I'm writing a term paper for a film studies class, but I think its obvious Kanye took this process very seriously.

The one song I found myself addicted to after watching the film was the closer. Entitled "Lost In The World" it is featured as the closer on the album as well and features indie darlings Bon Iver. It's a beautiful song that starts out with some intense autotune very reminiscent of Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek". The beat finally drops with the heavy tribal drums we heard on 808's. The vibe is very upbeat and almost danceable, however the accompaniment of Bon Iver keeps the track undeniably melancholy. Check it out below and I'll be waiting anxiously to hear the Album in its entirety very soon ;) Enjoi -Nick

Kanye West – Runaway

I recently got Kanye West’s newest, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and it’s been on constant rotation. Personally, it’s pretty spectacular but to me, I’ve enjoyed everything West has ever put out so I am terribly slanted. But the facts remain that it’s unlike his previous album, 808s & Heartbreak, and a complete return to form to his hip-hop grandiosity that he displayed on his first three albums. The album is sprawling with various styles and well, twisted fantasies (up top is one of the many different covers), and all are outstanding.

Dreary-eyed and coughing with a sore throat, I saw the official video for “Runaway” on TV last night and was blown away. Supposedly there is a 35-minute official video, too, and I don’t include either here; instead, here is the explicit version because it’s definitely better. On the album the song is 9-minutes long and it stretches out into a massive mix of auto tune and walls of sound. In all honesty, it’s a pretty special album but I might just be wrong as well. I’ll talk more in detail about it later, maybe. – Bryan