This is continuation
of Arashi’s discussion, this part 2 was posted at Johnnys-web in the same day
they post “LOVE Message”.
‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’
A report on the
filming of the video clip
We bring you a report
on the filming of the video clip for the song ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’, which is one of
the tracks on ARASHI’s new album, ‘LOVE’.
The album is filled
with “LOVE” in it’s many forms… and ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’ is a sexy funk number which
fills the air with “mature LOVE”. The video clip is full of dances that
showcase “Sexy ARASHI’s” appeal!
The filming started
in front of a giant wall that had been installed in the studio. The members
were all dressed in chic black jackets, which contrasted with the deep red wall
background as their photos were taken.
Ninomiya was up
first. They started by filming his mouth as he lip-synced to the song.
Ninomiya entered the
set looking up at the carved wall, and slowly ran his hand along the wall as he
walked along singing. As the jaunty melody build up, he bobbed his shoulders up
and down in time to percussive rhythm.
Next up was Ohno, who
came on the set full of energy and his bangs pushed back! The giant red wall
seemed to have raised his spirits, as he appeared full of positive intent. When
the camera started rolling, he swayed his body left and right in time with the
rhythm and raised his knees high, enchanting everyone with his profound
movements. Meanwhile, in the close-up shots, Ohno gave a mysterious look, which
conveyed a mature feel.
Aiba was the one who
showed us the most dynamic moves.
Before the filiming
started, he was doing image training. He kicked his legs up high, and stretched
his flexible arms out far, getting ready for his take.he gave a powerful and
lively performance as he slammed into the wall and leaned on it, while throwing
quick, sharp looks at the camera and throwing punches.
Next up was
Matsumoto! As he entered the set, he seemed to be concentrating as he circled
his neck upwards and closed his eyes as if he was deep in contemplation. “Music
please, one time” he asked, as he carefully checked his moves in the camera
rehearsal. In his take, he embodied the sexy funk feel of this piece, not only
with flirtatious moves, but also with his provocative looks towards the camera.
Sakurai shook both
his hands vigorously, tapped his heels, and sang rhythmically as he powerfully
hammered home the count. In therap scene, he also took on a different style,
dancing with his hands in his pockets as if to suppress his movements, and
singing powerfully as he clenched his fists.
After the solo shots,
there were group scenes with all five members together. As they waited on
standby in front of the blackout curtain, Ninomiya said to Ohno, “You’re all
black, Ohno-san”. He was joking that his skin tan blended in perfectly with his
black outfit (LOL). Ohno laughed as this, touching his cheek and
saying,”Seriously…(LOL)?”
They were joking
around like this as they lined up in front of the red wall. Even on the set,
they were practicing the steps they were having trouble with. They matched up
their starting positions as the focused on their preparation.
And after rehearsing
their dance again and again, it was for the filming to start.
First was the opening
scene. I the part where Ohno shouts out in a high pitch, he looked happy as he
sang with his hands up in the air. When they called cut, the other four burst
out laughing and gave him a round of applause! Ninomiya did an impression of
Ohno. “I knew he’d hold his hands up!” (Aiba”. Ohno looked delighted at their
reaction.
Next was the image
shots with their faces together.
They all huddled
together with Ninomiya and Ohno in one team, and Aiba, Matsumoto, and Sakurai
in the other, as they shot looks at the camera.
They were standing so
close that they could hear each other whisper, and Ninomiya and Ohno were
giggling as Aiba, Matsumoto, and Sakurai chatted lightlheartedly and excitedly
right up to the take. But as soon as the take started, they instantly focused
and gave sharp looks. They were able to turn their focus on and off at a flick
of a switch for the filming.
And then it was
finally time to film the main dance scene!
While they were
waiting for the cameras and lighting to be set up, the members checked the
choreography on the video and carefully matched their movements. They seemed to
be even more dedicated than usual, as they should have been!
Because, as a matter
of fact, the choreography for ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’ was done by foreign
choreographer, and they had gone all the way to NY to be taught the dance
directly, so it was a number that they had strong emotional attachment to.
With the preparations
complete, the five members entered the stage all together wearing hats, and
right away, they danced and danced and danced! Fiercely moving left and right,
and vowing everyone with their steps all in perfect unison, the members ran
through the rehearsals and the filming.
Even when a cut was
called, ARASHI soon started practicing the next dance part that was going to be
filmed.
Matsumoto posed with
his jacket half oss and asked,”Like this?” while Ohno checked the same steps.
As the two of them faced each other and danced vigorously like they were in
musical dance battle (!?) Sakurai watched the scene with a smile on his face,
saying “Wow!”
They went over the
steps they were having trouble with over and over, as the five of them got more
and more precise. Ninomiya and Matsumoto practiced putting their hands on their
hats and looking up in sync, while Ohno and Aiba practiced lining up together.
Sakurai and Matsumoto was also seen matching up their steps to the music in a
scene where they synchronized only their feet.
In the part where
they threw their hats in the air while dancing, they all checked their timing
as Sakurai sang a capella. They were scrupulous in their preparations.
After they’d checked
all their points, the seemed to relax a bit. In one scene, Sakurai crossed his
arms and asked “This is where we cross our arms, right?” and Ohno reacted by
showing off the type of pose a children’s action hero might do before
transforming (LOL).
However, when the
cameras started rolling, the cozy atmosphere changed instantly!
ARASHI danced again
and again, mesmerizing us with intense, vigorous steps, casually kicking their
legs up high, and displaying great flexibility to their very the can era!
After checking the
video preview and the camera work, it was now time for the real thing!
As they were filming
the sharp dance moves, there was also a moment when someone turned too quickly
and their hat flew off. “Sorry! Can we doa that again?!” Sakurai said himself,
as they did another take.
They showed us an
even more polished dance, and when cut was called they took off their jackets
and tried to deal with their sweat. After drinking something and cooling down,
they were soon back to checking their
dance.
As Ninomiya practiced
a step where he made a big sounds with his feet, the other four just naturally
started dancing to that count. “Which way is it from?” (Matsumoto), “The first
turn is to the right” (Ninomiya) “Right, left, right, left?” (Matsumoto)… The
members went over the dance in minute detail together.
Next, they checked
the opening, where they lined up front-to-back and danced. “Do I come in here?
(Aiba), “A little more here…” (Sakurai) They chatted as they clicked their
fingers, and danced, danced, danced!!
However, they
couldn’t quite match up their timing. Ninomiya moaned, “Man, we’re never going
to get this (LOL)”. But that worry soon disappeared. When it came to the real
take, their timing was in perfect unison. They got through the dance without a
problem and got the “OK, sut” signal.
Finally,
I can write this translations…sorry for the late timing. I only typing this talk
from pictures that zahira-san shared on her tumblr. All of you must had seen
their performance on Music Station isn’t it? The different with video clip was
at MS, Nino touch his butt with his right hand, did you realized that Sho-kun did wrong choreo
(or is that only me who saw that his moves different from PV(?)) and Ohno staring at the camera
in the end of their performance and he didn’t make X pose for ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’
in choreo. (LOL)
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