Tom: PSY’s got a new album. As usual, he’s released two singles at the same time. And while K-pop isn’t usually what we cover, I want to talk about the second one, same as last time. Why?…
Tom: …because, seriously, that’s a BANGER.
Tim: Hmm – starts out like Hairspray, immediately moves in a wildly different direction.
Tom: I’d ignore those translated lyrics in favour of two things: one, just how good that chorus is, and second, that cinematography.
Tim: Good? Really? But okay, let’s talk about the filming.
Tom: I have never seen an effect like that: for a while, I thought it was hyperactive CG, but no: at the end of this making-of video you can just see it’s an actual crane doing ridiculously fast and controlled camera moves (although sped up in post). That is such a brilliant effect, and I expect to see it ripped off by everyone for the rest of the year. I’d rip it off if I had a budget and a possible use for it.
Tim: See, you say brilliant, but I’d say disorientating and a bit unpleasant. It leaves me feeling more queasy than impressed. Please don’t rip it off.
Tom: And yes, you have seen that ridiculously suave guy before.