Released on August 13, 2021, the Official Music Video for "Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)" stands as a vibrant bridge between musical generations, blending the legendary legacy of Elton John with the contemporary pop dominance of Dua Lipa. Directed by Hamburg-based animator and produced by Blinkink , the video is an imaginative animated journey crafted during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Artistic Direction and Animation Style
The remix by the Australian trio is a "mashup" that samples four classic Elton John tracks:
: The song spent over 30 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and achieved multi-platinum certifications in countries like Australia, Italy, and Mexico. Released on August 13, 2021, the Official Music
: Critically, the video was praised for its ability to appeal to a wide demographic, successfully introducing Elton John's catalog to a younger streaming audience while providing a fresh "2021-kind-of-way" to experience his music. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can provide:
: The narrative follows characters through nature-filled galaxies, featuring surreal imagery such as flowers with eyes (and "puckered petals" that sway to the rhythm) and clouds shaped like unicorns and castles. 2. Narrative Themes: Connection and Rebirth Artistic Direction and Animation Style The remix by
: The video begins with animated versions of Elton and Dua in a dynamic world before they separate as their respective planets drift apart—reaching a climax when the characters finally reunite. 3. Musical Composition and Video Synergy
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A from each original song and how they were adapted.