Perhaps there’s a subliminal message embedded in the pixilation technique Tori Amos uses to animate herself in her new video for "Big Wheel," but I’ve now played it three times in a row, and would definitely play it again if I wasn’t worried about driving my coworkers absolutely batty. (Oh, who am I kidding? Again! Again!) Seriously, though, aside from a mix of saucy-dame outfits and a few simple props — a cigarette holder, a martini glass, a chicken, to name a few — the clip couldn’t have cost much. And yet it doesn’t look low-rent at all. Not only that, but the song’s a winner, too. I mean, if you’re going to shout letters over a thumping piano line, "I-I-I am a M.I.L.F./Don’t you forget" kinda beats "This s— is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S," no? But don’t take my word. Click here to check out "Big Wheel" for yourself, courtesy of the good folks at Yahoo Music.
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Comments (1-25) of 25
I watched it last night when someone posted it, and it got stuck in my head, I watched it again this morning before work. So much fun? I think so.
I love it. It almost sounds country. I could totally see Emmylou doing this back in the late 70’s. Love Tori! Keep it up girl!
love it! love her! love it and her!
it grows on you; give it a few turns!
I love it and I’m so glad she’s back. Can’t wait ’til the CD comes out!
Tori is incredible. It’s sad that people dismiss her so easily these days, when the work she’s been doing is just as deep and heartfelt and challenging as the mid-90s stuff.
And girl look HOT.
The video is so ridiculous that it’s awesome. I love it.
God I love you, Michael Slezak.
after she chants: MILF, I kinda wanted the song to kick it up a notch, take it harder or harsher or something… – but oh well… still thought it was one of her better efforts as of late.
Haha great video. I do that pixilation technique when I’m out with my friends. It’s always good for a laugh! Oh and haven’t seen Tori in awhile, but she looks awesome!
Well…since it’s American DOLL Posse what better way to do a video for the album’s 1st single than using stop-motion like you would on toys? Oh, btw, Tori is INDEED a doll. ^_^
I LOVE IT!!! So catchy and addictive, and so very very Tori.
I can’t wait to check out this video BUT–Slezak, help! I view TV watches on Safari, and I am going into serious comment withdrawal. I realized that a full 75% of my pleasure in watching Idol comes from looking at comment boards the next day. Please address this…I’m gettin’ the Sanjy shakes!
LOVE tori!! thanks for putting this up. the new song is hot, can’t wait for the new CD.
This video is like every girly girl’s fantasy, dressing up in vampy costumes and doing a photo shoot. Love it.
Felt the last album was her headed towards adult contemporary, and I liked Scarlet’s Walk but it was post-9/11, just had a baby… not as fun. This album seems like a return to fun and sass and that Tori attitude I love it (well what I’ve heard so far)!
anybody hear the Goldfrapp sound here? A little too close for comfort
Love. Just plain, simple love.
love it!!!! I hope the album does well…i am sure it will.
Is it me or does this remind any of you the opening credits of “The L Word”? Although, she does it better and classier.
loved it!
I love it! The vid and the song are the best new Tori in a couple of years.
That was actually pretty fantastic. I was getting a little bored of what I was hearing from Tori the last few years, but I can’t get this song out of my head. Very, very cool.
love the song….been humming it all day:)
vid is nothing special..yeah she looks fab but i expect more from her.
I’d be embarrased to present this is as my new video after having so many amazing videos in my career….on purpose or not,after presenting such an intriguing concept (five charecters,hidden blogs from each on the cyber universe…) it just feels “cheap”.
All her LITTLE EARTHQUAKE vids were brilliant in their simplicity and imagery-and that was in the beginning of her career…there was so much more she could have done with this concept…perhaps filming it with super 8mm would have been more interesting
i hope video #2 shows some effort…
Oh, come on, yori. I LOVE Tori, but her early videos were boring. It wasn’t until Pele that she started making good videos, and she peaked with her vid for “Spark” which was genius. At least she’s having fun in this vid and it shows. I can’t get enough of it, and I like the song more each time I hear it.
This album is brilliant. The video is a great visual for what she’s trying to get across. American DOLL posse. That’s why the video is in stills. Paper people.
Each of the different styled women represents a personality trait that makes Tori Amos a whole woman. You have the sexy stylistic woman, the quiet country girl, the artistic girl that always gets hurt, and the dark fighting warrior woman. Tori has stated that each of these dolls also are reflections of greek goddesses. In other words, Deimeter is a reflection of Tori herself.
But what saddens me is that fans don’t get what she’s trying to do with the different girls. And whats worse, they hear parts of a song, and already don’t like it because she says, “I am an MILF DONT YOU FORGET”
Did these people stop to read the rest of the songs lyrics? No. Did anyone else realize the song is really Tori speaking on behalf of Mary Magdeline? (Jesus’s “girlfriend” who was a prostitute who was said to have had an affair with Jesus)
Didn’t think so. Not many anyway.
The video is interesting because instead of illustrating what the SONG means, she’s basically introducing the different characters from the album and the ideas on the album itself. It’s a political album, as it deals with issues with women.
But in the video – those odd images aren’t so random. She’s basically making American laugh at ITSELF. MILF is a cheesy American film quote. And she knew you’d tune in to that and the cheapness of language losing itself with modern technology (using 4 instead of FORGET)
The War tanks. Fatty Doughnuts. Magic 8 balls, wishing on a star but never doing anything. Puppies aren’t they cute? Yeah, but get off your ass and do something about your country America. Dont just be one dimensional dolls letting someone else move you around.
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