MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE & REVIEW: ZACHARY LEO’S ‘IN MY HEAD’ TAKES US BACK TO THE 70’S IN THE BEST WAY
HELLO 70’S VIBES!!!!
The scene opens with a short intro as a beautiful, long haired 70’s style man with a durry hanging from his mouth enters the hallway to answer a phone. Is he being broken up with? Is he being cancelled on? We dunno, but the poor muffin is so sad about it. He sits down next to the receiver and puts out the ciggie, with a short silence as we look deep into his eyes. He’s got one of those little hallway stands that my Nonna has, it’s so precious.
I have to be honest- I KNOW I already reviewed the EP and all, but I feel like the song is different now I’m viewing a video?
Mr Leo has one of those film filters that makes it seem like you're watching a dusty old movie, I thought my screen was dirty for like a split second before remembering that is Leo’s signature style. I wonder what it’s like being stuck in a different era? I love his whole vibe honestly.
Back to the video and Leo wanders down the hall to the lounge and a stunning record player as the song starts, and this is where the fun begins…
Who’s sitting behind the bar but the girl in Leo’s headspace…. No spoilers but you’re going to love it like I did. Pure gold... and I’m not talking about the hair.
This whole set is so quirky, do we know if this is where Leo actually lives? There are so many beautiful artistic shots, cutting between Leo strumming away and him lounging around the house, being haunted by the mystery girl. It's just so beautifully mastered and I can’t get over the general aesthetic.
As it turns out, the whole thing was shot on Kodak Super 8 Film, which makes sense in relation to the actual dusty quality of the film.
The video feels like it was built on the idea of the song- YES, I know that’s what music videos typically are but this one just is a perfect mesh of Leo’s musical and personal style- it’s subtle but also If you watch, listen to or follow Leo you know what he looks like and can definitely see these comparisons in this video.
Covid has really hit us all hard in many different ways, but the fact that he was able to film and produce this whole music video during restrictions as well is a testament to his dedication to his music.
This music video is a kicker. Go and watch it, you need it. It’s so good. Zachary, I adore your costume changes… All of them.
Huge credit also goes to Brandon Carr, who assisted with Set Design, Directing at his very own house in Melbourne!
Don’t believe us? Watch for yourself as we bring you the exclusive premiere below!