Synopsis
A musician drifts into a romantic daydream, inspired by his muse and visions of legendary couples from the past. The song unfolds through a dreamlike procession of painted landscapes and lovingly rendered figures, giving the video the feel of a moving storybook or faded cinematic memory. Its wistful atmosphere mirrors the reflective tone of "Silver Screen," with the hand-drawn animation turning longing, fantasy, and old-fashioned romance into an intimate visual journey.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Silver Screen" was a collaboration between Gary Waldman, the musician behind Morebarn, and Julie Gratz of KALEIDA.
- The visual concept was developed alongside the artwork for Morebarn's album. Both projects followed a deliberately handmade aesthetic rather than relying on digital imagery.
- The landscapes and artwork were painted with oils, while the animation was drawn frame by frame.
- The production involved approximately 43 feet of painting and around 13,000 individual frames.
- Work on the music video and album cover began at the start of 2013, although the completed video was presented as a 2014 release.
- The video was selected as a nominee for Best Music Video at the 2015 Winter Film Awards.
- With a running time of about three minutes, the piece functions as an animated mood film as much as a conventional performance video.