Synopsis
Pharrell performs "Angel" in a stylized, dreamlike setting framed like an ornate picture. He appears against a dark, cloudy, moonlit backdrop while several women dressed in angel-inspired lingerie surround him and move to the song's romantic, flirtatious mood. The video relies on close-ups, slow poses, and deliberately theatrical composition rather than a conventional narrative, presenting Pharrell as the center of an imagined celestial tableau.
Factoids & Trivia
- There are two known versions of the video. The original, which was not released to television, combined live-action footage with animation.
- The more widely circulated version was used for UK television and emphasizes a dark, cloudy, moonlit visual design.
- The composition is framed by picture-frame molding placed in the upper and lower letterbox bars, making the video resemble a moving painting or portrait gallery.
- "Angel" was released as the second European single from Pharrell's debut solo album, In My Mind.
- The single's European campaign was supported strongly by BBC Radio 1, where it was reportedly made Record of the Week by Scott Mills.
- The UK DVD single paired "Angel" with the video for "Can I Have It Like That," Pharrell's collaboration with Gwen Stefani.