Sufjan Stevens - Video Game (Official Video feat. Jalaiah Harmon)
Click to view- Academy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens releases his new song Video Game from his upcoming album “The Ascension.”
- Directed by Nicole Ginelli, the video stars Jalaiah Harmon (creator of the Renegade dance) with her own choreography.
- Sufjan's statement about the song and the video is as follows: “It’s unfortunate that we live in a society where the value of people is quantified by likes, followers, listeners and views. So many people are seeking attention for the wrong reasons. I think we should all be doing our best work without looking for accolades or seeking reward.
The main takeaway of ‘Video Game’ for me is: your worth (invaluable) should never be based on other people’s approval (ephemeral). Just be yourself. Keep it real. Keep it moving. Do all things with absolute purity, love and joy. And always do your best.
Jalaiah epitomizes all of this and I’m truly inspired by her. So I thought, ‘what if we could get Jalaiah to star in a “dance video” about not wanting to star in a “dance video?”’ I’m so honored she agreed. She clearly owns it, and her work here is beautiful, poignant and true.”
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