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  • What's the Reason (2008)
  • Music Video | Music
What's the Reason (2008)
Music Video | Music
"What's The Reason" is the first single from the Siris 2007 album "We're All The Same,". The Mandarin Chinese song cleverly mixes an upbeat Latin rhythm with deeply melancholic lyrics. In the music video, Michael Maley takes center stage ...See more"What's The Reason" is the first single from the Siris 2007 album "We're All The Same,". The Mandarin Chinese song cleverly mixes an upbeat Latin rhythm with deeply melancholic lyrics. In the music video, Michael Maley takes center stage as a heartbroken protagonist, starting his day in a stark, gloomy bedroom. The video's narrative unfolds as Michael reflects on his breakup, his expressions of sorrow and confusion conveyed through soulful singing. Actress and MTV host Angel Tang, plays the role of Michael's lost love, her presence throughout the video serving as a visual echo of his memories. Flashbacks show the couple in more joyful times, walking hand-in-hand in a park, playing, smiling and romantically embracing; moments that starkly contrast with Michael's current solitude. As Michael prepares for a band performance, he poses the central question of the song, "What's the reason for me still loving you, for still loving your memory?" This haunting chorus captures the essence of his inner turmoil. On stage, under the glow of vibrant icy blue lights, Siris comes alive. Michael, with his bass guitar, leads the band through the song, his performance both a release and a confrontation with his memories. The video isn't without its lighter moments; Patrick Maley injects humor into a scene set in the same park. As Michael plucks petals from a daisy in a classic "she loves me, she loves me not" gesture, Patrick snatches the flower and comically eats it, offering a brief respite from Michael's more emotional lamentations. Siris is showcased in dynamic performance shots, alongside John Rhee on guitar and Tim Kraus on keyboards, enhancing the video's narrative. The video was directed by John Rhee and produced by Michael Maley under Run Hard Media, with cinematography by Benji Bakshi. See less
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Director
John Rhee
Cinematographer
Benji Bakshi
Editors
Michael Maley | John Rhee
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Updated Jan 8, 2008
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Jan 8, 2008 (China)

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