Video Editor Reacts to Harry Styles - Sign of the Times

[@megchurch977]

Imagine coming out of the gate with this as your first single and your first music video! There is some behind the scenes in his documentary “Behind the Album”. There may be a behind the scenes too, not sure. He had a prosthetic face made in case they had to use a stuntman but he ended up doing it all himself. You never know what to expect from him, which I love. Thanks for this one!

[@giulia6344]

Man I would have loved to do this sooo much. The only thing is that the harness must be super uncomfortable.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

He was told he’d only be lifted so high before the shoot and they kept asking him, “What about this next height?” And he kept agreeing to give it a go. He was really up there. Yeah, the words are devastatingly on target re us humans.

[@AS-yz2iz]

They said he went 1,500 ft. In the air. 😬

[@lindataylor5779]

In an interview with Rolling Stone in 2017, Harry Styles said: “‘Sign of the Times’ came from ‘This isn’t the first time we’ve been in a hard time, and it’s not going to be the last time’. The song is written from a point of view as if a mother was giving birth to a child and there’s a complication. The mother is told, ‘The child is fine, but you’re not going to make it.’ The mother has five minutes to tell the child, ‘Go forth and conquer." I feel he expanded this song to be an anthem for the concerns of a generation that is "running from the bullets" and that we need to connect more by 'talking more' about our genuine feelings. In the same interview he said "Most of the stuff that hurts me about what’s going on at the moment is (beyond politics) Equal rights. For everyone, all races, sexes, everything…” Thanks for an amazing video review, for explaining the camera and cinematography and how it matches the song lyrics!

[@trinaayers8099]

They made a stunt man mask but that was only if they didn't hang a million dollar pop star from a helicopter. But he wanted to do it all himself. It was great. You MUST SEE the behind the scenes of this

[@Videoeditorreacts]

That's incredible! I didn't know there was a BTS of this! Checking that out asap!

[@giovannagozzi1077]

It's not exactly a BTS of the MV. It's the "Behind the album", his first self titled, where there're also some behind the scene of this video. Great documentary!

[@lunabear]

YESSSSS I was waiting for this one. The look on your face as he launched into the sky was 100 percent worth the wait. 😂

[@Videoeditorreacts]

LOL it was CRAZY to see! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@TeriMartinez]

agreed! he was like WHAAAAT

[@JLC48]

"Will we ever learn...we've been here before...it's just what we know" We die and are born again to go through the circle of life in order to learn more lessons. Such a deep, emotional song. Great reaction vid! Thank you!

[@Videoeditorreacts]

Thank you so much! It really is. I absolutely love it

[@r.maciel2544]

I am living for your reactions. It's opened up a whole new way to experience my favorite music.

[@oana3041]

Same!!

[@imoliviaperez]

Same🙌🏻

[@TARAstarssss]

I absolutely love all the little details in the frame and the connection with the lyrics you pointed out. This is such a beautiful song, and screaming "we got to get away" is such a cathartic feeling! It's even better with thousands of other people, if you get a chance to go to one of his shows please do!

[@suvijii841]

THIS is why I love to watch your reactions to Harry's videos!!! I used to think that as for a music video this is simple and not much of a story here. The song is amazing, but not my favorite of his. You really opened my eyes to the cinematographic choices in this, I never really looked into this like that. I knew he did his own stunts, though. He is really up to anything & gives the directors a lot of freedom to make artistic choices. He also has the talent to pick the best crew to work with on whatever he's doing: music, movies, art. That's why I always expect quality stuff from him - and he never ever disappoints.

[@Videoeditorreacts]

Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear you liked it!! I completely agree! He really never does!

[@zestforlife8432]

Listening to this live at Wembley Stadium is something i will never forget, a single heart balloon went up in the sky as he sang it, such a powerful song

[@MisterManLeo]

I appreciate this song so much more now I've seen it live at Wembley Stadium, UK. The fireworks everything was UNREAL!

[@stacymoore7348]

I love the depth that you add with your reactions. You point out things that make the videos that much more enjoyable. I look forward to more reactions.

[@kathycorcoran1589]

This was filmed on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. He flew more than 1550 feet high during the shoot.

[@tinaanderson5525]

I would love it if you reacted to Harry Styles, the making of Daylight, they do it in 3 hours for $300, with the Late show with James Corden. It is so good, and hilarious! Great reaction.

[@siveyy74]

oh my god yess

[@melissamann7160]

Really enjoyed you talking about degrees of Kelvin and how they moved the camera rather than a rack focus. Plus your notes about the clouds and the angles of shots and how they fit the song. I think this video is much like his songs - some will occasionally say they are repetitive, but if you are listening or watching carefully the details show more subtle changes or texture levels that have been added as it moves to the next phase. I relish the details, so I enjoy both the music and the visuals.

[@iamkat-agnt99-ash-kbt.59]

I still fet nervous when i watch this because he did it all himself! He said the whole time he was doi h it, he couldn't wait to get down! Poor Harry, he is so professional & did such an amazing job!!!

[@andreak.5996]

I said it before, i'll say it again. Behind the Album please ☺So many of the questions would have been answered but I see the other comments already answered some. edit: but thanks for the reaction, it's insightful as always 💞

[@wearenoless6732]

Thank you so much for the reaction . Yes he does his stunts . There was a body double but for some reason it didn’t work out . If you are interested , there is a behind the album thing they did and you can see the behind the scenes for it .

[@TeriMartinez]

Wow, as ushhh you met expectations on your review! I was really waiting! Want to watch you see it, for the first time! Glad you were blown away! So interesting to hear all the technicals from a professional. Lots of people can do a reaction, but you really bring the technical side and it’s like seeing it again for the first time! Again, like always, there are so many things I’d like to share… but 😊

[@28rainbows73]

I already loved the video and absolutely adore the song, but your analysis and reaction brought so much more depth to it that I'm watching this video with different eyes now. Thank you for this! ❤

[@Videoeditorreacts]

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! This music video was beautiful!

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I’ve been following all your Harry styles reactions. Would you believe that’s just for single as a solo artist and first video that this video and song got no official recognition? I believe this video it’s videographers producers and all else to film this should have been absolutely recognized. What do you think? Thanks again and I’ll definitely be back.❤✌️☀️🔥

[@kathycorcoran1589]

My first time watching some of your takes on his videos. I am having so much fun watching you discover the wonderfulness that is Harry Styles! Soon you'll be a bonafide "Harry" just like us! Welcome to the club!🎶💕🤗🎉

[@fridalarsen4915]

Love your reactions to Harry:))

[@EdibleStars369]

The behind the scenes of this one is great to see, he is actually hanging on a rope from a helicopter! There was a stuntman with a Harry mask, but it looks as if he did this majority himself

[@MernaMohamed]

Loved the video and all the points that you talked about thank you for the reaction

[@OphOdasees]

was inspired by a mother who is told she only has a few minutes to live after giving birth. 2:35

[@jayp9767]

absolutely loved your inputs, made me appreciate this mv even more. You should watch the bts, they kept increasing the heights harry'd have to go and while he was laughing his manager (who's also one of his best friends) was absolutely freaking out hahhaha And lastly, this song is absolutely incredible, Rolling Stone was right for naming it one of the best songs of all times.

[@giulia6344]

Love this song and video sooo much! If you have never been, you need to go to the Scottish Highlands. They are exactly as pictured here, every corner looks like it should be in a movie (a sad one usually).

[@MonaghanNiamh96]

This song always reminds me of Prince, not just because of his Sign O The Times album/single, but sound-wise it's reminiscent of Purple Rain and also Bowie. The lyrics could easily hint towards both Bowie and Prince who passed a year before he released this song.

[@lisar16]

I don’t know how I missed this one!! My absolute fave Harry song. The words are so deep & I cry a lot to this one. Love love love your reaction to this 😊

[@Crs475]

It’s absolutely beautiful and made me cry live earlier this year. Very special ❤

[@floriangrogoll5206]

Finally, finally, finally a professional appreciates this video. Thanks. Aside from the great song... framing is everything. Even if it seems easy... to let this singer sway in the heights, at the right time, with perfect feathering... And I especially like the shot in which you can see the turbulence of the helicopter. Because that shows that it is practical and not a blue or green screen recording. I love your reaction. Your explanations and your expertise. Thanks. Thumbs up... and i definitely subscribe

[@Videoeditorreacts]

Thank you so much! I’m happy you liked it! This was an amazing music video!

[@AdelePage-o9f]

Although we know this is a big production number, the honest reactions that appear on your face certainly do reflect what I felt and how my little brain was touched by this powerful piece of art! Congratulations to all of your 'Creatives'...you make this so ethereal material. Sincere thanks to you. ajp

[@katiemhardy]

We love the rainbow effect too! xx

[@sharonlennon4475]

I love your reaction to this video and your interpretation and giving us the insight on how these are done Thankyou ❤

[@oana3041]

Thank you for your reaction!

[@serendipity3790]

I see people told you about the bts of this video but there are bot on harrys yt. They were included in the behind the scenes ofnthe entire album which is something like a small documentary that you can find if you search on yourube ( the bts of this mv are at the end)

[@tiggytiggsboo]

I don't have much to say that everyone else hasn't already said, so thank you again ♥️

[@jonowak5644]

i went through all the harry's and louis' videos with you and although i know them all it was an experience on another level...thanx a lot🙂

[@Videoeditorreacts]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@baezfer]

Yes, it is Scotland Skye island to be more specific

[@hyukyleskai]

no caz imagine releasing sign of the times as debut song like harrry he's just insane for it

[@oana3041]

Awesome!! 🎉

[@PerlaNera729]

Youve given me a new love for this video.

[@dawn9144]

I’d really like to see you do Kiwi. I really excited to see your reaction not just to the video but to the song as well. I am loving your channel.

[@Videoeditorreacts]

Thank you so much!! I can't wait to do that one too!

[@joshuacoldwater]

The first location they attempted a crane and it wasn’t going high enough, so they brought in a helicopter. He was not letting ANYONE else do these stunts. You also were correct, there were two helicopters one lifting and one filming. Those close up shots they did on the ground with him standing on a balancing ball (to create a little instability).

[@mgg1378]

He was hanging from 1 helicopter and then a second helicopter for the camera. You are correct. Like many other suggested watch the bahind the album and the bys for the video is there 🙂. Love all yohr comments!

[@antoniovera667]

The song and video give me goosebumps

[@caraaroncrew8138]

yes it was a crane they used 😊

[@Meow-Meow501]

This is what I dream of. Flying. And Joy.

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

When I first saw this video I thought it was a Harry Potter video!

[@deborahj5569]

If you assume that every song is about Louis ( I write too many songs about you) and that he is often singing about coming out of hiding, the difficulties and pain of being stuck in management’s control, you’ll be close to understanding his songs.

[@El_Ezra_Meitar5]

HEY !:) found your channel very lately and enjoy it very much ever since 🙈 Do you take recommendations? If you do, I would really enjoy hearing your thoughts on some Panic! At The Disco videos : The trilogy (Say Amen, This Is Gospel and Emperor's New Cloths ), Halleluiah, Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time, High hopes, Ready To Go... There are so many great ones 🤣 These are just some of those I'd love to hear your thoughts of lol Anyhow, keep it up! :) love your work here. You have such a great energy about you :)

[@rivervixens06]

KIWI NEXT PLEASE

[@OphOdasees]

8:47 😭😭😭why harry styles

[@ltm28]

Actually the birds disappear a little sooner than they should. But who’s complaining .. not me lol I was amazed watching the making of this video

[@ObjectiveObserver00]

The "we" in this is the same "we" that's in all of his other videos (As It Was, Golden, Falling, Adore You etc) and most songs. Welcome to the final show (ending of 1D into a solo career). They're being told (by the powers that be) they look really good at this level but don't get a big head..because you ain't that good (think Sushi Restaurant) you're crap without us to get you to the sky of the entertainment industry. His "sun" or the other half of his "we" is always with him, whether figuratively, physically, hidden (see aforementioned videos). Why are "we" always stuck? Why are "we" always running from the bullets? Going into their solo careers, they're facing many of the same bullets (situations, stunts, industry crap) that they faced before... when are they goig to learn to do it differently? They're being told to just stop their crying... have the time of your life while your star rises because of us... it is what it is... Do what you have to do... do what they say... they (industry executives etc) otherwise, they're gonna be over with if they don't do what they say... basically, they're no good without the powers that be and their careers will be over so this "we" should just enjoy their rise to fame despite the closeting and bullets and pitfalls and industry hell and they've been toold this crap since the beginnning...when will "we" learn... because they always find themselves back in this position of wanting to open up, be themselves, but any inch in that direction calls in the bullets. This is about "we" but it also applies to many other artists in the entertainment industry. I could keep going with the rest of the lyrics but if you listen to the rest of the song from this perspective, it's all becomes very clear. Ps... definitely not about a mother, child or physical death. I'll only add, that note how happy he is at points while "flying" high and in the upper atmousphere of his career. He does love aspects of it with a passion. It's hard to give all of that up.

[@Videoeditorreacts]

This is an amazing outlook on the song! I'm going to listen to it again with this mindset. Thank you for all this!

[@ObjectiveObserver00]

@@Videoeditorreacts Thank you so much for keeping an open mind. I'm sure you've already gotten a taste of various levels of fans that are attached to the pop artists that you're reacting to. I imagine it can be a bit disconcerting to have very passionate people practically yelling about their "correct" point of view. I'll admit, one could say that statement applies to me, in ref to One Direction. 😅 I get it. Just know that Harry, Louis, Niall, Liam and Zayne are amazing people that have 13 years of devoted fans behind them plus some fans that are passionate about a certain one(s). There's bound to be conflict amongst their various fans, but I'm sure you know there's more than meets the eye when it comes public narratives and perceptions that are fed to consumers via tabloids & the entertainment industrial complex. Keeping an open mind to that will be very enlightening when it comes to the music & videos from the 1D boys and other artists connected to them (Taylor S, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, there are many others) Thank you again for your fantastic reactions and open mind. Get ready for a follower explosion. 🎉💕

[@angelazuspan6302]

I'm going to guess that this song was likely motivated from his trip to Africa as part of 1D. There's video footage of him in a hospital with very sick babies and he was really torn up by that.

[@AnnMonica-vy4rc]

Helicopter.

[@karlyjones8257]

please do cardigan by taylor next !

[@rosiomata1504]

omg you should do "Look What You Made Me Do" by taylor swift

[@deborahj5569]

Helicopter

[@tomsacadden]

Scotland bud,,

[@kissy.hstyles]

Please do TPWK

[@AnnMonica-vy4rc]

It always feels like the band break up to me.

[@3407]

Can you do Void by Melanie Martinez next?

[@mach6756]

If you really want to listen to an emotional song by Harry styles then you should listen to Matilda. No video for it though

[@rebeccaw1428]

Check out the BTS he was harnessed by a helicopter. Did it all himself

[@DairwoodBarton27]

It’s AI 😂🤣

[@LittleMissEnchanted]

Ok so I like you and your reactions but please... don't do pauses so close together.

[@imoliviaperez]

Thanks for this reaction🙌🏻❤️ love your channel