Niall Trask brings a vintage feel, and a hint of a nautical ghost story, in his atmospheric video for Nadine Shah's Trad.
Shah plays the captain and sole crew of a vessel at sea - who is also evidently a bride. And it turns out she is not alone. The abstract imagery has a hint of a narrative, just enough to tease viewers into their own readings of the concept, but it's very much open to interpretation.
DoP Rob Jarvis brings a gritty and textured style to the aesthetic, paying homage to vintage cinema with the film stock and traditional lighting setups.
Deeply visceral in a somewhat understated way, the haunting concept and isolated location help elevate the sense of drama and mystery, highlighting Trask's skill in building suspense through character.
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Niall Trask
- Year
2020
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Little Bird
West Ten
Lasting Lover
Dark Days
Trad
Wherever You Are
You Shouldn't Have F***d With Me
Roses and Gold
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The West is Dead
I Won't Give Up
Six Days In June
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Someone New
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