Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' Music Video: A Nostalgic Homage to 90s Rom-Coms
Taylor Swift has recently released the official music video for her song 'Opalite' exclusively on Apple Music and Spotify Premium. This decision was made in response to YouTube views no longer being counted towards Billboard rankings since the beginning of the year. The video will be available on YouTube starting on Sunday, February 8.
Directed and written by Swift herself, the 'Opalite' music video pays homage to 90s romantic comedies, presenting a narrative that resembles a mini-movie. The storyline follows Swift as she navigates love, transitioning from a rocky relationship to a blossoming romance with actor Domnhall Gleeson, sparked by an "opalite" spray.
The inspiration for the 'Opalite' video came from an interview Swift had on Graham Norton's British television show. During the interview, Gleeson jokingly expressed interest in appearing in a Swift video. The video features appearances from Cillian Murphy, Lewis Capaldi, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Graham Norton himself.
In a departure from her usual style, Taylor Swift opted to shoot the 'Opalite' video using analogue photographic film instead of digital cameras. The song 'Opalite' was a natural choice for the second single from 'The Life of a Showgirl', given its popularity among listeners. In a poll conducted by JENESAISPOP, 'Opalite' received 65% of the votes, making it a standout track on the album.
Overall, the 'Opalite' music video showcases Taylor Swift's creative storytelling and cinematic flair, capturing the essence of a nostalgic era while delivering a captivating visual experience for fans and viewers alike.