The production value that went into making this short is nothing less than stellar... though labeled a "short" it's really a glorified music video for the songs "Light Up the Night", "The Fall", and the opening strains of "Keep Quiet" and "Here comes the Arm" by The Protomen. It serves as an excellent vehicle and storytelling device for these songs.
The problem is that these songs exist as part of a much larger narrative that cannot truly be explained in the space of a short video like this. The comic-book style segment makes an effort to establish the scene, but unless you are familiar with the work of the Protomen, you may feel like you're missing key details.
Of course, this should lead you to want to learn more about the band, and their music, right? :D Mission accomplished!
The problem is that these songs exist as part of a much larger narrative that cannot truly be explained in the space of a short video like this. The comic-book style segment makes an effort to establish the scene, but unless you are familiar with the work of the Protomen, you may feel like you're missing key details.
Of course, this should lead you to want to learn more about the band, and their music, right? :D Mission accomplished!
