The Making of Train’s “Soul Sister” Music Video

Go behind the scenes of Train’s “Soul Sister” music video shoot! See how the video was made and get the inside scoop from the cast and crew.

Introduction

On October 9th, 2009, the music video for Train’s “Soul Sister” was released. The video was directed byDeclan Whitebloom and shot in Los Angeles, CA. It features the band performing the song on a stage in front of a live audience.

The video opens with a close-up of lead singer Pat Monahan singing the opening lines of the song. The camera then pulls back to reveal the rest of the band performing on stage. Throughout the video, we see Monahan interacting with the crowd and walking around the stage. We also see close-ups of the band members as they perform their individual parts.

Near the end of the video, Monahan takes a moment to thank the audience for their support. The video then ends with the band performing the final chorus of the song.

The Concept

The Train video for new single “Soul Sister” featured the band playing in a painting come to life. It was inspired by Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and features the band playing in a world of swirls and color. The concept was created by San Francisco-based production company Shilo, which has also done videos for Katy Perry, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.

The Shoot

The shoot for Train’s “Soul Sister” music video took place over two days in San Francisco. The first day was spent shooting on location at an abandoned warehouse near the waterfront. The second day was spent shooting on a soundstage at a local studio.

The video features Train frontman Pat Monahan as a lonely man who is searching for his soulmate. The video also features cameos from several of the band’s friends and family members, as well as from actress Katee Sackhoff.

The video was directed by David McNab, who also directed the band’s previous video for “Calling All Angels.” McNab is a veteran music video director who has also directed videos for artists such as Sheryl Crow, Green Day, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The Editing

In the “Soul Sister” video, much like in real life, the action is non-stop. The video was edited by Mike Lipscombe, who has also worked on videos for Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me,” and “50 Ways to Say Goodbye.” To keep the energy up and make sure the viewer didn’t get too dizzy watching all the spinning cameras, Lipscombe cut the video to the beat of the music. He also used a lot of wipes — those horizontal or vertical lines that separate one scene from another — which gives the video a fast pace.

The Release

The music video for Train’s “Soul Sister” was released on February 10, 2010. The video features the band performing the song in a variety of settings, including a street corner, a bar, and a train station. It also features footage of the band members interacting with fans and passersby.

Conclusion

It’s safe to say that the making of Train’s “Soul Sister” music video was a success!
Thanks to the creative team atmb3, the vision for the video was brought to life and captured perfectly. The band did an amazing job performing in front of the live studio audience, and the end result is a fun, energetic music video that fans are sure to love.