Who Will Save Your Soul? – The Official Music Video

Check out the brand new music video for “Who Will Save Your Soul?” by Jewel!

Introduction

“Who Will Save Your Soul?” is a song by American singer Jewel. It was released as the first single from her debut album, Pieces of You (1995). The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 1996.

The making of the music video

The music video for “Who Will Save Your Soul” was directed by Phil Pinto and produced by Tony Brown. It was shot in Los Angeles, California over the course of two days. The video features Jewel in various settings, including a desert, a forest, and a city street.

The concept

The concept of the “Who Will Save Your Soul?” music video was to show a more vulnerable, introspective side of Jewel. She is shown in a white dress, walking in slow motion through different close-ups shots, while the camera zooms in and out. The lyrics are superimposed over the shots.

The shoot

The video was shot in one day in January 1995 on a sound stage in Los Angeles. The budget was minimal, so the production team had to get creative. The main set was built to resemble a junkyard, and the team used old cars and scraps of metal to create the perfect look.

The shoot was long and challenging, but the end result was a beautiful and powerful video that captured the message of the song perfectly.

The post-production

In post-production, the video footage is edited and assembled into a final product. The finished music video is then mixed with the audio recording of the song to create the final product that will be released to the public.

The music video editor often works with the director to create a rough cut of the video, which is then reviewed by the record label or artist. Once the final edit is approved, the music video is then sent to be color corrected and mastered for release.

The music video itself

The “Who Will Save Your Soul” video opens with a close-up of Jewel’s face as she lip-syncs the song’s opening lyrics, “Who will save your soul, after you’re gone? Who will make you feel, like you’re the only one?” Wearing a white tank top and with her hair pulled back, she is bathed in a bright light. The camera then pans out to reveal that she is standing in front of a window in an otherwise dark room.

The storyline

The music video itself has a clear and concise storyline which tells the tale of a young girl’s journey to womanhood, and the many challenges and tribulations she faces along the way. The video opens with the protagonist as a young child, standing in front of a burning house. She is then shown aged 10 years old, being bullied by other children. The next scene fast-forwards to the protagonist as an adult woman, working in a bank. She is shown to be unhappy with her job, and her life in general. However, she eventually finds happiness when she meets a man and they fall in love. The video then ends with the protagonist’s daughter also entering adulthood, and the cycle repeats itself.

The visuals

The music video for “Who Will Save Your Soul” was shot in black and white. It features Jewel singing the song in a number of different settings, including a crowded street, an alleyway, and a rooftop. Throughout the video, Jewel is seen wearing a number of different outfits, including a black dress, a white shirt, and a pair of jeans.

The reception

The overall reaction to the video was mixed. Some people thought that it was a good video that accurately captured the feeling of the song, while others felt that it was too dark and depressing. There were also people who felt that the video didn’t make sense, and that it didn’t match up with the lyrics of the song.

Conclusion

The song “Who Will Save Your Soul” is a haunting ballad with a catchy melody and meaningful lyrics. The official music video for the song is just as powerful, depicting a group of people struggling to find their way in a dark, cold world. The video ends with a call to action, urging viewers to “save your soul.”