Kings of Leon has an instantly recognizable sound. Their dark, haunting rock ‘n’ roll sound can be heard within every note. “Beautiful War,” is another example of how Kings of Leon can turn their melancholy, dim sound into a musical masterpiece that will linger in the minds of fans long after the sound concludes.
Kings of Leon have written a song that is slow, building and tells the tale of love and war.
The video feels like it was created when the song was originated. Often a video is the afterthought to the song itself but this video feels like an extension of the song.
The storyline driven music video for “Beautiful War,” feels like a feature film. From the acting to the personal story lines that develop throughout the video, it takes on a life beyond the song. The video has a slower pace in order to keep the pace of the lyrics.
The video is powerful and leaves fans wondering what does the movie like music video mean for the band. Is it an artistic interpretation? Regardless of what the true meaning of the music video is, Kings of Leon might also wanted to think about a career in the movie industry.
Watch the music video for “Beautiful War” here: