STEALING OCEANS has just dropped one of NASHVILLE UNSIGNED’s favorite independent videos of the year. We were invited to the music video filming of the artist’s latest single, “Blueprint”, and we’re here to bring you the 411.
THE MESSAGE OF BLUEPRINT
Brian Thompson, better known as the hip pop force STEALING OCEANS, poses the question, “Why d’we get so caught up in the negativity and the lack of love?”. Pimping a burgundy suit and a skinny tie, the Massachusetts native let’s us in on a little secret. He’s dealt with the struggle of depression and anxiety first hand. But then, the young artist had a revelation. “I was chasing sunshine, but only saw the rain. Living for the good times, but only felt the pain.”
Suppose you discover a genie bottle. Before long, you are granted everything you ever believed would bring you happiness; the high paying job, the significant other, the pad, the car. Would that settle you? Perhaps not. Brian has learned that true satisfaction comes from within. “Why’d it never cross my mind? It’s been right here all this time!”
“BLUEPRINT” THE MUSIC VIDEO
Band members posing as executives, litter a board room to discuss a company’s most recent client, Forklift Innovations (a clever yet subtle ode to the “uplifting” theme hidden in the details). Brian drifts away into daydream. The video offers us a BTS ticket to the meanderings of Thompson’s mind.
“This life is beautiful, every turn’s a miracle…so, I’m just gunna STAY here in this moment.”
The singer trades a balcony clad million dollar loft for a local house party. We can see why. The setting of his imagination is an army of turnt up 20-somethings, a pool, and an energetic live performance from Brian and his band. Let’s not forget the gals on flamingo floats and the occasional belly flopping fellas! The party is a clever analogy to the fresh levity Brian experiences within.
The singer tells Nashville Unsigned that he has discovered the most important tool to achieving happiness is “conditioning your mind to be grateful for every day that you wake up.” Nashville Unsigned would like to start right now! We’re grateful to STEALING OCEANS for inviting us to share one of his feel good moments.
Now, you can experience Stealing Ocean’s Blueprint right along with us!
Check out Stealing Oceans’ official music video and witness a mantra to live by. And if you look close enough, you just may see our CEO and Co-Founder make a cameo. WE’RE FAMOUS!
Blueprint was written by Brian Thompson and Schmarx & Savvy.
Produced by Leland Herzog of The LUX Collective and directed by Michael White.
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