The CooLots Official Music Video for their single 'DOORS' (REBIRTH - 2017)

Director: Clyde Jones

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rebirth/1308215258

Review by Tiffany K. Walker

“Doors” is the first song to receive a visual treatment from the CooLots’ long awaited album, Rebirth. Set upon the backdrop of a gritty and dilapidated landscape, five friends converge upon an abandoned house to face their demons. We get a sense that there is an existential squaring-up against an inner self that has long been ignored. This melodically emotional song has haunting undertones that cause us to reminisce on the personal demons we may be harboring within ourselves.

The highlight of this video is watching all of the band members encircled around a singular entity. The viewers come to realize that they are all dealing with the same issue in their own way. This entity is symbolic of the isolated feelings we each encounter with self-doubt and shows us that this feeling has the same face for us all, even though the message may manifest uniquely for each person.

The CooLots make a calculated decision to film in an abandoned neighborhood, symbolic of the sense of dystopia we may feel when approaching matters of our mental health. Watching “Doors” reminds us to check in with ourselves, check in with our deep seated fears and look amongst our friends for the faces that will walk us into better light. This is a video about confronting our deepest insecurities and doing so with the help of those people who care for us most. The video concludes with the CooLots walking away together, more unified. Sending a strong message that dealing with depression is a process that requires support. \"Doors\" is a resounding acknowledgment of the power behind compassion.

From Brain Rapp's album, "Roller Coaster" | Listen: https://goo.gl/eGpFEU
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Filmed and edited by Mike Jon | https://goo.gl/cFf4KU
Featuring Ava Hovanka | https://goo.gl/KmnFyz
Produced by Steven Padilla | https://goo.gl/nS6Ex7

About the album:

Roller Coaster, the latest album from DMV emcee Brain Rapp, was inspired by the ups and downs of his personal life. A cancer diagnosis of a close family member, a falling out with a close friend, the spark of a new relationship, and continued success in his career, provided the fuel for much of the project. The twenty-five minute, seven track project produced by Steven Padilla, takes listeners on a ride, exploring the reality that life can be both up and down, good and bad, all at the same time.

Hear more Brain Rapp by visiting his website: https://www.brainrapp.com