Equestrian influence is making its waves in both sports and the glitzy music circuits of today?s world! There is a fascinating trend today in which music videos and tunes are inspired by a horse?s sheer beauty and power. The blending is perfect, whereby different melodies effortlessly follow the rhythmic movement of hooves in order to create an appealing symphony.
These productions go way beyond entertainment, they honour the royal, regal appeal of horses. Combined with melodious rhapsody and gracious allure, the music has impressed listeners who do not doubt the wonderful connection between music rhythms and these noble creatures. Here are music videos where some beautiful horses are featured:
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift’s song “Blank Space” was released in 2014 as part of her fifth studio album, “1989. The two integral stars weren’t just glamorous actors but majestic horses. There was a scene where Taylor Swift was seen riding a white horse on the estate grounds. These Andalusians, Chico and Paco, from Mount Airy’s Spring Fever Farm, played pivotal roles in the music video. Despite their fame, secrecy shrouded their involvement, enforcing strict silence about the shoot from both the horses and their owner, Diana Beuchert. ?[My agent] said, ?You cannot breathe a word of this to anyone; it?s Taylor Swift, and it?s her music video,?? Beuchert recalled ? ?I just about dropped the phone.?
Behind-the-scenes tales shed light on intriguing moments. Chico’s unease during a scene where Swift chopped a tree unveiled a surprising sensitivity. Chico stood there bare naked for one hour while they shot [the] scene over and over,? Beuchert said. ?It was really interesting, but very tiring.? After the final shot, the director declared, ?Cut, and that?s a wrap,? Beuchert said, and Chico walked out of the room as if on cue. ?Chico, who was on the carpet, turns and walks to the door,? Beuchert recalled. ?It was hysterical. I ran after Chico ? [but he] was like ?I?m outta here.?? Yet, the horses’ professionalism shone through, enduring long takes despite occasional diva-like behaviour. When the director called it a day, Chico’s seemingly scripted exit left everyone amused, strolling out as if marking the end of his cinematic performance.
Rihanna
Rihanna’s song “Diamonds” was released in the year 2012. The visual journey through Rihanna?s video of ?Diamonds? was striking, full of vivid iconic elements and imageries; including the wild horses in this video. In the midst of the poetic depiction of diamonds dripping over Rihanna?s hands, as well as the evocative descriptions of fire, water, and strange smoke, the motif of galloping horses is striking and profound. These noble beasts are depicted in a number of scenes, especially in the settings portraying the theme of hope and survival.
Using imagery from moments when the horses are rejuvenating or racing, power, fortitude, and renewal, all find artistic representation as well. This is what makes it so enthralling; it compels the audience to deduce their role in the emotional essence of the film, which elevates them to a very significant and thought-provoking element of this visual narrative. ?Like a shooting star, a vision of ecstasy? This tagline, coupled with images of galloping horses or horses awakening in such a way it would add emotional power, accentuating the horse?s mightiness
David Guetta
Approximately nine years ago, in David Guetta?s music video ?Bang My Head? a fusion between an underground horse race, scenes related to Tron and a little casino royale was shown. According to Horse Nation, the story featured horse riding, so it was first ignored. Later, a reader noticed it and an enthusiastic recognition followed.”Chris Tab sent in a tip: ?How did I miss this video! Sia, David Guerra and horses, it does not get any better!?
A video was set on David Guetta?s track that features Sia and Fetty Wap. The theme of the video involved gambling mishaps at an expensive casino and the woman he is accompanying looks disappointed with him for losing it all. The fact that the lady is also an equestrian explains why she is upset about how people are gambling irresponsibly. A daring scheme of recovering Guetta?s loss is formulated involving a secret horse race set in Tron inspires backdrop with impressive helmet designs, an unusual finish line but keeping a horse at the centre and ultimately creating accolades for bringing ?horse? into the music environment.
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Avicii
“Wake Me Up” by Avicii was released on June 17, 2013. In the ?Wake Me Up? Music Video of Avicii, the horse was used as a key character for the plot. In this tale, there are the twin sisters who find themselves as outsiders in their small town until they go to a rave and realize that they actually belong. However, the horses used in this film represent the metaphorical journey of sisters.
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The encounter that the elder sister has with an animal when she ventures into the urban area suggests moving away from rural to city. The horses? use here resembles the story of the sisters who are looking for an environment wherein they can finally fit in; thus reflecting the embracive character of EDM.
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