2:32 The way they actually made his pupils dilate makes me adore him even more, I hope they can restore him soon.
That puppet is actually perfectly made, they clearly looked far into the uncanny valley and put a lot of thought into the design.
My brain has been singing 'Rosemary, Heaven restores you in life' randomly in my life for the past 21 years. Mindblown
They did a great job on this horrifying little man of a puppet. Terrifying, perfectly made, crafted uncannily, fleshy, creepy, off-putting. Absolutely fantastic
Update on the Norman puppet! He has been officially restored! He looks exactly as he did when this video was made, no longer looking like a decayed demon
I was in a car accident recently and as much as this puppet alone used to disturb me, the puppets ordeal now disturbs me more. It’s like he’s going through shock. There in the moments, but not really there or present, so they feel like “scenes” to him. He’s out of body during the crash, the hospital doesn’t feel real, the vacant expression that people in shock usually have and then the end where he feel the loneliness of death after everyone who worked on him just leaves, because there’s no more they can do. I didn’t feel that last part, but everything about the music video before that really resonates with shock. Very surreal
Really good subtle puppeteering at 2:35 - controlling the puppet while making it look like you're fighting the puppet.
the singer has such an amazing voice, ive literally had this on loop the past few days and still not sick of it
2:27 The nurses hand holds Norman's face so tenderly. It both breaks and warms my heart. :(
i love how expressive it is, the subtle crinkle of the brow, the eye movement, that's a nice puppet right there
Lyrics friends Rosemary Heaven restores you in life You're coming with me Through the aging, the fearing, the strife It's the smiling on the package It's the faces in the sand It's the thought that moves you upwards Embracing me with two hands Right will take you places Yeah, maybe to the beach When your friends, they do come crying Tell them now your pleasure's set upon slow release Hey, wait Great smile Sensitive to fate, not Denial But hey, who's on trial? It took a life span with no cell mate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? He speaks about travel Yeah, we think about the land We smart like all peoples Feeling real tan I could take you places Do you need a new man? Wipe the pollen from the faces Make revision to a dream while you wait in the van Hey, wait Great smile Sensitive to fate, not Denial But hey, who's on trial? It took a life span with no cell mate By the long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, you are exotic You need something for which to care Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Leave some shards under the belly Lay some grease inside my hand It's a sentimental jury And the makings of a good plan You've come to love me lightly Yeah, you come to hold me tight Is this motion everlasting Or do shudders pass in the night? Rosemary Oh, heaven restores you in life I spent a life span with no cell mate The long way back Sandy, why can't we look the other way? You're weightless, semi-erotic You need someone to take you there Sandy, why can't we look the other way? Why can't we just play the other game? Why can't we just look the other way?
I fucking love the puppet, he seems like he's supposed to be a normal guy, that's just been so worn down, and confused, that hes just kinda dead, but still physically alive.
I find his face and expression ability a lot more endearing than a lot of other puppets. Like I wouldn’t lock him in a closet in my house. He could sit at the dining room table, share a nice meal. I hope he’s recovered from his trauma. He’s a talented dancer
THE GOFUNDME TO HELP RESTORE NORMAN HAS MET ITS GOAL SO IM HERE TO CELEBRATE. SO PROUD OF THE LITTLE GUY💕
Saw them tonight in LA for the Antics 20th anniversary show. What a wonderful night. Ill never forget ❤
somewhere in this earth this doll is still intact, left in a storage room dark, quiet and lonely, waiting.....
2:28 that scared expression on his face.... that's amazing! I wonder how did they manage to get the puppet to do such a wide arrange of emotions without lips or eyebrows.
The puppet is so well made, the pupils change size in light, the eyelids maneuver with the eyes, it's amazingly eerie!
For some reason, i find myself coming back to this song. Not only is the song good, but the music video is so mesmerizing
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