Making the Video Season 13 Episode 3 What's Left Of Me
- April 22, 2006
Making the Video is an MTV reality show that takes viewers behind the scenes of popular music videos, showing the creative process and hard work that goes into making them. The show provides an inside look at the many moving parts that come together to create a finished music video, including the artists, directors, dancers, and crew members.
In season 13, episode 3 of Making the Video, viewers get to see the making of Nick Lachey's hit single "What's Left Of Me." After leaving the boy band 98 Degrees, Lachey embarked on a solo career and this song helped him establish himself as a solo artist.
The episode begins with Lachey arriving on set early in the morning, ready to begin filming his music video. The director breaks down the concept for the video, which centers around Lachey's journey from heartbreak and pain to a place of healing and growth. Lachey is excited for the shoot and eager to bring the director's vision to life.
The crew starts setting up for the first scene, which takes place in a large, empty warehouse. Lachey sings the opening lines of the song as the camera zooms in on his face. The director wants the video to have a haunting, emotional feel, and Lachey delivers a powerful performance that captures the song's meaning perfectly.
Throughout the day, Lachey performs the song in various different settings, each one capturing a different part of his personal journey. In one scene, he sings in front of a wall of mirrors, symbolizing the many different versions of himself he's had to confront and accept over the years. In another scene, he's seen driving down an empty road, symbolizing the loneliness and isolation he experienced after his breakup.
The crew also captures footage of Lachey interacting with his dancers, who represent the different women he's been with throughout his life. Lachey explains that the dancers are meant to symbolize the different parts of himself that he's had to come to terms with in order to move on from his past.
As the day wears on, the crew becomes increasingly tired and stressed, but Lachey keeps his energy up, always encouraging those around him and never losing sight of the video's ultimate goal. Despite the challenges of filming, Lachey continues to give his all, both to his performance and to the people around him.
In the final scene of the video, Lachey is seen standing on a rooftop, looking out at the city skyline. The camera zooms out, revealing him standing alone in the dark, yet surrounded by the glittering lights of the city. The scene represents the end of his journey and the beginning of a new chapter in his life, one where he's finally able to move on from his past and embrace a brighter future.
As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left with a newfound appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into creating a music video. Making the Video season 13, episode 3 is a moving and emotional look at the creative process behind one of Nick Lachey's most iconic songs, and is a must-watch for music fans everywhere.