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Video: Its OK
Recorded: Jan 2000
Directed By: Andy Hutch
Length: 4.13 mins
Appears on: Archive:d DVD, Its OK (CD-Rom), Pro-Mode Video
View online: QuickTime (delirious.co.uk)

Background
'Its OK' was released as a single in February 2000, taken from the album 'Mezzamorphis'. It turned out to be a huge hit for Delirious? and the video was shown on several TV music channels. The video has the simplest of concepts, mainly concentrating on close-up shots of Martin's face. An actress was also required for the video, and Dominica Warburton (who has also had minor appearances in TV and film productions) was chosen. Dominica's face also appears as the cover photo for the single.

Video Commentary

Video still: Martin in contemplative mood

The video begins with fleeting head shots of Martin and the actress. It is filmed in black and white, with dark shadowy lighting and a simple plain white background. Martin sings to the camera, interspersed with shots of the actress fading in and out. Martin wears a black shirt and has a ring in his left ear. There is a constant feeling of emotion, with Martin showing signs of sorrow and sadness.

Half way through the video Stu G appears with an electric guitar. The scene then starts to switch between Martin and the other members of the band. Stew is seen playing a silver coloured drum kit. Close up shots of Jon and his bass guitar and Tim with his Rhodes keyboard are also seen.

Gradually the black and white starts to be brightened with yellow lighting. The scene continues to merge from band members to Martin singing and the actress playing with her hair, staring at the camera and then looking downwards.

'Its OK' is a very simple looking video, but incredibly effective with the song's sheer emotion shining out from Martin's eyes and the actress' face.

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