OK, I guess start with this? Â Not for any particular reason, just to get some idea for those of you unacquainted with Mr. Hvorostovsky’s talent. Â Just watch about 30 seconds or so, you’ll get the picture.
OK, and now, with no further ado, it’s time for this:
which may be the single oddest thing I have ever seen in my life, Ever. Â The best part about it is that, as strange as it begins, it only gets stranger as it progresses.
I’ve watched it like 5 times now and I defy anybody to come up with a plausible explanation of the “plot”. Â Who is anybody in this video? Â Why the barbecued scorpion tail whip? Â Where can I buy one of those capes?? Â Is that an erect nipple at 2:20???
Why yes, upon further review, I believe it is.
I know that the YouTube info states that this was directed by one “Alan Badoev”, but I’m pretty sure they meant to say “Darren Aronovsky”.
Well, there goes the rest of my day.
For the first half I’d say the Kirov opera Ring cycle might give it a run for its money. But no, it is really weird. I’m not sure about 2:20 though.