When I set out to create the music video for “The Love of the Sun and the Moon,” I envisioned the Sun and the Moon as divine, celestial beings—each imbued with god-like qualities befitting their mythic stature. The Sun is portrayed as a masculine figure of strength and brilliance: a muscular form cloaked in radiant gold. Every element of his design reflects his luminous power—blonde hair, sun-kissed skin, gilded armor, a golden robe, and a crown of sunrays with radial spikes. His scenes unfold against backdrops evocative of nuclear fusion or supernovae, emphasizing his fiery and radiant essence.
In contrast, the Moon is his opposite, as described in the accompanying poem—serene, graceful, and mysterious. I imagined her as lithe and poised, exuding quiet elegance. Her silver hair and flowing garments shimmer in moonlight hues. A crescent moon-shaped tiara adorns her head, and her throne is the crescent moon itself—her sacred resting place as she patiently awaits the Sun’s return.
Since both celestial beings reside in the cosmos, each scene is set against a backdrop of stars and galaxies. Their eternal separation by time and distance is central to the narrative, and so I emphasized the Sun’s longing by repeatedly showing him watching the Moon from afar. He yearns for her, loves her deeply, yet is bound to his own path. Meanwhile, the Moon is depicted with a sorrowful gaze, her head bowed—lost in thought and doubt, unsure whether his love remains, uncertain whether time and silence have changed his heart, as suggested by the lyrics:
The sun is hot for half a day and cold the next,
which causes the moon’s love to wax and wane;
This leaves the moon feeling very perplexed,
questioning whether he loves her the same.
The poem suggests that the Moon, though innocent, is also playful—expressed through her ever-changing nightly “masks.” Inspired by the lunar phases, she takes on eight distinct guises each month, waxing and waning with grace and mystery. This constant change captivates the Sun, deepening his affection and fascination for her.
The video opens with a sequence showing the Sun and the Moon orbiting the Earth—eternally near, yet never allowed to meet, except during a solar eclipse. The poem, based on a Japanese legend (though I have yet to uncover its exact source—please do share it if you know), tells of a moment when God, moved by their sorrow, grants them a fleeting reunion. Visually, I depicted this by showing the Moon as a black circle slowly aligning with and eclipsing the red Sun—a moment of divine mercy and cosmic beauty.
Following the eclipse, the Sun and the Moon are finally reunited. From this point onward, the imagery shifts to scenes of their embrace—expressing the profound love and devotion they hold for one another. In the final moments, the Sun gently kisses the Moon’s forehead, a gesture meant to convey not only love, but reverence and deep emotional connection.
Thank you for watching “The Love of the Sun and the Moon.” I hope this behind-the-scenes insight enhances your experience of the video. Stay tuned for more glimpses into the creative process behind future projects.
