My Video Creations Inspired by the Music of Elton John

My Video Creations Inspired by the Music of Elton John]

In this space, I share my video creations inspired by the music of Elton John, one of the most influential and timeless artists in music history. Each video is a personal visual interpretation, created with respect for the original work and inspired by the emotions, narratives, and atmosphere present in his songs. My goal is not simply to illustrate the music, but to create an audiovisual experience that connects with the viewer. The productions explore imagery, rhythm, and editing in order to follow the melodic and poetic strength of the compositions, offering a new way to experience songs that have marked generations. This blog is a space for creation, tribute, and artistic expression. I hope you enjoy the videos as much as I enjoyed creating them.

ROBSON VIANNA

Elton John "Seasons"

Seasons — Intimacy and Emotional Cycles in Elton John’s Songwriting

“Seasons” is one of Elton John’s most intimate and understated songs, revealing a quieter side of his songwriting that favors emotional nuance over grandeur. Rather than relying on dramatic hooks or elaborate arrangements, the song unfolds gently, allowing mood and reflection to take center stage.

Lyrically, the song uses the passage of seasons as a metaphor for emotional change, distance, and renewal within a relationship. The shifting climate mirrors the natural rise and fall of closeness and separation, suggesting that love, like nature, moves in cycles that cannot be forced or frozen in time.

Musically, “Seasons” is restrained and atmospheric. The piano lines are subtle, the tempo unhurried, and the overall arrangement creates a sense of stillness and introspection. This simplicity enhances the song’s emotional honesty, inviting the listener into a private space rather than a theatrical performance.

The strength of “Seasons” lies in its emotional realism. There is no dramatic resolution or clear promise of permanence. Instead, the song acknowledges change as an inevitable part of human connection. By embracing impermanence rather than resisting it, Elton John delivers a piece that feels quietly mature and deeply human.

“Seasons” stands as a reminder that some of the most powerful moments in music occur not in declarations, but in reflection. It is a song about acceptance, emotional weather, and the passage of time — themes that continue to resonate long after the final note fades.

For our world, the circle turns again

Throughout the year we've seen the seasons change

It's meant a lot to me to start anew

Oh the winter's cold but I'm so warm with you

Out there there's not a sound to be heard

And the seasons seem to sleep upon their words

As the waters freeze up with the summer's end

Oh it's funny how young lovers start as friends

Yes it's funny how young lovers start as friends

Where’s the Shoorah? — Chaos, Escape, and Satire in Elton John’s Mid-Seventies Sound Released in 1976 as the opening track of Blue Moves, “Where’s the Shoorah?” captures Elton John at a moment of exhaustion, excess, and artistic transition. Unlike the melodic intimacy that characterized much of his earlier work, this song opens the album with restlessness, sarcasm, and an almost confrontational energy. Lyrically, Bernie Taupin constructs a fragmented narrative that reflects emotional overload and cultural disillusionment. The repeated question — “Where’s the Shoorah?” — does not seek a literal answer. Instead, it functions as a symbol of something elusive: peace, meaning, relief, or escape from an environment dominated by pressure, indulgence, and emotional burnout. Musically, the track blends pop-rock with elements of soul and funk, driven by rhythmic piano lines, layered backing vocals, and an urgent groove. The arrangement feels intentionally unsettled, mirroring the lyrical sense of confusion and excess. Rather than offering resolution, the song sustains tension, reinforcing the idea of a life moving too fast to pause or reflect. At the time of Blue Moves, Elton John was dealing with the physical and psychological toll of relentless touring and fame. “Where’s the Shoorah?” reflects this reality without direct confession. Instead of introspection, it opts for irony and satire, exposing a world where pleasure is abundant but satisfaction remains unreachable. As the opening statement of Blue Moves, the song sets the tone for an album that would explore vulnerability, withdrawal, and emotional fatigue. “Where’s the Shoorah?” stands not as a single designed for comfort or clarity, but as a sharp and restless snapshot of an artist questioning where, in all the noise, genuine relief can still be found.