# Absurdly Sensational Music Videos California Soul by Tony Kelly Captures Our Modern Obsessions By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-soul-by-tony-kelly References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90bFUYONc1U) & [tonykellyphotography](http://www.tonykellyphotography.com/) Seductive, absurd and brilliant, ‘California Soul’ by Tony Kelly is the celebrity photographer’s second video and features an array of Californication-inspired imagery. The soulful tune originally performed by Marlena Shaw pairs beautifully with the vibrant colors and illustrious behavior depicted in this new music video. The video is a composition of pop culture and “American Dream-related” portrayals. Evocative of sensationalism, vanity and youth, Tony Kelly’s music video artfully blends the spirited lyrics of the popular 60s song with our contemporary obsession towards the preservation and prolonging of youthful appearances. The video is reminiscent of the presentation and exaggerated expressions rampant in commercials, especially [clothing ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson). Fame, riches, youth and beauty, all of these come together in this outstanding music video by the celebrity photographer, illustrating his grasp and understanding of modern influences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sensational Pop Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create music videos that cleverly blend pop culture references to captivate audiences. - **Youth-focused Vanity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products and services that cater to the modern obsession with preserving youthful appearances. - **Exaggerated Commercial Presentations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advertisements that utilize exaggerated expressions and visuals to capture consumer attention. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to produce and distribute music videos that resonate with modern audiences. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and treatments that cater to the growing demand for preserving youthfulness. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement creative advertising strategies that utilize exaggerated visuals and expressions to effectively engage consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Singer Soda Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-good.md) - [Musical Milk Substitute Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-ad.md) - [AI-Powered Social Media Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-reveal.md) - [Layered Online Content Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-maximalism.md) - [Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-new-year-film.md) - [High-Profile Musician-Themed Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musician-tyla.md) - [Generational Musician Gin Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-toast-between-legends.md)