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‘I Was Broken’ Video — First, We Fangirl. Then, We Get Serious.
The Video
Our Initial Reactions
(via gchat, cause that’s how we roll)
Amber: what is happening??
LiLi: i was broken vid
posted
and Stewie is in it
Amber: SHUT UP!
LiLi: NO
I LOVE IT
Amber: OMG!
LiLi: BEST.DAY.EVER
Amber: I am DYING!
LiLi: i have been waiting to watch
so we can together
on gchat
DUH
and then post it
Amber: oop
LiLi: NO
Amber: let me stop it then
LiLi: i was like, STOP
i watched the first like 20 secs
Amber: i am ready whenever you are
LiLi: k
one sec
lemme shut my door
Amber: oh good idea
i shut mine too
this is serious bidness
LiLi: FO REALS
Amber: let’s do this?
LiLi: YES
ready?
Amber: yep
LiLi: k
go
Amber: i am so excited!
LiLi: there he is!
all up close
Amber: hey there marcus
LiLi: Like he is singing to me
Amber: all black and white
gritty
hot
LiLi: oheytherestew
Amber: hey there
LiLi: omg
i am dying already
i lvoe this
Amber: me too
this version
LiLi: and by lvoe i mean LOVE
Amber: gah
i just can’t even function
goosebumps ya’ll
LiLi: srsly
Amber: GOOSEBUMPS
LiLi: i’m getting the quivs
or that
Amber: he looks all emotional
LiLi: and there it is
Amber: it’s making me emotional
LiLi: srsly
Amber: YES!
LiLi: i might have tears
Like tiny ones
pooling
Amber: shut up
me too
LiLi: in the corners of my eyes
maybe
um
she looks gorge
there
i said it
Amber: she really does
the whole simplicity of the video works well with her
LiLi: SHUT UP
Amber: and him
LiLi: it restarted on me
where are you at?
Amber: NO
LiLi: yes
effing school computer
Amber: 2:56
i paused
LiLi: k
one sec
wait
i am looking at her back again
heh
she’s so purty
Amber: hahahahahaha
LiLi: ok
Amber: go?
LiLi: yes!
Amber: i’m sorry
LiLi: OH.MY.GAWD.
Amber: for this song and the emotion
kristen was kind of perfect
i mean is
LiLi: uh…YEAH
Amber: i just can’t
LiLi: srsly
Amber: i love this
LiLi: i.cannot.
Amber: oh
LiLi: i need this again
Amber: that last look
my heart
YES!!
LiLi: srsly
Amber: all day long
LiLi: i am going to start it one more time
and maybe stop staring at Kristen
Amber: oh hell
LiLi: i am going to try and focus on marcus for a min
i know
Amber: damn movie trailer is right after
LiLi: fo reals
uh
look at the sidebar
Amber: damn you msn
LiLi: HELLO
Amber: this is NOT TWILIGHT
LiLi: fo reals
but hey
what are they gonna do
they aren’t stoopid
Amber: oh i know
i don’t blame them
LiLi: okay
watching again
day-um marcus
Amber: i’m already a min in on this bad boy again
LiLi: stop singing to me
Amber: for real
LiLi: i get it
you love me
whatevs
Amber: his eyes are cutting right through me
TO MY SOUL!!
LiLi: BWAHAHAAHAHAHA
oh you
Amber: love me through it
LiLi: i will
i have no choice
i kid
kinda
Amber: 2:25
dear lord
LiLi: k
waiting
Amber: he does this head shake thing
LiLi: im at 1:50
Amber: i just can’t even with marcus
LiLi: gah
marcus
you are a genius
Amber: um
LiLi: in more ways that one
Amber: i like that shirt stew is wearing
i want it
LiLi: srsly
i want her hair
THE HEAD SHAKE
saw it
dammit
Amber: YES!
did you see it??
LiLi: athlete is in here
one sec
i am pausing
Amber: i’m not
but i was at the end
and marcus was giving me that look
that said, you better not pause me!
LiLi: LOL
these damn athletes
and their injuries
don’t they KNOW i have shizz to do
don’t you know this is really pissing some peeps off
confession: i kinda love it
Amber: me too
get over it people
LiLi: fo reals
but i am biased
i love everyone
except jason segal
but that’s a given
Amber: hahahahahahaha!
du
i mean
duh
i posted a tweet
fangirling
i had too
LiLi: srsly
uh
cause we are
Amber’s Final Thoughts
So, I’ve officially watched the video a few hundred times and I got to tell you people, it is brill. I kind of compared it in my mind to the Shadows of the City and, comparitively, this one is just phenomenal. It’s beauty lies in it’s simplicity. Whoa, that was really poingent for me. What I really mean, is the beauty lies in the fact that Marcus appears to be singing directly to me the entire time and he is giving good “eff me” eyes. Yeah. I said it. He is.
But in all seriousness, the black and white and the gritty feel is perfectly suited with this song. And the song? I remember when I fell in love with Marcus back in Dallas and he sang this song on stage and it was just amazing. He’s reworked it a little bit and it’s like the song grew up and became even better. Plus now with this version, I can’t quit listening to people bitch about how we fangirled in Dallas and ruined the video for this song. For the millionth time, I am sorry people. Yes, I am screaming in the background and if you’d have been there, you would have too. SO THERE!
And I have to talk about the fact that Kristen Stewart is in this video. Because it’s kind of like ignoring the elephant in the room if I don’t. People, srsly. Get over it. She is an actress. She is in a movie that has a very rapid fanbase. But that doesn’t mean it should ruin anything she touches. And honestly, look at the style of the video. Stew is PERFECT! She just fits perfectly. If you hate the video just because of her, well, then I feel sorry for you cause you are missing out on something truly fantastic. Had he got a girl off the street you would be singing his praises and talking about how beautiful this video is. I guess I get it in a way. I mean, if Snooki showed up in a video with Sam, I would be irate!
Phew. Rant over. Sorry for that, and if you completely disagree with me, that is fine. That is the beauty of it all. We can have differing opinions and talk and discuss it all out in the comments. Either way, my final word is… I LOVE THIS VIDEO! And duh, I love Marcus and I swear if he doesn’t plan that US tour soon…. ::shakes fist::
LiLi’s Final Answer:
ditto.
to what Amber said.
ALL of it.
i love every second of this vid. AND everyone in it.
i might still be speechless.
but….i have to say this…
to those saying that Marcus is “using” her or the franchise to get ahead or promote his new album, i say, GIVEMEABREAK.
who cares about the whys or hows? can we just enjoy the end product? i mean, i don’t care why she was asked to be in the video. or how it came about. all i know is that it works. for me.
and, let’s just get this out there once and for all. most (notice that i said MOST) of marcus’ fans DID IN FACT find his music because of his connection to Twilight. that’s how i found him. i am not ashamed of that, as i shouldn’t be….but they are two separate things. and i enjoy them both separately. to me, there is no “using” here. an actress was used in this vid because that was the vision either Marcus or the director came up with. it’s the media and fans who are tagging the Twilight connection to this. i mean, i don’t see her running through a fucking meadow chasing a goddamn puma or something. i see a gorgeous vid with two gorgeous people doing their thing.
A little bit more west, then south… Yep, that’s a good place for a tour!
Things are starting to not look so good. My streak may be ending.
I’ve seen Sam on every tour since Summer 2009 and it looks like he will finally be eluding me. And I am one sad panda about this.
How can this NOT exist on the tour? HOW??
I’ve been frantically searching every travel site, working and re-working flight schedules, checking fares and clicking on every flight ‘deal’ that has landed in my inbox the past week to see if I could make it happen. And I am coming to the dreadful conclusion that I don’t think I can.
::sigh::
The worst part? That week is my birthday week. I already have the time taken off. I will basically be sitting on my ass at home with no where to go cause I can’t get to any of these slightly too north and far too east shows. Well I could. If I took a second mortgage out on my home. But I do have my limits.
And really, does Sam even know how to have a tour anymore without seeing me? Drunk Amber has gotta be a highlight of every tour. Am I right?
I know I am not alone in this. I have seen your tweets. You all pretty much begging and doing things like offering your first born child just to get Sam to swing out this general direction. I even made a little map, just in case Sam somehow forgot.
I think we might need a support group or something. I’m pretty much borderline depressed about this. I may turn to drinking. Oh, wait…
Clicky for a clear view of where we need Sam to be!
And, for those of you situated in that red circle, I am happy for you. I really am. I am not at all seething with jealousy with the other blue circle people. NOT.AT.ALL. And I will be much happier with you if you share pics, videos, stories, WHATEVER so I can live through you vicariously.
So, who is with me on the list of sad and depressed? Who’s taking out the 2nd mortgage? Are you a northeasterner who is going to take care of us all? Let us know in the comments.
Don’t know when Sam is on tour? We got you covered on our Tour Dates page.
Sam. In Hawaii. We’re Suspicious.
I have to say, when I heard about Sam going to Hawaii, I was a bit miffed. Way to go and pick a wonderfully beautiful paradise that I can’t afford a plane ticket to Sam. Way. To. Go. But hey, can’t say I blame Sam. If I could go to Hawaii for work, I would do it. In a heartbeat. Hell, I’d ask for a month long residency.
But I digress.
As of today, I now have concerns.
You see, I decided to be the best fangirl I could possibly be and tried to find the link to buy tickets to the Honolulu show since they go on sale today. I wanted to tweet it out there for all you lucky people that can actually make it in hopes that you will be so appreciative of my kind generosity that you buy me a ticket to fly out there. Or at least send me a lei. Everyone likes a good lei.
So where do I go to find said ticket link? My trusty Google search bar. And the first video result for “The Venue Honolulu” is this:
Um, Sam. Let’s talk for a minute.
I get that you love the ladies as obvious by the babes you always seem to be touring with (Brooke Fraser, Holly Conlan and now Jenny Owen Youngs). I don’t blame you. I do my best to surround myself with hot guys as well. Like this.
But inquiring minds want to know… are you playing in a strip club? Like, will ladies be sliding up and down poles while you sing “Woman You Crazy”? Or maybe Mark will show us all what he’s got. I mean, he is single and I can think of no other way to attract a klassy lady. Of course, I already anticipate that we’ll get to see you up there, cause that’s just the kind of guy you are. Duh.
Either way, if there is a pole in your midst and you are feeling amorous, do me a favor? Bring the industrial size can of Lysol and the economy pack of Clorox wipes. I’m sure there is a Sams, Costco, Wal-Mart, SOMETHING where you can get these things.
I’ll even break down and buy a t-shirt if you promise me you will.
And to every one else hitting Honolulu for what is sure to be a fine couple of performances…. bring a video camera. Or else.
P.S. By the way, I got that ticket link for you guys. You can get your tickets right here. Note that the venue is not kid-friendly or dog friendly. Further proof that this place is probably a strip club.
P.P.S. This place has $3.50 martinis ALL DAY LONG! Couple of those and you’d see me on the pole as well. I kid, I kid. Sort of. I better take that t-shirt I’m buying and make me a pair of these, just in case.
P.P.P.S Of course, you should let us know in the comments if you are going so we can hate be jealous of you. As well as harass you for pictures and video later.
where we re-cap the Sam show with pics…
first there was a little of this:
then there was some foodstuffs. i was betty, amber was britney, natch:
then there was some buzzed audioboo-ing:
more pregaming:
then this happened. we might’ve fangirled:
then we girlcrushed HARD on Holly for a bit:
and then Sam and The Men played:
there might’ve been dancing involved:
then this happened:
and this:
and finally THIS. Yes, I, LiLi got drunk:
it happened. it was epic. and then i passed out and tried to forget that i do-si-do-ed.
the end.
and in case you missed it– yup, amber and i got to sit down with Sam for a few minutes before his show. we’re going through the audio and hope to post it soon, aka within the month. as far as the show goes…we shall have more tomorrow. 
Sam Bradley on UDetroit and We Break the Internet
Grab a comfy chair, some popcorn and settle in for the awesomeness from the UDetroit.com interview. Mad props to NinjaPanda2o11 for recording this and for her interwebs not breaking until Passport. (Yes, the audio breaks off at around 24 mins. We were sad, too.)
Amber
Li Li
