ITERATIONS - A Musical Journey

I, along with my friends at Levi's® are very pleased to present ITERATIONS — a short musical film to come out of our collaboration regarding 'The Road.' The road can represent many things including escapism, change, and personal growth. And, while many people may identify the themes of 'The Road' with artists like Jack Kerouac and others of the beat generation, the story told in ITERATIONS is a slightly different interpretation. Based on 'The Journey of Jeanine' by hitRECord artist, SophieRumi (Hungary) and developed in collaboration with mirtle (Cyprus), ITERATIONS tells the coming of age story of a girl's sometimes difficult and sometimes reluctant path to adulthood. Jeanine has a guide (Wolfred the wolf) and gets help and support along her journey, but in the end must set off on her own path. The piece is set to Metaphorest's (Scotland) wonderful song, ITERATIONS and orchestrated by Robo_J (USA). The eye-popping animation is provided by the incredibly talented artist, fajigajiga (Canada). The worldwide community of hitRECord artists provided additional illustrations and instrumentation.

As you may or may not know, Levi's® has partnered with hitRECord this year to empower our community to create the art we make — short films, music, writing and images. It means a lot to me that a company that has empowered so many great artists and innovators in the past have come on board to recognize what we're doing at hitRECord.

And, thanks again -

J

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[His_radiance]

This song was posted 1 day before my 9th birthday. Now, just over 11 years later, this song has remained my absolute favorite song. Infinitely grateful to everyone involved in the production of this song and the accompanying video. The message this song holds was a powerful source of inspiration I drew from while growing up.

[cal]

This turned out to be way better than I thought it would. I'm glad I watched it.

[goldbristow]

I think it means to say goodbye to constant versions of yourself, ever-changing you. Don't shun them, you should make it warmer for the next one.

[onehundredyears]

Lyrics:
Have you seen my old self?
I think I must have lost her
I wonder if I cost her
Her life?

Have you seen my second self?
She seems to grow younger
More delicate than ever
But never better

I’m an experiment
Each trial is a test
Constant recalibration

I am recycled cells
I learn to like myself
more with each iteration

Where is my restore point?
I found an old sore point
All disjointed
My file corrupted

Where is my replacement part?
I need another new heart
The other one’s beat was
Interrupted

I am recycled cells
I learn to like myself
more with each iteration

I’m an experiment
Each trial is a test
Constant recalibration

[schmoyoho]

fantastic sawng, inspiring animation. and it all reminds me of my walk to the bagel store

[Dragotheone]

It's really good. Thank you, JGL, for helping young artists!

[MetaphorestMusic]

It's me and thank you very much :)

[c_wyz]

5 years on and I still keep coming back :)

[L_AAAA]

I love this so much. I visit from time to time to play it repeatedly

[Elizzan]

Me facinan éste tipo de videos y la música!!! es muy bonito :D

[salomeebegue]

This one is absolutely amazing, congratulations to all the contributors for this beautiful piece of art

[hangiderswing]

This ia beautiful. Everyone should hear/see this.

[roboj]

12 years ago, the HitRECord folks asked me if I would like to handle audio production and orchestrating (which i had never done before professionally) for this lovely little tune by fellow HitRECorder Metaphorest that they wanted to put to "something animated" ...

And 12 years later, I'm still very glad I said "yes" :) <3

[artdegreat]

the wolf/badger/anteater thing is awesome

[LeaLikesIcecream]

this is sooo good!!!! I love you joe for being such a big support for all these young artists.

[EatSleepHydrateRun]

Loved this song for awhile. Recently developed Social Phobia and now it's super relatable. Especially the beginning.

[Annsterbirdd]

This song and short are both incredible!!! I am so pleased to have stumbled upon it :)

[marlenekirby]

Well done to everyone involved in this gem!

[NadineBotterman]

I think that's just the style of this video. I like it

[Beyourbest]

Have you seen my old self?

I think I must’ve lost her.

I wonder if I cost her her life.

Have you seen my second self?

She seems to grow younger,

more delicate than ever,

but never better.

I’m an experiment.

Each trial is a test,

constant recalibration.

I am recycled cells.

I learned to like my self

more with each generation.

Where is my restore point?

I found an old source point.