Interracial, controversial love during a conservative era, vintage fashion, diverse looks with intense connections, simple yet sophisticated rhythmic music and movements that bring out the story.....watch it again and again to see new layers, moments of truth from the past but relevant to the present......man and woman waiting..........hair and makeup from the a different period, yet still alive today. Thank you for creating this wonderful timeless classic yet modern flavor of movement that is relevant today. It reminds us of so many things......love is worth waiting for.......
This made me cry when I wasn't expecting it. As a child my step father was deployed in the army and this film makes me imagine it from the perspective of my mother. (Which I've never done before) wow Galen you are a visionary. Every time I see you've choreographed something I immediately watch it and expect to feel inspired. Everything you do is different and more innovative than the last. Thank you for this gift.
This was absolutely beautiful and haunting. So, many things could be taken from the storyline and pairings alone. Great job on the location, story, styling, camera work, choreography, song and of course the dancers. Jasmine Harper's legs in that scene are incredible
All I have to say is, Galen is on a whole other level. Her genius creativity + the perfectionism she puts into her choreography is amazing! So much respect for her and her work!
Most of the time, I don't really enjoy concept videos. I want to get straight to the dancing. But this was incredible. I was hooked from the first second and did not want it to end AT ALL. Amazing Amazing!!
I don't know why but I cried during watching this video. It's so beautiful, the music, the choreography. I watched it like 10 times already and I'm still very very impressed. One of the best dance videos I've seen. Galen is extremely talented!
Everything about this video blew me away. Speechless. The song, the choreography, the chemistry between the lovely dancers male and female, the wardrobe, the setting. Breathless. Thank you for this video.
But will you wait for me Underneath the old concrete Until we can say our piece (peace?) Are you waiting just for me? (repeat 3x) *music* (Men speaking) It's been 274 days since I've seen you... but who's countin', right? I can't believe how cold is. God, I can't wait to be home with you. All I can think about is getting back to you... And, if you'd accept, making you my wife. Soon, my love. Soon. Till next time, sweetheart. I love you. Meet me at the place Where everything will go away I'll never have to hear you say But will you wait for me Underneath the old concrete Until we can say our piece/peace Are you waiting just for me? _somehow the lyrics for this lovely song weren't around? though lyrics alone fail to capture it._
CONGRATS ON WINNING THE WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART! Each time I watch this, it affects me the same way it did the first time. It truly deserves all the recognition possible. Thank you for bringing this into the world.
Film and dance is your calling. What a brilliant short film. Incredibly beautiful and unique way to display art. The dancers who brought your vision to life were just fantastic!
More, Galen, more! Everything you create leaves me wanting more. Can't wait to see what you bring next. Thank you for sharing your artistry with the world.
Phenomenal beyond words Galen!!! 🔥🔥🔥💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻This is beyond captivating and such a masterpiece! Your eye for movement, choreography, style and music is the essence of greatness! Would love to meet you one day and take one of your classes. Thank you for inspiring me and reminding me its never too late to share one's passion with the world.
Galen Hooks you are my absolutely favorite choreographer. You are unbelievably artistic, inspirational and truly a blessing and what you produce! I watch all of your videos on a continues loop and I can't get enough of your creativity. Please continue to inspire!
Everything about this is so much from inside, so much emotional, so much powerful, so much of everything. It made me cry. Love you so much for this. You are amazing.
Galen!!!! I have no words, but this made me FEEL so much. I will be watching this a million times. It is so simple, yet so complex. I'm in love with this. And you. And your brilliant work. All the feels. I can't wait to see what you create next!!
Absolutely BRILLIANT! the music, those specific dancers, the freaking color over the camera lens. This is a very special piece. And it couldn't have worked with any other song.
Oh my goodness. First off. You made those songs-the lyrics, the beat, got the orchestra. Then you choreographed all of those amazing scenes. Then you directed the whole thing. The story line was wonderful. I love how you mixed the couples. And then you got amazing dancers who could SING. I am ....... flabbergasted
Everything about this is just so mesmerizing! It's always so crazy when I see Kenny in things like this because I used to see him and his family around since he lived in the same town as me in MA. It's so awesome so see how far he's come!
This is so beautiful. It carries such emotion so well throughout its entirety. Every movement, whether it's the camera or the performer, is so precise and full of expression. This piece is so beautifully haunting. I can only hope to make something so incredible. Truly, truly inspiring.
I can't like this enough. I think this would be beautiful add for military families. Love the diversity and the talent. If I could afford it i would hire Galen for personal lessons!
Ugh, Galen! I absolutely **love** this. Can't wait to see what's next from you. Fantastic first effort directing, Lady. Shoutout to Devin for the brilliant camera work. I hope you two work together again, _in front_ of the camera. You're great partners!
Oh my gosh I love absolutely everything about this. The music was so well produced and I love the song. The overall subject/theme for the film was so well executed between the location, the costumes, the direction, the choreo - everything! This was beautifully done Galen I sincerely hope we get more films from you and your team in the future!
I’ve somehow only discovered your work today and I’m drowning in awe. Thank you for offering dance with so much thought & volume and beauty. I’m about to inspire some young Canadian dancers with your storytelling & artistry. ❤️
Thank you all so much for the love! I really appreciate the support. Can't wait to make more and share with you! xx, Galen
A true inspiration needed in this lifetime.
That was lovely. So well done and very powerful.
Galen, this is absolutely beautiful. Truly touching, subtle and gorgeous!
WTF GALEN🔥🔥🔥
Galen Hooks I loved this! I especially loved watching Emma I swear I'm like her biggest fan😍😍 she's so freaking beautiful and talented 👌🏻
Everything about this is perfect.
Very true kyle!
Absolutely EVERYTHING!
KYLE HANAGAMI yes!
GALEN SANG THIS OMGSH
GALEN PRODUCED THIS OMGSH
GALEN CHOREOGRAPHED THIS AW HECK YES
THIS. IS. ORIGINAL.
THIS. IS. ART!!
Interracial, controversial love during a conservative era, vintage fashion, diverse looks with intense connections, simple yet sophisticated rhythmic music and movements that bring out the story.....watch it again and again to see new layers, moments of truth from the past but relevant to the present......man and woman waiting..........hair and makeup from the a different period, yet still alive today. Thank you for creating this wonderful timeless classic yet modern flavor of movement that is relevant today. It reminds us of so many things......love is worth waiting for.......
criminally underrated
This made me cry when I wasn't expecting it. As a child my step father was deployed in the army and this film makes me imagine it from the perspective of my mother. (Which I've never done before) wow Galen you are a visionary. Every time I see you've choreographed something I immediately watch it and expect to feel inspired. Everything you do is different and more innovative than the last. Thank you for this gift.
GALEN I AM CRYING STOP BEING GOOD AT EVERYTHING
THAT TRANSITION AT 2:14 IS EVERYTHING. i love it so much
This was absolutely beautiful and haunting. So, many things could be taken from the storyline and pairings alone. Great job on the location, story, styling, camera work, choreography, song and of course the dancers. Jasmine Harper's legs in that scene are incredible
All I have to say is, Galen is on a whole other level. Her genius creativity + the perfectionism she puts into her choreography is amazing! So much respect for her and her work!
Most of the time, I don't really enjoy concept videos. I want to get straight to the dancing. But this was incredible. I was hooked from the first second and did not want it to end AT ALL. Amazing Amazing!!
Beautiful! Galen you are awesome and phenomenal! Loved everyone, the diversity, and what they brought to the choreography.
absolutely amazing! The choreography. The music. The concept. Original and powerful!
Deena Dau sissl
I don't know why but I cried during watching this video. It's so beautiful, the music, the choreography. I watched it like 10 times already and I'm still very very impressed. One of the best dance videos I've seen. Galen is extremely talented!
This is what art is about. It's ridiculous how talented you are. Bless.
So heartbreakingly beautiful
Everything Galen creates is mesmerising. She captures the feelings in the movements and face. Pure brilliance. 👏👏👏
Obsessed with your creative mind and vision!
Everything about this video blew me away. Speechless. The song, the choreography, the chemistry between the lovely dancers male and female, the wardrobe, the setting. Breathless. Thank you for this video.
I NEED this on Spotify right now. I've replayed it so much. It's so beautiful and unique, Galen. This shows what a true artist you are!
But will you wait for me
Underneath the old concrete
Until we can say our piece (peace?)
Are you waiting just for me?
(repeat 3x)
*music*
(Men speaking)
It's been 274 days since I've seen you... but who's countin', right?
I can't believe how cold is. God, I can't wait to be home with you.
All I can think about is getting back to you... And, if you'd accept, making you my wife.
Soon, my love. Soon.
Till next time, sweetheart. I love you.
Meet me at the place
Where everything will go away
I'll never have to hear you say
But will you wait for me
Underneath the old concrete
Until we can say our piece/peace
Are you waiting just for me?
_somehow the lyrics for this lovely song weren't around? though lyrics alone fail to capture it._
Underneath the old concrete. I think it means the women are receiving death notifications.
CONGRATS ON WINNING THE WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART! Each time I watch this, it affects me the same way it did the first time. It truly deserves all the recognition possible. Thank you for bringing this into the world.
Gorgeous. And the organic diversity makes my soul so happy on screen. More WOC please foraying into these avenues!
Hats off to the cinematographer, Michael Babyak, incredible work! Such an inspiring production
Holy cow! That is an all-star lineup of dancers! Only Galen could gather the likes of that group. Awesome!
Film and dance is your calling. What a brilliant short film. Incredibly beautiful and unique way to display art. The dancers who brought your vision to life were just fantastic!
This is one of the most original pieces I’ve ever experienced. I’m absolutely stunned. Thank you
This the work of an auteur ! A visionary ! An artist who knows what she is about ! Yes ! I'm shook !
Everything you do is just amazing! So talented and such an inspiration!💜
Why am I crying?! This is soooo good!!! 😭❤😍🙌🏿
I got chills while watching it. It wad delicate, thoughtful, light and heavy... A beauty to the eyes and the heart !
Jaws dropped, heart melted. Ached even. Wow. The only words I can mutter.
Absolutely stunning. If this was a film, I'd give it all the awards. Just wow!
Amazing piece of art. Galen Hooks and Ashley Everett. All the dancers were beautiful and this was so touching
This is so powerful. I love this - separation and connection. I think the world needs more of that.
I just lived in the past with such a beautiful dance. Please make and share more unique videos like these. Wow!
This is amazing, the beautiful choreography, the music, the voice, the filming, the dancers. Everything just fits together perfectly.
I'm a veteran and a veterans wife....war....is war....and will always exist....thank you for this.
One word: Spectacular!
More, Galen, more! Everything you create leaves me wanting more. Can't wait to see what you bring next. Thank you for sharing your artistry with the world.
I absolutely Love Galen, she always delivers such Beautiful choreography and it was such a nice surprise to see Ashley Everett in this..I Love her!❤❤
I can only say, not only to the dacncers, what a great job, but to Galen: you are a gift from heavens. Ty
I put this on to make me happy. It has such a warmth about it, the casting for this was phenomenal, they're so real.
Also it's so calming!
This is exquisite. I'm so moved by the commitment of the dancers to this work. Its so visible.
Amazing! I came here for Emma Hauser, stayed for the story I got pulled into
Love it. You're such an inspiration, you make me want to persue all my dreams
This is the most beautiful piece I've ever seen.
This should have at least a million views. I feel so sad that there's so many people who haven't witnessed this masterpiece!
Phenomenal beyond words Galen!!! 🔥🔥🔥💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻This is beyond captivating and such a masterpiece! Your eye for movement, choreography, style and music is the essence of greatness! Would love to meet you one day and take one of your classes. Thank you for inspiring me and reminding me its never too late to share one's passion with the world.
I really need you in my life. Each day your work becomes even more inspiring for me! Gratitude
I get so excited every time I see something new posted that has Galen Hooks, she's such a inspiration to me.🙏❤
Galen Hooks you are my absolutely favorite choreographer. You are unbelievably artistic, inspirational and truly a blessing and what you produce! I watch all of your videos on a continues loop and I can't get enough of your creativity. Please continue to inspire!
Everything about this is so much from inside, so much emotional, so much powerful, so much of everything. It made me cry. Love you so much for this. You are amazing.
Galen!!!! I have no words, but this made me FEEL so much. I will be watching this a million times. It is so simple, yet so complex. I'm in love with this. And you. And your brilliant work. All the feels. I can't wait to see what you create next!!
wow... that was... absolutely phenomenal.. I'm just sitting here in pure awe of this work. What an incredible story teller you are Galen.
Absolutely BRILLIANT! the music, those specific dancers, the freaking color over the camera lens. This is a very special piece. And it couldn't have worked with any other song.
Finally there is somehing meaningful on the internet.
We love you Galen-♥
Cant believe I'm only seeing this now 🤔
Wow. Just WOW 😍😍😍
Beautiful! Made me cry and think of my grandparents.
Oooooohhh...my baby Jasmine! I loved this! Galen, you get a standing ovation Sweetheart! 👏🏽
Literally in tears. Beautiful.
This was stunning. Heartbreaking, hopeful, sad, sweet, tender, powerful... it literally moved me to tears.
Thank you.
Oh my goodness. First off. You made those songs-the lyrics, the beat, got the orchestra. Then you choreographed all of those amazing scenes. Then you directed the whole thing. The story line was wonderful. I love how you mixed the couples. And then you got amazing dancers who could SING. I am ....... flabbergasted
OMFG!! THIS IS PURE ART!! The directing, the ideas, the dancers! I saw it all!! Thank you so much for this!
What a beautiful and powerful story. Speechless.
This. Is. Everything.
So much talent
So much patriotism....for the correct reasons
Galen Hooks drop the mic grrrl! Much love ❤
Everything about this is just so mesmerizing! It's always so crazy when I see Kenny in things like this because I used to see him and his family around since he lived in the same town as me in MA. It's so awesome so see how far he's come!
Seriously so beautiful! 💕💕💕 just an exquisite piece of cinema. 🙌🏾👏🏾 Galen!
This is just WOW. That arm swing @ 2:56 is so Galen!! 😍
Galen, I am just completely amazed at your talents. This was amazing. You are amazing and I can't wait to see more from you. AMAZING!!!!! Thank you.
Oh my gosh! My heart. Thank you so much Galen for this! Beautiful perfection!!!
i need this song to be on spotify oh my goodness
this is beautiful. stunning. the cinematography was breathtaking. truly awe-inspiring.
I can’t believe it took me this long to see this! Incredible, truly breath taking wow!
Pure Genius❤️❤️❤️
I literally want to cry as to how perfectly amazing this is. I’m so into the videography, but dang that dance. Like wow everything.
So cool! I loved this idea and the diversity in this video! You guys killed it!!!!
This is so hauntingly beautiful. I can't stop watching.
so beautiful. now that the song just sticks to my head, and i aint complaining
Breath taking and beautiful!! ❤
cannot believe the is the first time I’ve seen this. It’s just perfect I got goose bumps the whole way through
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Oh my goodness, I am actually in tears watching this. Everything about this is so incredibly beautiful, thank you for sharing your art
This is so beautiful. It carries such emotion so well throughout its entirety. Every movement, whether it's the camera or the performer, is so precise and full of expression. This piece is so beautifully haunting. I can only hope to make something so incredible. Truly, truly inspiring.
I can't like this enough. I think this would be beautiful add for military families. Love the diversity and the talent. If I could afford it i would hire Galen for personal lessons!
Beautiful as always
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YEAH this is AMAZING!!! Thank you Galen!
I enjoyed every aspect of this - choreography, casting/acting, music, color. Looking forward to more.
It's people like you that make art so amazing that it helps me not give up on my dreams. Thank you.
I can’t stop watching it!! This is incredible!!
Stunning.What a beautifully made short film this is. I had chills watching.
Brilliant! Your works echo beyond words.
Thank you, we are blessed.
You're changing lives.
Absolutely breathtaking
Galen, is this you singing? You have such a stunning and soothing voice!
for me this video should have 1000000000 views!! I never get tired of watching it!
That was amazing! Left me waiting more and more!!! Great work Galen.
Ugh, Galen! I absolutely **love** this. Can't wait to see what's next from you. Fantastic first effort directing, Lady. Shoutout to Devin for the brilliant camera work. I hope you two work together again, _in front_ of the camera. You're great partners!
Oh my gosh I love absolutely everything about this. The music was so well produced and I love the song. The overall subject/theme for the film was so well executed between the location, the costumes, the direction, the choreo - everything! This was beautifully done Galen I sincerely hope we get more films from you and your team in the future!
This is so amazing Galen! So so so in awe of you.
This is stunning in every way. Bravo
I’ve somehow only discovered your work today and I’m drowning in awe. Thank you for offering dance with so much thought & volume and beauty. I’m about to inspire some young Canadian dancers with your storytelling & artistry. ❤️