Slash Recalls the Making of Guns N’ Roses’ Epic Music Video “November Rain”
In a recent interview, Guns N’ Roses guitar hero Slash reflected on the making of the band’s iconic music video “November Rain.” The 1992 video, which was directed by Andy Morahan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest music videos of all time, and its epic scope and dramatic storyline have become legendary in rock music lore.
_A Helicopter, a Guitar, and a Lot of Attitude_
One of the most memorable moments in the “November Rain” video features Slash playing his guitar solo in the desert, with a helicopter flying menacingly overhead. According to Slash, this was one of the most intense and surreal experiences of his life.
“The director came up with this idea of flying at me with a helicopter,” Slash recalled. “I thought, ‘This will be the last thing I ever do.’ I mean, I’ve had some crazy experiences in my life, but this was something else. The helicopter was flying right at me, and I’m standing there with my guitar, trying to play this solo. It was pretty wild.”
_Ambitious Vision and Logistical Nightmares_
The making of the “November Rain” video was a complex and often chaotic process, with a large cast and crew, elaborate sets, and a slew of logistical challenges. According to Slash, the video’s director, Andy Morahan, had a very clear and ambitious vision for the project, but this sometimes made for a difficult and frustrating shoot.
“Andy had this huge vision for the video, and he was determined to make it happen,” Slash said. “But sometimes, that meant we were dealing with logistical nightmares. I mean, we were shooting in the desert, and it was freezing cold, and we had to deal with all these technical issues. But Andy was relentless, and he pushed us all to give our best performances.”
_A Lasting Legacy_
Despite the challenges and intensity of the shoot, the end result was well worth it. The “November Rain” video has become an iconic representation of Guns N’ Roses’ music and style, and its influence can still be seen in music videos today. For Slash, the video remains a proud moment in his career, and a testament to the band’s creativity and ambition.
“It’s amazing to think that we made this video over 30 years ago, and it still holds up today,” Slash said. “It’s a real testament to the power of music and the creativity of our band. We were always pushing the boundaries and trying to do something new and different, and ‘November Rain’ is a perfect example of that.”
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