Ed_sheeran_perfect_official_music_video Info
The official music video for "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran , released on November 9, 2017, is a cinematic romantic ballad that serves as a cornerstone of his third studio album, ÷ (Divide) . Directed by Jason Koenig, the video was filmed on the Hintertux Glacier in Austria, providing a breathtaking alpine backdrop for its narrative of rekindled love. Narrative and Visual Theme
Sheeran intended "Perfect" to be the definitive love song of his career, aiming to surpass the success of his previous hit, "Thinking Out Loud".
: Musically, the song features a "double chorus" arrangement, where the energy intensifies in the second chorus through faster chord changes and fuller instrumentation. Cultural Impact ed_sheeran_perfect_official_music_video
: The lyrics were inspired by a night at James Blunt’s house in Ibiza, where Sheeran and Seaborn danced "barefoot on the grass" to Future's "March Madness" at 6:00 AM.
: Scenes of the pair dancing in the dark and sharing a pizza in a cabin highlight the "perfect" nature of their connection. The official music video for "Perfect" by Ed
: The narrative mirrors the song's lyrics, which Sheeran wrote about his real-life wife, Cherry Seaborn, whom he had known since school. Musical Context and Inspiration
: The snowy landscape of the Hintertux Glacier emphasizes the cozy, "winter wonderland" romanticism of the song. : Musically, the song features a "double chorus"
The "Perfect" music video became a massive global success, contributing to the song reaching number one in the UK, the US, and sixteen other countries. Ed Sheeran - Perfect (Official Music Video)