On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful” (Stadium Status)
With the video for “Beautiful” on the way, Eminem talks about the importance of shooting the visuals for it in his hometown.
The video was filmed at noted Detroit landmarks, now past their prime though in many ways now more iconic than ever. Through locations such as the once-grand Beaux-Arts train station (Michigan Central Station, which was built in 1913), the original Tiger Stadium (built in 1912), and the old Packard Motor Car Company plant (established in 1903), the viewer sees both Detroit’s grand past and very real present, and Eminem finds in Detroit a new metaphor for the lyrical content of the song.
“Tiger Stadium is being torn down, and the train station is supposed to be demolished too. This video is one of the last times anybody outside of Detroit is going to see them,” commented Eminem. “I wrote ‘Beautiful’ when I was really down, during a difficult time struggling with my addiction. It’s a reminder to keep your head up, and to see who you really are despite what you may be going through. Now that I’ve gotten through the toughest part, I see how the song relates to Detroit, and it feels even more powerful to me.”
Previously: On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”
On The Set: Eminem “Beautiful”…Again
wow this is going to be a great video…
aaand as a lady i cant help but notice how hot he looks…
I can’t wait for this video!
Thats Whats up Em, You Motovate me to make more Music, im trying to do a song with you, i got money if you want
Damn, video sounds like it’s gona be sick!
finally the video!! =) i love this song…by your fan from italy…:-*
I think it’s a beautiful thing you are doing with this. Sharing all of the history and landmarks that meant so much to so many and educating the younger generation on the beauty in Detroit and not just all of the bad raps it has gotten. Portraying that you can find beauty in anything! Mad props!:)
i cant wait for the video!!!!! i love this song its my favorite EVER!!!! such a beautiful song hence the name lol….i’ve never loved a song so much.. or a person =]
love ya Em FOREVER!!!!!
i gotta say you are always best!!!
i adore you !!!!!!!!!
Thx for Relapse I am 9 years sober and your lyric’s are felt to the core I listen to it and relate to it more and more peace out. Looking forward to the vid
Can’t wait to see the video. Luv the song, it is so powerful. Em is so honest with his music and he tells amazing stories. I never get tired of listening to his music. So glad he made it through those dark times.
Looking forward to the video with Eminem reppin’ his city.
hi Eminem, good luck with the vid!
I really love the way you always get the meaning out there, through the lyrics and the video. Regardless if its good, bad, funny, sad..
You are the only artist that makes me want to listen to the text. I am so glad you started making music for us again:)
I really hope you are able to enjoy your success and are surrounded by good, honest people. Remember to step back and take a breath every once in a while, it is okay to take a break from the media and fans, don’t let us tear on you.
Marshal should buy the train station and turn it in to a music school, record company, and recording studios.. maybe WJLB could even move into the building.. I am guessing the building is beyond repair…
This is my favorite off Relapse, and i love the others. Its just great. I have a friend who listened to it on repeat for 12hrs…
i listen to beautiful 8days straghit non stop i got the hole song merrised
simplemente lo mejor de la musica en el rap
well well well, marshalls beautifull is gorge, i listen to it over and over in the car..I even sung out loud in the street with my headphones on the other day…so it must be good to make me go wild like that..on my own!!! walking down the street…Im always bloody relapsin so I know all about that shxt right there…me and em, cosmic..xxxx
Detroit will always be beautiful. Thank you, Eminem, for sharing its beauty with the world. You have given Detroit the voice it needs!
dude ur vids are sick keep dropping albums smash these cowards in the rap industry noone can touch you lyrically.
when im really down, i kept on listening to beautiful. it kept me going and going
HAY EMINEM I ACT JUST LIKE DUDE I CAN RAP TO I CAN BUST OUT A RHYME ANY TIME OF THA DAY
It’s been a long time since he mentioned the announcement of the video. I can’t wait to see it! And it’s also good to know he care about his city and other people.
I am soooo excited for this video. I almost screamed when I heard about it. It’s my favorite track on the whole CD. It makes me feel better when I’m down. It also helps when I feel like high school sucks. You’re my hero, Em. I’ll never stop listening to your music.
You are really freakin’ hot!! =D
To achieve your goals…..face your fears first : )
love it ,love u ,all the best
This song is the most awsome song from relapse. Ill hope you make some more new songs! You are the best artist that ever have been born..! Eminem i love you!
I loved this song, espero que salga pronto el video, tengo la esperanza que vengas algun dia a Bolivia, many hugs and kisesssssssss Em.
awsome rapper but u need to make more music but u should stop take med just take cokecane and should just somke a lot of weed
We would love to see you in denmark Mr Mathers…..
🙂
What do you mean he needs to make more music? He’s got TWO albums coming out this year. What more do you want??
its like..your words can touch anyones heart..no matter what it may be..you have a beautiful heart ..n that is why people love you..:)
just keep going on like this..
love you..
twinkle..
I wonder Mr. Mathers if you would walk in someone else’s shoes? I am sure not everyones life is as beautiful as yours as I am just as sure your life is not as beautiful as everyone thinks it is.
i cant wait till relapse 2nd hits the streets!!!! it’s definitely gonna be awesome..
love you!
Everything you come up with will be great.You have so much heart ,and some times people don’t like what you say ,and that’s only people alot of people have trouble hearing the truth .Don’t ever stop shocking them trust me they need it .Also i totaly get what you say about women .98% OF women are sluts the f@@* for money of ice or somtimes they like to f@#* with the other 2% life .Don’t think all women are though there are some really rare great women in that 2% i hope you meet one one day ,because than you’ld see what a real women is like ,and could do for your life.Keep spiting the hits
so you meant to say 98% of all the women you know because i doubt that you know 98% of all women!!!!
what you say is so juvenile thing to say…….
when is the video coming out, sheeesh
esse clipe vai ser da hora em galera
hi em u done it again babe just keep focused ur so exellent ? hey and send sum shithot stuff 2 my wall seen u at leeds time ago with d12 n exzibit keep well x [email protected]
Being transplanted to MD from Detroit, I miss my hometown.. seeing that video takes me back to the end of last summer when I had to drive back to MI to bury my dad.. we drove by Tiger Stadium and I saw the sight of them tearing it down, and drove down my old street Rivedale in Brightmoor and saw the firebombed houses, where I had brought up my 23 yr. old daughter as a baby.. It hurts seeing the city, dyin’ the way it is, but it is still “beautiful” to me…Thanks for making this really cool video, and writin’ such a painful, yet heartfelt song.
I just dream you come one day to Argentina
I know this place, i learn t by my heart. You succeed. Bravo!