Dia Frampton

          War paint, forests, fires, bone drumsticks?  So this video isn't exactly realistic, nor does it make much sense.  This is the first single from The Voice contestant and half of pop-rock band Meg&Dia, Dia Frampton.  She was runner up on the show and praised for her interesting and unique voice, and Dia is on her way to making a name for herself.  However, I'm not quite sure this video was a good idea as her introduction as a solo artist.
          While the imagery in the video is whimsical and looks cool, especially with the awesome lighting and great fashion, I don't really see it as that good.  It's cute, but I find it strange that it's a metaphor of something like a Peter Pan story, where the pretty piano player takes care of her children and friends in an isolated meadow from the bad guys.  It's definitely different than anything else out right now, but it's a little corny to me.
           Not only is the video corny, but so are the lyrics.   "I can't help it, I love the broken ones, the ones who need the most patching up, the ones who have never been loved enough".  Hmmmm, while I'm sure these words are relatable to some, I think they could have been better executed into a song.  Besides the cornyness though, I do like Dia's voice.  It is definitely different.  It is soft and nasily, but in a good way.  I really hope that the rest of her album, which is due to come out next month, isn't as cheesy as this.  I really liked her music from Meg&Dia and enjoy her more simple yet jazzy style on The Voice.  Hopefully her album has at least one of these factors in it.

Vocal: 6.5