The inspiration for this video is Marc Anthony's coolest performance ever. The entire video is crafted to emphasize him as a multi-level performer, artist and personality. To achieve this, we find Marc as the leader of an underground scene filled with all types of characters from New York. A hip, glamorous, recreation of a Bob Fosse kind of dream world: hot, sexy, grinding, dangerous and blatantly theatrical. Totally stripped down, it's modern with an edgy sensuality. Films are the big inspiration here. Marc should look and feel like a movie star and the video should have the feeling of a mini movie. Using a loosely framed, threaded story line will create this type of cinematic feeling.

The hottest night eve. Every air conditioner is broken. As Marc makes his way through the adoring crowd, we see frozen, still-framed images of him. This is a sort of homecoming for him. The music has already begun and a couple of the dancers are going through their paces. A horn section is warming everybody up. confident and full of charisma, Marc takes over the stage. He begins singing coolly, directing all of his energy toward the crowd, but overcome by her presence, he is drawn to the lead show girl in front (it might be interesting to cast a celebrity performer). Old wounds, ancient emotions emanate from their undeniable attraction. Her eyes follow his every move. The crowd immediately senses this connection and everyone's attention focuses on what could happen. Close-ups on their eyes and body movements transmit their unspoken feelings.

The duel begins. The girl walks away challenging Marc. In a display of bravado, he climbs off the stage, pulling her back with him. The crowd reacts wildly. With his captivating performance he leads her further and further in. In response, she uses her own weapon - her body - and begins doing her best hottest moves. The emotion and unmistakable tension explodes. Pressure builds as the crowd "wants to know". This will be shown by quick cut-aways of exchanges between other couples: a woman slaps a man, another gives a subtle come on, etc.

Pulling back into Marc's performance we become even more entranced by his heart felt singing and conviction. Only through his song is he able to communicate his feelings. . . Flashing back to another time and place in the past, we learn of the history of this couple. . . The dressing room. A random spontaneous Cassavettes kind of dialogue takes place between the two of then. Moving inside this tense, intimate moment, their dialogue (improvised/ scripted) is mixed into the music. Please note: this dialogue section will be experimental in scope and will be developed with Marc. I would like to explore various ways of making this section work. For example, we could use subtitles, type, etc. . . We will design this section will be very limited, not intended to overpower the music. If it doesn't work, we won't use it.

Cutting back into Marc's present performance footage, the background becomes abstracted as we move closer and closer into Marc's face for an instant close-up. Desire, emotion and frustration consume his gaze as she looks back at him. Cutting back and forth between the two of them, emotional intensity overwhelms him. Forced to act, he finally pulls her off the stage.

This next section will be filmed in a visceral, documentary style. Marc sings to her as they rush backstage through throngs of people. Everyone in the theater scrambles after him as he continues the performance. It's all a wild rush, a blur of motion. Adrenaline and emotion combined. Out the back door, through a courtyard, and into the alley. The location has the gritty flavor of New York. Surrounded by old theater signage, lights, and a clear view of the city below they meet, face to face.

One on one. Marc's singing intensifies - the crowd eggs them on enjoying the exchange. Marc moves in closer, as we circle around him. Desire fills the air. The video opens up into a sexy, raucous kind of duel. the crowd dances wildly in a line up behind them (we'll use handheld cameras and stop frame technique to capture the effect). We move closer and closer into Marc's face as he sings "I Need To Know" to her. He watches her reluctantly turn around and walk away (all from Marc's POV). . . somehow knowing this is only the beginning. The adoring crowd closes in and dances around him.

The overall look of the video will be beautiful and luscious. The colors will have a monochromatic richness. . . saturated, but not overly bright or high-key. The look is glamorous, with a modern edge.