Jason Mraz - The Remedy (I Won't Worry)

What this video is

Released in January 2003, 'The Remedy (I Won't Worry)' arrived at the crest of a short-lived but commercially potent wave of acoustic-leaning male singer-songwriters — a cohort that included John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and Gavin DeGraw — who found mainstream success by blending pop hooks with coffeehouse intimacy. The song, co-written with production team The Matrix (Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, Graham Edwards), was…

Why it matters

The video represents the commercial apex of the early-2000s singer-songwriter crossover, a genre moment when acoustic pop could achieve mainstream chart success without sacrificing perceived authenticity. As Mraz's debut single, it established his visual identity — casual, warm, and kinetic — that…

The director

Dean Karr is a Seattle-born director and photographer who received a BFA from Washington State University and attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. His prolific music video career began in 1994 and spans rock, pop, and alternative…