tom wad A2: October 2014

Saturday, 18 October 2014

my chosen track

after evaluating which songs to do for my music video. i have come to the decision to make a music video for my song "officer". this was a close decision with Alex turners "stuck on the puzzle". but i finally decided "officer" as i think that because the song is mine i would find it easier to make an effective video as i personally know what the songs about and know what emotions and atmosphere i want to put across. i feel that the song is upbeat enough for me to make an entertaining video. i feel if i chose a too sad song i would make the video a bit boring.

officer by tom waddington -- the song im going to use for my music video.

basic video idea.
the song is about a man trying to find himself and his way in life. to represent this i want him at the beginning of the video to be in his bed. then he decides to go for a run in normal cloths. he see's himself wanting to give up but when hes just about to give up, he see's something that reminds him of his sad life back at home. this spurs him to carry on running. nearing the end of the video you can see a change in the mans attitude towards life. the climax of the video is that he runs to the top of a hill and throws his arms out with to express to the audience his anagnorisis. his moment of realization.

Thursday, 16 October 2014

potential songs for my music video.

1.officer by tom Waddington (me)

This song would be my first choice as its one my own.songs. I feel this would be a good opportunity to get a music video for myself and help my publicity. i feel that it would also be good as i know what i think would be good in the video as i wrote the song. i have a good image in my head on what would suit the song in video terms. i know how fast paced it should be, what emotion it should give off, how the video relates to the song ect. furthermore as its my song i believe that i would do a convincing lip syncing performance as its my voice and I've sung it 100 times.

2. stuck on the puzzle by Alex turner

stuck on the puzzle is off the soundtrack of the comedy drama "submarine". i really love this song and feel that i could make an effective video with just 2 people.(boy and girl as its a love song) i imagine using lots of independent locations,clothing etc. id like to create a similar atmosphere to the film its from which i'm very familiar with.

3. jenny don't be hasty by paolo nutini

this song is very energetic and i feel is very happy (even though its about not getting the girl). an upbeat video would appeal to the audience and would be fun to plan and film. i think that the guitar riff and vocals are very edgy and i could portray that with cool fashion and a stylish music video with dancing, parties, ect.

4. left hand free by alt j

left hand free is a very different, "indie" song. therefore it gives more more opportunity to play around with my music video. in their official "left hand free" video its seen as a very summery song. my video cannot be set in summer as i am filming in the autumn and winter. this means i will have to do something completely different. i think it would be fun to have a group of people in the dark lighting flairs or fireworks. i think it would suit the song and make a good effect.