Action Plan

For my coursework I have created an action plan for the rest of my research and planning. I am going to tick the boxes once I have completed each task. This will allow me to be more organised and focused on the task at hand.

Songs for My Music Video (UPDATED)

I have managed to narrow down my choices of the song that I am going to use for my music video to two songs. Even though these songs are of a similar tempo, they are of a different genre which can massively change the type of music video that I make for it. I will have to have a good think about which song I would like to use for my music video as it will have a big difference on my music video.

Analysing Existing Examples- 1 (Heathens- Twenty one Pilots)

The first existing example that I have chosen to analyse is Heathens by Twenty-one Pilots. I have chosen this example to analyse as it shows a different perspective to a music video as the song that I am going to use is upbeat, however the mood for this song is quite dark and gloomy.

Analysing Existing Examples-2 (I Bet my Life- Imagine Dragons)

Imagine dragons 'I bet my life' Analysis from GeorgeH140799

I have analysed this music video as I feel that it is very creatively done and has many connotations that I am going to have in my video.

Inspiration for my Music Video- Coldplay (Hymn for the Weekend)

Coldplay- Hymn for the Weekend

[Beyoncé:]
Drink from me, drink from me
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Symphony
Then we'll shoot across the sky
We're on a...
Drink from me, drink from me
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Symphony
(So high, so high)
Then we'll shoot across the sky

[Coldplay:]
Oh, angel sent from up above
You know you make my world light up
When I was down, when I was hurt
You came to lift me up
Life is a drink, and love's a drug
Oh, now I think I must be miles up
When I was a river, dried up
You came to rain a flood

[Coldplay & Beyoncé:]
And said drink from me, drink from me
When I was so thirsty
Pour on a symphony
Now I just can't get enough
Put your wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
Pour on a symphony
When I'm low, low, low, low

[Coldplay:]
I, oh, I, oh
Got me feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
I, oh, I, oh, I, oh
Now I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
Woo!

[Coldplay & Beyoncé:]
Oh, angel sent from up above
I feel it coursing through my blood
Life is a drink, your love's about
To make the stars come out

[Coldplay & Beyoncé:]
Put your wings on me, wings on me
When I was so heavy
Pour on a symphony
When I'm low, low, low, low

[Coldplay:]
I, oh I, oh I
Got me feeling drunk and high
So high, so high
Oh I, oh I, oh I
I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high

[Beyoncé & Coldplay:]
I, oh I, oh I
La la la la la la la
So high, so high
I, oh I, oh I
I'm feeling drunk and high
So high, so high

[Beyoncé:]
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the...
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the...
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the...
Then we'll shoot across the sky
Then we'll shoot across the...

I am going to take certain aspects out of this music video as it has connotations of travel and freedom, two connotations that I definitely want in my music video. The video is based in India and contains many cultural aspects from the country. India has developed from quite a rural country to an urban country, because of this there are many urban areas. I like the shots used in the music video, especially the handheld shots that make you feel like you are in the video. The places that the artist visits for the shots are extremely vibrant and colourful which I really like. Overall, the music video is really good and contains shot types and themes that I really like.

Choosing My Song for My Music Video

For my music video I have shortlisted 5 songs to use. These all are of a similar tempo and mood and contain elements of indie music.

CHVRCHES- We Sink
I have shortlisted this song as I feel that I could easily create a music video around this song. The tempo is quite fast, which I want for my music video. I want a song with a fast pace so that I can use a lot of cut transitions in my music video, and I think this song is one of the best to use for a lot of jump cuts and a variety of scenes. 

Catfish and the Bottlemen- Cocoon
I have shortlisted this song because at the beginning of the song, there are lots of opportunities for jump cuts. Also, I like songs of an indie genre and I think I could make an excellent music video from this song. It would contain lots of shots of the city and travelling.

Twenty One Pilots- Tear in my Heart

Foster the People- Call It What You Want

Miike Snow- Paddling Out