The Mirrors Image, the 'Indie' genre orientated band, represent a dark side to the 'Indie' style of music. Although the tradional meaning for the word, 'Indie, is independent, and the stereotypical idea is that people try so hard to be indie, the being inpendent is now common. Although today, being indie is often linked with wearing bright colours. Whereas The Mirrors Image are more of a darkened Indie band, therefore they're keeping some uniqueness to the 'Indie' genre.
The Mirrors Image often state that they believe their lyrics provide people with somewhere to go, when feeling down, as in having something to relate with. For instance their lyrics often explore into deep meanings, and The Mirrors Image, provide lyrics people can look to, for support.
The Mirrors Image are a band, who take to the road touring often, share a huge love with performing, hence why the band film many music videos, giving performances. As the band feel in their element, this way, because by now, they're very used to being on stage, and performing.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Risk Assessment
As I will be filming the majortity of music video in the school, so I'd like to imagine that there won't be too many risks. Obivously as I will be using guitars and lighting etc. there will be some will wires and cables out on show. One possible risk of this is that the performers and crew could trip over one of the wires. Positively though, the severity shouldn't be too high, and the wires should be noticeable, hence why the serverity should be quite low, and also because the injury that could be caused, shouln't be too painful.
Another thing I have to be careful of, is the stage, some of the performers in my video won't be used to working on a stage, therefore they could accidently fall off the stage, although the chances of this happening are quite slim, the serverity of this could be high, cosidering you could fall of the stage, and crack your head open on the hard floor.
Also because I will have lighting up, depending on how high I need the lighting up, I could need some sort of structure put together, this structure could be hazardous, for numberous reasons, one because someone would have to climb the structure to put the lights up, and if the lights aren't put up safely, they might fall down. I'd like to think the chances of this actually happening are very slim, although I won't actually be able to tell until the day, itself. Although if this actually happens, the severity could be quite high, simply because of if you fall from the structure, it could potentially be very dangerous, because falling could cause very serious body damage. Also if the lighting falls, and although it is very unlikely, the light could fall on your head, this could cause very severe damage to your boady again.
Another thing I have to be careful of, is the stage, some of the performers in my video won't be used to working on a stage, therefore they could accidently fall off the stage, although the chances of this happening are quite slim, the serverity of this could be high, cosidering you could fall of the stage, and crack your head open on the hard floor.
Also because I will have lighting up, depending on how high I need the lighting up, I could need some sort of structure put together, this structure could be hazardous, for numberous reasons, one because someone would have to climb the structure to put the lights up, and if the lights aren't put up safely, they might fall down. I'd like to think the chances of this actually happening are very slim, although I won't actually be able to tell until the day, itself. Although if this actually happens, the severity could be quite high, simply because of if you fall from the structure, it could potentially be very dangerous, because falling could cause very serious body damage. Also if the lighting falls, and although it is very unlikely, the light could fall on your head, this could cause very severe damage to your boady again.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Update.
Currently I am at thecompleting stages of my storyboard, after this I will make it into an animatic, hopefully I will have finsibhed this by tonight.
Following this, I will go on complete the risk assessment, schedule list, and finally onto the representations, which I will post onto my blog, by tomorrow.
Following this, I will go on complete the risk assessment, schedule list, and finally onto the representations, which I will post onto my blog, by tomorrow.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
The Rest of the Band.
Have I decided to include the performance aspect into the music video, I also had to bring in the rest of the band mates to take part in the video.
Obviously as mentioned in a previous post, frontman Levi Strummer will be played by Pat Mills, I have found members of the band who can will be playing members of the band. On Drums will be Harry Simmons, he is already an A2 Media, who knows what needs to be done in order to gain success in this project. He has a drum kit, and has experience on playing the drums.
Callum Knight will be playing bass guitar, he claims to be able to play the bass, and Sam Green will be taking up the lead guitar, who can play the guitar.
Finally, I know all four will be punctual and efficient, and help me to achieve as high as possible. Neither I will be afraid to nag at them, if they just mess about, and don't take the music video seriously.
Obviously as mentioned in a previous post, frontman Levi Strummer will be played by Pat Mills, I have found members of the band who can will be playing members of the band. On Drums will be Harry Simmons, he is already an A2 Media, who knows what needs to be done in order to gain success in this project. He has a drum kit, and has experience on playing the drums.
Callum Knight will be playing bass guitar, he claims to be able to play the bass, and Sam Green will be taking up the lead guitar, who can play the guitar.
Finally, I know all four will be punctual and efficient, and help me to achieve as high as possible. Neither I will be afraid to nag at them, if they just mess about, and don't take the music video seriously.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Big change to the music video!
I am currently completing the storyboarding for my music video, after whilst storyboarding I have come across some obsticles. These obsticles are in conjunction with the narrative style which I desired to follow, I have realised that the narrative will be much tougher than I had first imagined, because following this structure, has to include making very sharp cuts, and also you will need to provide a gripping narrative which will keep the watchers concentrated on your video. Being honest with myself, I am not sure if I have the potential to do this. Therefore I have decided to narrow down on the amount of narrative storytelling that I will include in my music, and focus more on the performance aspect (The Mirrors Image playing 'Who Can Say) than I had first planned, as their is meaning behind this.
By all means, I will still be attempting to recreate the narrative, but there will now be more shots of the band performing, than of Levi Strummer making his all important decision. I found it more difficult than I bargained for, to tell a narrative by using lyrics, rather than speech.
Although, there will be still be some shots of frontman Levi Strummer, and he goes on a search to find an answer to his big decision, and peforming the song 'Who Can Say' is a way of dealing with his personal problems.
By all means, I will still be attempting to recreate the narrative, but there will now be more shots of the band performing, than of Levi Strummer making his all important decision. I found it more difficult than I bargained for, to tell a narrative by using lyrics, rather than speech.
Although, there will be still be some shots of frontman Levi Strummer, and he goes on a search to find an answer to his big decision, and peforming the song 'Who Can Say' is a way of dealing with his personal problems.
Market Research.
I am doing some research for my music video, I will be attempting to find out what music videos people like, and their favourite videos of all time, and I will be asking people how often they watch these videos, and where etc.
Jack Ludford
On average, how you often do you watch music videos and where: Watches music videos daily for his own entertainment, often on youtube.
Do you like some songs more because of their music video: If would make me like the song more, I woudln't like a song because of the music video, but I might sometimes like a song more because of the video.
Do you have a favourite music video of all time: Kasabian, Empire, I find it quite different to most music videos, because of the setting of the music video.
Harry Simmons
On average, how you often do you watch music videos and where: I watch music videos, but I do not got out of my way to watch these videos, often I flick through all the music channels on sky, looking for a good music video, but I only do this when I can't find anything else to watch.
Do you like some songs more because of their music video: Well I'll listen to a song if I like the music video, but that doesn't always mean I like the song more, I just enjoy the video, so I'll watch the video more, and obviously this means that I'll listen to the song more.
Do you have a favourite music video of all time: Fat Less, Vindaloo, this isn't a joke, I like the way it makes a mockery of the Bittersweet Symphony video, technically the video uses intertextuality, and I find the video enjoyable as a whole.
Pat Mills
On average, how you often do you watch music videos and where: I enjoy watching music videos, and watch them often, mainly on NME TV, the 'Q' channel, and MTV Rocks, this is because I like the genre of music that is played on these channels, therefore because of this, I do sometimes find myself only watching music videos of the 'Indie' genre.
Do you like some songs more because of their music video: Yes, because I'll watch the video more, therefore I'll listen to more, often when this happens, the song will start to grow on me. because I watch the video more.
Do you have a favourite music video of all time: Yes, Prince Charming, by Adam and the Ants, this one is because of my dads influence, I've seen him watch the video to this song on MTV Classic many times. I really the narrative this story tells, and i also like it's basicness, but understand that at the time it was made, the effects would have been seen as being really good, which is what I really like about the video.
From this I have learnt that a good music video can make a song better, because people will watch the video more, therefore listening to the song more, so usually it grow the more you listen to it.
Also, judging by the research, people enjoy a narrative if it's told properly, and often you can capture peoples imagination, this could also result in people watching the video numerous times over, making the video a success.
Jack Ludford
On average, how you often do you watch music videos and where: Watches music videos daily for his own entertainment, often on youtube.
Do you like some songs more because of their music video: If would make me like the song more, I woudln't like a song because of the music video, but I might sometimes like a song more because of the video.
Do you have a favourite music video of all time: Kasabian, Empire, I find it quite different to most music videos, because of the setting of the music video.
Harry Simmons
On average, how you often do you watch music videos and where: I watch music videos, but I do not got out of my way to watch these videos, often I flick through all the music channels on sky, looking for a good music video, but I only do this when I can't find anything else to watch.
Do you like some songs more because of their music video: Well I'll listen to a song if I like the music video, but that doesn't always mean I like the song more, I just enjoy the video, so I'll watch the video more, and obviously this means that I'll listen to the song more.
Do you have a favourite music video of all time: Fat Less, Vindaloo, this isn't a joke, I like the way it makes a mockery of the Bittersweet Symphony video, technically the video uses intertextuality, and I find the video enjoyable as a whole.
Pat Mills
On average, how you often do you watch music videos and where: I enjoy watching music videos, and watch them often, mainly on NME TV, the 'Q' channel, and MTV Rocks, this is because I like the genre of music that is played on these channels, therefore because of this, I do sometimes find myself only watching music videos of the 'Indie' genre.
Do you like some songs more because of their music video: Yes, because I'll watch the video more, therefore I'll listen to more, often when this happens, the song will start to grow on me. because I watch the video more.
Do you have a favourite music video of all time: Yes, Prince Charming, by Adam and the Ants, this one is because of my dads influence, I've seen him watch the video to this song on MTV Classic many times. I really the narrative this story tells, and i also like it's basicness, but understand that at the time it was made, the effects would have been seen as being really good, which is what I really like about the video.
From this I have learnt that a good music video can make a song better, because people will watch the video more, therefore listening to the song more, so usually it grow the more you listen to it.
Also, judging by the research, people enjoy a narrative if it's told properly, and often you can capture peoples imagination, this could also result in people watching the video numerous times over, making the video a success.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
The Narrative of my Music Video
By now, I'd like to think that you are aware I will be following a narrative structure when creating my music video, but as of yet I've not actually dedicated a post to tell telling the what the narrtive entails, and how it will develop.
The lyrics of 'Who can Say' go "and though it's hard for me to say, I think your better off this way, and though it's hard for m to say, I know you're better off this way" I have emphasised on the 'think' and 'know' here, I'd say from this, it's quite clear that the song is about Man who believes he has fallen out of love with his partner, but isn't quite sure finishing with her is the right thing to do, because he knows he will destroy her inside.
So the video will be following frontman Levi Strummer, as he is the man facing this decision, as he attempts to get his head clear, and think things through, before finally plucking up the courage, and doing what he believes is the right thing, finishing with his partner.
The lyrics of 'Who can Say' go "and though it's hard for me to say, I think your better off this way, and though it's hard for m to say, I know you're better off this way" I have emphasised on the 'think' and 'know' here, I'd say from this, it's quite clear that the song is about Man who believes he has fallen out of love with his partner, but isn't quite sure finishing with her is the right thing to do, because he knows he will destroy her inside.
So the video will be following frontman Levi Strummer, as he is the man facing this decision, as he attempts to get his head clear, and think things through, before finally plucking up the courage, and doing what he believes is the right thing, finishing with his partner.
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Douglas Hart.
Douglas Hart, founding member The Jesus and Mary Chain/music video producer, is somebody whom I have looked at for inspiration, this is because Hart produced has produced a number of music videos, for band who I have sighted as an influence, bands such as The Horrors, Ocean Colour Scene, and The Vaccines.
I have noted that Hart, often uses Disjuncture/Performance, as the main feature of his videos, as shown in the two videos enlisted below.
From this I have learnt you this style can work well, so I have decided to try and mix this performance in with Narrative, which will be the main style for my music video but during I have decided to show frontman Strummer performing the lyrics to this song. This is because it will bring in the performance style, whilst staying as a narrative video. This is because the performance aspect will show performing is very important, means a lot to him, and he takes it very seriously, and you imply this to the narrative side, such as this decision he is making, he is means a lot, and is very important to him.
One more final note, Douglas Hart has also prodcued Narrative Music Videos, check out 'The Day we Caught the Train' by Ocean Colour Scene, a video I have previously analysed, which you can find on this blog.
I have noted that Hart, often uses Disjuncture/Performance, as the main feature of his videos, as shown in the two videos enlisted below.
From this I have learnt you this style can work well, so I have decided to try and mix this performance in with Narrative, which will be the main style for my music video but during I have decided to show frontman Strummer performing the lyrics to this song. This is because it will bring in the performance style, whilst staying as a narrative video. This is because the performance aspect will show performing is very important, means a lot to him, and he takes it very seriously, and you imply this to the narrative side, such as this decision he is making, he is means a lot, and is very important to him.
One more final note, Douglas Hart has also prodcued Narrative Music Videos, check out 'The Day we Caught the Train' by Ocean Colour Scene, a video I have previously analysed, which you can find on this blog.
Amount of shots/edits.
For the official video for the song that I have chosen, Who Can Say, by The Horrors, are there only 123 shots, on estimate. The song lasts 3:41, usually for a song of this length the amounts of edits would often be around the 200 mark. So having 123 edits is quite rare.
Therefore, I have decided that I am going to keep the amount of shots under 200 edits, and aim for around 150 edits, on estimate. There are two reasons I have decided to do this, firstly because of the drum beat, this song is more guitar/key's heavy, and whilst the song is quick paced, the main drum beat is quite slow. I have posted the song below, and you'll notice that there is a 4 second gap between the drum beats, and although I will still be editing shots inbetween the beat, music videos are quite often edited to the beat of the song.
Latterly, the second reason behind this is the pragmatic reason, the narrative of the song follows frontman, Levi Strummer making a tough decision, and being in a difficult situation about his love life, therefore he must think things through slowly, which would make sense to have Strummer involved in some shots of a longer length, to imply that he is having to think long and hard over his decison.
Therefore, I have decided that I am going to keep the amount of shots under 200 edits, and aim for around 150 edits, on estimate. There are two reasons I have decided to do this, firstly because of the drum beat, this song is more guitar/key's heavy, and whilst the song is quick paced, the main drum beat is quite slow. I have posted the song below, and you'll notice that there is a 4 second gap between the drum beats, and although I will still be editing shots inbetween the beat, music videos are quite often edited to the beat of the song.
Latterly, the second reason behind this is the pragmatic reason, the narrative of the song follows frontman, Levi Strummer making a tough decision, and being in a difficult situation about his love life, therefore he must think things through slowly, which would make sense to have Strummer involved in some shots of a longer length, to imply that he is having to think long and hard over his decison.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
The Mirrors Image, Night Out.
When gonig out for a couple of drinks, or an actual night out, you'd expect to see the The Mirrors Image wearing gear, they'd wear when performing a gig. expect to see a brash of Skinny Jeans, and a sea of pointed shoes.
The band would often visit a quiet, local pub, where they are comfortable, for a drink or two. Frontman Strummer would rarely be seen sipping on a lager, or cider, but rather consuming a spirit, topped up and accompanied with some Coke. As for the rest of the band, it wouldn't be too suprising to see them with a lager, or cider, (as well as seeing these drinks acconpany the band, when on stage at a gig) Nor would it would be suprising to see the band drinking a whisky during the seasonal winter months.
Although, The Mirrors Image do also enjoy going for a big night out on the town, and do enjoy to hit the club scene, and to put it simply, go and have a good time.
The band would often visit a quiet, local pub, where they are comfortable, for a drink or two. Frontman Strummer would rarely be seen sipping on a lager, or cider, but rather consuming a spirit, topped up and accompanied with some Coke. As for the rest of the band, it wouldn't be too suprising to see them with a lager, or cider, (as well as seeing these drinks acconpany the band, when on stage at a gig) Nor would it would be suprising to see the band drinking a whisky during the seasonal winter months.
Although, The Mirrors Image do also enjoy going for a big night out on the town, and do enjoy to hit the club scene, and to put it simply, go and have a good time.
The Performers.
I have decided that I will be using a man named Pat Mills, will be portraying the character Levi Strummer in my music video for 'The Mirrors Image, Who Can Say. This was a rather straight forward decision for me to make, because I know Pat will be a good punctual worker, and will also work to produce, which will help me produce a good quality music video.
Although, the main reason as to why I have chosen Pat to star in my music video, is because he also familiar with my inspirations, and knows what style I am trying to put across, therefore I believe he would perform better than most. He has a strong interest in music, and is familiar with music from different generations, and also a wide variety of genres. Therefore he knows what I'm looking to produce in my music video, and what I've taken inspiration from, making to the best candidate to star in my music video, for The Mirrors Image, Who Can Say.
(Note, on previous blogs I've stated that I won't be using cheque shirts, this is Pat as himself, not portraying The Mirrors Image, frontman.)
Although, the main reason as to why I have chosen Pat to star in my music video, is because he also familiar with my inspirations, and knows what style I am trying to put across, therefore I believe he would perform better than most. He has a strong interest in music, and is familiar with music from different generations, and also a wide variety of genres. Therefore he knows what I'm looking to produce in my music video, and what I've taken inspiration from, making to the best candidate to star in my music video, for The Mirrors Image, Who Can Say.
(Note, on previous blogs I've stated that I won't be using cheque shirts, this is Pat as himself, not portraying The Mirrors Image, frontman.)
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Band Image.
As a band, The Mirrors Image take their image representation quite seriously. When filming music, or performing gigs, they attempt to dress up well, and hope people notice their image, with the thought process that people will like the band more if they dress well, as well as by making good music.
You will often see The Mirrors Image portraying themselves in a pair of vintage shoes, or boots, not boots, as in 'military boots', but more boots that would be in the style of shoes. Other than this expect to see The Mirrors Image showing off wearing leather jackets, or if not a Harrinton Jacket. You may also notice The Mirrors Image wearing a quirked up blazer, for a formal, or important occasion.
Members of the band, will also often wear a mixture of Shirts and T-shirts, more times than not, the T-shirt will striped. As for the latter, they will quite often be plainly coloured shirts, instead of typical mixed chequered shirts you see in today's market.
As for the leg's, The Mirrors Image, will be seen wearing Skinny Jeans, often being called 'too skinny' by critics, but frontman Levi Strummer will always perform gigs, and shoot the bands videos wearing Skinny Jeans.
You will often see The Mirrors Image portraying themselves in a pair of vintage shoes, or boots, not boots, as in 'military boots', but more boots that would be in the style of shoes. Other than this expect to see The Mirrors Image showing off wearing leather jackets, or if not a Harrinton Jacket. You may also notice The Mirrors Image wearing a quirked up blazer, for a formal, or important occasion.
Members of the band, will also often wear a mixture of Shirts and T-shirts, more times than not, the T-shirt will striped. As for the latter, they will quite often be plainly coloured shirts, instead of typical mixed chequered shirts you see in today's market.
As for the leg's, The Mirrors Image, will be seen wearing Skinny Jeans, often being called 'too skinny' by critics, but frontman Levi Strummer will always perform gigs, and shoot the bands videos wearing Skinny Jeans.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Examples of other texts.
Listed below, are a selection of some of my favourite music videos...
I have this video by Gorillaz, because I believe some of the effects used are extraordinary, although this is because Damon Albarn, and James Hewlitt have used top of the range after effect, and edting equipment. Although I also like this video because the narrative story that comes with the amazing effects. Although when creating a music video such as the one I will be making, using effects such as these, just would not be possible, so apart from the narrative code, I wouldn't be able to take much inspiration from this video, on the speical effects side.
I have chosen this video, mainly because there are glimpses that the video follows the 3 different styles of music video, the disjuncture, because Foals leave the stage, and a little boy just comes and play's their song, and no specific is given as to why, which could be considered disjuncture. Also because of Foals at the beginning, and the boy, both are performing the song. Which could make the song a performance style. Finally, the song follows a narrative code, it seems to follow the narrative that the boy in building in confidence, and is coming into his comfort zone, because of this, I have realised that it is possible, to mix in different narrative structures, in the same music video.
I have this video by Gorillaz, because I believe some of the effects used are extraordinary, although this is because Damon Albarn, and James Hewlitt have used top of the range after effect, and edting equipment. Although I also like this video because the narrative story that comes with the amazing effects. Although when creating a music video such as the one I will be making, using effects such as these, just would not be possible, so apart from the narrative code, I wouldn't be able to take much inspiration from this video, on the speical effects side.
I have chosen this video, mainly because there are glimpses that the video follows the 3 different styles of music video, the disjuncture, because Foals leave the stage, and a little boy just comes and play's their song, and no specific is given as to why, which could be considered disjuncture. Also because of Foals at the beginning, and the boy, both are performing the song. Which could make the song a performance style. Finally, the song follows a narrative code, it seems to follow the narrative that the boy in building in confidence, and is coming into his comfort zone, because of this, I have realised that it is possible, to mix in different narrative structures, in the same music video.
Monday, 19 September 2011
Video Location
For the location of my music video, I believe the setting of the video will be in the outdoors, a rural setting in the outdoors. The meaning of the song I have chosen, is about a Man telling his partner that he no longer loves her, and is finding it hard to tell her, because he will break her heart, but he knows it is the best thing for her.
This is why I am planning to create a narrative music, because the story itself follows a narrative, I'll attempt to tell this story, following the man as he tries to get his head straight before he breaks his partners heart.
The reason I'll be filming the video in the outdoors is because the man, will want to break away from city life, and spend some time in peaceful surroundings, where he can think straight.
This is why I am planning to create a narrative music, because the story itself follows a narrative, I'll attempt to tell this story, following the man as he tries to get his head straight before he breaks his partners heart.
The reason I'll be filming the video in the outdoors is because the man, will want to break away from city life, and spend some time in peaceful surroundings, where he can think straight.
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Intertexuality.
Within my music video, I believe Intertexuality could be considered option for me to use. Intertexuality in videos, is taking a piece of footage from a previous video, and recreate this piece, but by giving it a new twist.
I believe this method can work, mainly because of the nostalgia that come along with it, because usually the intertexuality is quite easy to notice that it has been emualted. People who liked the original, will often grow fond of the video that reportrayed it.
As I'm looking to take influence from previous generations, e.g. the 80's, I believe using textuality could work quite well. This is due to the fact that people will hopefully see the piece of intertextuality, then see that I have taken inspiration from these videos of previous eras.
I believe this method can work, mainly because of the nostalgia that come along with it, because usually the intertexuality is quite easy to notice that it has been emualted. People who liked the original, will often grow fond of the video that reportrayed it.
As I'm looking to take influence from previous generations, e.g. the 80's, I believe using textuality could work quite well. This is due to the fact that people will hopefully see the piece of intertextuality, then see that I have taken inspiration from these videos of previous eras.
Band Profile.
The Mirrors Image, a three-piece band spanning from the city of Leicester. Frontman, and also part time guitarist Levi Strummer, created the band when he was 15 years old, he is also the songwriter for the band, whilst also being spokesman, he has even appeared in previous music videos the band have made. Due to the other 'Media Shy' members of the band, who are yet to feel confident in the spotlight.
Although Strummer does not have a problem with this.The young man has a 'vibrant' and 'quirky' personality, mixed in with his fasinating dark side, giving him confidence within his society, these different sides of Strummer also to come life when he along with the rest of the band, make their intriguing music, colloaborating upbeat tempo's with a dark, twisted, fanatical edge.
The band are set to release their debut album, 'The Underground Sound', later this year, with high hopes that upcoming single 'Who Can Say' will provide them with some success, and help to elavate their debut release. Coming off the back of full support tour with The Cribs, the Leicestershire outfit are confident their fans will warm to the album, as well as bringing some new attention to themselves.
Can The Mirrors Image step into limelight with their hands held high, Who can say'...
Although Strummer does not have a problem with this.The young man has a 'vibrant' and 'quirky' personality, mixed in with his fasinating dark side, giving him confidence within his society, these different sides of Strummer also to come life when he along with the rest of the band, make their intriguing music, colloaborating upbeat tempo's with a dark, twisted, fanatical edge.
The band are set to release their debut album, 'The Underground Sound', later this year, with high hopes that upcoming single 'Who Can Say' will provide them with some success, and help to elavate their debut release. Coming off the back of full support tour with The Cribs, the Leicestershire outfit are confident their fans will warm to the album, as well as bringing some new attention to themselves.
Can The Mirrors Image step into limelight with their hands held high, Who can say'...
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
The Mirrors Image, Twitter Page.
Here is the link to 'The Mirrors Image' Twitter Page. As of yet there are not many tweet on the page, however this will be turned around in the next couple of day's.
http://twitter.com/#!/Thereal_mirrors
http://twitter.com/#!/Thereal_mirrors
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Band Name
For my Media Music Video Project this year, I have decided on a band name for artists in the video, the group will be called 'The Mirrors Image'. I have taken inspirations for this names for two reasons, the first reason is because it is the title to the opening track of the The Horrors second album 'Primary Colours', The Horrors, subsequently one of 'The Horrors' favourite bands, as you'd expect.
The second reason I have named the band 'The Mirrors Image' is because of the connotations associated with it, for example 'What you see is what you get', as they don't, they dress how they like, create the music that they like, and in general, represent themselves exactly how they like. So in relation to this, when you look into the mirror, 'What you see is what you get', you cannot why when looking into a mirror.
Hence why I believed 'The Mirrors Image' would a good, and creative name for the band.
The second reason I have named the band 'The Mirrors Image' is because of the connotations associated with it, for example 'What you see is what you get', as they don't, they dress how they like, create the music that they like, and in general, represent themselves exactly how they like. So in relation to this, when you look into the mirror, 'What you see is what you get', you cannot why when looking into a mirror.
Hence why I believed 'The Mirrors Image' would a good, and creative name for the band.
Music Video Pitch, Evaluation.
After completing my pitch to the rest of the class, I believe it went reasonably well. Via the pitch, I let people know what my influences for this video are, and also what styles of image, I will attempt to follow. Also which song I used, and I hope people saw the link in what song I'd chosen to do, with the styles I am trying to create, well, no questions were asked querying why I'd chosen 'Who Can Say' by The Horrors, so I hope people understood my decision.
Although, location and what style of video I was doing wasn't included on the pitch slideshow, After being asked a question on where I would be filming the video, I informed the whole class that I would be following a Narrative style of video, elaborate, as well as informing the class that I had all but decided that I will be filming the video in outdoors, with the likely choose for a location, being a rural area.
Other than that, I believe the students who watched my pitch were relatively clear on the ideas I had come up with for the video, and that they understood my idea trying to mix in inspiration from 80's ear etc, alongside new styles of music, and music videos.
Finally, I am relatively pleased with the outcome of pitch, even though I do believe the standard of my slideshow could have been better, but altogether I believe it did the job fine. Plus, because I managed to answer any queries on the music video with a reasonable answer, I believe it covered up for any slight cracks in the slideshow all together, giving me satisfaction for my completed pitch.
Although, location and what style of video I was doing wasn't included on the pitch slideshow, After being asked a question on where I would be filming the video, I informed the whole class that I would be following a Narrative style of video, elaborate, as well as informing the class that I had all but decided that I will be filming the video in outdoors, with the likely choose for a location, being a rural area.
Other than that, I believe the students who watched my pitch were relatively clear on the ideas I had come up with for the video, and that they understood my idea trying to mix in inspiration from 80's ear etc, alongside new styles of music, and music videos.
Finally, I am relatively pleased with the outcome of pitch, even though I do believe the standard of my slideshow could have been better, but altogether I believe it did the job fine. Plus, because I managed to answer any queries on the music video with a reasonable answer, I believe it covered up for any slight cracks in the slideshow all together, giving me satisfaction for my completed pitch.
Monday, 12 September 2011
Moodboard.
The following Moodboard contains a number of images/people who have an inspiration of some kind, on my Music Video Project...
Media Moodboard
Media Moodboard
Friday, 9 September 2011
Audience Profile.
Audience Profile
If I was to create a specific image, that a fan of my Artist/Song would follow, then it would something along the lines as the following…
Fan Base
Mainly, fans of the band would be both males and females, most probably of the age between 16-25. Obviously though, this would have exceptions.
Fan Base
Mainly, fans of the band would be both males and females, most probably of the age between 16-25. Obviously though, this would have exceptions.
Favourite Bands
The Horrors
The Cribs
General Fiasco
The Vaccines
Primal Scream
Ocean Colour Scene
Yuck
The Strokes
The Joy Formidable
Givers
Cat’s Eyes
Favourite Films
Trainspotting
Party Party
Scum
This is England
A Clockwork Orange
Favourite Festivals
Glastonbury
Reading (Even though it’s different to Glastonbury)
Bestival
Favourite Clothes
Often, fans of this band would be seen around wearing skinny jeans, most probably a pair of shaded blue or black skinny jeans, straying away bright coloured jeans such as red or yellow, hence following a more traditional look. The skinny jeans would usually be accompanied a pair a smart looking shoes, or boots for that matter, staying away from trainers such as ‘Vans’ which you often see people wearing in today’s society. This is because the band follows a traditional dress code used by their predecessors such as The Clash, a band who’d you rarely see wearing trainers.
Also, fans of the band, would often be scene in some of kind of leather or denim jacket, this would be because, quite often they will see (artist) either walk on stage to stage to a set in this style of clothing. Also you’d expect to find striped T-Shirts amongst fans, as well as the band itself. Other than this, seeing fans in a plainly coloured shirt (staying away from multi-coloured cheque shirts) would not be a large surprise.
Obviously, not all fans, would wear the same attire to support, as most people still have their own unique style, and nobody is exactly the same. Although there is a general wave of fashion ideas that followers of the band would wear.
Pictured above: Liam Fray (left) and Faris Badwan (right)
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Music Video Analysis.
'The Day We Caught the Train' a Mid 1990's era, 'Britpop', and also modern day classic, by 'Ocean Colour Scene' follows a Narrtive Video structure. This is because during a time when the song was created, it was era when Bristish music was on a high. This meant the music video consisted of the members of the band, just enjoying themselves doing whatever they please, and worrying about issues in life, which makes it a narritive structured video because this is what the song is affectively about.
Bright and colourful backgrounds are used throughout the video, such as green tree’s and a blue swimming pool. I believe this has been done to make sure that because it set’s a ‘feel good’ background to the video, which links back to the narrative structure of the video, because a feel good background, needs to accompany the Ocean Colour Scene themselves feeling good, Otherwise, if this wasn’t the case, and the video was based around, a dark and cloudy night, the video would show inconsistency, as shown in the video below
‘The Day We Caught the Train’ video does not follow the ‘Notion of Looking’ technique. The band are not looking to draw people into watching their video, due to their looks. Rather than that Ocean Colour Scene, would rather draw in their fans, by making music videos that convey the songs they write. This way people will be able to relate to Ocean Colour Scene as a band, giving more of another influence over their fans.
‘The Day We Caught the Train’ video does not follow the ‘Notion of Looking’ technique. The band are not looking to draw people into watching their video, due to their looks. Rather than that Ocean Colour Scene, would rather draw in their fans, by making music videos that convey the songs they write. This way people will be able to relate to Ocean Colour Scene as a band, giving more of another influence over their fans.
Also, the video does not follow, or use any special effect techniques, to give their video a more, ‘retro’ or ‘funky’ edge, which shows that simplicity can work very well in getting across the message you want, rather than throwing in the lots of projection into the background, just to make your video more exciting.
From this video I have learn that following a narrative style can work wel, depending on whether you have the a strong narrative to tell, something that will make you go back and watch over and over again, and also, as long as the lighting etc. suit the tone, and narrative you are hoping to tell, for instance if the creating an upbeat song, where the mood is supposedly happy, then lighting would be brighter to suit this.
From this video I have learn that following a narrative style can work wel, depending on whether you have the a strong narrative to tell, something that will make you go back and watch over and over again, and also, as long as the lighting etc. suit the tone, and narrative you are hoping to tell, for instance if the creating an upbeat song, where the mood is supposedly happy, then lighting would be brighter to suit this.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Music Video Analysis.
The following video I have chosen to analyse is The Cribs 'Hey Scenesters', the video follows a performance structure.
This video by The Cribs follows a performance structure, although the after effects, and editing, take this video from being very straightforward, to intriguingly clever. The video shows the band performing a song on their own a room, but uses use blurred vision, extremely fast edited cuts, the video also uses recreating shots, by having a member of the band making the exact same action, but just singing a different line.
My favourite aspect of the music video is stop motion that The Cribs use, I haven't always been the biggest fan of stop motion, but the way that The Cribs use it is very effective, because it gives off the impression that The Cribs are a wacky band, lashing out on their instruments.
The video follows a performance structure, it is a very simple idea really, the band are just performing, but hte effcts used give off differents twists, making it a bit more quirky.
The video follows a performance structure, it is a very simple idea really, the band are just performing, but hte effcts used give off differents twists, making it a bit more quirky.
The room they’re performing in, looks like run down, that rarely gets used, I believed this will have been a good idea, especially when the video was made, which was 2005, because at the time The Cribs were a very underground Post-Punk band, and this has been interpreted even further by making The Cribs perform in this underground room.
From the 'Hey Scenesters video, I have learn that using the stop motion could be quite a good idea, if used correctly, because I believe that in this video, the stop motion also helps to liven up the video. Secondly I also think that it works if your backdrop, ofr film location has some sort of comparison to style of band that you are, such as what The Cribs did, by using an 'underground' room to film their video in.
From the 'Hey Scenesters video, I have learn that using the stop motion could be quite a good idea, if used correctly, because I believe that in this video, the stop motion also helps to liven up the video. Secondly I also think that it works if your backdrop, ofr film location has some sort of comparison to style of band that you are, such as what The Cribs did, by using an 'underground' room to film their video in.
Monday, 5 September 2011
Music Video Analysis.
I have chosen to analyse the music video 'Mirrors Image' By British band The Horrors. The Horrors are recognised as a 'Dark Indie' band, as well as taking influence from 'Shoe-Gazing' and 'Post-Punk Revival' styles of music.
Directed by Douglas Hart, this music video follows a 'Disjunction', because on a first look basis, the video doesn't follow a narrative, in conjunction with the lyrics of the song. The video seems to have a phychedelic feel, as the backdrop to the video, consists of vibrant and quirky colours, using a super imposed background, the backdrop is projected to the back of film. After this the members of The Horrors, came and filmed over the top, completing the music video. Look at the clip below for example.
Hart diliberately uses bad transition so that it becomes reomotely obvious that members are fading in and out of the video, and also the video is very abstract, nothing essential or informative happens. I believe this can give you the impression, that The Horrors are not trying to give anybody inparticular information, nor use music to their advantage, to express their views. As shown in the clip below.
Although, when I actually start to make my music video, I would doubt that I'll actually follow all the proceedings of this video, this is because the song I have chosen, 'Who Can Say' by The Horrors, this song tells a narrative, so I'll attempt to tell this story through the visuals, something this video doesn't do.
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Dan Leaves.
Due to not getting the correct grades needed to continue at the college, Dan has now left the course. This means I will now be working on the music video project alone.
The disadvantages to this are that are that I'll no longer have anybody to share the workload with, therefore I'll have to complete it all myself. On the other hand I can use all my own inspiration, and not cater for whay anybody elses wants in the music video. Also I'll be able to use my own creativity to whatever I desire.
The disadvantages to this are that are that I'll no longer have anybody to share the workload with, therefore I'll have to complete it all myself. On the other hand I can use all my own inspiration, and not cater for whay anybody elses wants in the music video. Also I'll be able to use my own creativity to whatever I desire.
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