Music Video
Research
Whilst researching for my music video I have been focusing
on different genres, this is due to the facts that i did my own independent
research on what type of music people that are aged 30-49.
When researching i asked a handful of people that are aged
30-49 to tell me their favourite music genre. Consequently, my results left me
with two genres; R&B and soul music. This would be good as i personally
enjoy the genres of music.
When researching music videos I started to watch my
favourite music videos such as 'Flashing lights' by Kanye West and 'G.O.M.D' by
JCole, to almost inspire me with my own video during the development.
This narrowed my choice for a song as I then decided
between two songs.
From revising for an artist I focused on alot of chill
R&B such as Brent Faiyaz. Brent Faiyaz is an underground R&B and soul
artist from Maryland, America. He is both a singer and record producer. He is
signed to the label 'Lost Kids', in 2014. The song I have as an option is 'Stay
down' off his debut album 'Sonder Son'
Lyrics
Your eyes, like the
sunshine on my face
It's a good night,
how it smells nice on my pillowcase
And I light all up
when I see you walking by
I know that life
ain't perfect but you make it alright
Oh, I see you coming
Got my heart jumping
like Jordans
Play me like Spalding
Do it all for me
Girl, you're the
vision of what I like
And I promise I'll be
yours
Tell me your joys and
your problems
I'll be more than a
man for you
I'll be your friend
Call me, I'll be
right away (I'll be
there, girl, stay
right there, baby)
Tell me if you're
gonna stay down (Will you stay down?)
I'll be waiting night
and day (I'll be waiting night and day)
But only if you're
gonna stay down (Stay down, stay down)
Your lips feel like
sweet syrup on my skin
It feels real,
it's a great feelin'
how you suck me in (Oh, you suck me in)
And I tossed all my
fears to the wind when I touch your hand
And I know God must
have really loved me to give me a chance
Oh, I see you coming
Got my heart jumping
like Jordans
Play me like Spalding
Do it all for me
Girl, you're the
vision of what I like
I promise I'll be
yours
Tell me your joys and
your problems
I'll be more than a
man for you
I'll be your friend
Call me, I'll be
right away (I'll be there, girl, stay right there)
Tell me if you're
gonna stay down (Will you stay down?)
I'll be waiting night
and day (I'll be waiting night and day)
But only if you're
gonna stay down
Call me, I'll be
right away
Tell me if you're
gonna stay down
I'll be waiting night
and day
But only if you're
gonna stay down
my initial thoughts as to how to film this music video was
to show the viewers the various perspectives, thoughts and feelings that this
song evokes in me when listening to it. Instantly, when listening to this song,
I found that it reminded me of one of my favourite music videos which is 'Flashing
Lights' By Kanye west as it shows a clear narrative. I also enjoy watching the
video because it gives a 90’s vibe for example, usher, Brandy, Boyz 2 men.
Linking to the 90's feel, the age group that I intend my music video to be
aimed at is 30 to 49 year olds, using my own research I have found that a lot
of people have grew up around the90's where R&B music started to blossom.
This was help engage the audience and give it a nostalgic feel. For example a
generic example of a typical 90’s video is ‘Burn’ by Usher which at the time
was iconic.
My second choice of song to pick for my music video is ‘sweet
life’ by Frank Ocean. Frank Ocean is a Song writer, Singer, Producer and photographer.
Ocean began his musical career as a ghost-writer, prior to joining hip hop collective
Odd Future in 2010, and the following year, released Nostalgia, Ultra, his
debut mixtape. The mixtape was a critical success, and generated the single
"Novacane", which peaked at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and
was later certified platinum. Ocean subsequently secured a recording contract
with Def Jam Recordings in 2012. Ocean released his debut studio album, Channel
Orange, in July 2012; it debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was
soon certified platinum. The album received universal acclaim from critics, and
won Ocean his first Grammy Award, for Best Urban Contemporary Album. The album
contained the singles "Thinkin Bout You", "Pyramids", and
"Sweet Life", with the former peaking inside the top 40 in the US and
gaining him a nomination for Record of the Year at the 55th Annual Grammy
Awards.
Lyrics;
The best song wasn't
the single, but you weren't either
Livin' in Ladera
Heights, the black Beverly Hills
Domesticated
paradise, palm trees and pools
The water's blue,
swallow the pill
Keepin' it surreal,
whatever you like
Whatever feels good,
whatever takes you mountain high
Keepin' it surreal,
not sugar-free
My TV ain't HD,
that's too real
Grapevine, mango,
peaches, and limes, the sweet life
The sweet life, sweet
life
Sweet life, sweet
life
The sweet, sweet,
sweet, sweet life
Sweet life, the sweet
life
Sweetie pie
You've had a
landscaper and a house keeper since you were born
The sunshine always
kept you warm
So why see the world,
when you got the beach
Don't know why see
the world, when you got the beach
The sweet life
The best song wasn't
the single, but you couldn't turn your radio down
Satellite need a
receiver, can't seem to turn the signal fully off
Transmitting the
waves
You're catching that
breeze 'til you're dead in the grave
But you're keepin' it
surreal, whatever you like
Whatever feels good,
whatever takes you mountain high
Keepin' it surreal,
not sugar-free, my tv ain't HD, that's too real
Grapevines, mango,
peaches, and lime, a sweet life
A sweet life
A sweet life, yeah
A sweet life, a sweet
life
A sweet life
Live and die in the
life
You've had a
landscaper and a house keeper since you were born, yeah
The sunshine always
kept you warm
So why see the world,
when you got the beach
Don't know why see
the world, when you got the beach
And the water, is
exactly what I wanted
It's everything I
thought it would be (Thought it would be)
But this neighborhood
is gettin' trippier every day
The neighborhood is
goin' ape shit crazy
You've had a
landscaper and a house keeper since you were born
The star shine always
kept you warm
So why see the world,
when you got the beach
Don't know why see
the world, when you got the beach
The sweet life
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