How did we come to a decision on which song to use in my music video? -
We decided to choose the song ' Dreaming With A Broken Heart' by John Mayer because he was already one of my favourite artists, so I played a few of his songs to Jace (my other team member) and we both then agreed on which one to use - one that was quite slow and bluesy and that also didnt have an existing video. Although earlier on we did for a while consider the song 'Heartbeats' by Jose Gonzalez because of the overall tone of the song but we found that the lyrics of the John Mayer song held more meaning and therefore we felt we could produce a more meaningful video by staying true to the lyrics.
The Lyrics -
When you're dreaming with a broken heart
Then waking up is the hardest part
You roll outta bed and down on your knees
And for a moment you can hardly breathe
Wondering was she really here?
Is she standing in my room?
No she's not, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The giving up is the hardest part
She takes you in with her crying eyes
Then all at once you have to say goodbye
Wondering could you stay my love?
Will you wake up by my side?
No she can't, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
Now do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my , roses in my hands?
Would you get them if i did?
No you won't, 'cause you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
When you're dreaming with a broken heart
Then waking up is the hardest part
I think what makes these lyrics so interesting is the fact that they dont follow the structure of a normal song, therefore we can sort of play with the structure of video e.g following a whole narrative , instead of keeping to a strict pattern - like during every play of the chorus keeping the camera on the singer etc.
I also feel that they would fit in well with a narrative of a love story - we can literally get many of our ideas for the video from the actual song lyrics. For example, the emotions of our characters/actors - they feel so lonely/upset that they 'can hardly breathe', when to make cuts - on each 'gone, gone, gone, gone, gone'.
Finally I think that because the lyrics are quite obsure, it leaves room for our own interpretation. For example, it isnt full traditional love lyrics instead it is made up of lyrics which convey real gritty emotions which we can hopefully convey through our video.
Analysis of other videos by John Mayer -
Clarity - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTemo3n61YE
Throughout the video many different interesting camera perspectives are used, for example -a high-angle shot of the singer, extreme close-ups, and a circular effect which makes the viewer feel like they are looking through a telescope (see video at 0.19 secs) - these varying viewpoints add interest and makes the viewer feel involved in the video itself. An example would be when the artist, John Mayer, is walking down the pier and when he stops walking the camera keeps moving around him, including zooming out and high-angle shots to give a sense that time is carrying on around while he is standing still.
The large spectrum of lighting utilised in the video comes from natural light, for example it feels like the whole day has been documented - from sunrise to sunset e.g. moonlight, therefore it feels as if we, the viewers, are being taken on not only a metaphorical journey - apparent in the lyrics, but also an actual journey seen in the video. There is a strong reference to 'time' the lyrics and the video e.g. "morning", "moment", "forever", "second of time" and "afternoon".
The overall tone of colours included in the shots are bright and seem to have been enhanced, especially in the shots set in the fairground and on the pier, for example the bright turquoise of the telescope (0.05) and the swing ride (1.40), these bright colours convey a sense of fun and youth associated with the setting and links with the lyrics - "rock candy".
Daughters - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DOdAOHBcZI
The 'Daughters' video is mostly in black and white, therefore making it seem simplistic, so that more emphasis is put on the lyrics of the song. The shots of John Mayer playing the guitar are in black and white, hinting that his world is darkness without the girl who, when shown, is partially illuminated with multi-coloured light. Both aspects of lighting serve a purpose - the coloured light creates patterns on her face, as if she is looking through a patterned screen, whilst the black and white casts shadows on his face.
The beginning of the video starts out of focus and then begins to focus, this creates a sense of intrigue.
Ideas so far -
Narrative of a couple who have broken up
Show a girl running through fields & woods, with mascara/make-up running down her face, in a long floaty dress which she holds up but is covered at the bottom with mud & leaves
Switch from black and white to colour, and from present-day to flashbacks of when they were still together
On 'Will you wake up by my side?' show a shot of them together back to back in bed, with the light streaming in between a wooden blind which casts lines of shadow across them both
She could be running through/in the rain
Inspirational images -
We decided to choose the song ' Dreaming With A Broken Heart' by John Mayer because he was already one of my favourite artists, so I played a few of his songs to Jace (my other team member) and we both then agreed on which one to use - one that was quite slow and bluesy and that also didnt have an existing video. Although earlier on we did for a while consider the song 'Heartbeats' by Jose Gonzalez because of the overall tone of the song but we found that the lyrics of the John Mayer song held more meaning and therefore we felt we could produce a more meaningful video by staying true to the lyrics.
The Lyrics -
When you're dreaming with a broken heart
Then waking up is the hardest part
You roll outta bed and down on your knees
And for a moment you can hardly breathe
Wondering was she really here?
Is she standing in my room?
No she's not, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
When you're dreaming with a broken heart
The giving up is the hardest part
She takes you in with her crying eyes
Then all at once you have to say goodbye
Wondering could you stay my love?
Will you wake up by my side?
No she can't, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
Now do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
Do i have to fall asleep with roses in my , roses in my hands?
Would you get them if i did?
No you won't, 'cause you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
When you're dreaming with a broken heart
Then waking up is the hardest part
I think what makes these lyrics so interesting is the fact that they dont follow the structure of a normal song, therefore we can sort of play with the structure of video e.g following a whole narrative , instead of keeping to a strict pattern - like during every play of the chorus keeping the camera on the singer etc.
I also feel that they would fit in well with a narrative of a love story - we can literally get many of our ideas for the video from the actual song lyrics. For example, the emotions of our characters/actors - they feel so lonely/upset that they 'can hardly breathe', when to make cuts - on each 'gone, gone, gone, gone, gone'.
Finally I think that because the lyrics are quite obsure, it leaves room for our own interpretation. For example, it isnt full traditional love lyrics instead it is made up of lyrics which convey real gritty emotions which we can hopefully convey through our video.
Analysis of other videos by John Mayer -
Clarity - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTemo3n61YE
Throughout the video many different interesting camera perspectives are used, for example -a high-angle shot of the singer, extreme close-ups, and a circular effect which makes the viewer feel like they are looking through a telescope (see video at 0.19 secs) - these varying viewpoints add interest and makes the viewer feel involved in the video itself. An example would be when the artist, John Mayer, is walking down the pier and when he stops walking the camera keeps moving around him, including zooming out and high-angle shots to give a sense that time is carrying on around while he is standing still.
The large spectrum of lighting utilised in the video comes from natural light, for example it feels like the whole day has been documented - from sunrise to sunset e.g. moonlight, therefore it feels as if we, the viewers, are being taken on not only a metaphorical journey - apparent in the lyrics, but also an actual journey seen in the video. There is a strong reference to 'time' the lyrics and the video e.g. "morning", "moment", "forever", "second of time" and "afternoon".
The overall tone of colours included in the shots are bright and seem to have been enhanced, especially in the shots set in the fairground and on the pier, for example the bright turquoise of the telescope (0.05) and the swing ride (1.40), these bright colours convey a sense of fun and youth associated with the setting and links with the lyrics - "rock candy".
Daughters - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DOdAOHBcZI
The 'Daughters' video is mostly in black and white, therefore making it seem simplistic, so that more emphasis is put on the lyrics of the song. The shots of John Mayer playing the guitar are in black and white, hinting that his world is darkness without the girl who, when shown, is partially illuminated with multi-coloured light. Both aspects of lighting serve a purpose - the coloured light creates patterns on her face, as if she is looking through a patterned screen, whilst the black and white casts shadows on his face.
The beginning of the video starts out of focus and then begins to focus, this creates a sense of intrigue.
Ideas so far -
(below is a brainstorm of our initial ideas)
Narrative of a couple who have broken upShow a girl running through fields & woods, with mascara/make-up running down her face, in a long floaty dress which she holds up but is covered at the bottom with mud & leaves
Switch from black and white to colour, and from present-day to flashbacks of when they were still together
On 'Will you wake up by my side?' show a shot of them together back to back in bed, with the light streaming in between a wooden blind which casts lines of shadow across them both
She could be running through/in the rain
Inspirational images -
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