Using the link insert below, you will be able to view my analysis of the lyrics for the song 'Dark Queen' by Lil Uzi Vert. As this is the song I will be using my music video I wanted to get a better understanding of the references and meaning behind the song, so that it could provide ideas of where and what kind of things I would be filming.
Similarly, below this link is some of my ideas of the setting, props, people, theme and general feel of what I will be including in my music in the video to this song in relation to the lyrics, please review these brainstormed ideas below:
- Setting - Urban areas - car park, side streets, towns, deserted locations, garage of a house,
- Props - "street" clothing such as hoodies, skinny jeans, bandannas sunglasses, trainers or boots, displaying watches/jewellery, cars shown in the background to represent fame/wealth/success
- Theme- during post production I may implement a black and white filter over some clips to add the "dark queen" theme into the visuals, using glitch and distortion effects as clip transitions, flickering lights and opacity (this can be done in real time or during post production.
- People - the lyrics of this music video show references to this being a self-reflection / memoir of the artists childhood, upbringing and current situation, the inclusion of other people may not be necessary as it does not fit with the meaning self-reflection in the lyrics.
- Example: when the lyrics follow the line "Like my dad, I'm a grinder" - a visual to reflect this could be a close up of an expensive watch, item of clothing, jewellery or physical money notes.
- Example 2: "You got the best advice, but I won't call (no way)" - a visual to go with this lyric could be a medium close up of the performer (artist) shaking their hand and hands to imply they do not need support, hence reinforce the meaning of the lyric.
Use this link to view my analysis: Dark Queen - Lyrics Analysis
TPL - really good, detailed analysis of your chosen song and the ideas you might try with your video. Now maybe try some test shots to get a visual representation of how it would actually look.
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