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07/03/2013 11:15:37 AM · #1
So I need to get my creative mind going and the thing I've been wanting to do for the longest time is make a music video.

Because I don't know anyone who is a good actor and don't want to pay anyone to be an actor for me I am looking for a song that I can do a music video without using people in the video and it still make sense. So basically a song that doesn't revolve around people.

Any suggestions? Literally any song will do.

I guess when I think about the idea I always seem to think of a slow song but I guess a faster song would work just fine, too.

I'm in no rush to do this as it is only a personal project to get my mind out of the creative slump that it is in. Haha.
07/03/2013 11:30:35 AM · #2
I only have eyes for you, preferably the Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy version... although it might be fun to mix versions.
07/03/2013 11:31:24 AM · #3
get some sunsets with this
07/03/2013 11:47:30 AM · #4
Farmertan Catalog

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07/03/2013 12:37:51 PM · #5
"as time goes by" is classic
07/03/2013 12:53:17 PM · #6
It seems your idea is in the formulative stages. I think maybe you need an imaginary client with an imaginary project for an imaginary audience. Are you selling the features of a lens with a video demo? Featuring the beautiful sunsets we might loose if we don't recycle? A few more details will help to pick the music & make selecting the material for your video easier. JMO.

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Message edited by author 2013-07-03 13:01:07.
07/03/2013 02:48:47 PM · #7
Originally posted by pixelpig:

It seems your idea is in the formulative stages. I think maybe you need an imaginary client with an imaginary project for an imaginary audience. Are you selling the features of a lens with a video demo? Featuring the beautiful sunsets we might loose if we don't recycle? A few more details will help to pick the music & make selecting the material for your video easier. JMO


You have a very good point. Maybe I will sit down tonight with pen and paper and think of ways to narrow my "idea" to fit something more specific. This of course while I listen to as much music as I possibly can! Haha!

Thanks for the tip!
07/04/2013 01:01:39 PM · #8
Taking pixelpig advice, I have come to the conclusion that the best way to think of a song to do a video to requires some sort of imaginary project. So below is my new project (of course this can be modified as it is in its early stages).

November 11th is the American holiday "Veterans Day" and this will be the title of my video. I will be doing this video to show others the true meaning behind the holiday. Many people including myself know someone personally who is in the military. I would like to not only try to make this video meaningful to the people in the military but also to the families who have lost loved ones who were fighting for our freedom.

Now, with that I still have no clue what song I want. Now, I am thinking a song that talks about the military would be good or something that just has a lot of emotion that I can make into a song about the military.

If you have any ideas or have a favorite song that fits this, please share.

Thanks! :D
07/04/2013 01:05:23 PM · #9
god bless the u.s.a.

some gave all
07/04/2013 01:24:51 PM · #10
Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence
07/04/2013 01:26:54 PM · #11
A marching song might be useful to part of your video, I love "Stars and Stripes Forever." Excellent idea for a video project.

Message edited by author 2013-07-04 13:28:12.
07/05/2013 10:47:44 AM · #12
I'm going to pump this just this one as I have a few songs in mind but more can't hurt! Haha.

:)
07/05/2013 03:09:50 PM · #13
A slightly more energetic option.. The Ocean - Led Zeppelin
07/05/2013 03:39:45 PM · #14
Just a few I like...
Not afraid Eminem
Breaking Benjamin I will not bow
07/06/2013 04:43:18 AM · #15
American Soldier - Toby Keith
Til the Last Shot's Fired - Trace Adkins
Letters From Home - John Michael Montgomery

Message edited by author 2013-07-07 03:56:54.
08/20/2013 11:50:59 AM · #16
Just an update on this thread.

I haven't flunked this project yet! In fact it's coming along nicely!!!

I have picked a song that when I heard it I saw the movie take place in my head! I've written down a script to go with the video and I have an actor! I know I said no acting but there is no voices from him and he will only be doing a few things for it that take any real ability to act.

I'm really excited to start shooting this and I am even more excited to see the end product!

P.s. - I do thank everyone who has helped with this even though you may not have noticed it as helping I am truly excited to start it!

Thanks again! Video will hopefully be done November 11th on Veterans Day! :)
12/06/2013 03:42:12 AM · #17
Just wondering what ever happened with your Veteran's Day project???
12/06/2013 08:34:19 AM · #18
Bowie - Changes
MC Hammer - Can't touch this

or seriously

Arcade Fire - Suburbs
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