Theoretical Evaluation of AS Production

Decision on Song...

Here are 3 possible choices we have narrowed our ideas down to..

Is Tropical - The Greeks



Good Points: Upbeat, different and good lyrics
Bad Points: Controversial video (difficult to make something better), restricted to one genre and male singers (involves relying on other people).

My Moon My Man - Feist (Boys Noize Remix)



Good Points: Good beat, allows a wide range of possible ideas for videos and no original video.
Bad Points: Not upbeat enough, not a variety of lyrics and original song is associated with more slow, indie genres.

D.A.N.C.E - Justice



Good Points: Upbeat, already had ideas that fit this song and targets our audience.
Bad Points: Iconic video, a set genre and predictable outcomes.


As a group we have chosen to use 'Justice - D.A.N.C.E'.  Here are the lyrics.

Do the D.A.N.C.E

1234, fight!

Stick to the B.E.A.T

Get ready to ignite

You were such a P.Y.T

Catching all the lights

Just easy as A.B.C

That's how we make it right (x3)

Do the D.A.N.C.E
Stick to the B.E.A.T
Just easy as A.B.C

Do the Dance (Do the Dance)
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me (x3)

Streaming through the radio

Dancing all around

Spread the word in stereo

At the speed of sound

Do the Dance (Do the Dance)
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me (x2)

Do the D.A.N.C.E (Do the Dance, Do the Dance)
Stick to the B.E.A.T (Do the Dance, Do the Dance)
You were such a P.Y.T (Do the Dance, Do the Dance)
Just easy as A.B.C (Do the Dance, Do the Dance)

Under the spotlights
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
Do the Dance (do the dance)

As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the DANCE (do the dance)

Under the spotlights
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
Do the Dance (do the dance)

As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens

Do the Dance (Do the Dance)
The way you move is a mystery
Do the Dance
You're always there for music and me (x2)

The way you move is a mystery...




Here are some ideas we have come up with so far

Lesson - Friday 24th June '11 - Genre

In today's lesson we looked at different genres and songs we are thinking of using for our coursework.

Grouped with Lana, we know we want to use a song that allows an upbeat and fun video. Here are a few songs we are considering.

Pegasas Bridge - Yoko



If The Kids - Life is Now



Is Tropical - The Greeks



Duck Sauce - You're Nasty (Vocal Mix)



Justice - D.A.N.C.E



M.I.A Pixies Dipol - The Arch Cupcake Remix



Skint and Demoralised - Red Lipstick



Metronomy - Heartbreak



Feist (Boys Noze Remix) - My Moon My Man

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First Lesson in A2!

Today we had our first lesson with our A2 teacher - Miss Poulten.

We were each given two cards which asked us to find music videos of perhaps a certain era or genre and find a specific element which we would like to use in our music video. The two cards I was given were "music video from the 1970's" and "music video with a lead female vocalist".

Music Video's from the 70's.

In this music video, Blondie - Heart of Glass, I really liked the beginning shots of different cities and towns. I really look forward to using lots of different locations for A2 and I would really like to make that apparent in my coursework.

In Bob Marley's "One Love" music video, I really like the idea of other people singing the lyrics. In my A2 coursework I'd really like to get a lot of people involved (starring in the music video) rather than having just one character, like in my AS coursework.

Music Video with Female Lead Vocalist.

In Beyonce's "Run the World" video, the element I would really like to achieve is the use of the natural environment. I think the use of the desert and things like the fire look very effective (used at the beginning). This is also very apparent in one of the student's music video at Hurtwood House. I also really like the rich colours used in the Run the World video.

Nicola Roberts has a very simple music video. I really like the light lighting and that it is a fun and upbeat music video.