Initial Idea three

Greek Tragedy - The Wombats

My third initial idea and the last possibility to consider is the song ‘Greek Tragedy’ by the inspirational band ‘The Wombats’ in 2015.

The Wombats are an English rock band formed in 2003 in Liverpool. The band consists of many members all confidently taking their roles of talent, such as lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, drums, percussion. The large band were successfully signed by 14^th Floor Records but also Bright Antenna, from the band being singed in both UK and America, it allows access to growth in global population and recognition. Therefore The Wombats have sold over one million copies worldwide. The band hold high talent creating the song ‘Greek Tragedy’, written by three of the band members and co-producer.

Music Video

For my third concept, I have considered the genre of the band and therefore created possibilities of making my music video individual, unique and perhaps add dance like aspects due to their genres, indie rock, alternative dance and synthpop. The idea started and sprung from the location I intend to use, for instance I wish for this music video to be shot in an art gallery. I chose to use an art gallery as its creative, original and alternative. For example, I want there to be three dancers performing contemporary ballet surrounded by the art. The dance would be subtle and strong yet follow a moving and emotive style creating visions of a collaborative, colourful and collective piece of art through movement. I can also use editing to possibly slow down parts of the dance to make it more interesting and engaging.

I also want to add in the use of props when in the gallery, for instance, I want the dancers to dance with paint pallets and paintbrush’s either throwing them or holding them in some way to add another element. This idea is simple yet I feel could be effective. 

However, as the song echo’s aspects of sudden and dramatic sounds at times, I wish to also use a boy band located in the studio. For instance, they will be a basic, plain band wearing plain jeans and a top to juxtapose with the setting of the colourful art. I also feel I could make the set with the band have a black and white effect to contrast even more with the vibrant art location. I will use many different types of shots throughout.

To add a sense of interest, I also intend for the drums to have water on them. So when the drums are hit, the water suddenly bounces of them creating a unique and intriguing effect. Similarly, I want their to be speakers in the studio to add to the design set up and I wish for the speakers to have coloured paint in them, allowing the paint to bounce off.

Quantity	Prop	Scene
3	Paint pallets	Gallery
3	Paintbrushes	Gallery
1	Jug of water	Studio

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