Updated Song Choice

   
This song has a clear beat and soft, heartfelt vocals that are reminiscent of hit songs released by the likes of Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran, therefore suggesting that the song would be successful with mainstream audiences. However, the slow tempo could pose a challenge when trying to create an engaging video because the pace would lead to shots playing for a long period before they are cut, making the video somewhat dull in comparison to others that are currently popular. The crescendo could render this problem as by mimicking the beat and pace of the music in the edit, the visuals would suddenly become very fast paced and more intense. By using quick cuts and handheld shots, we could reflect the energy and overwhelming emotions explored in the song. Furthermore, the repeated lyrics 'where do we go?' could act as a hook that works to make the song recognisable to audiences. 

The idea of being lost and unsure of where you stand in society after the end of a relationship is a very current issue that could be reflected through a colour palette comprising of greys and faded blues, expressing the sorrow that can be heard in the vocals. By using visuals that emphasise that our protagonist is alone, perhaps by always shotting them on a third while leaving the rest of the shot empty, we could demonstrate the theme of isolation. This would support Goodwin's theory that the visuals of the music video should illustrate the lyrics. Furthermore, our video could include flashbacks that show the difference between who our protagonist was when they were in a relationship versus who they are now they are alone. This would allow us to use a variety of colour grading techniques to effectively contrast the past with the present as well as to use differing shot types, such as two shots, to demonstrate the differences in their life. 

We decided to update our song choice because we felt that this song had more depth and we immediately had a range of ideas for it that we were eager to explore. Additionally, we could cut down the song's coda, making the video three minutes long which is an accomplishable task with the time we have.