Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Home - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

"Home" is a song by American group Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. It was released in January 2010 and is part of the album "Up From Below". The song was first featured on the first episode of "Debate 109" of the NBC comedy Community which aired on November 12th, 2009.

The song was thought of by the lead singers whilst on a hike together and Ebert had to carry Castrinos home on his back after she lost her shoes. This is when they started the song one line at a time switching between one another to string together a heartfelt song which showed their feelings for one another.

Music Video

The video is a compilation of clips from a summer trip where a large group are all enjoying themselves, it depicts singers Alex Ebert and Jade Castrinos making memories together.
The camera shots vary largely, they include: close ups, tilted frames, low angle shots, and many more. These are useful as they show the emotion of the characters and also their surroundings.

In this video their is minimal special effects on the footage however there is a vintage filter effect which has a older look to it, the group themselves have a 60's appeal and dress in vibrant and noticeable clothing and have devoted themselves to a 'minimalist' and 'free' life.

What Inspires Me?

The key feature that inspires me from this video is the way it is comprised, the footage plays like a memory and it makes the video have more of a connection to the audience as will remember happy times of their own to compare it with.

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

"Thinking Out Loud" is a song by British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran and was released in the UK on the 24th September 2014. The song became incredibly popular and spent 19 weeks in the top 40 before peaking at number one in November the same year.

Music Video

The music video to accompany the song was directed by Emil Nava and was filmed in the Crystal Ballroom at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. In this video Sheeran is the main focus alongside his dance partner Brittany Cherry in which they perform a elegantly choreographed dance which fits the tone and emotion of the song perfectly.

The video incorporates a lot of wide shots to show off both performers and also capture the grandeur of the setting, medium close ups are also used when the dancers are close together to show their emotion and that they feel safe together.

The editing used is very minimal, there are not many special effects or any heavy alteration, instead the camera movement is very fluid and follows the performance is gentle moments which connote to the calm they feel together as the song suggests.

The story of the video is being told through the movement of the dances and even by only watching the video you would be able to tell it is a calm and mellow song,

What Inspires Me?

what inspires me about this video is its use of camera angles and lighting, it inspires me because it requires no special effects yet looks just as stunning and allows for proper emotion to be portrayed.

Hold My Girl - George Ezra

"Hold My Girl" is a song by British singer and songwriter, George Ezra. the song was released on the 26th September 2018 and is part of the album "Staying at Tamara's"

The songs lyrics suggest that George Ezra is trying to console a girl that is having a hard time, he wants to be her pillar of support and help her out of a hard time. He continues to show support however neglects himself and he slowly 'drowns' under the stress.

Music Video

The video begins with a big close-up on Ezra's face where he has a neutral expression, he is sat in a small cabin when clear water begins to pour in under the door. The camera begins to pan around the room following Ezra as the water rapidly fills the room.

He continues to look directly into the camera and sing the calm song in a tense situation, he is forced to begin climbing the furniture when water starts to rise. At this point the situation continues to grow problematic as he falls into the water and is trapped and the emotion in his voice becomes more panicked and pressured.

 The video ends with Ezra being pushed to the roof and without any escape quietly drifts down into the water as the camera pans away to a fading lamp. The room at this point is fully submerged and many objects are suspended in the water.

The connotations of this video is that he is trying to be there for someone he cares about but feels like he is falling beneath the surface because as hard as he tries he cannot help, the water represents the panic and helplessness and no matter how far he climbs he cannot escape it.

What Inspires Me?

The main part of this music video which inspires me is the unique meaning behind each piece of the setting, like suggested before the water is the panic and helplessness that Ezra faces and the room he is in represents his mind which is inescapable and people can feel drowned in their thoughts.

First thoughts about love songs

First thoughts about love songs

The love song genre is very broad and encompasses many different artists who each show their view of love in many different ways, some examples of these songs are:

Home - Edward Sharpe

Another Love - Tom Odell

Love You Like The Movies - Anthem Lights

I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz

Let It Go - James Bay

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

All Of Me - John Legend

Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes

Hold My Girl - George Ezra

Listen To The Man - George Ezra

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