Lyrics of the (possible) song

Posting the lyrics straight from the album booklet for Lauren and I, as they are very hard to find online. Hopefully, this will give us a better insight into the song and the meaning that the artist intended for it.

Change,
A thousand ways to paint the picture, bleak
Do I stutter?
Hate. Hate is just another word for love, are you with me?
Sound,
The written word means more to me than sex, by a long shot
But love, love is just another price we pay
Oh, come die with me. Please lay down your sorrow,
Close your eyes, don't be afraid
I have always loved you, I will always love you
Die with me. Now we lay down your soul to rest
Close your eyes, embrace the pain
I have always loved you, I will always love you
Faith,
Are you just frightened of the prospect?
Death. Are you lonely?
Lust. The need for something greater than a cure
I can save you
Lies. The needle scratched and bled the surface dry, I'm a goner
But your love, I can count the beats within your heart
Walk with me, some will say, turn your back, fall away
You'll see
Oh, come die with me. Please lay down your sorrow,
Close your eyes, don't be afraid
I have always loved you, I will always love you
Die with me. Now we lay down your soul to rest
Close your eyes, embrace the pain
I have always loved you, I will always love you
Die with me, light will fade
All the love, fall away
Die with me, some will say
Take the pain, I will stay
But I have always loved you, I will always love you

Possible filming location - Syon Park

A possible filming location for our 'happier' scene would be Syon Park.

Pro's;

• Easy to get to (either on the bus, or by foot)
• Lots of unobscured natural light
• A lot of open space, not usually many people around
• Large areas of grass, trees, benches would help to create the right atmosphere for the scene
• Ground is relatively level, allowing easy set up of equipment

Cons;

• Not much variety - mostly just wide open areas of grass/trees, meaning we would have to bring more props and think about how to make it look interesting.
• No nearby power supplies, meaning we can't plug in lights, charge equipment etc
• Not much variety of colour, may have to film the scene at a couple of different locations

Research on the (possible) artist

Basic information about the artist;

• Artist;     
•  William Control
• Genre;    
•  Electronic / Darkwave / Gothic / New Wave
• Albums;  
• Hate Culture (2008), Noir (2009), Novus Ordo Seclorum EP (2011), Silentium Amoris (2012)
• Singles With Music Videos;
• Beautiful Loser (2008), Deathclub (2009), I'm Only Human Sometimes (2010), Kiss Me Judas (2012)
• Influences;
• Joy Division, New Order, Depeche Mode

Mood Board

My initial idea for our music video is that it will follow two characters. There will be two different locations and their circumstances will be completely different, apart from the fact that the two scenes are happening at the same time.

The first character (first mood board) will be inside, in a dark environment with little or no natural light. These scenes would use a cooler colour scheme and would be darker. This character would be breaking down, and in a bad mental state. Additional shots to create the right mood could be of significant objects, ripples in water, extreme close-ups of the character's body etc. If we were to film inside we would need to carefully consider which type of lighting to use to create a clear result which retains a look of 'darkness'.

One character (second mood board) will be outside in the daylight; enjoying themselves, smiling, relaxing and having fun etc. The lighting will be natural, although we may require additional lighting depending on the weather! There may be additional shots to create the atmosphere, for example shots of the sky, of flowers, close-ups of the character's facial expression.

Music Video Possible Idea (Incomplete)

Our video would focus on two different character; one enjoying themselves outside in the sun and one inside in a bad mental state, having a breakdown. The video would open with a shot of each of the characters, in completely different locations but I would want to somehow ensure that the viewer understands that the two different scenes are happening at the same time. Throughout the video, the two scenes will be cut together, but completely contrast against each other; almost like representations of lightness and darkness, or happiness and sadness. We will see the moods of the two characters escalate as the music builds; the first becoming absorbed by her happiness, completely in the moment and just enjoying the sunshine and the things around her, however the second would deteriorate into complete panic and self destruction. The (possible) song choice builds and becomes more overpowering towards the end, which will work well with this idea of heightening emotion. The characters would have been completely separate through the video, but at the end as the music dies down again, I want them to be in the same place (on a street, maybe) and catch each others eye. Hopefully, this will bring the message of the video together and make it clearer to the audience.