Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Artist Statement

I tried so hard at finding local bands, but I couldn't find one that truly inspired me. However, I did find a song that did just that; The Cave by Mumford and Sons. As soon as I came across this song I just knew it was the one. I'm currently story boarding ideas and time sequences. This song's lyrics really resonated with me, from my past to my present, this is the song for me. Ironically enough, my vision pairs perfectly with the lyrics, and that was more or less accidental! Below are the lyrics to the song.

The Cave :
It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind

The harvest left no food for you to eat

You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope

And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain

And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

Cause I have other things to fill my time

You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears

I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope

And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain

And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands

And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand

So make your siren's call

And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

Cause I need freedom now

And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope

And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain

And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears
And all the faults you've left behind

The harvest left no food for you to eat

You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope

And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain

And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

Cause I have other things to fill my time

You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears

I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope

And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain

And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands

And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand

So make your siren's call

And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

Cause I need freedom now

And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope

And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain

And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again
 
 
I want this video to be an expression of breaking out of conformity, and to strive for what actually makes you happiest; not what makes everyone else happy. 
I will have thumbnails uploaded later! 
 

1 comment:

  1. Good to see the post, but the artist's statement isn't quite there yet--you have project proposal. Please read the three links on GoStudio about writing an artist's statement. It needs to be short-and-sweet with a level of "drama" or "story" worked into it. Similar to an "elevator speech."
    When you write your artist's statement, talk about your pairing of song and imagery... what are your design "rules" or style? What should the viewer take-away from watching your piece? Why should they care?
    The big red-flag that I have is using a copyrighted song. While this is allowed in sophomore classes, the big catch is that if you want to submit this to festivals (great for the resume) you can't (unless you get written permission from the band or who ever "owns" the band's content or you buy the rights to use the song for non-profit student film festivals). This is a decision that you have to make--if you really want to use the song, begin the process of securing the rights. It would be tragic if you end-up with a fantastic project that can't be shown in festivals.
    Looking forward to seeing your storyboards!

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