Ideas for band logo

This was my 1st idea for the band logo and probably the one i like the best out of the three. I think it shows the band it the light that would need to be shown in if properly promoted. Even though they are a pop band there are certainly elements of rock and also a slight feel of the emo genre due to the look and style of some of the band members. I think the red and black theme in the logo gives them a slightly unknown mysterious feel.

This is my second attempt at a band logo, this time i went for more of a fun feel to the logo. I think shows more of the boys real life personalities. I think the yellow helps to represent the name of the song aswell (sunshine). The font i chose was particularly smart and "proper", i think this would help to give the band an air of importance. The red on yellow stands; this helps show the fact that they arent just another pop/rock band.

This was my last idea and also the one i liked the least, when i was making it i chose to give it a slighty gothic, mystical feel. After finishing the idea i decided that this wasnt the sort of direction that i thought was right for this band.

Lyrics for Sunshine by Labrinth and distraction version

I feel a cold flush going through my hair and hey you know what I don't even careThe time has passed me by Its gone with the wind Its all because the sun shined once again Now the party's on Everybody's there And if you don't know anyone You'll still meet some new friends That's the way it is When i have myself a drink All because the sun shines once again Let the sunshine Let the sunshine baby Let it all go Let it all go baby Let the sunshine Let the sunshine baby Let it all go Let it all go baby so turn the lights offaint no one afraid when the night comes it’ll be just like the day and without the day i am glowing from within only cus the sun shined once again so play that sweet tuneplay it through the air and the volume blaze it up dont you ask me twice you know i’m gonna bid only cus the sun shined once again let the sun shine let the sun shine baby let it all go let it all go baby let the sun shine let the sun shine baby let it all go let it all go baby i know that the world is gonna smile again when we go from the darkness into the light ohhhlet the sun shine let the sun shine let the sun shine let the sun shine baby let it all go let it all go baby let the sun shine let the sun shine baby let it all go let it all go baby (x2) let the sun shine yeah eh eyy yeah

Feedback for our music video

Here is the Feedback for our music video given to use by our Teacher and our Classmates on Friday 25th March 2011. We all watched "Let the Sun Shine" and other peoples music videos with other bands in which we all exchanged opinions and praise. The feedback were based around the questions below. Does the Music Video work with the Song Lyrics/Music? "Yes, i think its an excellent representation of a lost person finally finding a reason to live again" "I think the song is lovely, how it is transformed from club music to a melody with meaning and heart" "A nice relaxed feel to it and the band are well suited to the music video" "The Bass players need more screen time in the music video i think" "I love your reactions, George!" Anything to suggest? "Need a final shot of the two main characters together" "Maybe its a bit too dark?" "I would have like to have seen a wider range of locations in the Music Video" "Bit of a polish with more Wide Shots" "Would like to see more of the Larkin' Around" "Either need more of the flashing light effect or none at all" "Interested to see a CD cover" "Maybe a bit more colour for the sunshine, making it more dominant" Representation? "Calm band, relates to The Red Hot Chilli Peppers" "Indie, anti-superstar representation of the band" "Slightly Charty" "Similar to Nickelback, Blink-182 or Kings of Leon (the band)" What did you like in the Music Video? Editing & Creativity? "The Black and White works very well in the music video" "It's great being up close to the lead singer during the chorus" "The RED effect is very nice, a good representation of romance in a B&W video" "I like the darker contrast effect" "The pace and mood is brilliant, easy to follow and keeps with the speed of the music" "Narrative works quite well" (compiled by George Duric-Last)

Digipak- Jay-z and linkin park collision course

Collision course is a cd/dvd digipak released by rap legend jay-z and rock giants Linkin park. Released on november 30th 2004, the album was classed as an EP due to the short length of the CD; being only 21:18 minutes and 6 tracks long. The album sold 1,934,000 just in America and over 5 million worldwide.

The DVD in the digipak contained behind the scenes footage of jay-z and the band and 5 scenes from a live preformance.

Band member Mike Shinoda revealed in his 2004 acceptance speech at the grammy's that he would be working with Jay-Z for a project under MTV's Mash Ups show. MTV allowed Jay-Z to choose a group or artist for the mash-up to make the show with. Jay contacted the group, who began experimenting with mixing the tracks before sending some examples to him. As a result, Jay-Z began working personally with Shinoda by email. The two decided that instead of combining the existing tracks for the live performance on MTV, they wanted to re-work and re-record parts of the songs to make them fit better. Shinoda asked his bandmates to re-record instrumental and vocal tracks, whilst jay-z rerecorded lyrics so they worked better with the new tracks; ultimately both parties decided they wanted to release the studio tracks.

As the both music acts involved in the project are both household names there was no real massive ad campaign for the album. It has been known as a bit off a side project for both parties involved, but jay-z and the band both done interviews (especially for MTV) and let their fans know about the project.

The album's cover is typically Linkin Park, very grundgy and gritty using dark basic colours. Despite this the cover definatly has elements of the hip hop culture in featuring images of boom boxes and spraypaint effect visuals.

Locations, props and costumes

Locations-Recording Studio/Booth, Suffolk New College – This location will be used for a majority of the bands performance throughout the music video “Let the sun shine”The Learning Curve, Suffolk New College – 2nd scene that serves to the narrative where the main character is descending into darkness and his existence is fading. Google’s himself 0 results.College grounds, Suffolk New College – Important scene where the character sees his new love interest and the mood of the narrative becomes brighter and the stylistics change featuring more colours.Recording Studio/Booth, Suffolk New College – Flashback sequence of main characters dismissal from Distraction.Random Locations around SNC – These small 20-sec clips will brighten the mood continuously and will eventually blossom the relationship between the two main characters.Large music room, Suffolk New College – Final scene, boosted performance from Distraction featuring the same song, only a different setting. Closing sequence for relationship that has finally bloomed and is strong, Distraction is performing better and the main character does not need them anymore.

Props-Instruments mainly associated with the rock genre and featured in the song. Guitar/Bass, Drums/Symbol, Microphone etc.(Optional) Alcohol bottle, Lit cigarette in order to emphasise the depression the main character is encountering in early scenes.Windows PC, Keyboard used when the main character Google’s himself which will serve as a symbolic feature showing the fading of his existence.

Costumes-Black denim, Black jackets at the start to emphasise the dark mood and current state of the main character. (worn by the band, main character but different style)White T-shirts in order to represent the change of mood for the narrative. (worn by the band)(Optional) Red Jacket, Dress this will be used to create unique effects with Final Cut Pro be a reference to Sin City etc. (worn by the female main character)Casual Bright Clothes another change of style to go with the newly established lighter mood featured in the music video. (worn by both main characters) (list compiled by George D.L)

Storyboards

This my groups original set of storyboards, detailing the performance section and also the narrative. As you can probably tell from the images above we decided to differ from our story board using better and/or more feasible ideas where possible/needed.