History of folk music

Folk music is a term for musical folklore and is, as the name implies, the music of the people.

Originated in the 19th century however some of the earliest folk songs rose from slave fields. Folk is considered more of a tradition than entertainment.

Folk music has been the music of the working class. Folk songs range in subject matter from war, civil rights, work, economic hardship and love.

The 20th century brought folk music back as workers struggled and struck for child labor laws and the eight-hour working day. Workers would gather round in churches, halls and living rooms to learn songs which helped them through the rough work environment; these songs described hardship but were however full of hope.

In the 1960's folk music became incresingly more popular with the likes of artists such as: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Niel Young whose work dealt with anything from love, war, work and play.

The folk singers work resonates with people of all walks of life and their legacy is astounding.

Africa Shox - Leftfield

The first single released from their album 'Rhythm And Stealth'.
The genre is established as the music video begins the electronic genre is introduced by low angle shots of tall buildings in New York City which provide the urban sentiment of the video, this is accompanied of shots of the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York.
The first shot of the actor illustrates a dark, creepy side walk where he is almost disguised into the shadows. As the video continues there are many point of view shots of the actor which show a delusional outlook. The man struggles across the streets with white people over looking and not helping the man in desperate need. This may connote the struggle of black people in this day in age as he slowly diminshes while making his way around the city.
The lyrics "Zulu nation here to stay" and "time to clear the floor to let the zulus rock" give an interpretation that the people of the African race are proud of their heritage and they are 'here to stay'.
Throughout the video the people of the city seem to treat the main actor as if he was some sort of animal; running away from him, pointing and avoiding him. This shows a great insight to the minds of those who are not what social policies tell us we have to look like, act like and think like.

Maffesoli

The time of tribes is now! “Today, social existence is conducted through fragmented tribal groupings, organized around the catchwords, brand-names and sound-bites of consumer culture”. The proliferation of the digital media has granted people the ability to divulge in thousands of media forms thus giving people the flexibility of media to join their perfect niche audience. “Modern tribes are not permanent groups, but shifting and always changing. Membership of these tribes is not permanent”, due to the fluidity of the technology and the convergence of different Medias. “Urban tribes are micro groups of people who share common interests in metropolitan areas” this is because social new to working sites grants people the ability to find people of similar interests to locate each other and arrange meetings. Creating hundreds of small independent groups of people sharing a common interest.

Find Your Tribe

http://www.findyourtribe.co.uk/

Location Shots

I thought this location was perfect for my music video.

This was the first place we went to when shooting for my video, I really like this bridge because its somewhat tranquil.

I really liked this location because of the mill. Our initial idea was for Laurence to stand in the water but when we got there the water was too deep so we settled with the platform next to the mill.

I chose this location becuase the theme i was kind of going for in my music video was a some sort of 'freedom' feeling. The only thing i think that could make this scene better was if the sun was out to make the video look summery.
If i could do this shot again i would ask laurence to stand in another place at the mill so i could get more angles and shot types.

This is one of my favourite locations. We were never planning on filming here, we found this location when we were on our way to the beach. No one was around so we thought it was perfect for filming.

Even though the sun isn't out the clouds make the shot/scene even better. I like that theres a large block of clouds; then just at teh tip of the trees there is blue sky. The view from the top of the hay bails makes the artist look tiny compared to the vast landscape.

The beach was our last location we went to.

I chose this location because theres always people there and it looks very summery. I asked Laurence to run around and express himself a few times so i could get some natural shots of the artist.

'Too Much' Lyrics

Give up your job you know you work too hard, tell all your mates you know you missed school and all the mistakes that never meant too much harm.
Back to the facts you're only distracted give all you got it all comes in practice, savour the taste as it melts your fun.

Minimal interest in your game undress me with your eyes thats all that you come with to me to find I think you daydream too much.
Never will I seem to be thinking you out of mind its all that your linked with. Slippers and misfits its all that you sync with now.

Too much x4
will slow you down
this time scrolling your way up
is never your way down
Too much x4
will hit the ground with disgust
scrolling your way up is never your way out

Wondering to see all your mates have made an entire acoustic band out of your place
upside down bins and wooden spoons make good drums.
shake pasta pots they make good maracas that type of fun puts tights in your ladders to me it seems you day dream too much.

Chorus
Repeat first verse

My Chosen Song

Artist: Laurence Parkin (vocals/guitar)
Song: 'Too Much'

Genre: Alternative/Acoustic/Comedy

Laurence Parkin, singer/songwriter based in Norwich. Keen to share his blend of acoustic, popular melodies with a comical twist.
Does cover versions of well-known bands/songs, however he is mostly known for his own unique material and his own style.
The chosen song 'Too Much' is one written and sung by himself.