Influences

One of my main influences while deciding what my music video should consist of was Nick Drake. Although he never had one of his own music videos I wanted to demonstrate what it may be like in the contemporary world. I referenced to nature lots throughout my entire video as does Nick Drake with his lyrics, I also always placed my artist on his own while shooting this is because I was aiming to market my artist as a free independent spirit who enjoys performing wherever the mood may take him; I wanted to appeal to the audience who enjoy Nick Drakes music because of this also to the audience who can identify with his seemingly laid back attitude to life. Although Nick Drake was constantly depressed during his lifetime, his musical talent was outstanding - I wanted my artist to reflect Nick Drakes music but however be content so my artists music would be introduced to an all new demographic. I chose to use a contemporary young trend for my artist, this replicates Nick Drakes style of clothing at his point in his career as most young people of his own age in the 1960's were wearing the 'trendy' clothing that Nick Drake is seen wearing in the few still photographs there are of him. Most of the photographs show Nick Drake with his acoustic guitar, this seems to be his recurring motif and the way in which people recognise him; I wanted my artist to be seen with his guitar in most of the shots too, this was another way to imitate Nick Drake and his style.