There are songs that no matter my mood make me cry, or keep me in a solemn mood, or make me dance, or make me think, or help me to create. I love that about music, that it can change your mood in an instant. It's so powerful for me that it's one of the things I turn to when I'm in a photography funk. I grab my ipod and my camera and listen to music as I snap away. I let the music do the talking and it has really helped me to break the funk. I must say I've always liked the result.
Last fall I participated in a challenge. I took lyrics to a song and shot photos based on it. It sounds easy enough, but it was quite challenging. (I knew about this on my trip so I was lucky enough to experience different surroundings.) The best thing about the challenge was how much I learned about myself through my style. The lyrics I choose were Crystal Ball by Keane. I could be as creative as I wanted so as you can see I definitely used photoshop.
Who is the man I see
where I'm supposed to be?
I lost my heart, I buried it too deep
under the iron sea.
where I'm supposed to be?
I lost my heart, I buried it too deep
under the iron sea.
Lines ever more unclear,
I'm not sure I'm even here,
The more I look the more I think that I'm
starting to disappear.
I'm not sure I'm even here,
The more I look the more I think that I'm
starting to disappear.
I don't know where I am,
and I don't really care,
I look myself in the eye,
there's no one there.
I fall upon the earth,
I call upon the air,
but all I get is the same old vacant stare.
Oh, crystal ball, hear my song,
I'm fading out, everything I know is wrong,
So put me where I belong.
and I don't really care,
I look myself in the eye,
there's no one there.
I fall upon the earth,
I call upon the air,
but all I get is the same old vacant stare.
Oh, crystal ball, hear my song,
I'm fading out, everything I know is wrong,
So put me where I belong.
20 comments:
It is hard to type the sound of a squeal of delight! First of all, I adore that song. I'm the same way - the words have to mean something to me. But then ... the photos! They are really breathtaking. Your eye (not the eye in your picture, though lovely -- your artistic eye) is really incredible. And the combination of the music and pictures is just poetry. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this. You've made my day twice today.
Hi Amy!
I found you off of Kelly's blog and wanted you to know that I think your pictures are amazing! I would LOVE to have that kind of talent.
Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely tremendous. Breathtaking! I just love those photos, and your words. Thank you for sharing that!
What an awesome thing to do. I had never thought about taking pictures based on lyrics like that. I am often confused at videos and what the singer is meaning. Your pictures are incredible. Music is something that goes way back for me. I love music and always have. It definitely gets me going when I am down. Thanks for sharing :)
cool photos amy!
I feel like you- i LOVE music but don't seek it out. Most the time I don't even remember to turn it on (so grateful for the quiet I guess). I just figured out how to play music on the computer in my craft room- that may be a revolution for me!
amy, i love the photos and love how you put them to lyrics...
i am pretty much obsessed with music, music of all kinds, esp. music that makes me feel. like you i always listen to the lyrics first and usually fall in love with songs and songwriters with amazing lyrics. i am always on the prowl for new music to love, though i cant get enough of my older favorites.
oh, and the photo of you is gorgeous!!!
Way cool, Amy. What a creative way to combine photos and lyrics.
I have always thought of myself as a music-lover, too, but I don't seek out new stuff. I'm always excited when Jill or someone else turns me on to a new artist or album. My favorites are singer-songwriters.
I can be your shadow someday while you are taking pictures? You have such an eye and I love the ones you chose to go with the lyrics. The one of you is especially pleasing. I love the shadows.
I don't really seek out music but quickly grasp onto things that move me until something else comes along. Usually it is friends of Linc that introduces me to something new. I love this idea- love this post.
So inspiring, truly lovely. This shows your unique vision. I really enjoyed reading/seeing this today!
Brilliant. I think the photos are amazing. I love that you can give your interpretation of the song through the photos you selected. Fascinating.
I too LOVE music. My iPod has become my constant companion (what would the world be like without this perfect little invention). I listen to music based on my mood. It always seems to make me feel better.. more alive. I love finding new songs, but always go back to the old favorites when I need a little comfort. Fabulous post.
I've never thought of trying to coordinate photos with a song before. These are all stunning photos for sure. I've never heard that song before.
This is a great post! I love that you use music to inspire you. Your photos are amazing and they fit the song perfectly!
Amy, this is awesome! You are such an artist. I love reading about the things that inspire you to create!
Very neat post!
I am a total music seeker. I'm addicted to buying music on iTunes. My week hardly seems complete if I haven't bought something new. Ive recently started listening to my iPod on shuffle so that I can hear music that I don't normally listen to. It's been interesting to find how much I have that I've never heard!
That's a really cool challenge. Another great way to show how creative you are, because the results are amazing! Thanks for sharing. You might have sparked a craze.
This is such a great post, Amy. I, unlike you, always pay attention to the beat and the melody first, and not the lyrics. I realize sometimes that I don't even listen to the words or I sort of sing along at the chorus but I don't even know what the rest of the song is saying. You have inspired me to pay more attention. Especially since I know that Keane song and I couldn't have written out those words!
Your photos are amazing, as always. Love the first one. So creative. You have such a gift.
Amy, I can't wait to see what you do with your talent & the products thereof/therein... I love the compass picture, the blade of grass & etc. You are beautiful. Can your camera work magic for everyone? I want to see me through your lens because everything is always just so perfect... carry on!
I absolutely love your artistic talents!!! I will have to remember to take my music with me next time I'm in the snapping mood... maybe I will be a little more creative as well. WELL DONE!!!
Wow. Looking at your blog is always a treat, but this entry was truly lovely. You are an artist!
Wow, is all I can say...Speechless..And you know what? Sometimes silience is the best compliment. It was a long time I had not read your blog...Kitchen busy here...I so wish I could meet you and your girls..
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