Choosing a Song

As I have chosen to do a Music Video for my end project, it is important to keep a song and a genre ready

For the genre, I wanted to pick a song that conveys something sad yet beautiful with an indie-like music style and has a post-liminal effect. Personally, my choice of music leans towards indie, so I wanted to incorporate that style of music too.

So firstly, I chose some songs that give out these vibes,

Matilda by Harry Styles
Older by Sasha Alex Solan
Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine
Dancing with Your Ghost by Sasha Alex Solan

Meaning of each song

To understand the emotional direction of each song, I explored the meaning behind each lyric and the mood each track created

Matilda by Harry Styles

This song is about someone who has gone through emotional neglect, and even though they try to act like everything is fine, deep down, they’re still hurting. It’s a message of quiet support, reminding them they don’t have to carry that pain alone.

Older by Sasha Alex Sloan

“Older” reflects on childhood trauma and how growing up changes the way we see the past. The lyrics talk about slowly realising the emotional damage left behind and how that affects you as you grow older.

Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine

This song captures the feeling of dreaming about a relationship that never really existed. It feels romantic at first, but then it shifts, and you realise it was just in your head. It’s about the heartbreak of letting go of that fantasy.

Dancing with Your Ghost by Sasha Alex Sloan

A song about missing someone who is no longer around. The person feels like they’re still with you in your mind, so you hold onto their memory. It’s soft, emotional, and creates a quiet space to show loss and longing.

Final song selection - Dancing with Your Ghost

After reviewing each song, I decided to go forward with Dancing with Your Ghost by Sash Alex Solan

The mood, pacing, and lyrical depth fit well with my post-liminal concept and the indie sad pop genre.

And the song also helps me narrate a good story to it to build up a good storytelling with the convenience of one actress and a convenient background.

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