As pledged, I've been looking into different songs in YouTube to find one that really fit my criteria. I really wanted a violin primarily in the song to emphasize that classical, artsy feeling that I want my opening to have, so that's the first thing I searched for.
Some of the songs that I've been listening to (which I've liked but haven't loved) are:
The reason why I don't love these songs are because I feel that they start out too melancholy and sad, without slowly building up to it. Although they are good choices for my opening, they are definitely not the best.
In addition, 'Crystallize' by Lindsey Stirling has been my favorite song so far. First, I listened to the original version, but the dubstep included in the song made it give off a harsh, modern feel, which felt like a weird mix with the gentle violin. Once I heard the newer orchestral version, I thought it was ideal for my project. This version really has that progressive emotion that builds up slowly, going from calm and classical to more urgent and agitated.
Consequently, I'm really excited to announce that I officially asked permission to use Lindsey Stirling's orchestral version of 'Crystallize', from her website http://www.lindseystirling.com/contact/, which has a special tab just to ask for licensing. You can see the exact message I sent down below:
Hopefully, whoever is in charge can answer me before the week ends, so I can get started on the rest of my film. I really hope that I can get the permission for this song as it really does portray the aura of urgency, yet classical emotion, that I want to give viewers. Especially for a opening such as the one I want to create, the sound is extremely important, since the pacing of the music will determine the speed of the painter's strokes.
I'll keep you updated if anything changes!
-Isa
Blacksheep806. "Sound of an Angel - Beautiful Violin Music." YouTube. 24 Oct. 2011. Web. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NguIpRFLM4M>.
Blacksheep806. "My Silent Cry - Beautiful Violin Music." YouTube. 02 Apr. 2013. Web. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjLJN4XFoWE>.
Blacksheep806. "A New Dawn Awakes - Beautiful Violin Music." YouTube. 18 Aug. 2011. Web.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMN-eMbZTdc&spfreload=10>.
"Lindsey Stirling- Crystallize Orchestral version :)" Youtube. 25 Oct 2013. Web.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2tFmeeDpps>.
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