Interview 3 - Imran Bashir


What do you think a music video should be based on and why?

I think a music video should be based on children and the younger generation. It should be like a sequence starting off with a baby and him growing up and achieving his or her goals and winning so many prizes and competitions and also getting married and having children and in the end it shows him or her sitting down with his or her grandchildren. It would be different from other music videos so people will be more interested to watch it.

What kinds of music are you interested the most and often listen to and why?

I listen to different kinds of music form Trey songz to Kelly Clarkson, because there is a variety of different kinds of tunes to set the right mood for me, for example when I am feeling down I choose to listen to slow jamz where as if am in the party mood I would choose to listen to Cascada.

What do you normally look for when watching a music video based on a love story?

I don’t really watch music videos but if I was to watch one based on a love song I would probably look for a young couple walking together by the beach or on a date. Something sweet and romantic but not too over the top where it should contain sexual scenes.

What do you think is a great theme for a general music video?

The perfect theme for a music video would be to have loads of different colours; it should involve bright colours everywhere and loads of confetti and colourful balloons to make it lovely and exciting. There should be little kids everywhere, playing and enjoying themselves. So the main theme should be childhood and colour.

What kinds of setting/s do you think would be good to use for a music video based on a love story?

Possibly in a posh restaurant or on the beach, somewhere fun, the fun fair or a theme park would be the best place to set a love song, it create excitement and a lively atmosphere. Also it would look really good at night because all the lights would be. Once again the different colours would add a great effect to the setting. It would also help you shoot the video because you wouldn’t really need any extra lighting.

What time of the day do you think is perfect for filming a music video, especially a love story?

At night, defiantly. It seems more romantic and it is the time when couples usually get together because they are too busy during the day. The night gives the male partners a chance to look after and protect the female partner because it is said to be more danger at night then during the day.

The interview: 17year old, Female English - student