Interview 5 - David Goodwin


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

I think a music video should be based on religion. Most people call themselves Muslims and yet they do all the wrong things. They still wear tight revealing clothes, eat haram food and commit bad things, so a music video based on Islam would be perfect because it will spread the message to al the young Muslims and make them realise the consequences of their actions.

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

I don’t listen to music, however I do listen to nashids which is a song without instruments used, just a table, an instrument like a drum. They are beautiful songs about Allah and Islam, it makes me proud to be a Muslim and also helps me stay on the right path and keep my deen up high.

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

I normally look for people dressed modestly, especially women, not doing anything haram. If it is a love song then I would look for the by going to the girls father asking for his daughters hand. This is the right way to do it and from this love will grow between the girl and the boy, not by going out together, kissing and touching each other.

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

Allah and Islam, showing how great the religion is and how everything about is perfect. Showing the believes and the rewards you get for believing the right and the truth.

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

For a love story, I would have to say that the girls house would be a great place because it is where the boy goes to ask for the girls hand, and after if it is accepted then it’s the right place for celebration, but if it is between a husband and wife then it also be set in their house because that’s the place where the wife cooks dinner for her family and her children are playing and growing up so it a very special and meaningful setting.

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

I don’t really mind when, they are both beautiful creations form God so both say and night should be used.

The interview: 21 year old, male Arab - student