MusicEL Challenges
Music Video Challenge
Have you ever fancied having your performance turned into a music video? Well these students wanted exactly that so they entered the Music Video Challenge
Watch the winning and runners up videos below along with the judges comments!
Make a music video
The Winners!
VOCAL CATEGORY
SUMMERS ON ITS WAY BY
Freya and Ella
“Loved this performance, full of vitality, happy smiling faces throughout and performing an original piece that they had written themselves.”
“This was a joy to listen to – from the announcement at the start to the smiles at the end, your composition, performance and presentation were full of the light of summer.”
“Summers on it’s way is a lovely song, with lovely lyrics…Singing was lovely, in tune with big smiles throughout the piece!”
INSTRUMENTAL CATEGORY
YNDELLMA BY
Rowan
“A very accomplished performer. Lovely piece of his own composition which was atmospheric and haunting.”
“Amazingly atmospheric composition which draws in the listeners ear throughout…Beautiful playing throughout.”
“I really enjoyed this composition, particularly the interesting harmonies which reminded me of Debussy, and the variety of pianistic textures which you have mastered well.”
Runners Up
I just dont know what to do
by myself by alfie
“Multiple video angles really helped to keep interest and get a different perspective. The overlay at the end was very well edited into the video. This combined with the passion demonstrated within the playing/singing made for a really entertaining video.”
“Alfie was relaxed, performed with confidence and made a lot of effort to put together an interesting video to watch and listen to. Congratulations, this had the WOW factor!”
“An accomplished performance that matched the mood of this song really well. And although the jury were assessing the performance, the video editing, with different camera angles, stood out amongst all the entries – well done!”
I’ll stay
By Joanna
“What a lovely natural and expressive performance. Being relaxed in front of the camera really allows you to communicate the song’s message and sing from the heart.”
“This was soulful, a committed performance, well connected to the listener and a good choice of song her voice/vocal range.”
“Lovely vocal tone and accompanying guitar playing. Very emotive performance which was put across well in the performance. Overall a beautifully emotive performance which matched the songs theme.”
Amenoia
by Sophie
‘This is a lovely composition structured well, and with lots of variety of texture. And you play it with lots of expression, and really good control of dynamics and timing (particularly the way you use rubato – slowing down at the end of phrases).”
“Slightly disappointed not to see even a little bit of Sophie, but this was a nice performance, enjoyable to listen to and well rehearsed.”
“Lovely performance! The piece sounds malleable as if it could be part of many genres of music. A beautiful decorative piano on which to perform the piece.”
Can you feel the love
tonight by Matilda
“Lovely song, sang beautifully by Matilda, good connection to the listener. I really enjoyed this.”
“A beautiful and emotive performance which really suited the choice of song. Lovely vocal tone and use of vocal techniques/runs to fit the emotional tone of the piece.”
“What an assured and confident performance – well done! There are lots of smiles and eye contact (even through the camera), and you communicate in a heart-felt way.”
Friend like me
by Daisy and Elsie
“This video stood out for its amazing set design, costumes and choreography, and theatrical performance. With some work on singing technique you could both go a long way – keep it up!”
“Monkey drumming at the beginning made an excellent intro. Great set, costumes and props. Awesome choreography and dancing! Great diction and vocals throughout.”
“This was entertaining, full of energy and well rehearsed together.”
Singing in the rain
by edie
“This performance made me smile! It is confident in pitch and timing, and the announcement at the start and smiles at the end add to the communication you have through the music. Keep up the good work!”
“A confident introduction which outlined the piece well. Really great backdrop which exemplifies the musical theatre stylings of the piece. Confident performance which carried the vocal melody throughout the piece; played accurately and with style. Lovely well rehearsed ending.”
Drum Video
by Oli
“Really solid playing with a relaxed nature, great lighting, great backdrop and the moving shots really gave you the sense of walking around the drum kit. The fills were played with a good amount of showmanship, especially the final one.”
“What a confident performance for such a young performer – keep it up and I’m sure you’ll go a long way! Your timing is tight, and you move between different sections of this long piece with ease. It was lovely to see you start to relax in the middle of the piece and start moving your body with the music too. This really adds to the musical performance and connects with your audience – well done!”
Goodbye Hamster
by Lewi
“You know this piece well, and the pitch and timing are solid. Although we all know how difficult it can be to relax in front of the camera (or an audience), the more you do it, the easier it gets. And it becomes easier and easier to take our eyes away from the music stand and let the music flow. Keep up the good work!”
“A safe performance but nicely in tune and performed well.”
“A soothing piece, played well with good pitching. The playing was consistent throughout which helped to deliver the relaxing melody of this particular piece well.”