Since the first time I was told about the Senior Culminating Project, I was convinced that my project would include my two grandest passions: music and film. My thoughts were that I was the only one with this idea and passions willing to make them happen, however, I was wrong. Two of last year’s seniors also had the same ideas as me, of making an album of personal songs and perhaps a few music videos. I felt that if I came in my senior year with the same idea, people would call me out on being unoriginal and copying last year’s projects. Being a prideful person, these were the last words I wanted associated with my work and I decided to change my project a bit for this year and decided I would include others in it. I wanted to throw an extravagant end of the year concert showcasing student talent in order to encourage student songwriters like me to bring their work to the light instead of keeping it hidden. However, I was told that this would basically be an “over glorified talent show”. I thought about it and I guess I agreed with this idea.
Another reason why I wanted to change my idea was because I didn’t want anyone saying that I was being selfish and not impacting others. Well, I spoke with some participants from last year and they informed me that it was okay to be selfish as long as the project impacted me. I no longer care what others may think, this is why I will go with my original plan and make an album and videos so that I can satisfy the feeling of wanting to feel like a true artist and have a record of my story for when I’m gone. Also, this project will be a perfect addition to any portfolio I am asked for when applying to any art and film schools in the future. I also hope that my songs inspire young songwriters to come out of hiding also and present their work to the world. I am tired of writing my thoughts down only so they can find the trash can a few days later. I will finally let the world know my thoughts by giving sound to them.
I love the idea of your project, and I'm happy you decided to follow your heart. However, I don't see the problem with a glorified talent show. If you have decided to drop it completely then that is fine, but I think you thought about the concert for a reason. And I as opposed to what someone else said think that a concert with your work, would be quite nice. How are you going to track your fulfillment? Will you be uploading videos or lyrics that you've created? Or will you simply wait until everything is a final product to show us your work? I would like to be part of the process of your songs, and would like to see prototypes. But I do understand that the songs are yours and you are free to upload them whenever you feel it is right. Good luck Mr.KAEH.
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ReplyDeleteIf you are going to be an artist, you need to seek originality whatever you do. The medium for that doesn't matter -- except to you.
It sounds a bit like you are leaning towards telling your own story? Which is the best medium for that? If you want to apply to film school, shooting a video makes the most sense from a practical perspective.
Kevin, you are a true artist! You seem very passionate about art. Music and film are forms of art as well. Don’t worry about what others think, do something bigger and better than last year’s seniors, but also follow your heart. Anything is possible if you work hard and have connections to the right people. I wish you the best for your senior project. This will give other chinquapin students to break out of their shells and become creative and hopefully discover some new talents of their own.
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