Lyric Videos: A New Trend
Lyric videos have been around for a long time, but recently, there has been a spike in their numbers.
Earlier, it was mostly a fan fuelled category that became well-liked with websites such as YouTube, where fans would make and upload their own videos. Nevertheless, now big names such as Britney Spears (Criminal) and Rihanna (Diamond) are also endorsing it. They both had their latest single released as a video with lyrics.
Fans are frequently searching for lyrics of a specific song on Web, however, when an artist releases their lyrics inside a video, they can get the words as they were intended, no misrepresentation of any sorts. Now they can sing along to their favourite songs, like a karaoke.
In present days, artists have to shoot a video for each single that they are recording, for it to be popular quicker and create a buzz. Sharing lyrics thus can be an effective way to get the song known.
In 2012, some of the big hot singles had been actually released as a videos with lyrics. They are loved by the fans and also the artists, who frequently release a lyric video months prior to they shoot the actual video, as a PR stunt or a teaser.
Even when there are concerns about creativity and impact of it, the fact remains that some of the most memorable videos have been lyric videos, take for instance the title tracks of some popular films and Television series. Life of Brian, Catch Me If You Can, Thank You For Smoking, and so on.
Even Mr Bond can't escape the new trend. All of 007's movies normally have a title sequence that is produced iconic with the release of a music video by a well-liked artist. The latest 1, Skyfall, had a Lyric Music video.
It can't be argued that videos with lyrics have a certain hypnotic impact on the listener. They are much more engaging than a normal song, and when correctly carried out, can effectively strike a chord with their audience. They are in no indicates a lesser feat! Look at director Lorraine Patterson for example. Her new lyric music video for the band Lazerkru certainly grabs your interest. Try listening to it once, they turn off your sound and watch it play. I am pretty certain that you'd be singing along, humming to the tune when you study the words on screen.
This type of video is simple to do and can even be done at a home. You just need the correct software (editing software such as Film Maker or iMovie) and the skills for the job. Try it out! Nevertheless, if you are an artist, you would want to get your it carried out more professionally. Get in touch with one of the music video production companies, it comes with a cost but you will end up with a powerful tool to market your music.
