E2

Creative Writting

I am never not playing music. I play music while cleaning, walking, studying, and even sleeping—it’s my holy grail. I’d like to say I’m not obsessed, but the first statement contradicts that claim. You can find music for just about any mood! And that’s what I love most about it. Feeling down and wanting to keep that vibe? Listen to Billie Eilish. Feeling hyped and want to maintain that energy? EDM is your go-to. With all the music apps available today, you can easily curate any playlist you desire.

Another way I use music is to protect my introverted self—and I’m really good at this. Imagine walking around campus and being stopped by all these social media content creators wanting to film something with you. You’d be drained if you indulged them all! So I don’t. I wear my AirPods every time I’m outside, walking briskly, avoiding eye contact, lest they assume I’m open to engaging.

I know I come off as rude, but hear me out: imagine having your worst day and encountering a content creator who asks you all sorts of questions while your brain can’t process fast enough to respond. Then, after some clever editing, you find yourself trending on social media as a meme and the poster child for stupidity. I simply could not handle that! So, music it is.

I often find myself completely absorbed in the songs, living within the lyrics every time I play music. If you look closely, you’ll see me walking in sync with the rhythm of the song I’m playing—bouncing to the beat, nodding along, and if I’m really in the zone, I’ll sit down and just enjoy the music as it’s meant to be enjoyed, with undivided attention.

I’ve been rambling a lot about music, but let me tell you where it all started and why I love it. Growing up, my dad had a vinyl record player that no one was allowed to touch but him. On his days off, he would spend the whole day relaxing and playing his records. That left an impression on me. I began to associate relaxation with music. I knew that music meant leaving your worries behind, even if just for a day, and feeling carefree. Over time, I started doing the same, but of course with more advanced technology. I began discovering and organizing music in my Spotify playlists, listening to them more frequently, without waiting for any special occasion. Music became my daily vibe and my fortress, as I searched for good tunes, studied the lyrics, and internalized their meanings. I think it’s brilliant to try to understand what the songwriter intended when they wrote a particular song—or whether they even intended anything at all.

Last night, I was listening to Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You” again; it’s my comfort song. First of all, his music is divine. I love his voice and the way he conveys his message. I tried to imagine where the inspiration for the song came from, and I just got lost in it. He was in his element with this one, especially with the wordplay, when he says, “Since you think I don’t love you, I just thought you were cute that’s why I kissed you.” The entire song is filled with sarcasm, with subtle hints of him trying to confess his love to this person. I think this song perfectly captures the current dating scene, where people are increasingly perfecting the art of detachment and nonchalance.

Annotation: This crative wriiitng is a develope in E1 work, having more disuccion about the music in my life, not only love song but also all kinds of music, aim to help the audience to understand music is a good way to express our emotion and giving our support when feeling bad.

Audio

Production Title: E2 Audio

Location: My friend’s home

Duration: 100~120 second

Equipment: Iphone

Script:

sound effect 1：speaker playing some comfortable music

voice 1:”Hey, it’s so good to see you! It’s been a while. What made you decide to drop by today?”

voice 2:”Well, I thought I’d come over to have a chat about music, you know, just relax and chill out. I like music be with me everytime.”

voice 1:”Not so hard to find out. What kind of music do you usually listen to? Do you pick music based on your mood?”

voice2:”Yeah! I’ve realized that no matter what I’m doing, there’s always the perfect music for it. Like, if I’m feeling down, I prefer listen to Billie Eilish, her song always make me feel good; but if I want to hype up, EDM is a good choice.”

sound affect 2: sound of switching song on phone, then Billie Eilish melody plays briefly

voice1：”Wow, sounds interesting. Music really is a way to express and channel emotions.”

voice 1: “Feel like you always wearing a headphone, is that used for avoiding sth?”

voice 2: “Yeah, I do use headphones as my ‘shield’. Sometimes, the outside world is too noisy, and I don’t want to be disturbed. Especially when I’m out walking, I just want to be in my own world.”

Sound Effect 3: Subtle sound of headphones being inserted

voice 2: “Do you ever completely lose yourself in the music, like living inside the lyrics?”

voice 1: “Every time I listen to a song, I feel like I become a part of it. Like Frank Ocean’s ‘Thinkin Bout You,’ the lyrics are full of sarcasm but also subtly reveal love. I listen to that song and feel like I’ve stepped into his world.”

sound effect 4: Insert a snippet of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You”

voice 2: “well you are right, good music always make people stepped into a different world.”

sound effect 5: sounds of walking on the flour and sounds of Hmm-hmm follwoing the music

voice 2: “I think I should organize my playlists too. I never realized how music could really change your mood, but you’re right, finding that ‘song’ or ‘playlist’ really makes a connection.”

voice 1: “Exactly! Everyone has their own ‘song,’ the one that truly resonates with you in a specific moment. The key is finding it.”

Annotations: I design a conversation between me and my friend, to show impact of music on our emotions and mindset. It shows that music is more than just background noise; it’s a source of comfort, motivation, or release in different moments. The right music offten offer the emotional support in different situation.

It also show how each person’s inner world has its own soundtrack, with a song that touches the soul and transports us. Our playlists are not just music—they express emotions and reflect our mental state.

The key takeaway for the audience is that in a busy world, music can be a personal “shield,” helping us reconnect with our emotions, express ourselves, and find inner peace.

Web Content Creation

Annotations:I was inspired by the way music is expressed, and I found that music can be represented on a variety of mediums such as vinyl, headphones, MP3s, record players, music festivals and so on. So I think the diversity and innovation of music carriers are also part of music, and also different way of displaying music will bring the audience different feeling to the music.

Video Production

Annotation: My vdieo show a sad love story, I ask my friend in China to be the main character in the video because she just broke up with her boyfriend, and she’s touch about that music always affect her mood afte broke up, and the speaker also shows that the old things are been replace, in can also represent a old memoreis has gone, also the clour and the weather in the video are dark and bad, also showing that the character are in a bad mood. This video is aim to show that the connection between music and people, refers that Music can be a vehicle for many things. The shots intricately express emotions, combining modern(the speaker) and old things elements(photo) to show how the charachter finds comfort, release, and hope through music and memories.

Shot List

SHOT	Type of shot	Canera angel
1	WS	Eye-leval
2	CU	Overhead angel
3	MS	Slightli hig level
4	CU	Eye-level
5	WS	Slightly low angel
6	CU	Overhead
7	MS	Eye-level
8	CU	Focus on eyes
9	WS	Eye-level
10	CU	Overhead