Change in Song Choice and Video Ideas

Recently I have completely changed my mind on which song to make a music video for. My original idea (as posted below) was to do a video using Alesso - Years. However a few days ago I decided that the song is a little plain and boring. So I decided to go a different route completely and focus on upbeat and unique songs that I could make a unique and unusual video out of.

So after a few days of researching possible music I have landed on this:

Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (2007)

Justice is a French Electronic dance music DJ due which consists of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. The two DJ's started signed under Ed Banger Records in 2003 and are one of their most successful artists. They have only released two albums: † in 2007 and Audio, Video, Disco in 2011 however the due have recently announced (22 June 2014) that they are working on a third studio album.

D.A.N.C.E. is Justice's second single but the first and most popular single in their † album. Justice admitted to the inspiration of their song being from Michael Jackson as they are both huge fans. Many references and tributes to Jackson can be found in the lyrics of the 3:29 song. Such as "Black or White", "A.B.C.", "Working Day and Night" and "Music and Me". The song has won many awards including the 4th best song of 2007 by Rolling Stone Magazine, and was number 1 in the UK dance charts.

Due to the surprised popularity of the song the label decided to release an official video in 2011. It has since reached over 11,000,000 views.

 

It is directed and filmed by a French directing duo known as Jonas & François and the animations on the shirts was later added by animator So Me. It features the two artists Gaspard and Xavier walking down hallways with the graphics on their shirts constantly changing and you never see their faces.

Personally allthough I quite like the video and it is really well made, I dont think it relates well to the video and I dont believe it effectively gets the message of the song accross to the audience.

Having listened to the song and reading the lyrics I believe the song is about equality in Dance representing equality in our lives. And if I am to do a video on this song that is what I would like to base it on.