Prelim Task Summary- Scarlett Giannotti

The song we were given to use within our Prelim Task was "Moonlight Shadow" By Maggie Riley. The Group had never heard the song/Artist before or seen the music video. We researched the Music Video and found two versions, the full-length original, and a shorter one which omits a verse - the reason for the shorter version was for the requirements of some TV broadcasters. The music video consists of a performance by Maggie and the band, set within a homely living room next to a fire and a narrative, telling the story of what looks to be star crossed lovers. Moonlight Shadow" is a pop song written by English multi instrumentalist Mike Oldfield. The vocals were performed by Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly who had joined Virgin records and Mike Oldfield in 1980. It has been Oldfield's most successful single to date. There was a long running urban myth (largely fuelled by the tabloid press) that the lyrics are a reference to the murder of John Lennon, despite the fact Lennon was murdered just before 11pm whereas the time stated in the lyric is 4am. Also, he was shot four times, not six.Our Music Video was inspired by Indie Pop Artist Lisa Mitchell's - 'Nepolitan Dream' Music Video. This Video has a quirky, mystical feel with a mellow tone to the song.