Last fall, Scott Parmer and I met to discuss recording a music video for his song Sweet Duet. Scott had written the song for his son’s wedding; the lyrics and beat were playful and fun and romantic and he wanted the music video to reflect the same energy and spirit of the song.
We picked F&M college to be backdrop of the music video. The brick buildings and the atmosphere of a college campus were perfect for the relaxed and youthful vibe of the song.
Planning outdoor shoots during the fall can be tricky with the weather, but we got lucky and picked the perfect warm fall day at the peak of foliage; we didn’t even need to wear coats. The light was a god-send, shooting in the late afternoons during the golden hour.
Casting the couple for the music video took a little more thought: we needed to find a happy, energetic, young couple who didn’t mind spending an afternoon shooting a music video on a gorgeous afternoon on short notice– where does one find such creatures? And then inspiration stuck: I knew the perfect couple! And by no small miracle of the calendar gods, they were available to shoot that weekend.
Special shout out to Erika and Scott for their patience, good sportsmanship, and chapped lips– there is a lot of kissing in the video.
If you find the song as irresistible and catchy as I did, you can download it here:
https://scottparmer.hearnow.com/
To learn more about Scott Parmer, where his playing next, how to book him for your next event:
http://www.scottparmer.com