The song I have picked for my band is from the anti-folk and Crywank with the song Leech Boy. I chose this song because I think it fits my band, and I enjoy the lyrics. Hopefully, I can incorporate them into the final animation/ motion picture.
I feel like a leech to everyone around me Unsure and false promises I make I invade your existence with my dependence And leave you guilt-tripped until you take
Care of me, for if not, I will surely die I don't feed or clean myself, and I am always high Putting pipe dreams before the necessities in life Without your help, I have no hope to survive
And now I know that sounds pathetic That's because that's what I am So open about my flaws But it's all part of my plan
For If I can recognise my flaws You'll assume I'm trying to change But I am lazy and disheartened And I know I will remain the same
Taking all you can give me, trying to live in excess You know you'll make my life much easier, I'll make your life a mess So squirm away, stupid leech boy, go and die now in the drain You speak only of your sadness but are yet to feel true pain
As I get older, I also worsen I used to be a better person Growing into a constant burden Introducing man-child
I am scared I'll lose my job because I always go in stoned If I do, will you feed me, take me in, and hear me moan? And if you don't, I'm on your conscience and will surely die alone Invite me in to regret it as I take over your home
Oh so useless and demanding, no I will not help out with chores I'll bring no money or conversation, unmotivated and bored Staring blankly into space, absorbing all you have worked for I will disappoint those who think I can do more
I warn you now to avoid me I may not bite the hand that feeds But I will wrap my lips around it And I will suck off all the meat
You'll be left feeling used once you find out I'm a leech I've taken all you can give, and now, I will up and leave No shame or dignity left in me as I scout out brand new friends To invade with my dependence and let it start again
As I get older, I also worsen I used to be a better person Growing into a constant burden Introducing man-child
Research
Music Videos
Films/ TV
Anime
Indie Animation (YouTubers)
Ideas and Concept
At first, my idea was to use Blender and do 3D art, but after struggling with the software, I decided to move on to After Effects and other video editing software. I knew I definitely wanted to use a wolf in my animation as it was a nod to my logo design and the album covers that included the three little pigs.
Storyboard
I started by making a storyboard of what I wanted to have in the animation. The song speaks on depression, so I used that as inspiration for the "story".
wolf art from pinterest that inspired me
My idea was too have two different wolves that reprecent the old version of the character and the depressed version.
I used a mix of youtube and linkdin learning videos to achieve my animaion in the end.
I used different illustrated parts to show a sort of puppet animation