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In order to prepare for the final task, I will be making this music video by myself. This includes the research, planning, filming, editing, and final product. I am considering a couple of songs, including Let You Break My Heart Again by Laufey, I Feel Pretty from West Side Story, and Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears.

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