Pictures: Dartmoor village takes centre stage in new music video that ‘captures community’
A new music video filmed in and around Scorriton is putting the Dartmoor village in the spotlight, with 18 local residents taking part in a production celebrating community life, local traditions and the landscape of the national park
Nearly 20 residents from a picturesque hamlet on the edge of Dartmoor have appeared in a new music video filmed across the local area.
Scorriton village features prominently in the video for The Good Life, the latest single from rock collective Good Vibes Rollercoaster, with 18 villagers taking part in filming over two days earlier this month.
Filming took place on 2 and 3 May at locations across the village, including Marl Park, Rosemary Lane, Scorriton Lane, Holybrook Bridge, Combe Bridge and The Tradesman's Arms.
The video was released on 25 May and celebrates community life, with local residents appearing throughout.
Matt Walton, the driving force behind Good Vibes Rollercoaster, told The Moorlander that Dartmoor and Scorriton were a natural choice for the project.
He said: “Guitarist Paul Downs and I have a big affinity with Devon having grown up there: the magic of the Devon history and traditions, the relaxed culture and way of life, the simple things in life heightened by communities of people who love animals, nature, the outdoors, tea and scones, Devon scrumpy.
“Scorriton was a natural choice of location since Paul lives there today and could be considered the ‘ultimate resident’, fully committed to village life."
Among those who took part was ‘born and bred’ Scorriton resident Ali Webber, who said:
“It was so much fun taking part in the Good Vibes Rollercoaster video and really great to see Scorriton represented, including the simple pleasures of playing poohsticks for example.
“I feel the video really captures the spirit and good times of village life and community in Dartmoor.”
Local postman Michael Owen also praised the finished production, describing it as: “Excellent! Lovely film, well shot, directed and edited.”
Mike Maslin added: “Absolutely brilliant, and great fun!”
The Good Life is not the first time Scorriton residents have appeared in one of the band's productions.
We Stand Together, the group's debut single, was filmed at the Highweek Inn in Newton Abbot and also featured villagers from Scorriton.
A third video, for the upcoming single All Aboard, is due to be released in June and will feature Dartmoor countryside locations as part of an uplifting road-trip theme.
Good Vibes Rollercoaster was formed by Devon-born musician Matt Walton and brings together performers from across Devon and the New Forest.