Website Link: http://www.muzu.tv/queensofthestoneage/no-one-knows-music-video/195767?country=gb
This video for 'No One Knows' by Queens of the Stone Age seems to combine both narrative and live performance elements to its video, without strictly conforming to either element. The narrative of the video is confusing and doesn't seem to have any real point, or relevance to the song, an example of this is the band running over a moose, and then being beaten up by the moose. This gives a disorientating feel to the video, and the makes the audience continue to watch as its interesting if confusing. The live performance element is also not the normal thing to expect from a music video, as it is not in front of a crowd, and it more just the band performing to the camera, on a dark background, with the band members highlighted by an outline. The video is edited with a series of quick cuts and each shot is short, in order to match the tempo of the song. At the point of the breakdown, the number of shots slows down, before speeding up again as the song increases in tempo once more.This entire video is quite strange and doesn't conform in any way to the stardard conventions of a rock video, as neither narrative of performance aspect quite make sense. However, the video is memorable for this reason, as the video sticks in the memory of the audience, and can therefore be related back to the song.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Examples of Similar Media Texts: The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go
Website Link: http://www.muzu.tv/thetingtings/shut-up-and-let-me-go-music-video/27160?country=gb
This video for 'Shut up and Let me go' by The Ting Tings is relatively simple, and simply features the two members of the band in a number of of different short scenes. The scene changes are marked by a simple hand gesture, framing one scene move to the next. The video doesn't seem to have any real storyline, nor a live performance, preferring to focus on a more artistic representation of the song. There appears to be a very lose storyline that is difficult to follow, however, the main focus of the video is not the storyline. This video doesn't follow the conventions of a normal music video, as the video features no live performance, and not real narrative structure. The editing of the video is often used to match the pace and feeling of the song, particularly in the chorus, the editing is quick, and the shots are very short, this quick pace matches that of the song. This video is memorable as it is different and quirky, and the video is synonomous with the song.
This video for 'Shut up and Let me go' by The Ting Tings is relatively simple, and simply features the two members of the band in a number of of different short scenes. The scene changes are marked by a simple hand gesture, framing one scene move to the next. The video doesn't seem to have any real storyline, nor a live performance, preferring to focus on a more artistic representation of the song. There appears to be a very lose storyline that is difficult to follow, however, the main focus of the video is not the storyline. This video doesn't follow the conventions of a normal music video, as the video features no live performance, and not real narrative structure. The editing of the video is often used to match the pace and feeling of the song, particularly in the chorus, the editing is quick, and the shots are very short, this quick pace matches that of the song. This video is memorable as it is different and quirky, and the video is synonomous with the song.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Examples of Similar Media Texts: The Twang - Two Lovers
http://www.muzu.tv/thetwang/two-lovers-music-video/236411?country=gb
This video for 'Two Lovers' by The Twang is another example of a purely narrative music video, with the actions being showed on screen largely following the the lyrics of the song. Again, there is no example of any sort of live performance, with the video simply telling the same story that the lyrics are implying. The video follows a couple, mainly focusing on the male character, and his dodgy antics. The band do not feature in the video, which is unusual, as this does not comply to the standard conventions of a music video, particularly for an indie band. This video, similarly to the Just Jack video, uses a famous actor, Danny Dyer, this draws the audience in, as they are interested by the use of a famous actor. The use of a quality and well-known actor heightens the storyline of the video, as well as making it more intriguing for the audience. The fact that the actor is well known for playing a certain type of character makes the storyline more believable as the character described in the song matches that of the actor. The narrative pretty well matches the lyrics, so is relevant to the story being told in the video. The use of a famous actor, as well as the narrative is successful as it makes the video more memorable. This is particularly useful as the band 'The Twang' aren't a particularly well known band, so this video makes them more memorable to the audience as well.
This video for 'Two Lovers' by The Twang is another example of a purely narrative music video, with the actions being showed on screen largely following the the lyrics of the song. Again, there is no example of any sort of live performance, with the video simply telling the same story that the lyrics are implying. The video follows a couple, mainly focusing on the male character, and his dodgy antics. The band do not feature in the video, which is unusual, as this does not comply to the standard conventions of a music video, particularly for an indie band. This video, similarly to the Just Jack video, uses a famous actor, Danny Dyer, this draws the audience in, as they are interested by the use of a famous actor. The use of a quality and well-known actor heightens the storyline of the video, as well as making it more intriguing for the audience. The fact that the actor is well known for playing a certain type of character makes the storyline more believable as the character described in the song matches that of the actor. The narrative pretty well matches the lyrics, so is relevant to the story being told in the video. The use of a famous actor, as well as the narrative is successful as it makes the video more memorable. This is particularly useful as the band 'The Twang' aren't a particularly well known band, so this video makes them more memorable to the audience as well.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Examples of Similar Media Texts: Enter Shikari - Juggernauts
Website Link: http://www.muzu.tv/entershikaripoqjibypyi/juggernauts-music-video/228160?country=gb
This video for the song 'Juggernauts' by Enter Shikari, offers some sort of limited narrative, whilst combining this with a live performance. The narrative of the video is strange and doesn't seem to make a lot of sense, creating a feeling of disorientation with the viewers. The video feature the members of the band tied to pole, whilst the singer continues to sing the song. The narrative also features some other strange characters, 'juggernauts', creating some connection between the video and the song. The video is set in a desert, adding the confusing nature of the video. The verses of the song are generally based around this rather loose storyline, whilst the chorus shows the band playing their instruments, and giving a live performance, still set in the desert, so there is no crowd. The chorus is energetic, fitting with the sort of live performance that the band is renowned for, and gives a real impression as to what the band are like live. The video follows many of the conventions of a music video for a rock band. There is a loosely relevant storyline on the verses, whilst the chorus shows has a live performance element to it, fitting in with standard conventions of a music video for a rock band. The video is quite disorientating in parts, which has the effect of making the video quite memorable, and instantly recognisable as being linked to the song.
This video for the song 'Juggernauts' by Enter Shikari, offers some sort of limited narrative, whilst combining this with a live performance. The narrative of the video is strange and doesn't seem to make a lot of sense, creating a feeling of disorientation with the viewers. The video feature the members of the band tied to pole, whilst the singer continues to sing the song. The narrative also features some other strange characters, 'juggernauts', creating some connection between the video and the song. The video is set in a desert, adding the confusing nature of the video. The verses of the song are generally based around this rather loose storyline, whilst the chorus shows the band playing their instruments, and giving a live performance, still set in the desert, so there is no crowd. The chorus is energetic, fitting with the sort of live performance that the band is renowned for, and gives a real impression as to what the band are like live. The video follows many of the conventions of a music video for a rock band. There is a loosely relevant storyline on the verses, whilst the chorus shows has a live performance element to it, fitting in with standard conventions of a music video for a rock band. The video is quite disorientating in parts, which has the effect of making the video quite memorable, and instantly recognisable as being linked to the song.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Examples of Similar Media Texts: Just Jack - The Day I Died
Website link: http://www.muzu.tv/justjack/the-day-i-died-music-video/277626?country=gb
This music video for 'The Day I Died' by Just Jack, is an example of a purely narrative video. The video has no other aspect to is other than the narrative storyline, with no examples of a live performance used in this video. The storyline follows the lyrics of the song, with the actions within the video matching the lyrics at the correct time. This is effective in giving the viewers an picture of what the lyrics are saying, and as the images and lyrics match, the audience doesn't have to think about the song too much, as the video makes it perfectly clear. The video uses a famous actor, James Nesbitt, as its main character, making the video instantly appealing as people recognise the actor, and therefore watch the rest of the video. The video follows the main character on what appears to be a fairly standard day, until the moment that he gets runover, the lyrics of the song describe this day, until the moment that he dies, so the video is running simultaneously with the song, this therefore makes the video instantly recognisable as part of the song, as without the song the video wouldn't make any sense. This video doesn't really follow the standard conventions, as it is purely narrative, with no examples of live performance, as would generally be expected for a band like this, however, this narrative storyline is incredibly effective, as the video is important in understanding the song, and both song and video accompony each other well.
This music video for 'The Day I Died' by Just Jack, is an example of a purely narrative video. The video has no other aspect to is other than the narrative storyline, with no examples of a live performance used in this video. The storyline follows the lyrics of the song, with the actions within the video matching the lyrics at the correct time. This is effective in giving the viewers an picture of what the lyrics are saying, and as the images and lyrics match, the audience doesn't have to think about the song too much, as the video makes it perfectly clear. The video uses a famous actor, James Nesbitt, as its main character, making the video instantly appealing as people recognise the actor, and therefore watch the rest of the video. The video follows the main character on what appears to be a fairly standard day, until the moment that he gets runover, the lyrics of the song describe this day, until the moment that he dies, so the video is running simultaneously with the song, this therefore makes the video instantly recognisable as part of the song, as without the song the video wouldn't make any sense. This video doesn't really follow the standard conventions, as it is purely narrative, with no examples of live performance, as would generally be expected for a band like this, however, this narrative storyline is incredibly effective, as the video is important in understanding the song, and both song and video accompony each other well.
Research Into Similar Media Texts
A music video is widely considered an important part of the selling point of a song. Nowadays, every song will generally be accompanied by a music video, which is used to advertise and increase public knowledge of the song, with TV channels dedicated solely to playing music videos. This therefore makes the music video an incredibly important aspect of the song.
A music video will generally have some relevance to the song in some form, whether that be through the aspect of live performance, or through the narrative of the video. Often music videos will try and encorporate both aspects. A 'live performance' music video will feature the the artist performing in front of a crowd, singing the song, giving an impression as to what a live show will be like. A narrative music video is one the centres around a storyline, generally the storyline is dictated by the lyrics of the song, and so will be relevant to the song.
The conventions of a music video vary depending on genre of music. For example the conventions that normally go with Hip-Hop & Rap videos are; Girls, Money, Cars, Big Houses, Alcohol, Clubs & Bling and are normally narrative or performance based videos. Indie Band videos are normally on live stages and are quite performance based. Boy band videos are performance based and are continually flooded with clips of concerts, screaming girl fans and dance routines.
However, some general conventions are: The artist is shown performing, the lyrics of the song influence what is shown in the video, the pace of editing fits the pace of the music, and the codes of dress reflect the mood of the song.
A music video will last for the length of the track, which is generally between 3 and 4 minutes. The best music videos generally combine a narrative storyline with live performance of the act.
A music video will generally have some relevance to the song in some form, whether that be through the aspect of live performance, or through the narrative of the video. Often music videos will try and encorporate both aspects. A 'live performance' music video will feature the the artist performing in front of a crowd, singing the song, giving an impression as to what a live show will be like. A narrative music video is one the centres around a storyline, generally the storyline is dictated by the lyrics of the song, and so will be relevant to the song.
The conventions of a music video vary depending on genre of music. For example the conventions that normally go with Hip-Hop & Rap videos are; Girls, Money, Cars, Big Houses, Alcohol, Clubs & Bling and are normally narrative or performance based videos. Indie Band videos are normally on live stages and are quite performance based. Boy band videos are performance based and are continually flooded with clips of concerts, screaming girl fans and dance routines.
However, some general conventions are: The artist is shown performing, the lyrics of the song influence what is shown in the video, the pace of editing fits the pace of the music, and the codes of dress reflect the mood of the song.
A music video will last for the length of the track, which is generally between 3 and 4 minutes. The best music videos generally combine a narrative storyline with live performance of the act.
A2 Project
For my A2 project, I will be making a music video. This task will include making and producing a video for a chosen track, however, it will also include the making of a CD front cover and a magazine advert for the song
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