The document discusses the pros and cons of including a storyline or narrative in a music video. It notes that a storyline can help engage audiences, add emotion, and help viewers interpret the song's meaning by matching the visuals to lyrics. However, a storyline also risks taking attention away from the singer and confusing audiences if the narrative does not link clearly to the song. Developing a coherent narrative within the short time frame of a music video can also be challenging.

1. Storyline
Yes
• It engages the audience to the
topic of your choice within the
song.
• Adds emotion to the video.
• Helps the reader follow the song,
find out how you interpret the
song and its meaning to you.
• Visuals match lyrics. - Goodwin
• Acting enhances the emotion
within the song, meeting the
audiences needs.
• Adds to the artistic element
within music.
• Theorists
No
• Takes emphasis off the singer.
• It may detract from the song,
thereby confusing the audience.
• The narrative doesn’t always have
to link to the visuals. Sometimes
the lyrics don’t have meaning and
therefore cant link to visuals.
• Mood of the storyline creates
visuals.
• Making the narrative make sense
in the short amount of time
given.