The document discusses two music videos and how they use conceptual elements and symbolism. For the video "Her Morning Elegance" by Oren Lavie, the visuals often match and reflect the lyrics, such as showing a woman on a train when the lyrics mention being on a train. The video also uses stop motion animation. For the Red Hot Chili Peppers video, the dark, gloomy background and the lead singer's red hair are used symbolically, and the cartoon-style video itself is a symbolic concept that follows a typical protagonist defeating a challenge storyline. Overall, both videos creatively use concepts and symbolism to enhance the audience's understanding of the music.

1. Assignment 4
Conceptual Music
Videos
BY FAZAL MAHMOOD

2. Oren Lavie – Her Morning
Elegance (Thematic)Throughout the music
video there are parts
Where the lyrics match the
visuals. An example
Of this is when the line ‘
and she fights for her life
On the train ’ is played;
whilst this is playing the
Woman in the video is on a
train in her bed.
Throughout
The music video the visuals
play a effective role as they
Reflect the lyrics as they
help the audience to
understand
the idea of the song and
the music video.
There are also certain
points in the music video
where the visuals reflect
the music. An example of
this is when the cello is
playing and a cello also
appears on the bed above
the girls head.
Overall this music video is very creative and unique and shows
originality. The overall idea of the music video being shot in a stop
motion way works well. Although the lyrics do not always match the
visuals, the concept and execution of the shots and editing have come
together well to create an overall effective music video.

3. Red Hot Chilli Peppers –
(Symbolic)
There is a dark and gloomy
setting in the background
which could indicate that
the artist is trying to get to
the other side which is
symbolic. The red hair
could also be an indication
symbolising the artists
name being called ‘Red
Hot’.
The music video is based
around a cartoon concept
which is symbolic itself.
Also which is very typical
with cartoon stories is
when the protagonist has
reached a high moment
(accomplished something)
they are always faced with
a demon type character to
defeat testing their strength
and power.