2. Noah and the Whale
• English rock band with folk influences.
• From Twickenham, London.
• Formed in 2006.
• Members include: Charlie Fink(vocals, guitar),
Tom Hobden (Violin/keys), Matt "Urby Whale"
Owens (bass guitar), Fred Abbott (guitar/keys),
and Michael Petulla (drums).
• Doug Fink (drums), the brother of lead singer
Charlie, and Laura Marling (backing vocals) are
past members of the band.
3. 5 Years Time
Introduction: title of band and song – typical convention of
folk genre – presenting song – bright yellow, ‘happy’ colour
and font – stands out against dark background.
Introducing band – names written next to them – more
personal for audience - get to know band – same font as
before – continuation of house style.
Mix of performance and
cameo performance – band
perform with instruments as
well as sing to camera
without performing –
follows typical conventions
of folk videos – shows
musicianship.
No narrative – random
footage with no real
storyline relating to lyrics.
4. Editing: split screen –
shows different
instruments playing –
creates interesting effect
for audience – screens
moving in time to music.
Lettering – shows lyrics –
constant theme of lettering
throughout video – same
font and colour as title and
names.
Lighting – mainly set indoors –
artificial, dim lighting –
emphasises dark, murky colour
scheme throughout – goes
against conventions of outdoor-
set folk videos.
Handheld camera –
home video effect – less
professional, more
personal for audience –
adds element of
humanisation – common
convention of folk
videos.
5. Costume: matching
blazers, summery shorts
and t-shirts – old-
fashioned – as if from
school photo/family
photo – linking to lyrics
of song.
Colours - blue, yellow –
keeping to colour
scheme throughout –
‘happy’, bright colours
reflecting upbeat song.
Location – pub – homely atmosphere –
dark natural colours of walls and
furniture – link to colour scheme and
typical neutral/earthy colours seen with
folk genre.
Hints of the outdoors – nature – green
trees in background – symbolising
freedom – convention of folk.
