2. The structure, speed and the
beat of the song is visually
represented by the narrative
and the editing.
This song has a mix between
fast and slow tempo.
The tempo at the start of the
song is slow with just the guitar
playing in the background.
There are a lot of long takes
which show the love between
the two people.
When Billie Joe begins to sing
the narrative represents with
his natural style and look.
3. Music videos also act as an advertisement, which they
also tell the story of the song.
• The narrative plot for the music video is very clear as it shows the happiness
between the two characters but as the song goes on a wedge come between
them which is war. This storyline is very affective as it reachs out to the main
issue in the world. It does make me want to watch the video again.
• There is a live perfromance from the band which makes the narrative even
stronger as if the song is being played for the characters.
4. Music videos are used to a promote an artist or a band.
In this case the star image is Green Day but also the
focus is mainly on Billie Joe Armstrong.
It’s almost like he is the star of the video.
Close ups on Billie is very common in the video.
5. The video amplifies the meaning as is it slightly
exaggerated through the visuals used.
“Like my father's come to pass Seven years has
gone so fast Wake me up when September
ends”
• The song starts of with happy visuals of the couple amplifying their love for
each other. As it states wake m up when September ends could mean that its
all a dream which it does come to an end when the man goes off to war.
• The girl is broken hearted but evntually understand why he has to go.
6. Camera angles, movement, lighting and editing is all
used in the post production of the video to make an
effective and meaning video.
• The setting is used to
create the live
performance of the music
with all the equipment
and the band.
