2. Purpose
Visual extension of the lyrical
Interpret a song content
visually
Set trends e.g. Clothes
Publicity
Make people think
Influence imaginations
Sell the song
Allows viewers to Take people into a
see fantasy land
the artist/band
Get the artists point across

3. The first Music Video’s
• The beetles were one of the first to use images to
accompany their music releases so they wouldn’t have to
make a personal appearance.
• Other bands then started do promote their records this
way e.g. The Bryds, Bob Dylan and The Who.
• The first music video aired on MTV was The Buggles
“Who killed the Radio Star” on MTV’s first day, August 1,
1981. Many other music channels are now around.
• Top Of The Pops began playing music videos in the late
1970s to substitute when the artist or band were
unavailable to perform.

4. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
The
Uprising

5. • Easy to relate too as
everyone knows what
morning TV shows look
like.
• Communicates clearly to
the audience by using
visual images, facts and
humour.
• Bright and cheerful
which represents hope.

6. The Dillinger Escape Plan
Milk Lizard

7. • Dark inside and bright
outside. Contrast of
emotions.
• Fast editing – Jump cuts
• Close ups of what's
happening e.g. The
band performing,
surroundings.
• Lyrics are relatable and
are reflected in the
video.

8. Differences
• Milk Lizard is darker
• The Uprising is slower
Similarities passed.
• Have to work harder
• Both have elements
to understand the
of hope.
meaning of the song
• Both use a verity of Milk Lizard.
different shots.
• There is lots going
on in both videos.