In this lesson we will look at the main styles of music videos.

1. Music Video Production
Styles

2. Music Video Production
What do we mean by the term ‘styles’?
- “To design or make in a certain way…”
- “A distinctive appearance by design…”

3. Music Video Styles
But what does that mean?
That we can design the visual look, create
the atmosphere and impose our meaning in
our music videos.
We can choose its style.

4. Music Video Styles
There are many different styles;
1. Narrative
2. Surrealist
3. Interpretative
4. Parody
5. Pastiche
6. Impressionist
7. Animation
8. Performance

5. Narrative
What is a narrative?
- A story. Events connected together.
Ed Sheeran – A-Team

6. Surrealist
What is surrealism?
- A dreamlike state, seeking to emulate the
unconscious mind
[Chemical Brothers – Let Forever Be]

7. interpretive
What do we mean by interpretive?
- “….to explain the meaning….”
The meaning of the video isn’t clear so the
viewer has to come up with their own idea of
what its about (ie. Its meaning)

8. interpretive
[Radiohead – Karma Police]
What do you think this videos meaning is?

9. Parody
What is a parody?
- A imitation of the style of another artist,
often humorously exaggerated, or mocking.
Beastie Boys - Sabotage

10. Pastiche
What is pastiche?
- An artistic piece of work that imitates
another’s respectfully, also referred to as
homage
Smashing Pumpkins – Tonite Tonite

11. Pastiche Vs. Parody
Is it respectful or is making fun of its
inspiration?

12. Impressionism
Impressionism seeks to capture a moment,
it should be a truthful snapshot of life, similar
to a documentary
Justin Bieber (ft. Nikki Minaj)
– Beauty & A Beat

13. Task
Working alone
• Find an example of each type of music
video.
• Screenshot it and get the link
• Explain why you think each video fits its
style.