The document provides an analysis of the music video for "Starboy" by The Weeknd. It summarizes the plot of the video, in which the Weeknd kills his old self and reveals a new re-branded image with a different hairstyle and style of dress. This represents his rebirth and reconstruction of his public image. Throughout the video, symbols like a cross and the destruction of possessions represent further themes of rebirth and being above material things, despite lyrics about wealth. Overall, the video portrays the Weeknd as having mystical powers and a god complex, fitting Sven E Carlson's theory of artists as "electronic shamans".
Singer/Songwriter, rising star Jared Lee will be performing live at the Bowling For Botox charity event on February 18th, 2012 at Grand Central Bowl in Portland, Oregon. His lead single, "It's Over (Goodbye)" along with the emotionally charged "Beautiful World" were recently featured in back to back episodes of American Idol Season 10, introducing Jared's undeniable talents. Bowling For Botox charity event is sponsored by Dr. Darm's Aesthetic Medicine. To see more details, visit www.DrDarmBotox.com.
I have created a timeline of the history of music from the 1960's to current day looking at how genre has changed in popularity and how the music videos have changed.
Singer/Songwriter, rising star Jared Lee will be performing live at the Bowling For Botox charity event on February 18th, 2012 at Grand Central Bowl in Portland, Oregon. His lead single, "It's Over (Goodbye)" along with the emotionally charged "Beautiful World" were recently featured in back to back episodes of American Idol Season 10, introducing Jared's undeniable talents. Bowling For Botox charity event is sponsored by Dr. Darm's Aesthetic Medicine. To see more details, visit www.DrDarmBotox.com.
I have created a timeline of the history of music from the 1960's to current day looking at how genre has changed in popularity and how the music videos have changed.
Joel Iwataki - A Passionate Influencer From United States.pdfJoel Iwataki
Joel Iwataki left school at nineteen to seek after a vocation as a business angler in Alaska, skippering a vessel he manufactured and running a little mollusk cannery in the Prince William Sound. Find out more about him at his official site http://joeliwataki.com/
Joel Iwataki - A Passionate Influencer From United States.pdfJoel Iwataki
Joel Iwataki left school at nineteen to seek after a vocation as a business angler in Alaska, skippering a vessel he manufactured and running a little mollusk cannery in the Prince William Sound. Find out more about him at his official site http://joeliwataki.com/
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
2. STARBOY-THE WEEKND
• Starboy is a song by American artist “The Weeknd”. The genre is a mix of Hip hop and R&B. The video is a hybrid
of both performance and concept based music videos. The video starts of like a typical Hollywood thriller. We see
shots of a huge house in Los Angeles.
• We see two people sitting at the dinner table through a long shot and things take a twist as the person on the
other side of the table suffocates and kills the weeknd(artist). Things take another unexpected twist when the
killer is revealed to be the weeknd supporting a fresh new look. His hair cut and his clothes more pop star like
(black leather jacket). This is hinting at the star reconstructing his image. This is where Richard Dyer’s star theory
comes into play. The Weeknd was previously very popular for his signature hairstyle which he has now cut off. The
star is rebranding himself and promoting a new image of himself. The low camera angle and close ups are showing
him to be powerful while also promoting his image. The mise en scene symbolizes power and wealth. He is also
seen wearing a cross around his neck and later he uses a larger illuminated cross to destroy his old self’s house.
This symbolizes Rebirth.
3. STARBOY
• There is an element of mystery and darkness throughout the video. The lyrics talk about
artists wealth (cars especially). However the visuals are contradicting the lyrics as in the video
the artist continues to destroy all his material possessions. He is trying to show that he is
above all these possessions however the lyrics state that wealth is the only thing that
matters. At the end of the music video he is seen leaving in a lavish car with an exotic animal.
This connotes that he is leaving his old life behind.
• Sven E Carlson’s theory of performer as an electronic Shaman can be applied here because
he is projected as someone who has mythical powers, a cryptic aura and him having a God
complex.