The video analyzes Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' song "Empire State" directed by Hype Williams. Through analysis of lyrics and visuals, the author finds several effective relationships that convey the song's message of inspiration and overcoming obstacles. Scenes of New York landmarks reflect lyrics about the city, while shots of Alicia Keys in Times Square illustrate dreams being made amid the "concrete jungle."
A2 Media Studies - Initial Idea and Response to the Brief: Rob Glover
Robert Glover has chosen the song "Not Nineteen Forever" by The Courteeners for his music promo video. He plans to create a "best of" album compilation for The Courteeners including 16 of their hit songs. He will include a music video for "Not Nineteen Forever" and create a digipak for the album release and a magazine advertisement for the digipak. The video will relate to the lyrics about a boy chasing something unattainable and will include both a storyline and snippets of live performances.
Lana Del Rey's 2011 music video for "Video Games" features footage she filmed herself on a webcam. The video has a home movie aesthetic and portrays Del Rey with a neutral expression, emphasizing her emotions through lyrics and close-ups. While some shots directly relate to lyrics, many use intertextual references without direct connections. Del Rey aims to seem relatable rather than extravagant. The video establishes her star image through focus on her appearance against simple backdrops and references to fame, while also portraying her in a sexualized manner through flirtatious body language and interactions with the camera.
Music Video Analysis - Not Nineteen ForeverRob Glover
- The document provides an in-depth analysis of the music video 'Not Nineteen Forever' by The Courteeners, examining how it demonstrates several characteristics of music videos outlined by Andrew Goodwin.
- Key features examined include the use of close-ups of the artist to create intimacy, relationships between the lyrics/music and visuals, references to looking, and potential voyeurism of the female body.
- The analysis discusses several scenes shot-by-shot, noting how elements like clothing color and facial expressions connect scenes of the artist as a young man and boy to represent his desire to cling to youth.
A2 Media Coursework - Research - Music Video Analysis 6XTAwojobi
The document provides an analysis of six music videos from different genres:
1) ScHoolboy Q's "Collard Greens" - A hip hop video that conforms to commercial genre conventions like partying lifestyles.
2) Tyler, The Creator's "IFHY" - A concept-based narrative video using dolls to depict the artist's frustration in a relationship.
3) Erykah Badu's "Honey" - A neo soul video paying homage to origins through a record store setting and album cover impersonations.
4) The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" - A performance-based rock video conveying emotionlessness through the artist's expression.
This document analyzes various shots in a music video through their composition, camera movements, lighting, and mise-en-scene elements. It discusses how close-ups of the performer's face and hands playing guitar help establish their identity as a musician. Medium shots show the performer from behind in an empty room with distressed furniture, connoting isolation. Medium close-ups of framed photographs suspended in space create a sense of surrealism and lost memories. The analysis explores how various shots contribute to dream-like and entropic qualities that match the lyrics.
This document discusses the codes and conventions used in the music video, website, and digipack created by the author for an R&B artist. It analyzes several shots and elements from the music video that draw on conventions of the genre, such as masculine poses, spotlights on the artist, and layered shots of the artist. It also discusses design elements of the website and digipack, such as the color scheme and fonts used. Feedback from an audience noted the professional quality of the video and uniqueness of the digipack design. The author learned that the overall package cohered well but the music video design differed slightly more from the album packaging.
This document contains summaries of 3 music album covers and 3 music videos. For the album covers, it analyzes the imagery, colors, and intended audiences. For the music videos, it discusses the narrative, settings, camera techniques, and messages conveyed. Key details are highlighted about the artists Akon, Leona Lewis, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, and Kings of Leon to analyze the imagery and storytelling of the album covers and music videos.
A2 Media Studies - Initial Idea and Response to the Brief: Rob Glover
Robert Glover has chosen the song "Not Nineteen Forever" by The Courteeners for his music promo video. He plans to create a "best of" album compilation for The Courteeners including 16 of their hit songs. He will include a music video for "Not Nineteen Forever" and create a digipak for the album release and a magazine advertisement for the digipak. The video will relate to the lyrics about a boy chasing something unattainable and will include both a storyline and snippets of live performances.
Lana Del Rey's 2011 music video for "Video Games" features footage she filmed herself on a webcam. The video has a home movie aesthetic and portrays Del Rey with a neutral expression, emphasizing her emotions through lyrics and close-ups. While some shots directly relate to lyrics, many use intertextual references without direct connections. Del Rey aims to seem relatable rather than extravagant. The video establishes her star image through focus on her appearance against simple backdrops and references to fame, while also portraying her in a sexualized manner through flirtatious body language and interactions with the camera.
Music Video Analysis - Not Nineteen ForeverRob Glover
- The document provides an in-depth analysis of the music video 'Not Nineteen Forever' by The Courteeners, examining how it demonstrates several characteristics of music videos outlined by Andrew Goodwin.
- Key features examined include the use of close-ups of the artist to create intimacy, relationships between the lyrics/music and visuals, references to looking, and potential voyeurism of the female body.
- The analysis discusses several scenes shot-by-shot, noting how elements like clothing color and facial expressions connect scenes of the artist as a young man and boy to represent his desire to cling to youth.
A2 Media Coursework - Research - Music Video Analysis 6XTAwojobi
The document provides an analysis of six music videos from different genres:
1) ScHoolboy Q's "Collard Greens" - A hip hop video that conforms to commercial genre conventions like partying lifestyles.
2) Tyler, The Creator's "IFHY" - A concept-based narrative video using dolls to depict the artist's frustration in a relationship.
3) Erykah Badu's "Honey" - A neo soul video paying homage to origins through a record store setting and album cover impersonations.
4) The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" - A performance-based rock video conveying emotionlessness through the artist's expression.
This document analyzes various shots in a music video through their composition, camera movements, lighting, and mise-en-scene elements. It discusses how close-ups of the performer's face and hands playing guitar help establish their identity as a musician. Medium shots show the performer from behind in an empty room with distressed furniture, connoting isolation. Medium close-ups of framed photographs suspended in space create a sense of surrealism and lost memories. The analysis explores how various shots contribute to dream-like and entropic qualities that match the lyrics.
This document discusses the codes and conventions used in the music video, website, and digipack created by the author for an R&B artist. It analyzes several shots and elements from the music video that draw on conventions of the genre, such as masculine poses, spotlights on the artist, and layered shots of the artist. It also discusses design elements of the website and digipack, such as the color scheme and fonts used. Feedback from an audience noted the professional quality of the video and uniqueness of the digipack design. The author learned that the overall package cohered well but the music video design differed slightly more from the album packaging.
This document contains summaries of 3 music album covers and 3 music videos. For the album covers, it analyzes the imagery, colors, and intended audiences. For the music videos, it discusses the narrative, settings, camera techniques, and messages conveyed. Key details are highlighted about the artists Akon, Leona Lewis, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, and Kings of Leon to analyze the imagery and storytelling of the album covers and music videos.
This document provides biographies and descriptions of music videos for several artists, including Drake, David Guetta, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Kanye West. It analyzes Drake's "Over" music video, breaking it down shot-by-shot. It also provides descriptions of Guetta, Rihanna, and Keys' music video styles. Key West's "All of the Lights" video is analyzed through screenshots.
Drake is a popular R&B and hip-hop artist known for both rapping and singing. Some of his hit songs and music videos could work well for a music video being produced. His music videos tend to have rich, glamorous settings and feature him in simple, classic outfits. One video, "Over," shows Drake in various locations with effects added throughout that enhance the mood.
The proposed music video treatment aims to tell the story of an isolated old man who has lost his wife through a narrative storyline and performance by the artist. Shots of the man alone in his dark, empty home would contrast with warmly lit scenes to show his changing emotions. Pictures of the man and his wife would establish her absence. The artist's performance would introduce a parallel storyline. Edited close-ups of the men's hands and faces would draw parallels between their experiences with loss. Scenes of the man in his garden suggest finding freedom and peace while thinking of his late wife. The video aims to interpret the song through both characters' stories of lost love.
Music video analysis don't look back into the sunTom Ibbott
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the music video for "Don't Look Back Into the Sun" by The Libertines. It examines how the video uses techniques like live performances, references to lyrics, costumes, and mystery to tell the story of two characters. Most of the six common music video conventions outlined by Andrew Goodwin are present, with the exception of focusing on female bodies. The analysis identifies how elements like sunglasses, locations, and cuts between live and prerecorded footage advance the narrative and meaning of the song.
Artist research & music video analysis finally updated Jesss21
Drake is a popular R&B and hip-hop artist known for both rapping and singing. Some of his successful music videos include "Over," "Find Your Love," and "Miss Me." The videos feature rich, glamorous settings and Drake dressed in simple, classic attire. Rihanna is another influential artist who blends R&B with Caribbean genres like reggae and dancehall. She cites Madonna and Mariah Carey as influences for their musical reinventions and success over time. Kanye West is a renowned rapper and producer originally known for his soulful hip-hop productions.
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media.
[1] It uses conventions like locations commonly seen in music videos and soap operas, realistic costumes, and a linear narrative structure.
[2] It develops some conventions by using flashbacks in the music video and unique panel layouts in the digipak.
[3] It challenges few conventions, like using longer shots than typical in music videos and not including tour dates in the magazine advert. Overall, it aims to create a sense of realism while drawing from influences of other media.
The music video depicts the lives of two working class boys living a simple lifestyle, contrasted with shots of upper class neighborhoods. It establishes a connection between the audience and the artist through close-up shots of Lorde singing. Various shots are framed symmetrically and depict the boys' simple daily activities to reflect the song's message that celebrity lifestyles are not all they seem. The video uses pacing and shots to match the structure and build of the song without much narrative, representing the lives portrayed through imagery alone.
This document provides a shot-by-shot storyboard for a music video. It begins with establishing shots of an empty house to set the location. Interspersed with shots of the artist singing and playing guitar, there are longer shots of an actor in the empty house and outdoors, looking distressed. The story appears to be about a man searching for a missing loved one, as indicated by a picture of him with a woman. The video will parallel edit the artist's performance with the actor's scenes of longing and searching for his missing partner.
This document provides a summary and analysis of two music videos: "Hate It or Love It" by The Game and 50 Cent, and "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence. For the hip hop video, it discusses the visual references to the artists' backgrounds and lifestyles, as well as the relationship between the lyrics and visuals. For the rock video, it analyzes the dark atmosphere, relationship between lyrics and visuals, and how the visuals create gloomy and depressing mood that matches the heavy music.
Music video evaluation - Jake Bugg 'Two Fingers'Molly Turner
The music video tells a narrative story of the artist Jake Bugg's life. It shows him hanging out with friends, then scenes of conflict at home with his mother and her boyfriend drinking and fighting. Shots show Bugg packing up and leaving home, represented by a shot of him at the airport with friends. The video contrasts scenes of his difficult home life with shots of him performing music, suggesting he uses his artistry as an escape from his problems at home.
The document summarizes an advertisement for Rihanna's album "R". The advertisement features an image of Rihanna looking directly at the camera in a dark, edgy style to suggest her music has become more hardcore rock than R&B. The dark colors and rugged setting of the photo also portray her as rebellious and challenging stereotypes. Fonts used in the ad are bold to catch attention and promote Rihanna as a unique, confident artist exploring a new sexually provocative and personal style.
Music video evaluation loyle carner ~ sun of jeanMolly Turner
The music video for 'Sun of Jean' by Loyle Carner uses a narrative structure and stylistic elements to tell the story of family and motherhood. Through a series of shots featuring women in domestic settings accompanied by their children, the video explores the relationships between mothers and sons. The grainy, dimly lit footage shot on square formats evokes a nostalgic, comforting atmosphere. By zooming the camera inward, the director draws the audience into the intimate scenes before coming full circle back to the artist at his mother's home.
This music video tells a narrative story that accompanies the song "Buy U A Drank" by T-Pain featuring Yung Joc. The video begins by introducing T-Pain and Yung Joc in a nightclub setting. It then cuts between the nightclub and a second location, showing the artists singing and partying with women. Towards the end, it is revealed that T-Pain and his crew robbed a safe, providing the money seen throughout the video. The video concludes with T-Pain remaining at the closed nightclub as the others depart. Through its cuts between locations and artists, the video synchronizes with the song while depicting the story of a night out implied by the lyrics.
Hannah Lortie created a music video for the song "Circus" by Britney Spears for her portfolio. She researched the codes and conventions of the pop genre. Some key conventions she included are relatable costumes, meaningful lyrics, bright colors, sexualization, and multiple locations. For her video, she chose simple black and red costumes to represent a circus theme. The locations progressed from a changing room to dance studio to outdoor amphitheater for the final performance. Overall, she aimed to create a fun and entertaining video that would appeal to her target audience.
This document analyzes and summarizes the album cover advertisement for Rihanna's 2009 album "Rated R". The advertisement features Rihanna looking intensely at the camera with one eye covered, set against a dark background with the album title and her name in red text. The dark color scheme and serious expression are meant to portray a new, more rock-influenced musical direction that is darker and edgier than her previous work. Elements like the red text and colors are used to draw attention to song titles and present Rihanna as a bold, powerful artist daring to take risks and push boundaries with her music.
The document discusses conventions for music videos in the rock/pop punk genre. It analyzes several existing music videos to identify typical elements. Key conventions identified include showing the band playing their instruments, incorporating live performance elements like crowds, portraying the band as relatable and not overly polished, including elements of rebellion or controversy, and focusing on the music over visuals or story. The document concludes that incorporating these elements like live instrumentation, energy and movement, and some comedy will help make an original music video successful in representing the genre.
Textual analysis of music video rihanna unfaithfulnivea001
The music video for Rihanna's song "Unfaithful" was directed by Anthony Mandler. It tells the narrative story of a woman cheating on her partner through scenes of Rihanna singing in an empty theater and interacting with her lover and partner. There are strong visual connections between the video and song lyrics that enhance the story of infidelity and its emotional impacts. The video also challenges gender stereotypes by depicting a woman in a position of control and decision making within the relationship.
The document is an evaluation of a student's music video project. It discusses the process the student took to choose an artist and song to base the video on. The student analyzed existing music videos to understand narrative structures and filming techniques. They settled on a song by indie artist Kele and drew inspiration from the tone and style of his videos. The student describes the narrative and visual elements they incorporated into their own video, such as blurred shots to represent positive and negative influences on the main character. The evaluation concludes with an analysis of the feedback and viewership the student received for their completed music video.
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of real pop music products. It summarizes how the music video conforms to conventions through the cinematography, editing, themes of love and desire, and connection to the concept album. It also discusses how the digipak, CD, and poster conform to conventions through their visual design, information included, and references to other pop artists' products while also developing some conventions. Overall, the media product demonstrates an understanding of pop music conventions and pushes some in new directions.
The document discusses how a media product uses and challenges conventions of real hip hop media through its narrative, relationships between music/visuals, star image, and intertextuality. It analyzes these elements in a student-created music video. Key points made include using clothing, cameras angles, and pacing to distinguish character vs artist and build narrative. Relationships between lyrics and visuals help tell the story. Intertextuality was inspired by Drake's music video.
This document provides biographies and descriptions of music videos for several artists, including Drake, David Guetta, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Kanye West. It analyzes Drake's "Over" music video, breaking it down shot-by-shot. It also provides descriptions of Guetta, Rihanna, and Keys' music video styles. Key West's "All of the Lights" video is analyzed through screenshots.
Drake is a popular R&B and hip-hop artist known for both rapping and singing. Some of his hit songs and music videos could work well for a music video being produced. His music videos tend to have rich, glamorous settings and feature him in simple, classic outfits. One video, "Over," shows Drake in various locations with effects added throughout that enhance the mood.
The proposed music video treatment aims to tell the story of an isolated old man who has lost his wife through a narrative storyline and performance by the artist. Shots of the man alone in his dark, empty home would contrast with warmly lit scenes to show his changing emotions. Pictures of the man and his wife would establish her absence. The artist's performance would introduce a parallel storyline. Edited close-ups of the men's hands and faces would draw parallels between their experiences with loss. Scenes of the man in his garden suggest finding freedom and peace while thinking of his late wife. The video aims to interpret the song through both characters' stories of lost love.
Music video analysis don't look back into the sunTom Ibbott
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the music video for "Don't Look Back Into the Sun" by The Libertines. It examines how the video uses techniques like live performances, references to lyrics, costumes, and mystery to tell the story of two characters. Most of the six common music video conventions outlined by Andrew Goodwin are present, with the exception of focusing on female bodies. The analysis identifies how elements like sunglasses, locations, and cuts between live and prerecorded footage advance the narrative and meaning of the song.
Artist research & music video analysis finally updated Jesss21
Drake is a popular R&B and hip-hop artist known for both rapping and singing. Some of his successful music videos include "Over," "Find Your Love," and "Miss Me." The videos feature rich, glamorous settings and Drake dressed in simple, classic attire. Rihanna is another influential artist who blends R&B with Caribbean genres like reggae and dancehall. She cites Madonna and Mariah Carey as influences for their musical reinventions and success over time. Kanye West is a renowned rapper and producer originally known for his soulful hip-hop productions.
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media.
[1] It uses conventions like locations commonly seen in music videos and soap operas, realistic costumes, and a linear narrative structure.
[2] It develops some conventions by using flashbacks in the music video and unique panel layouts in the digipak.
[3] It challenges few conventions, like using longer shots than typical in music videos and not including tour dates in the magazine advert. Overall, it aims to create a sense of realism while drawing from influences of other media.
The music video depicts the lives of two working class boys living a simple lifestyle, contrasted with shots of upper class neighborhoods. It establishes a connection between the audience and the artist through close-up shots of Lorde singing. Various shots are framed symmetrically and depict the boys' simple daily activities to reflect the song's message that celebrity lifestyles are not all they seem. The video uses pacing and shots to match the structure and build of the song without much narrative, representing the lives portrayed through imagery alone.
This document provides a shot-by-shot storyboard for a music video. It begins with establishing shots of an empty house to set the location. Interspersed with shots of the artist singing and playing guitar, there are longer shots of an actor in the empty house and outdoors, looking distressed. The story appears to be about a man searching for a missing loved one, as indicated by a picture of him with a woman. The video will parallel edit the artist's performance with the actor's scenes of longing and searching for his missing partner.
This document provides a summary and analysis of two music videos: "Hate It or Love It" by The Game and 50 Cent, and "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence. For the hip hop video, it discusses the visual references to the artists' backgrounds and lifestyles, as well as the relationship between the lyrics and visuals. For the rock video, it analyzes the dark atmosphere, relationship between lyrics and visuals, and how the visuals create gloomy and depressing mood that matches the heavy music.
Music video evaluation - Jake Bugg 'Two Fingers'Molly Turner
The music video tells a narrative story of the artist Jake Bugg's life. It shows him hanging out with friends, then scenes of conflict at home with his mother and her boyfriend drinking and fighting. Shots show Bugg packing up and leaving home, represented by a shot of him at the airport with friends. The video contrasts scenes of his difficult home life with shots of him performing music, suggesting he uses his artistry as an escape from his problems at home.
The document summarizes an advertisement for Rihanna's album "R". The advertisement features an image of Rihanna looking directly at the camera in a dark, edgy style to suggest her music has become more hardcore rock than R&B. The dark colors and rugged setting of the photo also portray her as rebellious and challenging stereotypes. Fonts used in the ad are bold to catch attention and promote Rihanna as a unique, confident artist exploring a new sexually provocative and personal style.
Music video evaluation loyle carner ~ sun of jeanMolly Turner
The music video for 'Sun of Jean' by Loyle Carner uses a narrative structure and stylistic elements to tell the story of family and motherhood. Through a series of shots featuring women in domestic settings accompanied by their children, the video explores the relationships between mothers and sons. The grainy, dimly lit footage shot on square formats evokes a nostalgic, comforting atmosphere. By zooming the camera inward, the director draws the audience into the intimate scenes before coming full circle back to the artist at his mother's home.
This music video tells a narrative story that accompanies the song "Buy U A Drank" by T-Pain featuring Yung Joc. The video begins by introducing T-Pain and Yung Joc in a nightclub setting. It then cuts between the nightclub and a second location, showing the artists singing and partying with women. Towards the end, it is revealed that T-Pain and his crew robbed a safe, providing the money seen throughout the video. The video concludes with T-Pain remaining at the closed nightclub as the others depart. Through its cuts between locations and artists, the video synchronizes with the song while depicting the story of a night out implied by the lyrics.
Hannah Lortie created a music video for the song "Circus" by Britney Spears for her portfolio. She researched the codes and conventions of the pop genre. Some key conventions she included are relatable costumes, meaningful lyrics, bright colors, sexualization, and multiple locations. For her video, she chose simple black and red costumes to represent a circus theme. The locations progressed from a changing room to dance studio to outdoor amphitheater for the final performance. Overall, she aimed to create a fun and entertaining video that would appeal to her target audience.
This document analyzes and summarizes the album cover advertisement for Rihanna's 2009 album "Rated R". The advertisement features Rihanna looking intensely at the camera with one eye covered, set against a dark background with the album title and her name in red text. The dark color scheme and serious expression are meant to portray a new, more rock-influenced musical direction that is darker and edgier than her previous work. Elements like the red text and colors are used to draw attention to song titles and present Rihanna as a bold, powerful artist daring to take risks and push boundaries with her music.
The document discusses conventions for music videos in the rock/pop punk genre. It analyzes several existing music videos to identify typical elements. Key conventions identified include showing the band playing their instruments, incorporating live performance elements like crowds, portraying the band as relatable and not overly polished, including elements of rebellion or controversy, and focusing on the music over visuals or story. The document concludes that incorporating these elements like live instrumentation, energy and movement, and some comedy will help make an original music video successful in representing the genre.
Textual analysis of music video rihanna unfaithfulnivea001
The music video for Rihanna's song "Unfaithful" was directed by Anthony Mandler. It tells the narrative story of a woman cheating on her partner through scenes of Rihanna singing in an empty theater and interacting with her lover and partner. There are strong visual connections between the video and song lyrics that enhance the story of infidelity and its emotional impacts. The video also challenges gender stereotypes by depicting a woman in a position of control and decision making within the relationship.
The document is an evaluation of a student's music video project. It discusses the process the student took to choose an artist and song to base the video on. The student analyzed existing music videos to understand narrative structures and filming techniques. They settled on a song by indie artist Kele and drew inspiration from the tone and style of his videos. The student describes the narrative and visual elements they incorporated into their own video, such as blurred shots to represent positive and negative influences on the main character. The evaluation concludes with an analysis of the feedback and viewership the student received for their completed music video.
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of real pop music products. It summarizes how the music video conforms to conventions through the cinematography, editing, themes of love and desire, and connection to the concept album. It also discusses how the digipak, CD, and poster conform to conventions through their visual design, information included, and references to other pop artists' products while also developing some conventions. Overall, the media product demonstrates an understanding of pop music conventions and pushes some in new directions.
The document discusses how a media product uses and challenges conventions of real hip hop media through its narrative, relationships between music/visuals, star image, and intertextuality. It analyzes these elements in a student-created music video. Key points made include using clothing, cameras angles, and pacing to distinguish character vs artist and build narrative. Relationships between lyrics and visuals help tell the story. Intertextuality was inspired by Drake's music video.
The document analyzes genre characteristics, lyrics and visuals, music and visuals, close ups, and digipak/album designs of the music videos "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script and "Juliet" by Lawson. Some key points:
1) The videos incorporate conventions of both rock (dark colors, live performances) and pop (lead singer at front, inclusion of natural light).
2) Visuals strongly connect to lyrics through illustrative matching of scenes to words.
3) Close ups are used frequently on faces to convey emotion and build connection with viewers.
4) Digipaks and album covers/posters feature band images and information clearly while
The document discusses various techniques used in music videos that were researched and incorporated into the student's own music video project. These include linking the visuals to lyrics, syncing shots with the music, using conventions of the pop genre like effects and gazes, and challenging some conventions by using simpler clothing styles. The student aimed to tell a narrative story through their video and received feedback that their use of music-to-video synchronization was successful at engaging the audience.
Willie Dixon's 1970 blues album "I Am the Blues" features a black and white portrait of Dixon sitting and clapping on a creased backdrop. The earthy tones and Dixon's relaxed pose aim to portray his down-to-earth personality and appeal to mature blues fans. The rounded font for the title reflects the playful side of Dixon's blues sound.
The document provides an analysis of Andrew Goodwin's 7 features of music videos and then analyzes 4 specific music videos based on these features. The 4 music videos analyzed are Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful", Rihanna featuring Jay-Z's "Umbrella", and Beyoncé's "Love on Top". For each music video, the document examines how it demonstrates genre characteristics, relates lyrics to visuals, relates music to visuals, includes close-ups of the artist, references notions of looking, develops recurring motifs, and includes intertextual references.
The document discusses plans for a music video for Pink's song "Who Knew". The students want to create a performance/narrative video that highlights the song's lyrics about being left by someone important without being too literal. They will show background events that led to Pink alone on a sofa in a corset dress with mascara running down her face. Her vulnerable yet rebellious look selling her as an artist who explores different emotions to attract new fans. Storyboards are presented matching lyrics to visuals of Pink singing in bathrooms and crowds to portray her pain over a broken relationship.
The document summarizes and analyzes a music video called "Demanding Eyes- Lips Like Braille" according to conventions of successful music videos put forth by Andrew Goodwin. The summary analyzes how the music video represents the artist/record label, links the visuals to lyrics, reflects the genre through style and iconography, relates the music and visuals, includes intertextual references and voyeurism. Audience feedback from surveys and YouTube comments found the video was unique, matched the song well, and made people interested in the band and downloading the track.
This document summarizes and analyzes the music video for "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams. It discusses several music video and narrative theories and how they are applied in this video. The video uses a narrative/performance structure common to pop rock videos, telling the story of the artist's past through black and white scenes while also showing him performing with his band. It emphasizes connections between the lyrics and visuals to effectively communicate the song's message.
The document discusses initial treatment locations for filming a music video. It plans to film establishing shots in London to give the impression the video is set there, while actually filming most scenes locally in Henley-on-Thames. Specific locations mentioned include a high street made to look like London, a school, a park by the river trying to resemble a London garden, Henley's town center avoiding landmarks, and an alleyway for a mock drug deal scene. The goal is to make the locations look like London while benefitting from easier local filming.
Reflection: Questions about theory/narrativezaramcdermott
This document discusses different types of music videos and how their structure relates to genre. It finds that narrative-based music videos are now more prominent due to advanced technology allowing for special effects and mini-film storylines. Performance-based videos showing just the artist were more common historically. Genre influences video type based on an emphasis on instruments versus lyrics. For example, rock videos often feature performances while electronic videos use concepts due to minimal meaning in the music. Goodwin's music video theory is also analyzed for the conventions it explores and how genres like pop and R&B most prominently demonstrate notions of looking and voyeurism.
The document discusses a new Michael Jackson DVD collection titled "Michael Jackson's Vision". It contains 3 DVDs in a deluxe digipak package with a 60-page booklet and lenticular cover. The collection includes 42 of Michael Jackson's music videos, 10 which have not previously been available on DVD and 1 that has never been seen before. It provides fans with Jackson's entire solo music video collection in one package.
Evaluation Of Music Video Project (Media)aliciachaffey
The document discusses the evaluation of a music video the author created based on a piece of piano music by Ludovico Einaudi. The author analyzes what worked well in their video, including a clear narrative and good editing. Areas for improvement include framing shots better and ensuring the timing of the music and piano playing matched precisely. The author also reflects on using media technologies like iMovie in the construction, research, planning and evaluation of the project.
Evaluation Of Music Video Project (Media)aliciachaffey
The document provides an evaluation of a music video the author created based on a piano piece by Ludovico Einaudi. It discusses how the video effectively synchronized the visuals to the music's tempo and mood through editing. Scenes were chosen and shot to clearly convey the romantic narrative and develop a relationship between the performer and the story being told. Feedback is provided on how future videos could incorporate more close-ups of the performer to further engage the audience.
The document provides an analysis of genre characteristics, lyrics and visuals, and music and visuals in the music videos for "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script and "Juliet" by Lawson. Some key points made:
- Both videos include conventions of live performance but incorporate elements of both pop and rock genres.
- Visuals in both videos closely connect to and illustrate the lyrics being sung.
- Lighting, costumes, and close-ups of instruments follow conventions more of the rock genre.
The music video for Seafret's song "Oceans" tells the story of a lonely girl who is being bullied at school. There are frequent close-ups of the girl throughout the video. The lyrics and visuals work together to convey the girl's loneliness and desire for her mother's comfort and attention. At the climax of the video, the girl discovers pink-colored powers, though it remains ambiguous whether the powers are real or imagined. The open-ended conclusion leaves the interpretation of the video's events up to the viewer.
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1. Textual analysis of music videos: jay-z and Alicia keys-empire state<br />The video that i am analysisng is the empire state performed by both rapper jay-z and singer Alicia keys. And is directed by the very famous director hype William who is very highly praised in the music industry for his very high quality work especially in the rap,R&b genre videos<br />The genre of this song doesn’t particularly belong to a one genre,but it’s main being hip hop obviously performed by jay-z, with its R&b vibe belonging to the performansce by Alicia, but it also has an eletro pop beat which i think is mostly down to the beat. And the song is particularly succesfull and renound for it anthemic influence on the obvious New York home of the empire state<br />2<br />The song empire state is named after the pinnacle and world famous landmark sky scaper building which so happens to be the tallest building in new York. The song released at the end of 2009 became very popular which some may interpret to be an tribute song from its new York born performers to which it also happened to become some what anthemic<br />Through anaylisis of the music video i was able to make quite a few effevtive analsis between the lyrics and visuals to which i will explain what i personally think make them so affective and influencal <br />With the song basically being about the home city of both artists it majorly consists of both artist bigging up this famous city of new York to which onw of the first and main referecnce and analytical way this is illustrated is where jay-z says “I'm the new Sinatra, and since I made it here ,I can make it anywhere” to which the visuals are backed collages by images and a statue which fade into each other, I think this analysis was very important and referential because not only isit giving and indication of jay-z influence what makes this so significant is that rockafeller was the first at one point until his death the worlds richest man the first to become worth billions, the significanceof the images is that jay-z’s self built empire which is also named Roca-A-fella including his label ,clothes wear etc,which all together with the lyrics referring to a the iconic musican frank Sinatra a fellow though deceased new Yorker a landmark image of musical success and influence ,and the images referring to what can be interpreted the very successful rockerfella. I think the two conflict are very important to the audience as it is portraying what the song is about which is to be that of inspiration, to which the target auidience no the basic backgroung of performer jay-z being a black male from Brooklyn one of the most poverty stricken places in new York with shooting crime rates he defied sterotypes becoming one the most succesfull hip hop artist of all time worth £450 million all done legit. I think reaching it own goal being that of inspiration .all of this meanwhile in black and white i think the whole affect of that is the connotation of seeing something in black and white seeing it how it is <br />I think the second most effective piece of analysis i was able to make through both the lyrics and images is through the chorus performed by Alicia “new York concrete jungle where dreams are made oh,theirs nothing you can’t do” to which the director decidied to replicat in the order a close up of Alicia performing on her piano in the middle of the famous time square (new York) to which the shot then jump crosses to birds eye view shot of the famous skyscrapers when she “sings concret jungle where dreams are made of” with the shot then fading from the image if time square to alician then back on her piano in time square , with these images being done in a jump shot sequence what i think makes it so significant and effective ,is that the sequence was ver blatantly clerverly thought out by the director reason for me thinking so are with the director deciding to use the image being that the skyscrapers bird eye view it almost gives a view of the audience having an affect of being a refercence of “jungle” conotationg the land of oppurtunites available to everyone no matter whor they are which is then fully interpreted with the camera then focusing on Alicia long shot of her in the middle of time square and the famous new York back ground. In all i think the afgfect of this piece of editing done with th lyrics is clever because again the targeted audience would no that Alicia wernt born with the success she has now and again she was every sterotype of a black girl born and raised in poverty manhattan to which she has defied becoming one of the most successfull R&B/soul artisits of our time so i think the images conflice with the lyrics effectively in the fact that its get the message across of try and you will succeed, though you may endure the obstacles<br />The third personal effective relationship between the lyrics and visuals is again performed by Alicia chrorus “big lights will inspire you” illustrated again with Alicia playing the piano middle of time square surrounded by sky scrapers i think the main effect and siginificane is it gives targeted audience the message of possibilities are endless,acting as what the lyrics state and inspiration, with my other effective analysis being again Alicia chorus <br />In jay-z second verse i think it has various signifiact effective relationships with the visuals that being of conflict not nesserarily through the visual but more being through the the lyrics. First with jayz referecnce to his views/experience of new York starting with to the famous landmark yankee stadium “catch me at a yankee game”backed with collages images of the yankee stadium to the verse then ending more negitve ” eight million stories out their,and their naked” ( eight million stories out thier- referring to the skyscrapers , and their naked –refering to images of obvious poverty stricken black people) done with intention of highlighting the obvious disadvantage they are at it think the whole conflict of this vers is it starts with positive reference to jay-z personal experience to yankee games with the verse endin negative with the reference to the general unfair experience/life of a black person living in defined poverty to thich he once did the signifance of the conflict is that i think it reached to the those in that current position,giving them something to relate to but the video as a whole allowing them to look at the big picture of success and the face that poverty may be their present but doesn’t have to be their future, i think all effect of the verse and conflict was with the aim of keeping it real and relatable<br />3<br />The first 15 second start with no lyrics but a beat dominantly of the drums to which their are a collage of still images of new York landmarks such as the sky scapers,famous new York bridge etc with each image changing with every beat. I think its effective because their are no lyrics but the audience are immediately aboe no know the theme of the song (new York), created a postitive vibe, this beat carrys on through out the video with about 3 counts as does the collaged images with a count of 3 with their then being an introduction of the piano which will then swith to performance shots of jay-z whixh last about 3 seconds this sequence being very repetitive.i think this makes up a very strong relationship between the music and visuals because it almost froms a pattern which the audience are able to recognize but its also done in such a creative untypival way attracting more audience this being done with every performance of jay-v verses <br />Which between his verses intercept ths chorus from Alicia which upon introction of the chorsus being introduced each time the beat of the piano beat will become faster aswell as the speed of the changes of each shot i think the significance being that it highlights the difference between the rap which is being perfromed by jayz which has the beat as explained in the above paragraph to the piano then speeding up highlighting the performance of the chorus being now performed by Alicia.to thich this pattern continues through out the song with the vers and chorus. To at the end the pattern of the song changing with the lyrics staying the same but becoming more upbeat and hyped with the introduction to an instrument of some sort beclonging to that of the violin lasting about 5 second, to which the beat then drop back to the orginal i think that single affect of the introduction of the violin has a a significa effect as it creates a different more hyped up vibe to the song fitting in perfectly with the sequence already mentioned<br />4 <br />I wouldn’t nesserserily say their are close ups of the stars at the most and during a majority of the performance the shot they are at a medium close up range at the the most, i think the main reason for that and the way that the record company is trying to sell that track more on the materiatlity of the video due to its influential message of being able to achieve anything, though their is quite a bit of focus of both performers they are are noth the major focus, i think the video is represtning the image of both artisits in particular jayz in a positive way ways in which this could be backed up is through his basic swagger as in his clothes they are defintiyl of expesive designer in particular the shot where is in what appears to be a very high end apartment in and obviously very expensive suit with a cigar , which i think back up the concept of the video very effectively as it is basicly showing the reaps of his achievements, i wouldn’t in particularly say that this video represents other videos done by either artist as this video was different to alot of videos being produced by anyone in any genre and also the whole anthemic influence of the song was very different to alot of material being produced now<br />5 <br />I wouldn’t particularly say that either artist was on sexual display as such especially jay-z as he is notorious for his ugly look i would say that his swagger was on point which i think was very influential in itself, same to be said for Alicia keys the focus i wouldn’t say was particularly on display though her costume,hair make up was on point and had that new York urban feel to it such as the big gold earings which was obviously the point<br />6<br />7<br />I think the video is as much performance based as concept based, with the video half being being focused on the performance shots as much as how much the concept of the video is illustrated , though i think the their was a slight extra focus on the concept as the lyrics do focud on the conept of being both anthemic as much as influential<br />8<br />I think the beliefs , values and ideas being conveyed in the video is the more influential factor of b eing able to achieve what you want no matter the situation <br /> <br />