Wednesday, March 10, 2021

ANDREW GOODWIN - conventions of music video

 conventions of music video 

-Link between the lyrics and the visuals

(the visual reflect the lyrics, metaphorically, literally, symbolically, 


example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Ain't it fun- Panorama








-Link between the music and the visuals 

(visuals reflex the pace, rhythm and atmosphere of the music)

 editing matches the pace of the song


example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Rihanna; Dj Khaled - Wild thoughts












-Visuals reflect the genre of music

(include stereotypes, and are aimed at youth most of the time)


example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Finesse-Bruno Mars; Cardi B










-Use of intertextual references 

(Side by side scenes from a film and the music video/ Ariana Grand- thank you next)

example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Black window- Iggy Azalea (inspired by Kill Bill)











-SPEACH MARKS/VOYEURISM- notions of looking 

objectifying especially woman in a sexual way 

pop/hip hop

male gaze

example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Doja Cat - Streets









-Reflective of the record label

(could reflect issues such as the record label's)

financial status

power/connections

other signed artists

global location

target audience

example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang








Star image is key focus

(focus on the artist)-repeated closeups 


example of music video , that is related to this point: 

Sinead Harnett - Last love 








TYPES OF MUSIC VIDEOS:

Performance 

Narrative

Concept based 

(they can be mixed together)


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