I saw this music video a while ago, and thought it was really good. It is purely narrative and has no performance aspects in it. The camera shots are often changed to the beat of the music which I think is very effective in the story that the video portrays.
It is based on 'Patrick Chase', a character with his own reality talk show, similar to the likes of 'The Jeremy Kyle Show'. It puts him across as being a good man, yet the second half of the video contradicts this. There is a point where he brands one of his guests 'disgusting and pathetic' for his useage of drugs. As the music video continues it begins to show his true personality, which is very different to the liked man 'Patrick Chase' seems to be as he receives standing innovation from his audience. The personality it begins to reveal shows him as a drug-user, a cheating man on his family and having a generally wild lifestyle in comparison to his showbiz personality. The beat of the song goes well to the hidden life he leads and I think it's very effective.
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Sunday, 10 October 2010
Friday, 24 September 2010
Song lyrics
She's such a charmer oh no.
She's such a charmer oh no.
She's always looking at me.
She's always looking at me.
She's such a charmer oh no.
She's stole my karma oh no.
Sold it to the farmer oh no.
She's always looking at me.
She's always looking at me.
She's such a charmer oh no.
Born in west virginia oh no.
Married to the preacher oh no.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes such a charmer oh no.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes such a charmer oh no.
oh no.
She's such a charmer oh no.
She's always looking at me.
She's always looking at me.
She's such a charmer oh no.
She's stole my karma oh no.
Sold it to the farmer oh no.
She's always looking at me.
She's always looking at me.
She's such a charmer oh no.
Born in west virginia oh no.
Married to the preacher oh no.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes such a charmer oh no.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes always looking at me.
Shes such a charmer oh no.
oh no.
Song Choice
When we were first choosing a song for our music video we began to sway towards the Ska genre of music. We listed a few different artists and came up with the likes of 'The Specials', 'Madness' and 'Toots and The Maytals'. We decided to originally go with 'Toots and The Maytals - 54-46 was my number'. We had heard the song in 'This Is England' as it features in the soundtrack and it had a catchy beat which we all liked.
We soon changed our minds, and began to gear more towards the 'Rock' genre. We then decided on 'Jumpin Jack Flash' by the 'Rolling Stones'. Again, it's a catchy song, and we decided we'd make this our video over the 'Toots and Maytals' song.
In the end, our final choice was in the 'Rock' genre. But we ended up going for a more recent song, 'Charmer' by 'Kings of Leon'. Although it is older material from Kings of Leon it is still much more recent than the likes of 'Jumpin Jack Flash'.
We soon changed our minds, and began to gear more towards the 'Rock' genre. We then decided on 'Jumpin Jack Flash' by the 'Rolling Stones'. Again, it's a catchy song, and we decided we'd make this our video over the 'Toots and Maytals' song.
In the end, our final choice was in the 'Rock' genre. But we ended up going for a more recent song, 'Charmer' by 'Kings of Leon'. Although it is older material from Kings of Leon it is still much more recent than the likes of 'Jumpin Jack Flash'.
The Rock Genre
Our chosen band and song come under the Rock genre so in order to gain a wider understanding about their genre. Rock music is very popular and began to enter the mainstream in the 1960s. It's roots orginate from the 1940/50's rock and roll.
Kings Of Leon are often referred to being more of an alternative rock. Alternative Rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980's and became more widely popular in the 1990's. Alternative rock is a genre that became more widely popular in the 1980s/1990s. It consists of various subgenres such as Britpop, grunge, gothic rock and indie pop. Alternative rock has sometimes been used as a catch phrase for rock music from the more underground artists in the 1980's.
There were some bands such as "The Cure" and "R.E.M." who managed to achieve commercial success and recognition. However many alternative rock artists during the 1980s were more cult bands that recorded through independent labels and received recognition through word of mouth and college radio stations. The breakthrough of Nirvana and the rise of Britpop movements in the 1990s enabled alternative rock to enter the musical mainstream and many alternative bands began to become commercially successfull.
R.E.M.
At the start of the 1990s, the music industry was full of alternative rock bands who were signed by major labels. Some of these included Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. R.E.M.'s success was inspirational for other alternative bands around the 1980's/1990's and they would be a hard band to follow, as they were viewed as one of the most popular bands in the world.
The success of Nirvana led to alternative rock becoming extremely popular in the 1990's. The success of their album Nevermind surprised the music industry but by Christmas 1991 it was selling 400,000 copies a week. It managed to popularize grunge music and alternative rock. The surprise success of their album made it to the commercial radio stations and this opened doors for other bands. Alternative rock found itself in the mainstream and major labels scrambled to sign bands to capatalize the music. Though people were eager to sign the bands, many of the bands rejected success as it conflicted with their rebellious ethic the genre held before they reached the mainstream.
In the 1990's the grunge music from America dominated the British alternative scene and press. In reaction to this some defiant British bands emerged that wished to get rid of the grunge that was overtaking the press and take the public and press by storm. The media branded this seeming movement as "Britpop". This movement is represented by Blur, Oasis, Suede and Pulp. The phenomenon was mainly a rivalry between two main groups, these being Oasis and Blur. The competition was obvious as they would compete by releasing singles on the same day. Blur won "The Battle of Britpop", however Oasis then released their second album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" which then went on to become the third best-selling album in Britain's history.
During the late 1990's, many alternative rock bands emerged. These included Muse, The Strokes, Interpol and Franz Ferdinand. Popular bands around currently that may come under the alternative rock genre would be bands such as The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arctic Monkeys and Kings Of Leon. These bands have shown mainstream alternative rock is still good and successfull.
Kings Of Leon are often referred to being more of an alternative rock. Alternative Rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980's and became more widely popular in the 1990's. Alternative rock is a genre that became more widely popular in the 1980s/1990s. It consists of various subgenres such as Britpop, grunge, gothic rock and indie pop. Alternative rock has sometimes been used as a catch phrase for rock music from the more underground artists in the 1980's.
There were some bands such as "The Cure" and "R.E.M." who managed to achieve commercial success and recognition. However many alternative rock artists during the 1980s were more cult bands that recorded through independent labels and received recognition through word of mouth and college radio stations. The breakthrough of Nirvana and the rise of Britpop movements in the 1990s enabled alternative rock to enter the musical mainstream and many alternative bands began to become commercially successfull.
R.E.M.
At the start of the 1990s, the music industry was full of alternative rock bands who were signed by major labels. Some of these included Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. R.E.M.'s success was inspirational for other alternative bands around the 1980's/1990's and they would be a hard band to follow, as they were viewed as one of the most popular bands in the world.
The success of Nirvana led to alternative rock becoming extremely popular in the 1990's. The success of their album Nevermind surprised the music industry but by Christmas 1991 it was selling 400,000 copies a week. It managed to popularize grunge music and alternative rock. The surprise success of their album made it to the commercial radio stations and this opened doors for other bands. Alternative rock found itself in the mainstream and major labels scrambled to sign bands to capatalize the music. Though people were eager to sign the bands, many of the bands rejected success as it conflicted with their rebellious ethic the genre held before they reached the mainstream.
In the 1990's the grunge music from America dominated the British alternative scene and press. In reaction to this some defiant British bands emerged that wished to get rid of the grunge that was overtaking the press and take the public and press by storm. The media branded this seeming movement as "Britpop". This movement is represented by Blur, Oasis, Suede and Pulp. The phenomenon was mainly a rivalry between two main groups, these being Oasis and Blur. The competition was obvious as they would compete by releasing singles on the same day. Blur won "The Battle of Britpop", however Oasis then released their second album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" which then went on to become the third best-selling album in Britain's history.
During the late 1990's, many alternative rock bands emerged. These included Muse, The Strokes, Interpol and Franz Ferdinand. Popular bands around currently that may come under the alternative rock genre would be bands such as The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arctic Monkeys and Kings Of Leon. These bands have shown mainstream alternative rock is still good and successfull.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Narrative and Performance music videos used together
In most music videos, there tends to be a mix of both narrative and performance techniques. It's very effective because it is good to see a band/artist performing though too much performing could become a bit boring and repetitive for the viewer. So by having a storyline it makes the video more interesting but not too complicated as the performing splits it up a little.
Here are some examples:
The Cribs: I'm A Realist
The Coral: 1000 Years
Deneice Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
Here are some examples:
The Cribs: I'm A Realist
The Coral: 1000 Years
Deneice Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Narrative videos
A narrative music video is like a short film accompanied by a musical background. It contains a short story that is easy to follow for the viewer and the lyrics can sometimes be put in time to various things going on in the short story. Sometimes there is no lip synchronisation but most music videos tend to use a bit of both for their music video.
Here are some examples of narrative music videos:
Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul
Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
Yolanda Be Cool Vrs DCup: We no speak Americano
Here are some examples of narrative music videos:
Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul
Arctic Monkeys - When The Sun Goes Down
Yolanda Be Cool Vrs DCup: We no speak Americano
Friday, 9 July 2010
Performance music videos
A performance music video is when a vocalist and sometimes other members of the band are miming/singing the song in the video in either one setting or it can be a variety of settings. For instance they may stay in the same setting if it is a live gig performance, or it may be abstract showing them in a desert and these can be graphically enhanced into videos.
In a performance video you can see the vocalist singing/miming the song and you can see the instruments involved in the song shown in the video. I think that older music video's are more likely to be performance videos. This could be because technology was not what it is today back in that music's era.
Here are some examples of performance videos:
Oasis - Whatever:
Though I can't get the embed code for my blog here is a link to Kings of Leon - Molly's Chambers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2WGS6O2y0A&feature=PlayList&p=FE9353F2CA45CB11&playnext_from=
In a performance video you can see the vocalist singing/miming the song and you can see the instruments involved in the song shown in the video. I think that older music video's are more likely to be performance videos. This could be because technology was not what it is today back in that music's era.
Here are some examples of performance videos:
Oasis - Whatever:
Though I can't get the embed code for my blog here is a link to Kings of Leon - Molly's Chambers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2WGS6O2y0A&feature=PlayList&p=FE9353F2CA45CB11&playnext_from=
PL&playnext=1&index=18
Bon Jovi - Living on a Prayer
Gloria Estefan - Rhythm is gonna get you
Jermaine Stewart: We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Bon Jovi - Living on a Prayer
Gloria Estefan - Rhythm is gonna get you
Jermaine Stewart: We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
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