For my research into similar media texts I have decided to explore as many different genres on Music videos in order to gain a better insight into the conventions of each genre.
Neil Halstead - Paint a Face
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71sfMY3ZLWI
Neil Halstead typically plays his music in a subdued and more relaxed fashion compared to other musicians. This represents the genre of music he performs perfectly as his voice is renowned for its mellowness. The speed in which the cuts are made throughout the music video are important as they correspond to the tempo of the song. Using simple techniques such as a placing a plastic sheet over the camera lens and recording drops of water falling onto it is an effective and appropriate feature as it represents the message that 'Paint a Face' is trying to portray, that by putting things into perspective, there are more significant things in the world than what people make out to be. Throughout the video the footage has been toned down and made to look more solemn to correspond with the theme of the song, this effect also creates the effect of it being cold and possibly near Winter. Contrary to many of the music videos I have studied, this one has been set to exploit natures beauty, which in many respects makes it easier for the video to look good. Camera angles also make up an important aspect of the video, they assist the images in appearing more meaningful, for example at the beginning with the drops of water falling on the camera, the camera is facing upwards taking the water and the white sky into picture representing the insignificance of man.
David Gray - Fugitive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REeqmxBJVm0
David Gray is another musician renowned for his mellow and distinctive voice. The music video for his song 'Fugitive' at first to be quite simple, with few camera angles focussing on him and the piano. However, as the video progresses the use of abstract art is apparent and is an occuring theme throughout it. This is an alternative to other music videos as it includes graphic creation as oposed to just video. The cuts correspond to the tempo of the song, which is important as it enables the audience to gain a greater feel for the song.
Calvin Harris - Ready For The Weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRP9M_xF5SY
Rammstein - Ich Will
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4K6ZxDwi34
Popular German band Rammstein have been renowned for their slightly obscure manor in which they make music videos, to say that some of them are controversial is an absolute understatement so I have tried to choose a more appropriate music video of theirs. However, saying that the film consists of the band going into a bank, holding several people hostage and attempting to steal money, whilst all wearing suits a might add. This in itself is a message about the kind of band Rammstein are, this is a rebellious and illegal thing to do, which is fitting due to the controversy surrounding the band. The way in which the lead singer (Til Lindermann) walks throughout the video in a superior and above the law fashion is also important. It is also important to show his impact on the band, something that only fans of rammstein will understand, that he is the most iconic person in it. The camera angles are always pointing up towards the lead singer indicating his importance. The cuts are slow or fast relating to the tempo of the song which is a general convention of any music video.
Example - Won't Go Quietly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-So9lXFt5rM&ob=av2e
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Can't Stop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwkJfkl-clw
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