Tuesday 11 December 2012

Goodwin's Theory - Music video analysis

Goodwins theory is based around eight different points when analysing a music video. I am going to use When the Sun Goes Down by the Arctic Monkeys (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqkBRVukQmE)
Links between lyrics and visuals
On screen actions which where the lyrics match them.
"And I've seen him with girls of the night.."

 
Links between music and visuals
Complimentary, contradicting or amplifying.
Each time the guitar strums at the start, the video cuts to another shot
 
Multiple close ups
To put emphasis on the main people in the video and emotions.
Voyeurism
Voyeurism is the act of watching people with/without their knowledge. Its usually shown in music videos with intimate behaviour, undressing or sexual activity.
Intimate behaviour
 
Demand of the record label
Representation of the artist. Who the record label wants the video to appeal to.

The band briefly appears in the video. They are seen putting things in a car and could just be normal people, making them easier to relate to.
 

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