Why music videos

Why

Videos?

Purpose

Interpret a song visually

Set trends e.g. Clothes

Influence imaginations Make people think

Take people into a fantasy land

Allows viewers to see the artist/band

Sell the song

Publicity

Get the artists point across

Visual extension of the lyrical content

The first Music Video’s

• The beetles were one of the first to use images to accompany their music releases so they wouldn’t have to make a personal appearance.

• Other bands then started do promote their records this way e.g. The Bryds, Bob Dylan and The Who.

• The first music video aired on MTV was The Buggles “Who killed the Radio Star” on MTV’s first day, August 1, 1981. Many other music channels are now around.

• Top Of The Pops began playing music videos in the late 1970s to substitute when the artist or band were unavailable to perform.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. FlyThe Uprising

• Easy to relate too as everyone knows what morning TV shows look like.• Communicates clearly to the audience by using visual images, facts and humour.• Bright and cheerful which represents hope.

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Milk Lizard

• Dark inside and bright outside. Contrast of emotions.

• Fast editing – Jump cuts• Close ups of what's

happening e.g. The band performing, surroundings.

• Lyrics are relatable and are reflected in the video.

Similarities • Both have elements

of hope.• Both use a verity of

different shots.• There is lots going

on in both videos.

Differences• Milk Lizard is darker • The Uprising is slower passed.• Have to work harder to understand the meaning of the song Milk Lizard.