1.
Sia –
Chandelier
Applying dyer:
n
There is no construction of “Star image” within
this music video as the pop star herself does not feature at all within the
video.
n
This unique music video involving a girl dressed
as a doll dancing could be considered as a different construction of star image
in order to promote the artist. By creating such a different music video it is
memorable to its viewers which will promote the song as oppose to the way the
artist looks and boost sales this way.
Applying Goodwin:
n
The music video appears to have no relevance to
the lyrics, and the visual imagery does not match the music, therefore this is
a disjunctive piece with no involvement from the artist or showing any
instruments to show the artists musical ability.
n
The construction of shots within this music
video is pretty much the constant throughout, using a long shot to show the
girl dancing which is not uncommon within disjunctive music videos as the
artist is not the main focus and is promoting the music rather than the artist
n
Lastly this music video is shot in one
continuous line of action, this again separates the visuals from the music as
the audience see no cutting in time to the music
Applying semiotics:
n
There are very few, if not any visual signifiers
or signs within this music video.
n
This video is situated in one location, a house
that looks dirty and badly kept, this could be seen as a juxtaposing visual
signifier as the lyrics “I want to swing from the chandelier” may connote this
person wants to live a life of riches and wealth
2.
Katy
Perry – Roar
Applying Dyer:
n
Within this video there is construction of “star
image” as Katy Perry the pop singer features heavily throughout the video
n
The artist is lip syncing the words throughout
the video which presents a performance aspect within the video
Applying Goodwin:
n
The lyrics and visual imagery are connected
strongly which makes this piece extremely illustrative, it seems as if the
visuals are a story line and narrative for the music and lyrics
n
Because Katy Perry is the artist as well as the
main actress within the video it makes it seem more realistic and engages the
audience to a higher degree
Applying semiotics:
n
There are many visual signifiers within this
music video, which help to anchor and emphasis the music and lyrics an example
is when the word “roar” is sung you can hear the real roar of a lion played at
the same time
n
After effects have also been used to help convey
certain messages, such as in the storyline when the artist is becoming more
bold and courageous often the audience can see a lion’s face to emphasis these
emotions and feelings
n
Body language is also important within this
piece as in this particular story line it is important in understanding the
protagonist is becoming more confident as the video progresses, this is shown
by stronger body position and posture
3.
OneRepublic
– Counting Stars
Applying Dyer:
n
A heavy sense of Star image is shown from the
outset of this video, including the performance aspect of the band playing their
instruments and singing, this also includes facial close ups to emphasis this
aspect
n
The clothes worn by the band are individual,
wearing skinny clothing, this again promotes the band’s style
Applying Goodwin:
n
The lyrics and visual imagery are equally balanced
between the band and the theatrical musical performance aspect, as well as a
form of narrative which runs alongside this
n
Because there is a small story line that is
applicable to some parts of the song this video is an amplified piece which clearly
has come from the line “I’ve been praying hard” which is supported by footage
of people in some sort of religious ceremony
Applying Semiotics:
n
There are some visual signifiers, such as all
the instruments, clearly this emphasises the musical aspect of the band and
shows the musical talent and present
n
There are also religious symbols such as
touching (healing) people, holding hands, singing and clapping
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