Music video analysis

Another Music video i will analyse is The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony.

Aspects of performance/ Mode of Analysis

No performance was used as it was a narrative.

Narrative


How does the video create an image for the Band?

The image shown of the main character and the brief encounter with the rest of the band is of real rock and roll. They don't care about anything or anyone and have a lack of respect for anyone but themselves. Seen to others as dislikable, aggressive and un-civilized. The video sums up the whole bands image seemingly effortlessly and comands respect.

How do the visuals relate to the song?

The two link together really well. He talks about walking down the only road you've eveer known. He strides down the road and appears to own it. When he say ' your a slave to money'. His uncut scruffy hair, plain black clothes and skinny appearence contrast with this statement about popular culture.

Mise-en-scene

Set on a busy street where a scruffy looking charater in all black clothes strides down it. We see many Regular people walking up and down and some workers too. A car is used which he walks across. The sreet also looks pretty dirty and untidy suggesting a deprived are in which the band come from.

Use of Camera

Mainly tracking shots are used with a slight low angled shot to empower the character. Some close ups are used and a point of view. This shows continuity and keeps the chaos he is creating free flowing and reguarly.

Editing

Cutting to and from whats in front and behind the character showing what happens when the two meet. Some out of focus in point of view to illustrate the point he is not even looking or aware of the subject in front of him. Mostly slow cuts.

Representation

The character is represented as an underdog in life but takes it literally all in his stride.

Genre

The genre is alternative rock/pop.

Audience

Young male/female adults.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx3m4e45bTo