textual analysis

7Foo Fighters - Everlong

Strong visual styles for different parts of the storyline, the beginning in black and white, the end in flashing reds for example.
Narrative which has a meaning not immediately obvious, we don't understand the significance of certain objects like the phone
The band members are prominent of screen despite the surrealism, Grohl plays the main character.
There is a performance element, the band play out the end, but the surrealist nature isn't compromised, the characters change into the band in unusual ways, like the drum kit appearing out of the bed.
Simple special effects, the giant hand, the water transition
Grohl made to seem iconic, dressed as iconic punk person
Colour changes, blue for the scary hut, orange for the nightclub
Surreal mise en scene, giant phone


The Cure – The End of the World

Visual style, reds and whites
Narrative might not be obvious, we don't get why things in the house are shaking
The singer in the only on screen person, he is in most shots
The singer is lip syncing throughout
constant use of special effects, animation
The Cure singer is easily recognisable with his trademark hairstyle and make-up
Surreal mise en scene, completely animated outside world.
Visuals linking us to the audio, Books moving in time to the music

A-ha – Take on Me

Separate visual styles, real world and animated
Visual styles merge, the woman is pulled into the animated world, and the man pulled into the real world
Narrative is fairly obscure, what are they running from?
Not particularly performance based, the performance part is mainly animated
Much use of special effects, animation
Iconic treatment of singer, especially the final hallway scene

Bloc Party – Prayer

Set in music / dancing environment
progression of narrative, more weird effects >surreal<
everyone in the video is good looking or a band member
jump cuts with use of the 'burnt' technique
close-ups on singer

Plain White T's – Hey there Delilah

multiple images
differing perspectives
acoustic set up
black and white / distinctive visual styles separate areas.
Huge focus on singer, some fretwork focus as well
Use of shadows / beautiful lighting
Intimate feel, set in apartment, contrasts with city scenes
Muted Colours... blues for city/cold ... iconic of distance/cooling of feelings

Paul McCartney – Dance Tonight

English country, muted colours, blues, muted greens
Focus on Paul once actor has fulfilled his role
Over layered images
Warmer colours in the house
Special effects
Narrative progression / completion
live performance in the basement