Music Video Analysis

Katy Perry - Firework

Conventions: Exaggerated, strong meaning

Styles: Dramatic, special effects, different narratives seen throughout

Techniques: Creative

Links to lyrics?

During chorus, fireworks shoot out of characters' chests.

P!NK - Please Don't Leave Me

Conventions: Subtle meaning, Exaggerated metaphors, Horror

Styles: Dramatic, a range of special effects. A lot of narrative

Techniques: Surrealism, Voyeurism, exaggeration in actions, outfits, etc.

Links to lyrics?

(Mention of him looking pretty / beautiful) - putting make up on him during this lyric.

Fatboy Slim - Praise You

Conventions: No links to lyrics (contradicts), creates new meanings to title / meaning of song.

Styles:

Techniques: Visuals on beat.

Music video of choice: Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared (?)

Conventions: Surrealism, Horror