My reflection and Opinion on 4 Varied Music Videos

When give the task to find 4 interesting and unique music videos i already had a couple in mind. Music videos that are out of the norm and experiment with new things and themes really interest me. As i am looking into more unique music videos i though of the song " Scientist" by Cold play. This music video uses a very interesting dynamic structure. It is set in slow motion and in reverse although the main character remains in the normal motion. The slow pacing and theme throughout the music video reflects the music as a whole and portrays a calm and relaxing vibe. In the video the artist is always looking at the camera directing his music towards the viewer and targeting his audience. This style of music video is also show in the music video of "Lost and Not found" by Chase and Status. This music video uses a very similar technique in the way that it is in slow motion but instead of following a specific character it pans around a location which relates to the title lost and not found as in the music video we are looking for a kidnapped girl. The third music video that i thought was rather appealing was "Spaceman" by the Killers. This music video is really different and unique, i don't really understand it which makes me even more interested. In the music video we see the camera follow the lead singer from the killers who is wearing a strange costume around a carousel. Again in this music video the camera is panning/following a specific character or place. I feel that this type of technique is really useful as it gives the audience a sense of  the environment and gives the audience a better understanding of the meaning behind the video. For my final music video i choose "Final Masquerade" by Linkin Park. Music videos that i don't understand are more interesting to me than the ones that i do, i feel that they have a hidden agenda and a much more personal touch not only from the song or artist by also by the director. This music video uses a very dark and deep coloured theme and portrays a very emotional and connective reflection between the audience and the music video.


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