Voyeurism

Voyeurism

In this video Miley Cyrus is objectified through various different camera angles and close up shots. The video is meant to be outrageous and grab the audience (specifically male) attention and therefore shows off Miley Cyrus' body in a seductive way by focusing on provocative areas of her body. Through her performance Miley Cyrus also arouses the male audiences attention, by licking a sledgehammer. The clothes she wears are seductive and there are moments in the video where she is nude, however through the camerawork the she is still partially covered up.

Star Image

Noel Gallagher: Oasis/Noel Gallagher's high flying birds:

Lead guitarist and songwriter for the band Oasis.

Is seen as out spoken and as to have a rock on roll attitude:

• In an interview with the observer in 1995, Noel said that he hoped Damon Albarn, member of rival group Blur, would ''catch Aids and die.'' However he has since retracted his statement.
• Told BBC Radio 1 that taking drugs is like ''having a cup of tea.''
• Is seen as being honest in interviews and will say what he thinks people. For example he calls Robbie Williams a ''fat dancer from Take That''

Has appeared in documentaries of Oasis and their albums, showing his importance in the music industry.
Has appeared in more personal interview shows such as Michael Parkinson.

Has claimed that he doesn't need twitter although he has an account, which updates his fans on his whereabouts and his involvement with the business.
Whilst in Oasis he was regularly in the tabloids, he made headlines for trashing hotel rooms, taking drugs, getting into fights onstage, again reiterates his rock and roll attitude.
Has appeared in Various magazine covers such as Q magazine, NME and Rolling Stone, where he gives interviews
Was part of the New Labour campaign of 1998, which showed him to be different to other musicians as well as showing his importance in society.
Has shown himself to be a Manchester City fan, sharing a common interest of football with many of his fans.
Has made appearances on chat shows such as Graham Norton and Jonathon Ross in recent years.
Regularly makes appearances on talk sport as has interviews for BBC Sport and Sky Sports.

In recent years he has shown himself to still say what he thinks, however he is now more subdued, due to his age and other factors. Through his experience he has gained more respect and is viewed as one of the most important musicians of his generation, therefore his comments, views and opinions have a bigger effect and attract more media. For example, in October 2013 his comments on One Direction made news and attracted serious media attention.

 

 



Goodwin's theory music video review

The Libertines - Time for Heroes

The video fits the genre as in the video the band are performing. However in this video they are playing to a live audience unlike most other music videos in this genre, where they are performing in a studio. The video also contributes to the theme of London. This can be seen through its setting which is London and the expression of their love for the city can be seen through there actions and emotions portrayed on screen. In this video, the words are not matched on screen, the theme is. The video does not follow the beat of the music unlike other music videos of the same genre, which separates it from other videos. The video also has several close ups of the stars, creating intimacy between the audience and the band that can not be created through live performance, it also helps establish the relationship between the two. There are also several references to English and American culture in the video. Through the settings, landmarks and the lyrics of the song.

Influential Music Videos

The Libertines -  Time For Heroes





This video share many themes with ours as well as it being in the same genre of Garage Rock. The video also shows the band in their daily life, as will ours. The video creates the image that the band are against the rules and rebellious (such as jumping over barriers) and gives off an energetic, feel good vibe to the audience. The bands actions are also laddish, which helps the audience empathise with them and establish a greater relationship between the two. We will try to recapture the laddish theme by re-enacting different scenarios in several settings. The video is also shot on the streets, as will ours be, which again creates intimacy between audience and artist due to the fact that the audience can relate to the band being on a street. A close relationship is also created between the band on screen through the bands chemistry and their actions. There are also shots of drugs and alcohol, which reflect the rock 'n roll lifestyle, which we will not copy but we can recreate through other shots. All though we liked other features of the video such as the split screen we decided against it as we want more focus on individuals.

Goodwin's music theory

Andrew Goodwin composed a theory about music videos in which he states that each video has six characteristics:

Genre - Depending on what Genre the music video is from different traits will be shown. For example in a Rock video there will be a stage performance and for dance genre there will be dancing or a dance routine.  An example of this is 'She bangs the drums' by The Stone Roses.

 

Lyrics - There will be a relationship between the lyrics and visuals. The lyrics will match or contrast what is on screen and will have an effect on the narrative if there is one. An example of this is Blur's 'Parklife'.

 

Music - The video will be effected by the music and can be edited in time to the beat and the pace of the song. For example if the song is fast paced then there will be lots of cuts. An example of this is...
 

Star image - Due to the demand of the fans and the record label there will be many close ups of the Artist (which cannot be seen at live performances) which will create intimacy between the artist and the audience which will help develop the relationship between the two. An example of this 'Live Forever' by Oasis

Intertexuality - There are often references to films, other music, TV etc. This will flatter the fans who understand the reference and will also remind them of the themes of what they are referencing. An example of this is Shakermaker by Oasis.

Voyeurism - The idea of selling the music through the objectification of the female or the male in a video through certain angles and innuendos. An example of this is Everybody's on the Run by Noel Gallagher.

Music Video Directors

John Landis
As well as directing films such as National Lampoon's Animal House, An American Werewolf in London and The Blues Brothers,Landis has also directed music videos such as Thriller and Black or White.

He specialises in directing comedy films and this comedic theme carries over into his music videos, for example this can be seen in the introduction to the Michael Jackson video Thriller, which guest stars Macaulay Culkin.

He also has combined comedic aspects of his films along with horror. For example this can be seen in his films such as An American Werewolf. He replicates this style with the iconic music video 'Thriller'.

Nigel Dick
Nigel Dick is a music video director and has directed music videos by artists in the rock genre such as Oasis, Paul McCartney and Black Sabbath. As well as videos in the pop genre by groups such as Backstreet Boys, The Wanted and The Pussycat Dolls. Dick specialises in music videos and has worked with a large amount of artists and specialises in all types of music, therefore his music videos do not have a reoccurring theme.


Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze is an American director, producer, screenwriter and actor, who as well as directing artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z and Arcade Fire, he has co-produced Jackass and directed films such as 'Where the Wild Things Are'. He as well has directed a large range of genre of music videos and has even appeared in some of them such as 'Praise you'. He has often used comedy in his videos to make them more appealing to a wider range of music and to help change the image of the artist.

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