COMPARING MUSIC VIDEO MISE EN SCENE

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The effect of having a black and white video presents the idea of a contrast and confusion which relates to the title of the song. This confusion is also shown through the art of the costume. The sunglasses contrast with the time of day as the lead singer is wearing sunglasses at night. This represents a confused state of mind and things unknown in the singer.The monochrome costume which reflects the light allows the audience to focus more on the reasons behind the video rather than the performers. This music videos falls into the concept category.This is shown to the audience by the props used such as palm trees and the deck chairs. This is also shown by the head of the singer on a chickens body roasting. This video also fits into the performance category because the band appears to the audience.The barren land may represent a lack of something, this is also shown through the lack of make-up on the performers which goes against the stereotype of rock band singers.

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Unlike the previous video , this videos purpose to attract attention to the unclothed woman rather than the meaning behind the video, this video acts as an advert for the woman in this video.As in the other video, there is a lack of something in the video, however, it's clothes rather than make-up. The small tight clothing exposes sensual body parts and glamorises sex. The close ups of the female in the video force the audience to look at her rather than the meaning behind the video. The are also close ups of alcohol which suggests having a good time or wild behaviour which grabs the attention of the target audience. The buildings behind the female singer are all one colour at the beginning and blend in with the first costume she wears, however the second shot of the woman shows her wearing brightly coloured clothing which attracts the reader to focus on her rather than the rest of the video. The male in the video wears simple costume throughout and is in one location whereas the female moves location. He wears clothing suggesting he is a thug/gangster or that he has a lot of money. This is shown to the audience by his dark sunglasses, black hat and Gucci belt which sends messages to teen males that if you are a thug you can get money and women.


Mise en scene is a crucial item of music video's as it either sends a deeper message or invites its audience to replicate the behaviour in the video. This will also increase their views and promote their video.