Notes for exam work

Queen 1975 Bohemian Rhapsody – 1^st Magnetic video tape NOTES

- Performance video

- Multi layered

- Dry ice

- Low angles

- Image

- Brand for the band

In the mid 70’s most people had TV

M.T.V. – Music television

- Peter Gabriel – 1987 – Sledge Hammer

- Skill sticks to conventions

- Visuals support lyrics and visuals become more important than the song

- Animation

The Specials – 1980s – Ghost town

-Rundown buildings

- Car driving crazily around the streets

Bryan Adams – 16 weeks at number 1 (film song)

REM – Losing my religion 1991

-Changing his beliefs

- Science replacing his religion

- Fallen angels

- Telling a narrative and interpreting imagery

Fatboy Slim – Weapon of choice

-Christopher Walkin – Bad guy in films and serious (silly in this video)

-Challenges audience expectations