Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Textual Analysis and Goodwin's Theory



Relations between lyrics and visuals: "Hear the sound of the falling rain" the lead singer raises his hand to his ear to show he is listening to the sound of the rain. "Hear the dogs howling out of key" Raises hands to his mouth as if he is howling. "To a hymn called faith and misery" Crosses his chest to relate to the worship of hymns.
Relations between music and visuals: Throughout the section of the video when the band are in the car, the drummer is constantly drumming out the beat on the car, and when it goes "Hey!" he throws his sticks in the air, and later on raises a glass on the "Hey!".
Certain genre characteristics: This video isn't very conventional of videos in its genre since it doesn't show any band performance shots.
Numerous close of the main vocalist: There are many shots of the main vocalist including a section where the rest of the band aren't even in it and it is simply the lead singer and backing dancers.
Voyeurism or male gaze: This is shown through the all female backing dancers towards the end dressed in leotards and fishnets.

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