Showing posts with label EDM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EDM. Show all posts

Monday, 18 August 2014

VidEG 9 Jess Glynne - Right Here

ACT: Josh Kumra
TRACK: The Answer
YEAR: 2011
DIRECTOR: Unknown 
GENRE: Blues, Pop
MAIN AUDIENCE: Male and Female 15-24



  • From this song I love the different backgrounds used and the effects. This is also aided by the use of strong clothing and make up. 
  • I also like the tempo of the editing and how it changes on and off the beat.
  • The use of the close up shots that almost seem misplaced that then tap to the beat is something that is different and creative. There is a lot of shot variety used and the whole video has an very urban feel to it which reflects the music genre and themes.
  • Also during the video there are changes between the saturation and hues used.
  • Star treatment is used however there are other actors involved who dance or play instruments however as she is the only singer most of the attention is focused on her.
  • The lyrics don't really match the overall narrative however there is a strong sense of being 'Right Here'  with her friends or in a location.
  • On revising this, I do think the editing is a little fast and is kind of distracting at times, but the overall effect and the themes used I still like.

Saturday, 16 August 2014

VidEG 6 Avicii - Wake Me Up

ACT: Josh Kumra
TRACK: Wake Me Up
YEAR: 2013
DIRECTOR: Unknown 
GENRE: EDM, Folktronica
MAIN AUDIENCE: Male and Female 15-24






  • The song is a mix of EDM, Soul and Folktronika which is a different move from what Avicii is well known for. The narrative relates closely to the video which shows 2 girls being isolated from a group, until one runs away on horseback to find who she is more suited to be with as they have marks on their body which separatre them from their local community until she finds people who she is alike. 
  • The lyrics talk about how you should follow your heart and find a path. 
  • There is no real objectification of women except maybe a low cut top but its hard to compare to others due to its diverse sound. However what can be noticed is the amount of women being used and in the begininng they are shown to be inferior this being created through camera angles and point of view shots. 
  • Product placement and advertising for Sony Xperia phones.