Watch the music video again and analyse it closely, making detailed notes. Use the same skills you are developing for the MEST1 Section A unseen text.
Answer the following questions on your blog using the minimum three-paragraph structure we have discussed for MEST1 Section A:
Media Forms
How is it typical of a music video?
(Use this PowerPoint on the key conventions of music videos to help you).
First of all, the setting used correlated with the music video and the film.
Also there was a define mixture of live performance and a narrative around the music video which presented post riots London. It was also used to promote the artist, plan b's directorial debut film. This was achieved by using the characters from the film within the narrative of the music video.
There was a lot of medium shots as there is a lot going on behind the the artist, Plan b that he wants the audience to take notice of such as dancing and fighting behind him. The music video in terms of location was pretty conventional in a sense for grime artist such as fields, rooftops and outside council estate buildings.
There was a lot of close up shots of Plan b as he was protagonist of the music video and the music video was presented as an example of 'spectacle filming'.
Media Representations
How does it represent the London riots/rioters?
The music video conveyed a high amount of discontent and resentment towards the government and politicians. However, it showed more reinforced negative connotations towards teenagers as it presented them as mindless, rebellious and uncontrollable. This was shown through the smashing of the shops, inappropriate use of fireworks and physical abuse towards each other.
In addition, although the music mainly reinforced negative stereotypes of adolescents, it also reminded us of the unprofessional and cruel acts of authoritative figures such as the police and politicians. Clips of young teens being malicious handled by the police and politicians physically fighting back. This shows an alternative representation of those in power and as being biased towards the underclass youths of south london.
Media Audiences
What audience pleasures does the music video offer?
Firstly of all, it reminds the audience of the times when the london riots that occurred and the uncivilised state of London (which was nostalgic.)
What audience pleasures does the music video offer?
Firstly of all, it reminds the audience of the times when the london riots that occurred and the uncivilised state of London (which was nostalgic.)
The fast past editing correlated with the flashing cinematography of the music video which was very captivating and vibrant.
The music video also features appearance of the characters from plan b's directorial debut film. This brings a sense of nostalgia to those who have watched the film and another format of promotion for the film.
Media Institutions
How does the music video help to promote the film of the same name?
the same setting used correlated with the music video and the film.
Also there was a define mixture of live performance and a narrative around the music video which presented post riots london which was also the setting of the film. The music video featured the characters from the movie to bring promotion towards both film and the actors themselves. However, Plan B was the focal point of the music as we got through narrative of the music video. This is helpful as it brings his music supporters awareness of the film and also allows them to enjoy his work.
A great technique to be able to utilize and promote his content.
Research the Ill Manors track and soundtrack album - focusing particularly on the institutions and critical reception.
Plan B is signed to labels such as Asylum records, 679 Artists and Atlantic records and many more.
The ill manors soundtrack was nominated for Mercury prize and the ill manors soundtrack debuted at no.1 on the uk albums charts when released in 2012.
Recording sessions for the album took place at The Sanctuary in London and Edge Recording Studio in Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Drew stated, "You could call it bassline, soul, with a bit of hip hop" when asked about the album whilst other critics stated that plan b 'puts hip hop back where it really makes sense, as the urgent poetry of the mean streets'
Also there was a define mixture of live performance and a narrative around the music video which presented post riots london which was also the setting of the film. The music video featured the characters from the movie to bring promotion towards both film and the actors themselves. However, Plan B was the focal point of the music as we got through narrative of the music video. This is helpful as it brings his music supporters awareness of the film and also allows them to enjoy his work.
A great technique to be able to utilize and promote his content.
Research the Ill Manors track and soundtrack album - focusing particularly on the institutions and critical reception.
Plan B is signed to labels such as Asylum records, 679 Artists and Atlantic records and many more.
The ill manors soundtrack was nominated for Mercury prize and the ill manors soundtrack debuted at no.1 on the uk albums charts when released in 2012.
Recording sessions for the album took place at The Sanctuary in London and Edge Recording Studio in Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Drew stated, "You could call it bassline, soul, with a bit of hip hop" when asked about the album whilst other critics stated that plan b 'puts hip hop back where it really makes sense, as the urgent poetry of the mean streets'
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