Researching our genre..

POP/RnB

Girls aloud – the promise

The whole video is a performance on projector, to an audience like the American drive in theatres.

They are also members of the audience, watching their own performance.

Goodwin’s theory?

Relationship between lyrics and visuals

‘Hand on my heart’ – all 5 girls put their hands on their chest.

‘Promise’ crosses fingers.

‘Here I am’ – she draws attention to herself by standing in front of the screen

‘In my arms’ – Cheryl hugs herself 

Relationship between music and visuals

Dance sequence

Fast cuts to go with fast beat 

Influence of the record label and use of close ups

So many close-ups are used throughout

The Pussycat Dolls – When I grow up

Logo at beginning

Cars halted in road and dancing on top of the stopped cars, then walking down the road – one long sequence. Same outfits just different backgrounds where they have moved from one place to another.

Only one other small scene where they are performing in front of flashing lights which make up the word ‘Pussy Cat Dolls’

Also reference to theatre with ‘When I grow up’ on the outside of a theatre.

Andrew Goodwin’s theory?

Relationship between lyrics and visuals

‘Ha ha ha ha’ girls laugh it out

‘Famous’ shows ring, which says the word famous on it

‘Drive nice cars’ does action as if she is turning a steering wheel

‘Number one’ holds up finger

‘TV’ makes square outline with fingers 

Relationship between music and visuals

Dance routine matches beat

Cuts at the big beats of the song

Fast cuts during the fast paced part of the song 

Influence of the record label and use of close ups

Close ups are used throughout – but also lots of mid-shots

One of their first songs, so there is only a few shots with other people in them which makes the group the focus

Some stills from Destiny’s child’s video for Survivor

Some RnB Artists

Pop artists?

Who we are inspired by..