how does this music video explore the conventions of andrew goodwin's theory of music videos?

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How does this music video explthe conventions of AndrewGoodwins theory of music video

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9- There is a relationship &etwelyrics and visuals

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8- The demands of the record la&el will inclthe need for lots of close ups of the artist aartist may develop motifs which recur acroswor6

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