media ed sheeran, drunk- 'best video' andrew goodwins conventions
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Lyrics and Visuals.
talks about being drunk, holding can of alcohol
cold water when singing “I’ll be freezing”
sings “leaving me” and picks up key, phone etc. as if leaving the scene.
party style scene- “drunk again”
“to feel love“-party with lots of girls
has party when talks about getting “drunk again”
parties on own and them slumps into bed on his own “all by myself”
Music and Visuals
very upbeat music and Ed parties when the music is a quick beat
Iconography of specific genre
The Genre of drunk by Ed Sheeran is indie folk, pop rock and soul music,. This is portrayed through the meaningful lyrics, upbeat music and use of guitar.
when the music fades to more peaceful- Ed sits on own or with cat
Iconography of specific artist
Hoody and relaxed clothing in all his videos
All his videos are about or include messages about love and girls
strong lyrics, clear lyrics, follows a fantasy theme, videos look like day-to-day life
Voyeurism
whole video about love and flashbacks of girls/cutaways to girls and their life
Close ups
continuously close ups of Ed Sheeran to show emotions/attitudes and facial expressions.
Ed Sheeran is signed up with Atlantic records who also manage Flo Rida, Jason Mraz, James Blunt and B.O.B.