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Another brick in the wall Pink Floyd Music video analysis Another brick in the wall is a music video that's anti establishment and protesting against conforming to stereotypes. R ebelling against the structure of our society that teaches children to fit into the norms. The message of this music video is that i ts ok to be different even if society says otherwise. In some way its criticising society as its suggesting that everyone believes they have to be 'another brick in the wall' or they will be alienated from society. They are saying that society is responsible for systematic brainwashing and abuse of the masses. The video focuses on the way that the teachers and educational system teach their students. The video is protesting against the methods used to discipline students such as violence and shaming. At the end of the music video it is revealed that it was a dream, the whole dream sequence is a visualisation of the desire to break free from oppression. ...

Alright by Kendrick Lamar Music video analysis  In this music video he connects the violence associated with Apartheid in South African with police brutality in the United States.  This music video is set in Oakland, Oakland has a deep history of police brutality cases therefore it is the perfect location for a video themed around dirty lay enforcement. An example of the cases includes an article which reports that 74 million dollars was spent settling 417 police brutality lawsuits in Oakland alone. Another was with Oscar Grant, a black man killed by a police officer in 2009. This was one of the first widespread accounts of police brutality to be captured on a cell phone and shared throughout social media. This lead to much public outrage, protest and riots. Kendrick Lamar made this music video in order to inform the public of the many cases that regard this issue of brutality within our society.  Therefore this protest is against violence (in particular un...

Paper planes- MIA  Music video analysis  All the elements within the song interplay with the theme of immigration. The song was intended to criticise widespread negative stereotypes associated with immigrants. Through the lyrics and the video, MIA satirizes the stereotypes constructing immigrants as violent malingerers. In the music video she is trying to show that immigrants work hard therefore making them relatable to the audience.  This song is partially inspired by MIA's family's immigration history and her frustrations over obtaining a work visa to record in the US due to homeland security's objections.  MIA used a dark skinned actress in the music video in order to represent the sum of all prejudices. This music video is protesting against all forms of discrimination.    This music video consists of shots that are mostly medium close ups or close ups in order to focus all the viewers attention on the subject and less focus on the su...

David Fincher information Amateur music video director In his music videos, Fincher appreciated that the visuals should enhance the listening experience. He would cut around the vocals and let the choreography finish before cutting the shot. Camera movements are also synchronized to the beat of the music. He also favours the use of wide-angle shots to showcase a character's environment. One element of Fincher's visual style is the specific way in which he uses tilt, pan and track in the camera movements. When a character is in motion or expressing emotions, the camera moves at the exact same speed and direction as their body. He is known for his meticulous eye for detail and perfectionist qualities, Fincher performs thorough research when casting actors to ensure their suitability for the part. As a music video director, he has directed: Madonna's 'Vogue', 'Express yourself', 'Oh father' and 'Bad girl' Justin Timberl...

Research of genre Protest songs  D efinition of protest song- a protest song is a song that is associated with a movement for social change and hence part of the broader category of topical songs or songs connected to current events. It may be folk, classic, or commercial in genre.  History of protest songs  The earliest protest songs and the tradition of using music in this way goes right back to the founding of America. Joseph Warren's call to action song, Free America, was possibly the first protest song to have been sung out by American soldiers. Early 20th century As the American Civil War ended and America became divided by class and race, protest music evolved with the music of the early 20th century.  E lectrical music recording was beginning to develop in the 1930s and more people owned record players and radios. With this new technology, music was able to spread outside of the oral tradition- the lead to protest songs developing from the simpl...