Features Genre Characteristics

Observations Conforms 100% to the genre stereotype. The video also goes above and beyond the norm for what would be expected. When Josh (The Vocalist) runs his hands down his neck. When there is a heavier beat. When they step. Fast editing. A lot of close ups of Josh (vocalist), but it does cut through to the others. The notion of looking through this video is mainly through direct address. Not applicable due to style of video. Performance.

Examples The fire and setting things on fire / ruining things. The performance aspects of the video. The locations used. The outfits worn by the band. Across your fingers.

Relationship between lyrics and visuals? Relationship between music and visuals?

The wall falls down. A beat on the drum is played. When the pace picks up. of the song is Josh. When the other band members are introduced to the song they are shown. When the vocalist is singing. When there are close ups of the band members eyes. Not applicable. Mainly the vocalist. However there are several shots of the other members, specifically during the introduction, the chorus and the ending.

Are there close-ups of the artist and star image motifs? Is there reference to the notion of looking?

Are there intertextual references? Is the video performance, narrative or concept based? How much of each?