Music video

movies, and music videos. They often times present a false stereotype that many believe are true when accessing media. When it comes to music artists will use music videos so there listeners will have a better understanding of the song. The music video analyzed is Kendrick Lamar’s alright which was released in 2015. As an artist who has a history of creating songs that are detailing experiences in which he has either lived or seen this video is a powerful statement released by him. The video…

Lifestyle Glamorization in Music Videos Music videos are a significant outlet in which the glamorization of celebrities can be observed. The visual pairings of Katy Perry’s song “This is How We Do”, Miley…

Depression is something that is easy to fall into, but very hard to get out of. Depression often makes a person feel hopeless. The rock band, Three Days Grace, created a song called “Never Too Late”. The music video portrays an emotionally unstable woman who reflects on her childhood, and now she suffers because of her past. These lyrics give the listener a sense of understanding when the world is against them, as well as a positive outlook when it is hard to see the light. Listeners of the…

Many parents were in an uproar when this video aired and it’s mainly because of the fact that it is way to sexual for people who are underage. I suppose normally that most artists would just assume that parents will allow their children to watch things that are pre approved. I don’t know if that…

will evolve into what we live in tomorrow. “Imagination is more important than education” (Albert Einstein). Einstein was an extremely smart person who lived for education, but the importance of imagination is heavily stressed. In the animated music video “Shelter”, a girl is living in her own world through her imagination and it allows her to keep living in the horrible situation that she is facing. Contrary to “Shelter” is a series called Steins;Gate; it focuses on the world not changing…

where an individual is able to feel complete and be with family who cares for one another. Magnetic North, Taiyo Na, and Sam Kang illustrates the aspect of how everyday life affects different dynamics of family relationships in their music video Home:Word. The music video highlights the lives of a mother, daughter, son, and father in their everyday endeavors. Even though each of the family members go through the day on their own, they realize how important family is while performing their…

many take for granted. This essay's purpose is to uphold the American Dream. The American Dream is evolving everyday along with America. Not only is this ideology written in poetry but it is also brought to life in the music video “American Oxygen” sung by Rihanna. The music video displays…

When we think of major music events that are viewed by many young adults, the MTV Video Music Awards comes to mind. But who could have imagined that in 2013 roughly 10.1 million people would tune in the watch the “public sexual blossoming of Miley Cyrus”. (Deadline, 2013) “About five million of these viewer ages ranged from 12 to 34” which is a time when many people are still forming their identity. (Deadline, 2013) This was not the only shocking display from a female artist. Singers Lady Gaga…

Micronesia. Objective This essay examines the cultural legacy of the Korean music video Gangnam Style in context of Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Tipping Point”. The transnational success of Gangnam Style can be attributed to elements in the…

hip-hop related art: music videos. The ever-rising popularity of music videos has given hip hop artists a new way to translate their messages to their audience; and often times this can help their message become clearer. Such is the case for Jasiri X’s music video titled “Do We Need To Start a Riot”. This music video helps the audience completely understand the obstacles that black males have faced over history, and in recent times especially. The release of this music video coincided with an…