Goodwin

Andrew Goodwin writing in 'Dancing in the Distraction Factory' (Routledge 1992)

1. Music videos demonstrate genre characteristics (e.g. stage performance in metal video, dance routine for boy/girl band).

This can be shown in Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot as it shows a dance routine for both males and females. This can cause a representation of the genre its in, the genre being R'n'B.



2, There is a relationship between lyrics and visuals.

This can be shown in Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah as the lyrics are a narrative for the visuals. The relationship between the lyrics can be seen within the video as he said 'What's it like in New York City?' which is accompanied by showing a girl, presumably Delilah, in New York City. Another example, is that the lyric said 'Don't you worry about the distance which cohered to the visuals of a girl waiting for a train.


3, There is a relationship between music and visuals (Either illustrative, amplifying, contradicting).

This can be represented in Michael Jackson's Billie Jean as the music goes with the visuals as when he takes a step the floor lights up with the beat of the song. This can create a rhythm throughout the song.






4, There is often inter-textual reference (To films, TV Programmes, Other music videos etc).

This can be seen within Geri's Halliwell - It's Raining Men as this is seen in Bridget Jones's Diary, 2001. The dancing within this song is heavily influenced by Flashdance, 1983, with the opening shot being the ending dance performed by Jennifer Lopes.




How this has influenced my creativity and planning:

• I like the use of the inter-textuality within Geri Halliwell's version of It's Raining Men, I will try to impliment a form of inter-textuality within our music video.
• The idea of making the choreography within the music video to match the beat of the song is a great idea as it creates a link.