MUSIC VIDEO ANALYSES

I have chosen to analyse this British music video:

Oasis - Wonderwall

This video is representative of the indie-rock genre which Oasis would be categorized under. The whole video is shot in black and white, which is often seen as very artistic and very classic of the typical indie genre, however,we are shown a single acoustic guitar which is coloured, this only heightens the artistic touch to the video and the meaning of that single guitar. 
The clever use of bright lighting means that although the image is kept very bright, it is almost too bright and provides a stark contrast to the dark shadows created by such intense lighting, this makes people feel uncomfortable. Combined with the use of special lenses and close up shots, we are left with the general awkward feelings that are expected when it comes to this genres music videos.
The videos setting consists within what appears to be an empty warehouse, and is then filled with props such as saws, hanging guitars and items which look as though they would be more at home at a circus.
Costumes consist of casual/smart clothes which is also very common of this genre.


The video lacks a clear narrative, and the only consistency is that of the band sitting together. We are shown random images, men using saws as musical instruments, circus performers and close ups of the band, but we can not apply a structure. 
We are shown, instruments playing when that instrument is particularly dominant at that part of the video. 
While the band are involved in the video, as they sing and play instruments, they are not narrating the story as their isn't one, instead we simply see them singing/playing.


The opportunity to connect with the artist is most definitely there, we see this in his connection with the camera. The use of close ups and consistent eye contact allow us to connect with the artist but not to identify with him, as we are unaware of what we are identifying with.


As is common with music videos, the editing is done to the beat, this creates a smoother more linear piece, which   is more appealing to the audience.
With no SFX and only altering the lens of the camera, the video gives of the artistic, introspective nature of not only the song and band but that which is similar to its genre.