Band: Calvin Harris
Song: Feel So Close
Genre: Dance
Locations: This video features two very different locations. The first location is set in a rural western, American location with a large mountain range visible in the background. This land appears to be lonely and baron. The setting echoes the typical western movie style backdrop. The second setting is juxtaposed with the first as it is a typical suburban, American neighbourhood with identical white houses.
Costumes: Several different costumes are featured in the video which are all very contrasting. A cowboy costume is featured in the video as well cheerleading and ballet costumes. The other costumes worn in the video consist of urban style clothing such as jeans, caps, trainers, hoodies and trackies. The urban clothing is fitting to the genre of music featured in the music video. All of these costumes represent many different social stereotypes.
Storyline: The video represents the idea of coming together in my different situations. Whether this is forming new and unlikely friendships or finding love. This video challenges the stereotypes by suggesting that completely different personalities can come together. For example, in the video the street dancers form an unlikely bond with the cheerleaders.
Performance: The video for Feel So Close features several different styles of dancing. These include street dancing, ballet dancing and cheerleading. Another form of performance featured in the video is the lassoing demonstrated by the cowboy.
Style: It is obvious that this video was inspired by old western cinema judging by the locations and costumes used. However, this video has taken on a new and unusual twist by juxtaposing the western setting with young urban characters.
Colour: The video has been shot in colour. Although, the colour is quite subdued giving the video a gritty and realistic appearance. Shadows and contrasting light has also been used in the video.
Not a bad start Chloe. There is a good amount of description here to get us going. You could do with a couple of things though. Firstly, get screen shots to add to your post. This will help highlight the points you make. Secondly, see if there is any more analysis you can add to build on the description you have here. Why do you think these choices have been made by the director and the artist?
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ReplyDeleteAs well as depicting Harris watching and sitting with a girl, it also shows various groups of youths dancing, as was the theme of the previous video. It also features the rancher cowboy and his horse, who became featured on the single cover. It was filmed in and around Kern County, California. The truck stop scene (Reyes Polish) was filmed in Kramer Junction, California (in San Bernardino County, California); the suburban scene at the intersection of Clark and Lapis Streets, in Rosamond, California; the desert town scene in Randsburg, California.