![]() This meant that the song was advertised, both positively and negatively, across the world this advertisement helped to promote the artist, Hozier, and increased the size of his target audience. The song is a has a slow pace, and is part of the indie-rock genre of music the video is well edited to match the pace and atmosphere created by the song.ĭue to the songs strong and emotional theme of homosexuality in countries that hate upon homosexuality, the song was used to stand up against discrimination in certain parts of the world such as Russia and Ireland– Hozier’s country of origin. The narrative in the music video visualises this issue, and aims to make audience sympathise for the characters, and realise the wrongs of discriminating against freedom of sexuality. The video is powerful and moving, as it features scenes of strong violence that aren’t made explicitly visual, as cuts and close ups don’t allow the audience a full view of the scenes, but the audience will understand the concept and find the video more meaningful. The video follows conventions by addressing the controversial issue of attacks lead on homosexuals, and was filmed as a response to Russia’s sexuality laws. I believe that the purpose of this music video is to inform the audience of homosexuality discrimination- an issue that is still unresolved in many places across the world. The music video doesn’t feature any artists singing or playing instruments, therefore it isn’t a performance, however it offers an interpretive story for active audiences to analyse. The music video for ‘Take Me to Church,’ a song by Hozier, features a narrative based on the Catholic Church’s discrimination against homosexuality. Therefore the lighting does not seem to have been manipulated in any way, however this was purposeful to successfully transfer the values of the artist to the audience.ĭeclan McKenna – The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home This reflects the artists liberal and down-to-earth values. ![]() Lighting and Colour – The video seems to have low production value – it looks like it is homemade. ![]() The facial expression of the artist (the video shows shots of the artist singing and playing guitar but is focused on the narrative story) This fits with the narrative of the video, which is the real life journey of a young person.įacial Expressions and Body Language – The facial expressions of the agonist range from hurt, frustration, jealousy, sadness when he’s alone/watching his friend who he’s in love with spending time with his boyfriend, to happy/elated/smiling and enjoying himself when he’s spending time with this friend. It follows them doing things together like going to Brighton, at each others houses in their bedrooms etc.Ĭostume, Hair and Makeup – The costume, hair and makeup is very casual, it seems as though it wasn’t co-ordinated or directed in any way – natural and unplanned. the way to school with this significant other who they have feelings for. The narrative follows him on physical journeys he usually makes, e.g. Firstly, the video is set in the boy’s house, (or a friends’), with his friends socialising. Setting and Location – There are a number of locations. The video starts with a voice-over of the agonist talking about his mothers’ reaction to his gender identity. The struggle of falling in love with someone who is not available and the complex relationship they have. Theme – Journey/narrative of a transgender boy, the relationship between him and his family and friends, his social network and social life, and the emotional journey of his transition and coming to terms with accepting who he is.
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