Common Representations Within

Pop

Examples of Common RepresentationsThe pop genre being one of the most popular of all the music genres has many representations in their music videos, such as:• Narratives – these will commonly be about relationships.• Camera shots/angles – In many pop music videos there will always CU’s

of the band/artist or usually a money shot.• Style – Most pop music videos follow the same style (broken

narratives/ narratives). These are just a few examples of all the more common representations. In the next few slides, I will elaborate on these representations in further detail.

Collage of Different Videos Showing Common Representations

Narratives RepresentationThe narrative representation within pop music videos are the most common and well known. In vast amounts, narrative themed videos are the most popular are the most popular choice. The narrative theme is generally suited towards a relationship (break up/getting together). From our research we have found multiple examples including:Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherIn this music video, a relationship break up is depicted as the main theme. Not only that but from our research into these themes, we have come to the conclusion that pop music can recognize themselves in these situations. Thus, the audience are able to develop a connection to the artist.

Linking With the Lyrics RepresentationLinking lyrics with visuals have become a common representation within pop videos are where the camera shot will reference the lyrics. TLC – Don’t Go Chasing WaterfallsOne Direction – BeautifulTLC uses this common shot, when it sings the title of the song. This gives the audience a visual representation. By doing this, it enables the audience to better remember the lyrics but also may possibly make them want to buy it. Multiple pop artists/bands have done this in their music video.

Camera Shots/Angles RepresentationIn the pop music genre, camera shots are vital to establish the artist/band. These have become more common representations within the pop genre though theories such as voyeurism which can help attract their target audience.Voyeurism can be seen in various pop videos including:Rihanna – WorkIn this music video Rihanna uses voyeurism to attract a male gaze and get her audience to watch her videos. Voyeurism has become more prominent in pop videos. From research it can be deduced that Rihanna noticing her competition is now relying on her body to gain publicity and attract her audience.

Our Music Video• For our music video we are going to try and incorporate some of the

common representations, by doing this it will help us attract our target audience. We have decided to do this as it is more common for the pop genre, we have come to this conclusion based on our research. The typical features we will be trying to feature in our video will be linking visuals with lyrics, another feature will be the narratives and using the title as the theme for basis of the narrative.