Friday, 24 September 2010

Dance Dance - Fall Out Boy

I like this video because it fits with the song. I also like how it has a strong story line which links to the lyrics. It's typical of the band who usually make video that are quite humorous and different from the music videos of other bands from their genre of music.
They use typical camera shots ranging from extreme close-ups of the lead singer to long shots of the hall the band are playing in. I like how this makes it feel like you're actually there as you would focus on different things from time to time.
I like the editing in this video as it chops from the band to the band members playing characters at the dance. It shows another side to the musicians, it makes them seem more approachable and real, not just four boys on stage. Which is something typical of music videos because the band want their fans to relate to them a bit more.
The styling of the band is typical for a band of this genre when they're on stage performing but when they're playing characters in the video they break the usual conventions of a rock video. They are all dressed as geeks with sleeked back hair and trying to impress girls who don't even notice them. This makes us see them in another light and again adds a humorous element to the video.
I really like how well the video fits in with the song especially when the lead singer draws a heart in the air when the songs says 'love'. The editing of this section really interests me and makes the video a bit different from bands similar to Fall Out Boy. I like all of Fall Out Boys video because they all have a certain feel that makes them seem like Fall Out Boy. Their music videos have become a huge part of their popularity and are almost like a tradmark. Another video of their's I really like is A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me".