Blog Entry #2: A Look at Music Videos

Blog Entry #2: A Look at Music Videos

Initial reaction: What are your immediate thoughts and observations when you view the music video?

I thought that this video matches the lyrics and title pretty well. There are some scenes that may not be appropriate, but teenagers encounter them from time to time. But overall, this video was quite interesting is enjoyed my many people including myself.

Analysis and interpretation: Describe the Principles of Media Arts as they appear in the music video. Why do you think the musician, musical group, or director created this music video? What themes are promoted in this video? Are they aligned with Gospel Values, or do they counter them?

In this music video, there were not many principles of media arts, it was all just natural acting likes driving a car, dancing, jumping into a lake. I think the Katy Perry made this music video because it is one of the most popular songs out there. Also she might have made this video to achieve some awards or nominations. There weren’t any Gospel values in this music video mostly because it just portrays a teenager's life.

Consideration of cultural context: What events may have influenced the musician, musical group, and director to create this music video?

Since Katy Perry is pretty young, she might have made this video to show how life was for her in a teenager's point of view. I also think the Katy Perry made this music video because it is one of the most popular songs out there. Also she might have made this video to achieve some awards or nominations. But to public, it is entertainment for us and money for her.

Expression of aesthetic judgment: How does the cinematography, acting and performance, choreography, storyline, special effects, lyrics, and musicality work together in the music video? How do the visuals affect your admiration or disdain for the song?

The music video was very well put together. The scenes matched the lyrics exceptionally well; the storyline was portrayed with love very well, the choreography was smooth where each scene was linked to the next, and the acting matches the song very well. The music video’s visuals painted a good picture in my mind after viewing it. Every time I listen to this song, I could see what is happening throughout.

Ongoing reflection: How has your chosen music video influenced your reception of the song?

The music video for teenage dream didn’t influence me much because the title mostly says it all. I can already guess many events in the music video like couples, going to beaches, etc. But the music video overall was great, the scenes were well matched with the lyrics.