Goodwin Theory

Stage Characteristics - Amity Affliction Youngbloods

Commonly in hardcore music, it shows the band at relatively small dingy venues, with them performing the song, with other clips surrounding that. Youngbloods does this, as well as having the scating which is a common theme amongst hardcore bands.

Relationship Between Visuals - Shi No Barado by Area 11

The song Shi No Barado, is about a complex relationship. But many references to TV, and Lights are made, which is why the Band looks like it is performing on a TV set, and The guest singer (Beckii Cruel) is watching a computer, when singing about them.

Music and Visuals - Twenty One Pilots Lane Boy

The music in Lane Boy is heavy Hip Hop, and the theme of night time, and the crowds dancing with the music. This aligns with the heavy but upbeat feel of the music video.

Need For Close Ups (as well as motifs) - Any Amity Affliction Song

This is in all Amity Sons. Their is a constant theme of closeups of the Artists singing and playing their instruments whether it’s a narrative music video or a performance one.

Looking - Eminem Not Afraid

Eminem's not afraid uses the theme of looking and voyeurism as a main theme within the music video. The music video uses the idea of EMinem feeling trapped within himself, in that he can only be seen when nothing is reflecting him.

Intertextuality - Every Movie Song Ever

They interject parts of the movie, into the music video as a form of sponsorship. This can happen in either hard cuts, or just put into the background of the music video.

By Ryan