You Me At Six Save It For The Bedroom Analysis

All Time LowAll Time Low

This is a still from the music video entitled ‘This is a still from the music video entitled ‘Poppin’ Poppin’ (Champagne)’(Champagne)’ by All Time Low who are also classed as a by All Time Low who are also classed as a

pop/punk band. This video was their first video to be pop/punk band. This video was their first video to be widely recognised and shown on music channels such as widely recognised and shown on music channels such as

Kerrang!. and included many different costumes and Kerrang!. and included many different costumes and designs but was always set in the same location. I decided designs but was always set in the same location. I decided to use this image from the video as I believe that this still to use this image from the video as I believe that this still clearly represents the unconventional, immature and fun clearly represents the unconventional, immature and fun

loving nature of the band and this is how I wanted to loving nature of the band and this is how I wanted to represent my chosen band when it came to creating my represent my chosen band when it came to creating my

own music video. own music video.


This video is very different to that of You Me At Six and This video is very different to that of You Me At Six and Blink 182 as there seems to be a link between the song and Blink 182 as there seems to be a link between the song and the video. The song is all about being taken in by the idea the video. The song is all about being taken in by the idea of fame and Hollywood and how this could turn out to be a of fame and Hollywood and how this could turn out to be a bad thing. This is emphasised by the lyric; bad thing. This is emphasised by the lyric; ‘I’m at it again, ‘I’m at it again,

caught up in the moment, but not in the right waycaught up in the moment, but not in the right way.’.’

On the other hand, the video itself seems to portray the On the other hand, the video itself seems to portray the complete opposite. For example, throughout the video complete opposite. For example, throughout the video

the band can be seen in a club surrounded by many fans the band can be seen in a club surrounded by many fans living the celebrity lifestyle.living the celebrity lifestyle.



However, even though they are being surrounded by fame, However, even though they are being surrounded by fame, the band are shown to be coping with it and also to be the band are shown to be coping with it and also to be behaving in the way that they usually would; immature behaving in the way that they usually would; immature

and childlike. This is emphasised in the picture that I have and childlike. This is emphasised in the picture that I have chosen and also by the other costumes used in the video.chosen and also by the other costumes used in the video.


For example, one band member can be seen wearing an For example, one band member can be seen wearing an oversized clock around his neck, while the other can be oversized clock around his neck, while the other can be

seen wearing matching multicoloured clothes and seen wearing matching multicoloured clothes and diamond glasses that he can’t see through. However, the diamond glasses that he can’t see through. However, the band is also shown in a professional way through the few band is also shown in a professional way through the few

live shots featured in the video.live shots featured in the video.


I believe that, once again, this video idea is a very good I believe that, once again, this video idea is a very good idea to look into as, even though it’s about a serious idea to look into as, even though it’s about a serious matter, it also allows the viewer to see the band in a matter, it also allows the viewer to see the band in a

positive, fun light and allows them to show their positive, fun light and allows them to show their personality and this is exactly what I want to do for my personality and this is exactly what I want to do for my

band.band.

Camera AnglesCamera Angles

The camera angles used within this video are usually at eye The camera angles used within this video are usually at eye level with the viewer, however, as you can see from these level with the viewer, however, as you can see from these

images, sometimes this is not the case and instead the images, sometimes this is not the case and instead the camera is tilted up causing the band members that are camera is tilted up causing the band members that are featured within the shot seem much more superior and featured within the shot seem much more superior and

powerful than other people within the shot and the people powerful than other people within the shot and the people watching.watching.

All Time Low – All Time Low – Poppin’ Poppin’ (Champagne)(Champagne) Analysis Analysis


Despite this one use of a high angle shot, most of the Despite this one use of a high angle shot, most of the camera angles used represent the narrative behind the camera angles used represent the narrative behind the

video; they are becoming famous, but their personalities video; they are becoming famous, but their personalities aren’t changing. This can be seen as even though they are aren’t changing. This can be seen as even though they are clearly seen enjoying a very expensive and private looking clearly seen enjoying a very expensive and private looking party, the camera angles are still level with the audiences party, the camera angles are still level with the audiences eye, showing how the band believes that they are equal eye, showing how the band believes that they are equal

to their fans.to their fans.


SettingSetting

The main location used within this video is a night club, The main location used within this video is a night club, however, the night club is altered for the live scenes to however, the night club is altered for the live scenes to make it look like a live stage. I believe that, unlike the make it look like a live stage. I believe that, unlike the other videos that I have looked at, this location clearly other videos that I have looked at, this location clearly

represents the lyrics within the song. represents the lyrics within the song.

All Time Low – All Time Low – Poppin’ Poppin’ (Champagne)(Champagne) Analysis AnalysisFor example, the song is about the party lifestyle and the For example, the song is about the party lifestyle and the

over drinking of the rich and famous, and this is emphasised over drinking of the rich and famous, and this is emphasised by the lyric, ‘by the lyric, ‘You’ve got me poppin’ champagne, I’m at it You’ve got me poppin’ champagne, I’m at it

again, caught up in the moment, but not in the right wayagain, caught up in the moment, but not in the right way.’ .’ This lyric is all about how the celebrity lifestyle could This lyric is all about how the celebrity lifestyle could

ultimately take over and cause you to lose your individuality, ultimately take over and cause you to lose your individuality, personality and dignity. To anchor the idea that the band are personality and dignity. To anchor the idea that the band are

not a part of this ‘fame’ lifestyle further, they mock it by not a part of this ‘fame’ lifestyle further, they mock it by using close ups of themselves drinking Red Bull rather than using close ups of themselves drinking Red Bull rather than

alcoholic drinks as the song insinuates. alcoholic drinks as the song insinuates.


When the location changes for the live scenes, however, When the location changes for the live scenes, however, the ‘feel’ is very different. At the back of the club they the ‘feel’ is very different. At the back of the club they

have the bands name oversized, in lights and the floor is have the bands name oversized, in lights and the floor is covered in amps. This shows the lifestyle that this band covered in amps. This shows the lifestyle that this band have chosen to follow and how they are not going to fall have chosen to follow and how they are not going to fall

into the trap of fame. Also, I believe that it has been used into the trap of fame. Also, I believe that it has been used to allow the bands to show their own personalities in the to allow the bands to show their own personalities in the

video.video.


ColoursColours

The colours featured in this video frequently change from The colours featured in this video frequently change from being rather bright to being quite dark. The bright colours, being rather bright to being quite dark. The bright colours,

such as white, blue, red and yellow, can be seen on the such as white, blue, red and yellow, can be seen on the band members; the main colour used for their outfits being band members; the main colour used for their outfits being

white. This could have been done to connote how young white. This could have been done to connote how young the band is, and the innocence that they possess, maybe the band is, and the innocence that they possess, maybe

surrounding the idea of fame. surrounding the idea of fame.


The darker colours, however, are featured on the backing The darker colours, however, are featured on the backing dancing and as the décor for the club. This contrast in dancing and as the décor for the club. This contrast in colours could connote the difference between the band colours could connote the difference between the band and the lifestyle of the people in the club; the band are and the lifestyle of the people in the club; the band are

still young, innocent and having fun whereas the location still young, innocent and having fun whereas the location they are in is a dark place that can cause people to they are in is a dark place that can cause people to

change, but not in a good way.change, but not in a good way.


CostumeCostume

The costume used within this video is stereotypically The costume used within this video is stereotypically bright and vibrant. This is non-conventional of this bright and vibrant. This is non-conventional of this

genre. As with all other videos within this genre, there genre. As with all other videos within this genre, there are frequent costume changes throughout the video. For are frequent costume changes throughout the video. For

example, in one scene the band members can be seen example, in one scene the band members can be seen wearing posh and expensive looking suitswearing posh and expensive looking suits

……and in the next scene can be seen wearing very and in the next scene can be seen wearing very bright, colourful loud clothes. These costume changes bright, colourful loud clothes. These costume changes

can be linked to the story behind the song.can be linked to the story behind the song.


All Time Low – All Time Low – Poppin’ Poppin’ (Champagne)(Champagne) Analysis AnalysisAlthough the costumes do not directly link, the fact that Although the costumes do not directly link, the fact that

they keep changing their appearance emphasises the they keep changing their appearance emphasises the idea behind the song; that making it, becoming famous idea behind the song; that making it, becoming famous and Hollywood itself can cause people to change and and Hollywood itself can cause people to change and

become someone they’re not. become someone they’re not.

As with the other videos that we have looked at, the As with the other videos that we have looked at, the band are dressed in their own, usual attire during the band are dressed in their own, usual attire during the

live shots. This could connote how the band are not like live shots. This could connote how the band are not like the people they are singing about; they can become the people they are singing about; they can become

famous and still be themselves.famous and still be themselves.


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