Sunday, 7 November 2010

Narrative

Narrative in terms of music videos is the basic underlying storyline of the video itself. A philosopher called Tzvetan Todorov first described the narrative features, splitting them into five differant sections.

Stage 1
A state of equilibrium is defined.
 
Stage 2
Disruption to the equilibrium by some action or crisis.

Stage 3
The Character(s) recognition that there has been a disruption, setting goals to resolve problem.

Stage 4 

The Character(s) attempt to repair the disruption, obstacles need to be overcome to restore order.

Stage 5
Reinstatment to the equilibrium. Situation is resolved, a conclusion is announced.

This basic storyline can be reflected in most modern music videos we see today.




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