Sunday, 13 September 2009

Michael Jackson Case Study

In our lesson, we watched a number of Michael Jackson videos and compared them, to see how one of the greatest entertainers in the world took his ideas to his music videos

Leave Me Alone
Animated,
cartoons,
spaceships,
Michael Jackson flying around.
Lyrics closely related to the video
Shows shots of news articles about him, allegations made against him in real life featured in his video, said to be a response to the media.

Scream Feat. Janet Jackson

Features his sister Janet Jackson
Video in Black and White
Space Theme
Simultaenous dancing with his sister
Lyrics are a response to child abuse allegations

Billie Jean

Starts off in black and white
Animated
Has a crime scene theme
Special effects- Floor lights up when he walks on it etc

Thriller

Has a storyline of horror film for the first 4 minutes
Michael Jackson is watching himself act in the cinema, and then goes outside and starts the song
Simultaneous dance with zombies
Special effects

Black or White

Starts off at the begining with a mini story line
Star cast, including Macauly Culkin, someone who was very famous at the time (Home Alone).
Includes many different cultures including Indian, Black, Chinese, Russians and many more
Shows number of famous of people such as Tyra Banks

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