'Pompeii' by Bastille
Genre and Narrative
- This video is an example of amplification whereby there is still a link between the lyrics and the visuals however the meaning of the song has been altered slightly to mean something greater.
- The use of camera movements and mise-en-scene together give it a very artistic look and although there is a band member performing within it, he is not the main focus of the video
- Having said this, the fact that the beginning shots are set in an attic apartment make it feel more commercial as it is the conventional 'man living in an attic in the city' however it is not an expensive looking set which gives it a more artistic feel
- I think that there is some intertextual reference within the video in terms of classes and the seperation of them. This is due to the man looking very disconnected with the world at the beginning of video and later when he is riding through deserted streets it is further illustrated.
- In addition to this, the lyrics say 'The walls came tumbling down in the city that we loved'. This indicates that the city has perhaps collapsed in terms of society turning on one another which is illustrated by the deserted and littered streets that have been abandoned by its inhabitants.
- I think that this video could be considered art as it provides some interesting visuals to illustrate the song lyrics. As well as this, the locations and construction of mise-en-scene give it artistic value as they are not obvious commercial locations such as London or New York
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