This music video by Lupe Fiasco singing 'The Show Goes On' is my favourite because not only do I enjoy his music but also because the visuals of this music video amplifies the message that is put across through the use of visual aids such as images and special effects. This is known as 'illustration'.
One of the reasons why I enjoyed this video in particular is due to the way the video is edited to not only the beat but also to the lyrics. An example of this is when he raps a verse about when he was a kid and the video cuts to what seems to be a younger version of Lupe. Also the special effects used when he names out different locations around the world and their geographic location is show using orange lights which also create an image of the artist being on stage and having all the spotlights on him.
There are quick cuts and also a varied use of special effects (slow-motion) throughout the video but key element in all this are the basetracks. One of the basetracks is of Lupe back stage where he says most of his verses, another is the green screen used for his verse regarding his global audience. These basetracks are used very creatively and ensure that the viewer is hooked right from the start as the chorus starts and a jump cut to his concert audience is shown. The use of lights and the crowd and the majority of the mise en scene that is 'seen' are all used to amplify the song/lyrics, the artist's message and what he represents(image).
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