Medium Evidence Significance

Audio

(Pitch, rhythm, tempo, instruments, etc)Example: The singers voice is calm at first but gets louder and more powerful as the song goes on. The song is an expression of series of events that lead to anger.

Video(Action, colors, setting, movements, characters)The video is in black and white at first but slowly transitions into vibrant, real life colors by the end of the song in time with the singers change in tone. The most prominent color is red by the end of the video.The red colors at the end of the video correlate with the singers anger.

Lyrics(Key words, references, feelings, imagery)Like a burning skyThe word burning is associated with fires or flames, which are hot and flare up like anger.

Audio, video, and lyrics combined.

(How do all of these elements build upon or differ from the others and how do they play into your interpretation?) This song tells a story about a series of events that started off as normal and not noteworthy but the singers tone of voice identifies the transition to a state of anger or passion which is supported by the overwhelming use of red at the end of the music video. The lyrics to the song elaborate on these emotions and give vivid imagery of anger that culminate with the line like a burning sky.

Alors On Danse / So We DanceBy Stromae