Props and Costume

My research into the genre has enabled me to grasp what would be effective in a punk music video. It has also given me a chance to develop a greater understanding of the reasons behind parts of the genre.

One point that is of great importance in any music video are the props and costume that is contained, as it must maintain convention and purpose.

The following props and costume have been taken into consideration of the genre.

These are a typical style that the punk genre has adapted, so it is used as a statement to others that the individual wearing them is part of this style.

Un- branded high- tops. These are cheap shoes, and as the punk demographics are typically working- class, these would be stylish shoes that they could afford.

G.B.H are an influential punk band. The vocalist will be showing his influence by wearing this.

Heavy chains are seen to be worn by people who are ‘tough’ and intimidating, which are what people belonging to the punk genre are seen to be, so this is a fitting accessory.

This accessory demonstrates difference, as there are many different types of these bracelets that people can wear and ‘mix ‘n’ match’ them, which makes people feel unique.

Costume 1

This is a typical pattern used in the punk genre, so it is another statement linking to the genre.

Props 1

This prop is used by most guitar players. It will make it look more like the artists are playing the song if they use one, as the song is rather fast- paced, so one would most likely be used in the original recording.

This is to make the content more believable and conventional when the vocalist sings in the music venue, as they would always be used by vocalists in venues, as they need to be heard alongside the music, which is incredibly loud.

This guitar is very conventional of the genre. It is different in its design, and has an image on it of an erected middle finger. This demonstrates lack of respect and youth, which is conventional to the punk genre.

Costume 2

The bassist will be wearing worn jeans, which give the impression that he belongs to the working class, as he cannot purchase new ones. They’re also a tough material that people wear for long- term consumption.

The bassist shall be wearing a T- Shirt with an alcoholic beverage logo on it. This may demonstrate the bassist’s appreciation for youth and recklessness, as the youth are known to drink excessively for extreme results. This is conventional of the genre, as it conveys the ‘lack of consequence’ attitude.

The bassist shall also be wearing another kind of high- tops.

This bass is conventional to the genre, as they are used in every band.

This guitar strap is very different and it connotes the act of violence, much like in the ‘Distillers’ song- City of Angels. So it is conventional and relates to another music video within the punk genre.

Props 2

Costume 3

The drummer is wearing a shirt with the band logo on it. This is an effective way of the band advertising themselves and bands tend to do this.

These summer shorts give the impression that the drummer is rather laid- back and not too concerned about looking the part, as it is conventional for the artists to be more interested in the music.

These ripped jeans suggest that the drummer may not care about how scruffy he looks, as it is conventional for people within the punk genre to dress this way.

Props 3

The drummer shall need a pair of drumsticks to play the drums. In this instance, the drum kit shall also say, ‘Damaged’, which is another way of advertising the name of the band and creating an identity for them.