Music Video Definition
A music video is a short film integrating a song and imagery produced for promotional or artistic purposes- Wikapedia 2014
History
In 1894, sheet music publishers Edward B. Marks and Joe Stern hired electrician George Thomas and various performers to promote sales of their song "The Little Lost Child". Using a magic lantern, Thomas projected a series of still images on a screen simultaneous to live performances. This was the first step towards music videos.
Musicals were another important contribution to music videos, and several well-known music videos have imitated the style of classic Hollywood musicals from the 1930s to the 1950s. One of the best-known examples is Madonna's 1985 video for "Material Girl" which was based on Jack Cole's staging of "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" from the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes staring Marilyn Monroe. Several of Michael Jackson's videos also showed influence such as "Thriller" and "Bad" which was influenced by the stylised dance "fights" in the film version of West Side Story.
Music Videos in the 21st Century
Music videos in the 2000's today are a main source of promotion and advertising for artists. Controversial music videos of the 21st century include the music video for "Rock DJ" by Robbie Williams caused controversy due to the graphic nature of the video which featured Robbie Williams stripping naked then peeling off his skin to reveal bloody flesh, followed by ripping off his muscles and organs until he is nothing but a blood-soaked skeleton. The video was censored in the UK during daytime hours, and was broadcast unedited after 10pm.
Others include the video of "All the Things She Said" by Russian duo t.A.T.u. caused controversy as it featured the young girls embracing and eventually kissing. UK TV presenters Richard and Judy campaigned to have the video banned claiming it satisfying to pedophiles with the use of school uniforms and young girls kissing.
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