Smooth Criminal - Differences between Michael Jackson's and the Alien Ant Farm version
Michael Jackson
- Semiotics - pop ideology
- Setting - in an underground place, nightclub, dark low key lighting - contrasting between MJ and dancers
- Costume - MJ in a white suit which makes him stand out against others and the setting
- This makes everyone focus on MJ
- There is a sense of realism emphasised
- Gangster vibes - like Bugsy Malone
- Often pop is more dance related
- Set in a club, more relatable for pop culture fans
- MJ is wearing a white suit contrasts with AAF because it shows sophistication and smartness
- Foley Sounds used to make it more fun, amusing and entertaining
- Match on action shots used making it simpler - constructing a narrative -makes it memorable
- music about entertainment
Alien Ant Farm
- Semiotics - rock ideology
- Setting - in a boxing ring, outside, in front garden, showing they don't care
- Putting on a show for the community
- Lighting is very high key
- Three fangirls holding a 'we <3 A.A.F.' sign
- most characters dressed in casual wear -jeans and t shirt
- Props - guitars, microphone, drum kit, boxing ring, monkey - Intertextual references
- There is not a main focus
- main band copy MJ's moves
- Boxing ring signifies violence, competition and rivalry
- they're performing outside at an expensive house - rebellion, don't care what people think
- Playing own instruments denotes being a musician
- no narrative, all about the performance which is common in rock songs
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