Video Research

The drug dealing sequence in our music video shows the protagonist and drug dealer having a conversation. However, you only hear the song and not their actual dialogue. The character's body language and facial expressions make it clear that the two are having a disagreement. Therefore it is unnecessary to use dialogue. Also there is a close up showing the exchange of drugs which then makes it apparent that the mysterious man is actually a drug dealer. As well as this, the song is fast paced so it would be peculiar to bluntly stop the song and then include a conversation. It would disturb the continuity of the scene and the entire music video. To support my reasoning I researched existing music videos which included a sequence where dialogue is not heard. An example is 'Ouch' by Ndubz.



Approximately 1 minute into the video, the blonde girl finds her partner with another girl in bed. The blonde girl's reaction is made clear by her facial expressions and body language. She throws pillows and is very active. Due to this, it is clear they are having an argument even though you cannot hear the actual conversation. The lyrics are about cheating on a partner which also enables the audience to understand what is going on in the video. This is why it is unnecessary to hear the dialogue. The lyrics in our song, Watercolour by Pendulum, indicate desperation which is related to the protaganist taking drugs. There is a clear view of the drugs being exchanged which is why the scene doesn't have to be explained through dialogue.

Other examples of a music video that contains a sequence where dialogue is not heard is 'Bittersweet Symphony' by The Verve and 'Radio' by Alesha Dixon. These can be viewed on the links below.

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

Alesha Dixon - Radio