You Me At Six - Kiss And Tell (HD) from theplaceofthelion on Vimeo.
Aside from Lady GaGa's 'Just Dance' another video that deals with the house party setting and narrative is 'Kiss and Tell' by You Me At Six. This is essentially a performance based video, with the previously mentioned British rock band, being the entertainment at a 'wild' house party.
This follows the codes and conventions of the rock genre in terms of establishing an act. There are regularly close ups of the band, and their respective instruments, reflected in what the audience hear in the music. Additionally there are close ups of the lead singer to accentuate his vocals.
The editing is relatively fast paced to reflect the nature of the bouncy soft rock song. Additionally it gives the viewer the opportunity to explore the party in a succession of short shoots that take you further through the house; into the kitchen and garden.
The mise-en-scène very much reflects the genre and setting. The party goers are dressed casually, but remain stylish. Everyone at the party is conventionally good looking to some extent. This acts as a pleasure for viewers, who take images like this as inspiration. The band is also dressed similarly, this adds to the realism when the band members are involved in the mayhem on screen.
They have created a realistic party atmosphere by filling a large room of people, and adorning it with party decorations such as balloons and confetti. The mess created by the party goers, consisting of food, drink and even toilet paper gives the impression that it is well into the party. This would explain the energetic audience. Furthermore the camera movements also reflect the music, as it is handheld throughout, regularly moving with the beat.
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