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This is a still image taken from the You Me At Six music This is a still image taken from the You Me At Six music video ‘video ‘Save It For The BedroomSave It For The Bedroom’. You Me At Six is classed as ’. You Me At Six is classed as a pop/punk band. The band originally released this song as a pop/punk band. The band originally released this song as their debut and created their own music video before being their debut and created their own music video before being signed and having the video being professionally directed. signed and having the video being professionally directed.

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In the original video, viewers witness the band in their In the original video, viewers witness the band in their comfort zones being themselves and also on stage at a comfort zones being themselves and also on stage at a small gig. All filming in the first production of this video small gig. All filming in the first production of this video was done by friends of the band with simple hand held was done by friends of the band with simple hand held camera. However, the new music video for this song is camera. However, the new music video for this song is

very different.very different.

Original VideoOriginal Video New New VideoVideo

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Similarly to the Blink 182 video that I have analysed, the Similarly to the Blink 182 video that I have analysed, the song and the video by You Me At Six do not seem to be song and the video by You Me At Six do not seem to be

linked in any way. For example, the song is about how the linked in any way. For example, the song is about how the singers girlfriend has been going behind his back and singers girlfriend has been going behind his back and

being unfaithful and this can be seen by the lyric being unfaithful and this can be seen by the lyric ‘Well I ‘Well I sussed you good, you knew I would.’sussed you good, you knew I would.’

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Whereas, the video is based on reality TV shows and Whereas, the video is based on reality TV shows and features many problems that all surround the idea of fame features many problems that all surround the idea of fame hungry families. For example, the lead singer can be seen hungry families. For example, the lead singer can be seen

in an express yourself t-shirt and underneath him on in an express yourself t-shirt and underneath him on screen is the line; ‘OUR SON REFUSES TO BE AN screen is the line; ‘OUR SON REFUSES TO BE AN

INTOLERANT BIGOT AND IS BRINGING SHAME ON OUR INTOLERANT BIGOT AND IS BRINGING SHAME ON OUR FAMILY WITH HIS LIBERAL THINKING!’FAMILY WITH HIS LIBERAL THINKING!’

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Also similarly to the Blink video, this video represents the Also similarly to the Blink video, this video represents the unconventional nature of this band as it shows the band unconventional nature of this band as it shows the band

completely destroying the set of the TV programme as the completely destroying the set of the TV programme as the video comes to a close. video comes to a close.

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Again, similarly to the Blink video, there are many Again, similarly to the Blink video, there are many different costumes used throughout this video. For different costumes used throughout this video. For

example, the band play all the characters featured in the example, the band play all the characters featured in the video so there is a constant costume change and a lot of video so there is a constant costume change and a lot of

cross dressing. This again shows how the band do not cross dressing. This again shows how the band do not want to be conventional, but would rather just be want to be conventional, but would rather just be

teenage boys who have fun with their friends.teenage boys who have fun with their friends.

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I also believe that this video would again be a good idea to I also believe that this video would again be a good idea to look in to as it really emphasises the idea that the band is look in to as it really emphasises the idea that the band is

unconventional and completely individual from other bands unconventional and completely individual from other bands in the same genre; it will cause the band to stand out from in the same genre; it will cause the band to stand out from

the rest.the rest.

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CostumeCostume

The costume featured in this video, similarly to the Blink The costume featured in this video, similarly to the Blink 182 video, also changes frequently. During the video the 182 video, also changes frequently. During the video the

band members can be seen to be dressed as parents, band members can be seen to be dressed as parents, stereotypical teenagers and women. However, on the live stereotypical teenagers and women. However, on the live

shots the band are shown wearing their own clothes. shots the band are shown wearing their own clothes.

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysisAgain the idea of frequent costume changes has been used Again the idea of frequent costume changes has been used to represent both the band’s serious and childish sides. On to represent both the band’s serious and childish sides. On the other hand, it has also been used again to make fun of the other hand, it has also been used again to make fun of

a certain group of people. For example the video mainly a certain group of people. For example the video mainly makes fun of people who take makes fun of people who take their problems to their problems to television chat shows. television chat shows.

‘‘I SUSPECT MY HUSBAND IS I SUSPECT MY HUSBAND IS HAVING AN AFFAIR... WITH THE HAVING AN AFFAIR... WITH THE

DOG!’DOG!’

‘‘MY BOYFRIEND IS AN MY BOYFRIEND IS AN EXHIBITIONIST!’EXHIBITIONIST!’

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysisThe costumes used in many of the scenes of the video are The costumes used in many of the scenes of the video are

not what is conventionally expected for a band of this not what is conventionally expected for a band of this genre to wear. Again this anchors the idea that they are genre to wear. Again this anchors the idea that they are not classed as alternative because they are stereotypical not classed as alternative because they are stereotypical of that genre but rather because they are individual and of that genre but rather because they are individual and

unique. This Is also emphasised by the fact that the unique. This Is also emphasised by the fact that the costumes they are wearing in much of the video do not costumes they are wearing in much of the video do not

match. match.

For example, the lead singer can frequently be seen For example, the lead singer can frequently be seen wearing anwearing an

‘ ‘express yourself’express yourself’

Or ‘real’ t-shirt.Or ‘real’ t-shirt.

These costumes connote the idea that we should all be These costumes connote the idea that we should all be individual and have our own opinions instead of individual and have our own opinions instead of

following what others say and do.following what others say and do.

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysis

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysis

SettingSetting

The location in this video does not change at all The location in this video does not change at all throughout this video. From beginning to end the video is throughout this video. From beginning to end the video is shot in what appears to be a television studio, where they shot in what appears to be a television studio, where they are trying to film a chat show. The way the set has been are trying to film a chat show. The way the set has been

constructed emphasises the idea that the band are constructed emphasises the idea that the band are making fun of people who enjoy or appear on these shows making fun of people who enjoy or appear on these shows as It is very similar to that of the ‘as It is very similar to that of the ‘Jeremy Kyle ShowJeremy Kyle Show’ in a ’ in a

layout and design sense. layout and design sense.

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Near the end of the video, just before this still, the band Near the end of the video, just before this still, the band can be seen destroying the set. For example, one member can be seen destroying the set. For example, one member

can be seen jumping through one of the walls. This has can be seen jumping through one of the walls. This has been done to represent the idea that not everything in life been done to represent the idea that not everything in life

as serious as it may seem at first glance. However, the as serious as it may seem at first glance. However, the destruction of a main part of the video also shows how the destruction of a main part of the video also shows how the

band’s music is just as important as the point they are band’s music is just as important as the point they are trying to make. trying to make.

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysis

ColoursColours

The colours used in this video are consistently quite The colours used in this video are consistently quite vibrant. This can be seen in the still due to the bright red vibrant. This can be seen in the still due to the bright red

and pink background colour. However the costume the and pink background colour. However the costume the band is wearing is generally dark or neutral colours, as band is wearing is generally dark or neutral colours, as

seen in the still. By using this huge contrast in colours the seen in the still. By using this huge contrast in colours the video begins to contradict the song and the rest of the video begins to contradict the song and the rest of the

video. video.

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysis

This is because both the song and the rest of the video This is because both the song and the rest of the video portray the idea of being individual, not following others portray the idea of being individual, not following others and not following rules such as political correctness. On and not following rules such as political correctness. On the other hand, the band is now shown to be as a whole the other hand, the band is now shown to be as a whole

not individuals and the background colours are a lot more not individuals and the background colours are a lot more individual and unique than the colours the band are individual and unique than the colours the band are

wearing.wearing.

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Camera AnglesCamera Angles

The camera angles used within this video are generally The camera angles used within this video are generally very similar; all seem to be at about eye level with the very similar; all seem to be at about eye level with the audience and also seem to show most of the characters audience and also seem to show most of the characters

with in the shot. This may have been done as it represents with in the shot. This may have been done as it represents the idea that the band don’t feel that they are better than the idea that the band don’t feel that they are better than anyone else, but rather they feel that they are individual anyone else, but rather they feel that they are individual

from others. from others.

You Me At Six – You Me At Six – Save It Save It For The BedroomFor The Bedroom AnalysisAnalysisIn this still, the camera also appears to be slightly tilted In this still, the camera also appears to be slightly tilted up. This may have been done as this still was taken just up. This may have been done as this still was taken just after the band demolished the surrounding studio and after the band demolished the surrounding studio and

therefore, this shot would anchor the idea that the band therefore, this shot would anchor the idea that the band have overcome or destroyed stereotypes and conventions have overcome or destroyed stereotypes and conventions

and are instead being their own people.and are instead being their own people.