Hybrid Genres

Example Songs


    

This song is the hybrid genre 'Folk Rock'. The music used resembles the typical folk sound whilst incorporating the stronger beat of the rock instruments. Artists within this genre have a very distinctive style and are very individual through showing off their own original style. This includes laid back shirts and jeans incorporating the rock genre with shoes like Doc. Martins. The typical location is usually sub-urban areas like streets and countrysides. This connotes that this hybrid genre is not included in a mainstream culture. It isn't very conventional to see performing elements in folk music videos but it is in rock so it shows a vast contrast. The basic props you see in these videos are the instruments the artist plays to show the audiences the talent and realism the artists have. Props can help develop the narrative further  which help the audiences understanding of the storyline increase. The various cinematography used includes extreme close ups, mid and long shots to represent the band members individual facial expressions whilst also the band altogether. Secondly, establishing shots are also used to show the location and its relevance to the narrative. Conventional camera movements consist of tilts, pans and zooms which all help to keep the audience engaged.

    
Gabrielle Aplin's 'Power Of Love' is also a great representation of the hybrid genre 'Folk Rolk'.



   

Queen's bohemian rapsody is from the rock pop hybrid genre. This is also known as Alternative rock. Typical conventions include the band/artist performing in these videos which often includes cutaways of the narrative. Within the stroyline the band is either portraying themselves and showing their own experiences or are fictional characters. The narrative sometimes links to the lyrics of the song or it is more random and isn't necessarily based on what they lyrics are saying. The story is mainly based on real life issues such as love/relationships and everyday life as it helps to show the target audience what the band has encountered in their life. Lastly, by showing videos of the band performing it helps draw in the audience making them feel a part of the music video.
The conventional clothing in pop rock music videos is fashionable and up to date but not as revealing as in other videos. The colours are usually quite dark such as navy blues, blacks and greys which resembles the rock genre in the video. The clothing is quite casual which denotes the artists being laid back but, in contrast, their facial expressions are quite intense showing how passionate they are for their music. The conventions within the editing include naturalistic lighting and colour filters to simply show the audience the realism in it. Lastly, the locations seen are usually in a studio/stage and sometimes outdoors.