NARRATIVE VS PERFORMANCE

How to identify narrative and performance music videos ?

Narrative based songs usually tell a mini story , it usually had a beginning , middle and end. It is well structured and planned. It could even be done to promote a film . Story could even be displayed through the lyrics of the song , it does not have to be through the video. Narrative videos are more effective and more dramatic 

Performance videos are usually based on a stage with close up shots, but it is no very emotive. It can contain audience. They usually use various kinds of props, actions and one main locations. It concentrates more of the visual style of the artist.