POST #2 - ANALYSIS OF 4 PROFESSIONAL MUSIC VIDEOS
HEATHENS by twenty one pilots This music video was released in 2016, and was made in conjuncture with Warner Bros. and DC to promote the film " Suicide Squad ". (coincidentally, an example of synergy .) The music video takes a darker, more gritty tone compared to other twenty one pilots music videos, which typically take lighter and more fun tones. This is probably done to match the lyrics of the song, saying things which would be considered quite sensitive subjects or more twisted. Lines such as "you're laughing at the psychopath sitting next to you" and "doesn't mean our brains will change from hand grenades" support this explanation. Also seen in the music video is scenes from the movie it's promoting, Suicide Squad. Typically, these are small shots of the characters, e.g. Harley Quinn treating her baseball bat like a gun, various shots of Killer Croc, etc. This was done to show some kind of link between this song, the music video,...