Analysis - Video 2

Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Raindance Maggie




How is the band represented?
The band 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' are represented as being 'on top of the world' and are being looked up at the crowds of people.  This can be a reference to how they made a 'come back' into the music industry when releasing this song in their new album in 2010 'I'm With You'; this was recently after the depature of their band member Frusciante who was then replaced by the guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer.

Is this similar across the videos by the band?
Throughout most of Red Hot Chili Peppers music videos popular venues such as 'California' are shown throughout.  However, the use of being looked up at by crowds or people is highlighted in 'By The Way' when the main singer is being kidnapped by a crazed fan.  The band is presented in different ways throughout their videos i.e. videos such as 'Californication' and 'Monarchy of Roses' show complete contrasts to the music video 'The Adventures of Raindance Maggie'.

What relationships exist between images and lyrics in the chosen video?
There is little relationship between the images in the music video to the lyrics used in the song.  Red Hot Chili Peppers are known for making entertaining videos which may have little to or no relevence to the lyrics used in the song; this is due to the majority of their music videos having them singing to crowds and/or just performing in general to no one in particular.


What relationships exist between the music and the images?
The music and images have some close links, as the music is thought to be in the genre, 'rock', images of the band jumping around and swinging themselves around links closely to stereotypical ideas of how 'rock' bands would act.  Furthermore, as images show people enjoying themselves in their environment       suggests the idea that the bouncy, upbeat music can further this idea of a relationship existing between both the music and the images seen in the music video.


Are there any inter-textual references to other media forms?
There is only little inter textual references in the music video.  The use of making certain the audience is aware that the video is set in California, on Venice Beach, portrays the idea that so many famous events have happened in California on Venice Beach which makes it so special.  Moreover, the use of showing normal people in the video is a complete contrast as in the media Venice Beach is well known for being home to many celebrities.