Sunday, September 30, 2012

"Blackbird"

The "Blackbird" in this song represents or symbolizes someone being born into a bad situation. The song then tells the story of how this blackbird got out of the bad situation. This is demonstrated by the use of symbols such as "broken wings" and "sunken eyes." These things represent bad situations. "Learn to fly" as well as "learn to see" symbolize making the best out of those porous situations.  The single effect of this song is to inspire people to better their lives not matter how bleak they seem.

"Shame"

The tone of this song is reflective and remorseful. The narrator uses the word "now" to display the fact that he is looking back on his life and how he could have done it differently. The narrator also uses the phrase "untender and untrue." This demonstrates his regret and remorse that he feels toward a certain moment in his past.

"Sign Language"

The purpose in this short film is to make people realize that even the people that most would not give the time of day have lives and feelings just like us. This shown in the director's camera shot choice when there are close up shots of the main character. This displays emotions and feelings giving an emotional connection between the audience and the main character.

"Love Language"

The purpose of this short film is to raise awareness/money for those that are deaf. Also, it is shown that deaf people are not that much different than everybody else. This is displayed with the director's choice to put headphones in the deaf girl's ears so that it seems as if she is just a normal girl who cannot hear due to the music.

"Semeadores"

S: Two men working in a field.

N: Narrator possibly could have done work similar to work in picture as it is portrayed as hard work.

A: To be seen by wealthy people who would be able to go to an art exhibit.

P: To inform people on the hard lives of those underneath them in society. This is shown by the workers seemingly blended into the ground as if they are a part of it. Also, the workers' drab clothing suggests that they are extremely poor.

"Good Old Desk"

S: The subject is a  man's desk.

N: Narrator is most likely thinking about reliability.

A: Audience could be fans of this genre of music, or it could be fans of reliability.

P: The purpose is to inform people on the reliability of God and to tell people that he will always be there.

This claim is supported by the words of the song like, "We never say a word, but it's perfectly alright with me," "To keep my hopes alive," and, "It's the one friend I've got, a giant of all times."