Heaven - Emeli Sandé 🎶 Flashcards
Who is Emeli Sandé?
She is a Scottish singer / songwriter born in Sunderland to a Zambian dad and an English mum. She moved to Scotland when she was 4.
Who is Jake Nava?
He is the director of the Heaven MV.
Who directed the MV?
Jake Nava
When was the MV released?
2011
What was Heaven to Sandé?
Heaven was Sandé’s debut solo single.
Where was the MV filmed?
It was filmed in Bethnal Green, in East London, where Sandé lived at the time.
How many views and comments does the MV have?
The MV has 25 million views and 4800 comments.
What effect does the MV have?
The MV has been treated to give it the effect of an analogue film. There are several points where the image is over-exposed or where artefacts and grains can be seen. The beginning and the end of the video suggest an old film reel pre-roll, while the ending suggest a film reaching the end of its spool.
Intertextuality - Explain the link between Sandé and Bethnal Green?
The urban environment of Bethnal Green can be intertextual with any number of Film or TV Programme.
Intertextuality - Explain the link between Sandé and her St. Christopher Medal?
Connotes bravery.
Intertextuality - Explain the link between Sandé and the settings?
The bright lights and her black dress could suggest an angelic representation, or that she is a ‘fallen angel’.
Intertextuality - Explain the link between the MV and the lyrics?
“Fear is your only God” = a lyric from the track ‘Vietnow’ by the rock band Rage Against The Machine.
Intertextuality - Explain the link between the MV and one other music video?
The music videos “Heaven” by Sandé and “Council Estate” by Tricky are intertextual as they both feature deprived areas of the UK.
Intertextuality - Explain the link between the MV and another film?
- The Matrix references the scene with Keanu Reeves to “Heaven”.
- The film Wings of Desire has angels looking over people, similar to “Heaven”.
What is Social Realism?
Social Realism = an artistic movement that emerged in the early 20th century, aiming to draw attention to the real socio-political conditions of the working class as a means to critique the power structures behind these conditions.
It’s the work of painters, printmakers, photographers, writers and filmmakers.
