Titanium Flashcards
When was the song released?
2011
Who wrote the song?
David Guetta
The main storyline of the video?
A young boy with supernatural powers is running away from the FBI as he is seen as dangerous
Themes of the video?
Power, Strength and Youth Resilience
Intertextual references?
ET (1982) the shot of the boy escaping on the bicycle in the American suburbs. Super 8 (2011) has the same actor Ryan Lee, references Spielberg supernatural storyline
Meaning of the lyrics?
Inner strength and determination
David Guetta backstory?
Idea of abandonment, referencing his own childhood as his father didn’t agree with his choice to become a musician. Promoting striving for your dreams
What is the main height of the camera?
Shoulder height of the child, signifying his view of the world
An unusual feature of the music video?
Neither David Guetta nor Sia were present in the video
Time period the music video is set?
1980s
Social contexts for the video?
Set in a 1980s American suburb neighbourhood with a lack of diversity and ethnic minorities. Authoritarianism of the teachers and the police, occupation provides status and power
What was the tempo whilst on the bike?
Very fast pace to increase intensity
What ideologies does the video include?
Patriarchy, Consumerism, Individualism, Capitalism
Genre of the music video?
Urban/ House dance song
Binary opposites of the video?
Youth Vs Adult, Right Vs Wrong, Teacher Vs Student, Supernatural Vs Natural, Authority Vs Inferiority
Representation of gender and race in the video?
Only one female, seen as the damsel in distress that needs saving by the strong male FBI, one black FBI officer seen as the most afraid as he has a closeup on his fear
What is the significance of the bike chase scene?
Riding in the middle of the road which symbolises his rebellion, not many people around and no cars which highlights his loneliness
Representation of class?
The boy’s home looks sophisticated from the front, but the inside is all messy, this could indicate inner struggle. He is all alone as nobody has cleaned up and their is medication lying around, parents either ill or addicted
Representation of age?
No other children shown, filming at lower angles showing the weight on the boy’s shoulders. Boy holds a teddy bear to indicate he still is an innocent child. Adults portrayed as antagonists and audience favour the boy
What is the colour and lighting like?
Very dull and dark colours showing real life, boy’s hat is red connotations danger. Synthetic lighting from the torches and car headlights in the woods. Huge light encapsulates him at the end showing a very sci-fi genre
