Research: Intertextual References

 Intertextual References

 

 

into: what is it? what did goodwin say?

 

Within Goodwin's theory of characteristics intertexual references was one of the eight that he suggested. This notion refers to the idea that a music video will touch upon or feature another person from the industry or an event from our history.

 

 

3 examples + analysis on where the reference is

 

1. Destiny's Child - Bootylicious

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here the group make an intertexual reference to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The trio dress up like him with his signature costumes such as,  white glitter socks, one sparkly glove and signature hat. Not only do they dress up like him but they also do some of his signature dance moves.

 

 

 

2. Kanye West -  Slow Jamz

 

Here the intertextual reference is again on Michael Jackson. This time it is referring to Michael Jackson's change in skin colour. Kanye says " She's got a light skinned friend, looks like Michael Jackson" we then see a light skinned girl dressed up like Michael Jackson. He then says, "She's got a dark skinned friend, looks like Michael Jackson" and we then see a dark skinned girl dressed up like Michael Jackson.

 

 

3. Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The whole idea of this music video is based off intertexual references. Keri makes references so different African American women in this music industry. This includes 

 

 

Josephine Baker, Dorothy Dandridge. She is then shown portraying lead singer Patty from the singing group The Andrews Sisters.^[Then Diana Ross as lead singer of The Supremes, then switches to Donna Summer, then Janet Jackson from the military-inspired "Rhythm Nation" music video. Lastly, she makes an intertextual reference to T-Boz of the R&B girl group TLC, along with 2 girls dressed as Left-Eye and Chillie' wearing the costume from the video "Creep".

 

Advantages of making intertexual references:

- Paying homage to an artist can attract the fans of that artist.

- Can get people talking
- Raising awareness for a topic in the media can build a better reputation.


Disadvantages:

- Can be risky
- May ruin reputation
- Can get into legal problems

 

 

conclusion

I think that using intertexual references in a positive way is a good idea to use in my own music video in order to interest the audience and make my video more memorable.