BLOG QUESTION: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS PARODY

What are the artists in this video creating a parody of? What kind of mood did the filmmakers and the artists create in this video? What are 3 techniques that you noticed they used to create this mood? Use what you've already learned so far in the class to craft your response.

The artists are creating a Parody of other older bands and artists such as Elvis, The Beatles, Nirvana and more. These artists are from different eras and genres. The filmmakers create a fun, energetic, and upbeat mood and as the music becomes more intense, so does the performance of the artists. Some techniques used were zooms, close-ups, lens effects, special fx (such as smoke), and exaggerated performances. They inter-cut between band members to keep the music video fast paced and they also have frequent costume changes to keep the audiences engaged.