Killers - Somebody told me Analysis

'Somebody told me' is a rock song by 'The Killers', It was released on the 15th March 2004 and directed by Bret Simon. The video does not have a narrative and is an abstract performance based music video.

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This is an opening scene with all the band, there are strange effects in the shot which shows the slip is abstract and uses editing.

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Here we see a performer with a large screen behind him - the screen has an image of him on it. This is a very abstract shot and has no place in any story.

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This shot shows 2 of the band members, 1 singing and one playing an instrument - the playing of instruments is typical of the rock genre.

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This shows a drummer, most rock bands have drummers - in the background you also bright lights which may attracts the viewers attention.

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This clips is set outside on sand, the band are all playing instruments and performing infront of a white screen.