Clever Editing

I have found a music video which peaks my interest in terms of editing. It is called 'High Grade' by dun/reggae band Gentleman's Dub Club. The style of music is 'dub-reggae' where a reggae beat is used but can be combined with synthesisers however in this case it uses a live band thus making it possible to include virtuosic solos from the front line instruments such as trumpet and saxophone. The link to the YouTube video is posted below:



This video is extremely clever because it keeps the music/ lyrics synchronised with the action on screen. A good example of this method is seen at 1:16. It is an establishing shot of the audience singing along to the lyrics which are being heard in the song.

The other clever technique used is breaking up the screen into multiple segments to show different action. This is used frequently throughout the song.

The final and possibly most frequently used editing technique is the use of cross fades. Within this video these happen almost constantly. It could be argued that the possible reason for this is to create a dream/ illusion like effect. This combined with a 'psychedelic' light show makes a very interesting video (see second picture down below). The music video contains no storyline or structure of a story at all. It is just footage from multiple concerts where they have played the same song.