Similar Artists - Green Day

Green day were formed in 1987 and rose to fame in 1992 after performing live around East Bay California.

the band is known for their trademark political messages that are interwoven into their songs and music videos, often drawing attention to the corruption of the American Government system.

Their music contains catchy hooks and powerful lyrics drawing inspiration from The Buzzcocks, The Ramones and the Clash.

They faced criticism for their mainstream success and their subsequent lack of experience in the struggling environment that punk rock stands for. Despite the criticism, the band have gone on to become one of the most influential pop punk bands in history.

1. Holiday

• The use of interesting effects while the band are playing to capture the audience’s attention and add to the chaotic sound.
• Sharp, jerking camera movements to create an uneasy effect and add to the disorientation of the audience.
• Dark clothing and makeup.
• Close ups of the band members performing or playing their instruments.
• An accompanying storyline with humorous injections.
• The use of band members in the storyline portraying the ironically comical characters.
• A party scene that provides the setting for our storyline.
• The use of dark green and black.
• Shots of the band performing at the scene of the video.

2. 21 Guns

• Close up of the band members as they are performing.
• use of dark green, white and black.
• Dark make up and clothing.
• Closeups of the instruments as they are being playing.
• An accompanying storyline with a tragic undertone.
• Shots of the band performing at the scene of the video.
• The band performing amongst the storyline as it unravels.
• The use of effects to represent the violent untertones of the song.
• A colourless background that creates an almost lifeless, hazy atmosphere.
• Changes between the plot and performance throughout.
• Unusual, rough camera movements to disorientate the viewer.
• The use of lighting and darkness to create an interesting focus.
• Chaotic atmosphere whilst a softer plot unravels to show displacement.
• 360 panning.