Genre and Mood exploration of similar songs

 

Here, I wanted to try to explore the genre and mood of similar songs to see how the music video concept has been built, and to see how the idea of the music video (the story) has been related to the actual theme of the song.

The main theme and genre of my choice of song (Dancing with Your Ghost)   

• Main theme - Post-liminal, sad but beautiful
• Genre - Indie pop

Some songs that depict a similar concept to the post-liminal theme and the genre of indie pop

• Ceilings by Lizzy McAlpine
• Heather by Connan Gray

Ceiling By Lizzy McAlapine 

• Theme - Grief and blurred memory after a breakup
• Genre - Indie pop 

The main meaning of the song can be interpreted in two ways: as a lingering feeling of a broken relationship or as the aftermath of an imagined scenario. The song can be taken as an understanding of the real-world situation of a breakup, even though the relationship wasn't real.

How does the song lyric match the post-liminal concept? 

First chorus -

The chorus gives the effect of being in a relationship, the flustered feeling one feels in a relationship.

Second chorus -

In this chorus, it shows how the girl comes to her senses of an imaginary or the realization of the feeling of breakup is lingering around her, and it is not a real relationship.

Based on the chorus, it shows how the actual effect of the imaginary relationship has developed into a post-liminal effect of a real broken relationship, and the sorrow of knowing that it was not real.

How does the music video concept relate to the song lyrics? 

 According to the above lyrics, the music video conveys the same meaning in the same order in a more narrative way. It is seen in the music video how the singer actually narrates the song,

Based on the lyrics of the first chorus and the second, the music video depicts the breakup in the exact order of the lyrics (Chorus) has been positioned.

As it is shown, the couple that was once or imagined to be in the first chorus is now one person thinking of that moment in the second, showing the broken relationship stated in the song.

How is the song similar in terms of concept and genre to my choice song?

In terms of Genre, both songs depict the genre of Indie pop and In terms of lyrics Dancing with Your Ghost is a song that depicts the feeling of a person who is no more, but also can be taken in a way of a breakup. The post-liminal effect of this specific song matches the effect of my song, to be a lonely nature of wanting it back.

 
How does the concept of the music video inspire my end project?

 According to the music video it uses different kind of ways she remembers her partner I want to try to add that element to my music video and how the concept of the music video is an actual follow up of the lyrics and match the situation of the lyrics (even though the lyrics are not that direct it follows the concept the lyrics give)

Heather by Connan Gray

Theme - Unrequired love, jealousy, self-doubt

Genre - Indie pop/ Bedroom pop

Main meaning of the song - unrequited love and jealousy;  it's about watching someone you love fall for someone else and wishing you could be them. "Heather" represents the kind of person everyone loves effortlessly, including the person you care about.

How does the song lyric match the post-liminal concept? 

The song "Heather" fits the post-liminal concept because it captures the emotional aftermath of unrequited love — a state that comes after a pivotal emotional realization.

• The liminal moment is realizing your love isn't returned.

• The post-liminal phase is where "Heather" lives — stuck in quiet pain, jealousy, and reflection after that realization.

Lyrics like

"I still remember, third of December..."
and
"You gave her your sweater..."

Show how the narrator is lingering in memories and emotions after the change has occurred. They’re not in the moment of heartbreak itself, but after it, trying to make sense of what’s left — which is exactly what post-liminal means: the space after the turning point, filled with grief, longing, and introspection.

How does the music video concept relate to the song lyrics? 

The song more likely gives a meaning with the mix of the music video concept and the lyrics side by side. 

The main wau the music videp in heather is build up by day to day seguences that combines with the lyrics to make up a story it shows how as he goes on with his day how he still has the past lingering in the air and how every thing reminds him of it 

The music video concept of "Heather" (official or fan-made visuals) often mirrors the song’s emotional depth through its simple, soft, and intimate visuals, which closely relate to the themes in the lyrics:

• The lyrics reflect quiet jealousy, longing, and emotional isolation.

  "Why would you ever kiss me? I'm not even half as pretty."

• Visually, the MV (or its conceptual equivalents) uses:

  • Muted tones and soft lighting to reflect vulnerability.

  • Slow pacing and minimal movement, emphasizing stillness and introspection.

  • Close-up shots to show facial expressions and emotional tension.

  • Empty spaces or solitary characters, matching the feeling of being unseen or replaced.

In essence, the music video enhances the lyrics by visually placing the viewer in the same emotional limbo — watching from a distance, longing for something they can’t have — perfectly syncing with the post-liminal state of the narrator

How is the song similar in terms of concept and genre to my choice song?

Main simialrity of this song to my choice of song is the post-liminal effect and how the whole effect carries through out the song 

How does the concept of the music video inspire my end project?

According to the music video it uses different filters to elaberate emotion and also the different colour schemes to bring emotion and the way the music video caries on a day to day kind of vibe that builds up a story with the lyrics.