The Pigeon Detectives

The Pigeon Detectives are a great example of a popular indie band. In this video they have used the retro setting and Mise en scene which gives the video a more dynamic approach. At the start they show a couple watching TV in the old days and it zooms in onto the screen where you see the pigeon detectives. This is a good example of showing that they are famous and it helps intertwine both the narrative and the artists playing their song. Throughout this video the artists are constantly looking at the camera this helps to create a relationship between the audience and the band, therefore creating a bigger fan base.

From watching this video you can tell that they hadn't spent much money on the set or the production, this is because it helps save money. And is part of the whole indie theme, a good example of this is "ok go" the internet phenomenon. This is also part of the whole home grown scheme and this is what indie is about, as in contrast to lets say RnB where they are trying to look rich and menacing.