conventions of narrative music video

Blinded by your grace- Stormzy

Blinded by your grace shows and portrays many conventions of a narrative music video from story telling to the camera angle shots and colour of the video.We see a story being told through short clips of people living in the same conditions that the artist Stomzy grew up in almost giving the audience a snapshot of his childhood through the music video.Most music videos are about love and follow a stereotypical relationship.However Blinded by your grace appears to show the love the artist has for his community and his childhood.Although the song isn't sad, it contrasts greatly from the songs stormy normal produces.We can see this switch through the black and white filter and the smooth continuous camera movements creating a feeling of intensity and focus which is conventional of music videos for songs with similar messages. Conventional music videos also usually feature the artist aswell as additional people with we can see present in the Blinded by your grace video giving a sense of community and togetherness .

Finally, the video has a uplifting and religious meaning behind it that gives the message that no matter what upbringing you had faith and hope can help you develop. It also stresses the importance of community as they all rely on each other.