Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords is a New Zealand-based comedy band composed of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. Their genre spans from electro, rap, hip hop, indie and surrealism: comparable to Might Boosh.


What drew me to this band was their TV show, and obviously the humour they add to their dream sequences, skits and music videos: All accomplished on a measly budget (like mine) but entertaining nonetheless. I will be drawing a lot of influence from this band's ridiculous music videos.

I enjoy the cutting of this part of the music video when the close up shot of the singer and the dancers transforms into a mid shot - and then the band do an odd, tribal dance.





Thought beats: The lyrics are literal, and has the audience picturing all that's been sung about due to the hyper literate style of delivery.
Star Image: The duo are frequently seen in the music video, sometimes staring out at the audience.
Technical Aspects: A lot of green screen work has been put into the music video. Additionally, graphics.
Narrative & Performance: The band are doing a homage to the Black Eyed Peas; they both perform and are looking right at the audience whilst doing stupid dances or swept up in a graphic backgrounds.


Thought beats: Again, there lyrics are very literal, although the music in this video is similar to "The petshop boys". A synthesizer has been used to add a futuristic edge to the music, or at least to make it clinical and modern.
Visuals to song: The visuals consist of the band walking through the streets of New York, pawn shops, their apartment and playing a keyboard. it's simple and more or less links with the narrative of the song.
Star Image: Yet again, the duo are frequently seen in the music video, sometimes staring out at the audience.
Technical Aspects: There is a transition effect used on Jemaine which makes him blend into the background: Quite an obvious metaphor for inner city life.
Narrative & Performance: Does as is said. Effective and simple, but nearly impossible for me to replicate when I can barely understand the lyrics of my chosen song.