Week 4_Response_Sam Glover

Phil Collins - The Meaning of Style

This appears to be a recording of an installation. The video itself is much like a film in nature, focusing on characters, their actions, and the environment they interact with. I feel like the first frame of the video emphasizes that these characters are part of a community. Their closeness connects them; it feels like all of these people are friends. They read, play cards, and listen to music in each others' company. When the man in the center releases a box of butterflies, the music begins to reach its climax as the camera cuts and pans to different people as the butterflies settle on them. The entire video feels tranquil and serene between the music, the friendly environment, and the butterflies (which are often perceived as a symbol of tranquility and grace).