2. GENRE CHARACTERISTICS Goodwin’s theory states that each genre demonstrates key genre characteristics. In the indie genre, one of the main characteristics is a performance element in the music video. The music video for “You’re All I Have” is a pure performance video that demonstrates their instrumental skills and their image. Another key characteristic of the indie genre is that it is anti-mainstream. The band’s image, the location of the music video and the band’s music video itself is far from the “glitzy glamour” of some music videos. The band goes back to basics by just playing their instruments and demonstrating their talent and love for music. For example the medium long shot of the band playing their instruments in one frame unites the band and their talent. The medium close up of a band member playing the guitar demonstrates their skills and the medium shot of another band member playing the drum highlights their role in the group.
