how does perception of music & sound change when it is combined with visuals in the case of music videos

Abstract

Music and visual art are two of the most established forms of entertainment of mankind. Music serves to entertain through the ears, while art pleases one’s sight. Consequently, when music and visuals are presented together, the seeing and listening experiences are combined to create a new and greater effect. The music videos of modern society are proof of it. But how exactly does music and visuals interact with each other? The objective of this thesis is to explore the relationship between music and visuals, and how modern artists take advantage of it in the creation of their works. The knowledge gained from this study will be utilized in making the practical part of my diploma, which is going to be a music video. In this thesis, I am going to research the history of music and visuals together, with an inclination towards music video development. Then, I will analyze several successful contemporary music videos to see how they complement their respective songs. The final chapter of the thesis will detail the process of making my music video as the practical part of my diploma.