Sunday, September 28, 2008


This video is about a speech that Barack Obama gave. The speech was interpreted into the song, and the song, was interpreted into a video. It was a very powerful way to get across his point. It shows normal, everyday people reciting his speech. This makes it feel like it is their words. It was so powerful because the video makes it appear like whatever Barack was saying, made it important to everyone. It applied to all. The impact that the music has makes it feel important and forceful. Obama is trying to make a point and he makes it because the format of the video is strong and powerful. It makes everyone see that he means business and he really wants to make everyone believe "We Can." It is eye captivating and leaves a lasting impact in our minds. He repeats "yes we can" a bunch of times within the video. "Yes we can" is a way to let all the viewers know that he believes we can do different things. "Yes we can" get insurance stronger, "yes we can" end the war, "yes we can" make a change. Repetition is a powerful key in making an impact. This video was a strong way for Barack Obama to make a key point and get his point across. It was an amazing way to take a speech into something more.

Writing in the form that the video was made is a hard thing to do. It must be powerful and repetitive. You have to take a powerful speech and turn it into a powerful video. Then take the powerful video back into something powerful on paper once again. Barack Obama wanted to make a point that he is the correct candidate to be the President of the United States. Everything was meant to be powerful and have a lasting impression.

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