A good example of how we have been influenced within the psychedelic genre is the music video for the song 'Killing Moon' by Echo and the Bunnymen.
the song presents interesting use of visual effects, all falling under the conventions of the psychedelic genre. This is done through the use of lighting and colours to promote ideas of surrealism and give the video a visual intensity. It is this intensity which is synonymous of the psychedelic genre as the intention is that it mimics the visuals of hallucinogenics. Visual symbolism is also presented to give a more artistic style to the video.
Another video which has been a huge influence is 'The Wall', the feature length video which accompanies the album 'The Wall' by Pink Floyd. Much of the animation within the video gives this idea of surreal hallucinations, however the motive is different within the context, as the protagonist is suffering from psychosis, rather than recreational drug usage. We've mimicked this rejection of typical motives for the visual effects through our protagonists suffering being spurred on through grief, giving the genre further emotional depth.
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