Video: Music On Screen: “Uptown Funk”

The “Uptown Funk,” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, is one of the biggest hit songs of the past few years. Like most hit songs, it is showcased in a music video. Watch the video and then answer the questions below.

Discussion Questions

  1. Question 99.39

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    How does the style of the music video help convey the mood of the song? How might it help “sell” the artist and/or the song?

  2. Question 99.40

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    With the help of YouTube, music videos have become a popular way to stream music quickly, easily, and for free. But how else might a music video like “Uptown Funk” affect sales?