The balance between narrative and performance is similar in that both videos are primarily performance. Michael Jackson's uses a 'barfight' narrative whereas AAF replace this with Michael Jackson references (which would require Barthes' referential code to fully appreciate).
These intertextual references include AAF doing dance moves like Michael Jackson (anti-gravity lean, Thriller routine), eyes which mimic the eyes at the end of Thriller, and lit up paving slabs as seen in Billie Jean, to name a few.
In terms of the tempo, AAF's cover is faster. This is more contemporary and suits the target audience as bands such as AAF and Blink-182 were very popular at this time as they represented anti-establishment. In the original, the tempo changes throughout as it goes slower while Michael Jackson stops singing. This connotes that the world is dull without him and creates a need for him while also emphasising his performance.
AAF perform in a boxing ring which refers to the barfight scenario seen in the original. The high saturation signifies a lack of seriousness and more care free.
This task has shown me how fashion within music and videos changes over time, and therefore that the institution has to tend to this in order to successfully interpret the audience's needs.
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