superpanavision70mm
07-08-2006, 02:03 AM
Remember when Music Videos were more than just a bunch of girls shakin' their booty while cars bounce in the background? I do. Here is my list of my favorite music videos of all time....
Bjork ALL IS FULL OF LOVE
Great tune with an awesome video by Chris Cunningham....he called I ROBOT and wants his robot design back btw. My friends actually renamed that film I, BJORK after seeing the rip-off robot design. That film can't hold a candle to just how awesome this video is. I think there is a commercial out now that is a sendup/ripoff as well.
Blur THE UNIVERSAL
An obvious tribute video to Stanley Kubrick with the insertion of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY-esque stuff and the A CLOCKWORK ORANGE garb.
The Cranberries LINGER
Directed by a woman and interestingly enough is a honest tribute to the French New Wave, especially the films of Jean Luc Godard and most obviously ALPHAVILLE (the film, not the band).
Johnny Cash HURT
An amazing and emotion video from Mark Romanek, who manages to capture Cash at his final moments. Just brilliant.
David Bowie and Trent Reznor I'M AFRAID OF AMERICANS
A truly remarkable film that I doubt would be made post-9/11. Great concept and execution and also makes the Mick Jagger/Bowie DANCING IN THE STREETS video almost forgivable....almost....well, ok, probably not.
Daft Punk AROUND THE WORLD
This video is just incredible for it's creativity as it uses various cast to play special instruments of the song w/ choreography that perfectly captures the essence of the song. Not too many videos capture both the dynamics and rythym so well, but even moreso the melody and charm.
The Smashing Pumpkins 33
A video that is comprised of all still photographs (not digital ones either) and then pieced together to make a true 'motion picture' that has a cool jerky feel to it. The song also captures great mood with images that seem to be quite opposite and contradictory in the music video rather than going for obvious similarities.
Peter Gabriel SLEDGEHAMMER
Not sure why I love this music video, but it's always been one of my favorites for it's stroke of genius and creative aspects. Very memorable.
Michael Jackson's THRILLER
An obvious choice, but this video certainly set a new trend in music videos and unearthed some incredible new concepts. The full-length version plays out like a mini-movie and the dancing, mood, beat, and rythym are all top-notch. Too bad he's gone off the deep end.
No Doubt RUNNING
I just love the emotion of this video that is captured through pictures and footage with Gwen looking more classical Hollywood than ever.
Madonna POWER OF GOODBYE
Great song with lots of cool imagery and raw emotion. She has other good videos, but I like this one the best.
Metallica UNFORGIVEN
While some of their music videos are memorable, this one seems to be burned into my mind more than anything else. Sorrow and beauty combined.
Beck DEVILS HAIRCUT
A great sendup of MIDNIGHT COWBOY with the genius at the wheel once again.
Beastie Boys SABOTAGE
How could anyone not love this video?
Pearl Jam JEREMY
The only video I really liked from them and one that leaves a lasting impression.
A-ha TAKE ON ME
Way ahead of it's time for sure..even by todays standards this is one really incredibly well done video that makes the song really work.
Guns and Roses NOVEMBER RAIN
Great concept and execution...very memorable for a band that really isn't.
TLC WATERFALLS
While I never really liked them as a band Hype Williams surely made excellent use of technology to make this song really work.
Anyone else have some favorites?????????
Bjork ALL IS FULL OF LOVE
Great tune with an awesome video by Chris Cunningham....he called I ROBOT and wants his robot design back btw. My friends actually renamed that film I, BJORK after seeing the rip-off robot design. That film can't hold a candle to just how awesome this video is. I think there is a commercial out now that is a sendup/ripoff as well.
Blur THE UNIVERSAL
An obvious tribute video to Stanley Kubrick with the insertion of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY-esque stuff and the A CLOCKWORK ORANGE garb.
The Cranberries LINGER
Directed by a woman and interestingly enough is a honest tribute to the French New Wave, especially the films of Jean Luc Godard and most obviously ALPHAVILLE (the film, not the band).
Johnny Cash HURT
An amazing and emotion video from Mark Romanek, who manages to capture Cash at his final moments. Just brilliant.
David Bowie and Trent Reznor I'M AFRAID OF AMERICANS
A truly remarkable film that I doubt would be made post-9/11. Great concept and execution and also makes the Mick Jagger/Bowie DANCING IN THE STREETS video almost forgivable....almost....well, ok, probably not.
Daft Punk AROUND THE WORLD
This video is just incredible for it's creativity as it uses various cast to play special instruments of the song w/ choreography that perfectly captures the essence of the song. Not too many videos capture both the dynamics and rythym so well, but even moreso the melody and charm.
The Smashing Pumpkins 33
A video that is comprised of all still photographs (not digital ones either) and then pieced together to make a true 'motion picture' that has a cool jerky feel to it. The song also captures great mood with images that seem to be quite opposite and contradictory in the music video rather than going for obvious similarities.
Peter Gabriel SLEDGEHAMMER
Not sure why I love this music video, but it's always been one of my favorites for it's stroke of genius and creative aspects. Very memorable.
Michael Jackson's THRILLER
An obvious choice, but this video certainly set a new trend in music videos and unearthed some incredible new concepts. The full-length version plays out like a mini-movie and the dancing, mood, beat, and rythym are all top-notch. Too bad he's gone off the deep end.
No Doubt RUNNING
I just love the emotion of this video that is captured through pictures and footage with Gwen looking more classical Hollywood than ever.
Madonna POWER OF GOODBYE
Great song with lots of cool imagery and raw emotion. She has other good videos, but I like this one the best.
Metallica UNFORGIVEN
While some of their music videos are memorable, this one seems to be burned into my mind more than anything else. Sorrow and beauty combined.
Beck DEVILS HAIRCUT
A great sendup of MIDNIGHT COWBOY with the genius at the wheel once again.
Beastie Boys SABOTAGE
How could anyone not love this video?
Pearl Jam JEREMY
The only video I really liked from them and one that leaves a lasting impression.
A-ha TAKE ON ME
Way ahead of it's time for sure..even by todays standards this is one really incredibly well done video that makes the song really work.
Guns and Roses NOVEMBER RAIN
Great concept and execution...very memorable for a band that really isn't.
TLC WATERFALLS
While I never really liked them as a band Hype Williams surely made excellent use of technology to make this song really work.
Anyone else have some favorites?????????