Favorite music... Video?

[BreakfastMan]

Fairly straightforward question. What are some of your favorite music videos, and why do you like them?

I have to say, my number 1 favorite music video is probably Take On Me by A-Ha. Take a look and listen:

The video itself is really well directed with a lot of good cinematography. It tells a short story of sorts, which I always enjoy. Additionally, it happens to be quite visually striking with the transition between comic-book sketches and real life, which is always a plus. Also, it has a subtle Altered States reference near the end. How can you go wrong with classic sci-fi body-horror film references? The correct answer: You cannot. Doesn't hurt that the song itself is not half bad.

 

[Vault101]

oh come on...that was an abvious one...

I dont really know..music videos are more of a childhood nostalga thing for me

like

 

[Nouw]

Spoiler: The latest Beastie Boys music videos are pretty sweet

 

[ChupathingyX]

Gotta love Rammstein.

And Sonne gets a special mention for having the most awesome version of Snow White...

Spoiler

 

[Offworlder_v1legacy]

Into The Void-Nine inch Nails


It's one of the more interesting videos I've seen, and galaxies ahead of any music video nowadays. Plus they knew how to trash sets/stages properly back then.

 

[BreakfastMan]

Into The Void-Nine inch Nails


It's one of the more interesting videos I've seen, and galaxies ahead of any music video nowadays. Plus they knew how to trash sets/stages properly back then.

Well, that is way closer to Trent Reznor than I ever wanted to be in my life. Still an interesting music video nonetheless.

 

[BreakfastMan]

oh come on...that was an abvious one...

I think you mean obvious...ly good. Thank you! Thank you! I will be here all week!

Okay, but seriously, to get a bit more... obscure, I really like Mastodon's video for Curl of the Burl. It is so crazy and out there, and has such a twisted ending it is hard for me not to love.

 

[DoPo]

Spoiler: Ill Bill Feat. Immortal Technique - War is My Destiny

Spoiler: Ill Bill - My Uncle

It helps that both video clips are produced by aniBOOM.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

First, I agree with the OP, that is a good video. (It also has a semi-sequel... but it gets kinda depressing). As for some of my favorites...

"Land of Confusion"- Disturbed (Don't get me wrong, I love the original song, but the video for that version is just... weird...)

Various Gorillaz music videos, including "19/2000", "Feel Good Inc.", and "Clint Eastwood"

The videos for "Dream Girl" and "Everyday" by the Dave Matthews Band

A few Linkin Park music videos, such as "Breaking the Habit", "What I've Done", and "Iridsecent".

And pretty much the entire album for Daft Punk's "Discovery".

...YES, I am aware that I have unusual tastes, no need to point it out...

 

[Offworlder_v1legacy]

Into The Void-Nine inch Nails


It's one of the more interesting videos I've seen, and galaxies ahead of any music video nowadays. Plus they knew how to trash sets/stages properly back then.

Well, that is way closer to Trent Reznor than I ever wanted to be in my life. Still an interesting music video nonetheless.

I hope it does't make you any more uncomfortable if I told you he was probably out of his mind on smack during that video.

 

[tobi the good boy]

Fairly straightforward question. What are some of your favorite music videos, and why do you like them?

I have to say, my number 1 favorite music video is probably Take On Me by A-Ha. Take a look and listen:

The video itself is really well directed with a lot of good cinematography. It tells a short story of sorts, which I always enjoy. Additionally, it happens to be quite visually striking with the transition between comic-book sketches and real life, which is always a plus. Also, it has a subtle Altered States reference near the end. How can you go wrong with classic sci-fi body-horror film references? The correct answer: You cannot. Doesn't hurt that the song itself is not half bad.

I adore that Video clip! It's what I was going to post when I read the title. However, with that taken I must ante up with .... this!

 

[Yuno Gasai]

It was difficult, but this was the first video which sprung to mind.

 

[Detective Prince]

I love this video. Not just because it's by my favourite band but because it just looks so...vast and I wish that sci-fi wars looked more like this!

 

[repeating integers]

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There is simply no contest. This 5-minute music video is a legitimately great piece of fanciful sci-fi set to a legitimately great piece of fanciful music. No topping it.

 

[MrTwo]

Ok guys, that was nice and all, but its time to end this thread. Here it comes. No one can top this.

I shall admit, the Rube Goldberg machine in that is pretty awesome, and so is OK Go. But so is this. C'mon, its DOMINOS!

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The song is decent as well, though I had never heard of them before, and still don't really follow them.

 

[Promethax]

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