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Post by Elliot Kane on Jan 21, 2008 21:17:34 GMT
Yeah, we've probably got a thread somewhere for this, but i figured i'd do a new one anyway... and with the added bonus of actually linking to them so people who don't know them can see what the fuss is all about! By far the best I have ever seen is the awesome video for Take On Me by A-Ha. The blend of cartoon and real life is great, with the unfolding story being oddly compelling, even without the song. International Rescue by Fuzzbox manages to pastiche both Thunderbirds and Barbarella to superb effect. The Fuzzies were usually incredibly imaginative with their vids, but this is simply their best. Imaginary Superstar by Skye Sweetnam. Made by Skye herself at age 14, this uses Lego people to illustrate the song. Incredibly imaginative and well realised, it's a favourite of mine because it's just unique. Growing On Me by The Darkness. Because ANY vid that starts with a pteradactyl mating with a space ship that then gives birth to the band in huge eggs just rules! You wanna talk different, The Darkness are there! ;D Both Sides Now by Hayley Westenra. Not sure why I like this one. I think it's just the perfect match up between Hayley's gorgeous voice and the mood of the video. Wind Of Change by The Scorpions. The world changed with the fall of the Berlin Wall, and no song has ever captured that feeling better than this. Arguably no other song has ever captured the zeitgeist as well as this. The vid is great, too - though it may help if you remember the way the world was then, I admit I may add a few more later. meanwhile - add your own
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jan 21, 2008 21:36:33 GMT
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Post by SPS on Jan 22, 2008 3:57:45 GMT
Some of my favorite music videos because as you know I am a huge fan of animation in videos I'll list them first: Disturbed-Land of Confusion : Todd McFarlane's music videos kick butt and this one features an anti-capitalist "hero". Daft Punk- One More Time : Actually part of a half an hour long video that the band made. Not bad for dance music but also not bad animation either. You can find the entire Interstella 555 album/music video online if you want to Linkin Park-Breaking the Habit: I like the animation style so sue me. Depeche Mode- Enjoy the Silence: I like the image of a king on a lawn chair walking across baren but picturesque scenery Peter Gabriel- Sledgehammer: Awesome music video with surreal imagery. Just wow. I'll have more music videos as I find them. EDIT: Oh yeah I would put Do the Evolution by Pearl Jam on here but the imagery is pretty disturbing so I won't.
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Post by Alrik on Jan 22, 2008 13:57:55 GMT
"Land of Confusion" by some Genesis.
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Post by Galadriel on Jan 23, 2008 22:50:33 GMT
Geez, soo many great vids, I just can't make up my mind!
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Post by Alrik on Feb 4, 2008 16:40:21 GMT
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Post by tempest1944 on Apr 5, 2008 0:52:49 GMT
Both Sides Now.....wow. I sang that song in elementary school vocal class. Old memories, but her version of the song isn't quite like the original, but close enough. Negotiate With Love....funny, since I just recently, within the past couple weeks, got into Rachel Stevens' music. I LOVE that song...but sadly, your link to the video doesn't work. You all have good music tastes..I like this topic. XD
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Post by tempest1944 on Apr 5, 2008 0:53:37 GMT
Oooh and yes..Winds of Change is a VERY powerful song, especially with that video. Very emotional, very moving.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Apr 5, 2008 2:52:00 GMT
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Post by alygator on Apr 5, 2008 4:29:33 GMT
^She was never really that noticable in S Club... And I think she's the best among the girls
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Post by Elliot Kane on Apr 5, 2008 4:32:53 GMT
Jo had the best voice, I think, but Rachel has that... well, star quality, I guess. She always stood out from the rest as being a little bit special, I thought. Maybe that was because she was 'The Nice One, or maybe it's just something inherent to her...
She's kind of like the 'Girl Next Door' one...
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Post by alygator on Apr 5, 2008 4:44:22 GMT
Well, Jo's voice kinda stands out there.. And she has bigger parts for some songs...
And yeah, I think Rachel has the "it" thing.. and she's the prettiest...
I can still remember though their show in Disney channel before where they went in the US... Rachel is hardly being focused...
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Post by Elliot Kane on Apr 5, 2008 4:55:44 GMT
I think it helped in a way that the other three girls are really mouthy - Rachel carries the flag for femininity - even when she's repairing the car and doing the mechanic stuff ;D
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Post by tempest1944 on Apr 5, 2008 4:57:01 GMT
She's sooo cute though...wow. XD I don't know Jo's singing, but I'm in love with Rachel's voice.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Apr 5, 2008 5:04:05 GMT
I think it's the style of songs that Rachel goes for that I really like more than her voice as such. She can carry a tune, but she's never gonna win any serious singing contests. Her voice does have a nice timbre, true, but her songs are... well, I always think of them as a bit like Bond theme tunes made Pop. She's unashamedly and totally a Pop artist, too, at a time when so many others are trying to add cred by sliding in a bit of Rock. Which they often then can't carry off ;D
I honestly wish she'd go full on Motown though. Her cover of Knock On Wood is great. Not that I won't get her next album anyway, but I'd get it faster if it were Motown ;D Her voice is just perfect for it.
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Post by Elliot Kane on Apr 5, 2008 5:07:10 GMT
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Post by tempest1944 on Apr 5, 2008 5:13:27 GMT
No disagreements here...XD I agree, she is quite pop, I'd love to see her try other styles. heh this topic was about music videos, suddenly is its all about Rachel... One video I've always loved, was Guns N' Roses - PatienceInterestingly done...I love how Axl Rose does the whistling...heh
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Post by Elliot Kane on Apr 5, 2008 5:16:07 GMT
Yeah, that'd be the total lack of an 'on topic' rule, then! ;D I never figured out why forums had them. A thread is a conversation: let it flow, I say
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Post by tempest1944 on Apr 5, 2008 5:17:02 GMT
Though Guns N' Roses - November Rain has always been my favourite...VERY powerful song, the video is real sad. And...I've always wanted to find that short story by Del James!!! "Without You"...
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Post by tempest1944 on Apr 5, 2008 5:18:22 GMT
I like your take on things....randomness can be soo fun sometimes. Especially if its about music.
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