Tuesday, 30 November 2010

5 Older Music Videos Worth Checking Out

One of the most accessible ways of discovering new music and bands you like is through music videos. They encompass a massive range of different style such as recordings of the artists performing live, comedic sketches, videos with plots and works of art to name a few. Below I've picked 5 slightly older music videos that, as well as being fantastic songs from some truly incredible artists, are a true testament to how good videos can be.
5-At number 5 is White Stripes with 'Fell In Love With A Girl'
This is an awe inspiring video made completely out of lego and stop frame animation, whilst watching it you cannot deny the sheer effort and time spent on this video and the only problem with it, it's length.



4-Pulp with 'Common People'
This is an iconic pop art styled 90's video featuring a captivating and eccentric performance from the legend that is Jarvis Cocker, some incredibly complicated dance routines and a giant trolly, could there be a better combination?



3-At number 3 is Red Hot Chilli Peppers with 'Can't Stop'
'Can't Stop' is an amazing video inspired by the 'one minute sculptures' of Erwin Wurm and consists of the band responding to Wurm's work. There isn't a single second in this video when you aren't watching something visually dramatic and interesting; a great video for a great song.



2-Foo Fighters with 'Learn To Fly'
This is a comedic video where Foo Fighters play various different characters as well as themselves on a plane and are joined by Jack Black and Kyle Gass (from Tenacious D) and involves rather humorous goings on with smuggled narcotics, a coffee pot and heavy machinery.


1-Radiohead with 'Just'
'Just' is an incredible video that has sparked endless debate and discussion. This video shows the complete and utter breakdown of an average businessman from a single realisation which he then shares with a crowd of people who have gathered and leads to them completely ceasing to function as well. However within the video the subtitles cut out when he reveals his realisation to the crowd so the viewer is forever left ignorant of the knowledge that  has made them loose the will to live and it is this that has sparked countless debates and theories. This storyline coupled with an intense and heartfelt performance from the band makes for one of the best music videos of all time.

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