My favourite music Videos
The Real Slim Shady-Eminem (2000).
Eminem is one of my favourite rappers and this music video sums up his style and individuality completely. The music video is very whacky and seems to be a comedy throughout parts. What i love about Eminem is his ability to express exactly how he feels without caring what society may think of him, often making his music very controversial.
Thriller-Michael Jackson (1983)
A 14-minute long showing Jackson in a Horror-themed performance premiered on November 14, 1983. At fourteen minutes the video is substantially longer than the song, which ties together a narrative featuring Jackson and actress Ola Ray in a setting heavily inspired by horror films of the 1950s. In the video's most iconic scene, Jackson leads other actors costumed as zombies in a choreographed dance routine. Though it garnered some criticism for its occult theme and violent imagery, the video was immediately popular and received high critical acclaim, being nominated for six MTV Music Video Awards in 1984 and winning three. Its one of the most recognisable music videos ever. I love this music video as it tells a horror story with music and dancing
Outkast-Hey ya (1995)
This music video was inspired on the Beatles appearance at the Ed Sullivan Show. Its a Very clever music video as we see the lead singer (Andre 3000) plays every role of the band "the love below". The music video makes us feel as if we are watching a live performance of the song as their is a crowd present at the time.
N.W.A-Straight outta Compton (1989)
N.W.A, the group that changed rap music. Arguably one of their most famous songs which saw them rise from the streets of Compton to fame and wealth. This music video portrays the black communities struggle with the police, and the unfair treatment they receive on the streets. In the music video we see the police trying to arrest the members of the group which is trying to show the injustice of the society they were living in.
N.W.A, the group that changed rap music. Arguably one of their most famous songs which saw them rise from the streets of Compton to fame and wealth. This music video portrays the black communities struggle with the police, and the unfair treatment they receive on the streets. In the music video we see the police trying to arrest the members of the group which is trying to show the injustice of the society they were living in.
Travis Scott- Butterfly Effect
This is one of my favourite music videos because its a very unique looking music video. Directed by duo BRTHR, the psychedelic video weaves between fast cars, a pool party, and of course butterflies. In several shots, Scott hangs out the passenger window as he cruises down the highway. One particular aspect of the music video I feel is very pleasing to the eye is the wide variety of colours and effects Scott uses.
Kendrick Lamar-Humble
Kendrick Lamar-Humble
A vey recent music video which his already a favourite of mine. Directed by Dave Myers and The Little Homies, both set their aim on just how removed from reality society has become. initially dressed like the Pope in a cassock, the scene immediately jumps to Lamar in all black lying on a table of money, ignorantly shooting loads of green from a cash cannon. First, he’s an unassuming man of the church, then an ostentatious braggart, setting the tone for a clip that features its subjects at their “best” and “worst.” Next, there’s a reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th-century painting, The Last Supper.The entire “Humble” video is a poignant exercise in irony and is also filled with messaging that could be perceived as anti-conformist. It’s unclear if scenes where Lamar and his corn-rowed head is the only one with hair in a sea of bald Blacks or the closing shot of him being the only man wearing white at what's possibly a funeral are jarring images that could have deeper meanings,
Lil Uzi Vert- You Was right
Another one of my favourite music videos is You was Right by Lil Uzi Vert. This video is very different to most music videos released, The theme involves taking an old story ( alice in wonderland ) but making it very futuristic/ modern, showing the creative process and thing behind this video. If you look at other music videos by Uzi he has a similar theme in terms of using basic settings and making them seem very futuristic by editing and even props used.
https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/7/14/15971002/travis-scott-butterfly-effect-music-video-watch
http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7744412/kendrick-lamar-humble-video-exposes-fake-encourage-the-real
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