Tryptonique Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 I think a lot of us have seen music videos at some time or another. Which ones do you really think are high quality? Some Music Vids that I really enjoy are: 1) "Fiction" -Orgy 2)"Tear Away" -Drowning Pool This song has the seven most beautiful words I have heard in a modern rock song ("I don't care about anyone else but me") as its chorus. 3) "1979" - The Smashing Pumpkins What would you guys add to the list (or what do you think about the ones I mentioned)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshRyan Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I'd be hard-pressed to name any music videos that I would consider "great," but there are a few that I think are interesting or enjoyable for various reasons. Off the top of my head, there are a couple parts of the video for Radiohead's "Street Spirit" that are really cool, and I can't help but laugh whenever I see the one for Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing." The video for Our Lady Peace's "In Repair" is certainly unique. Oh, and a couple of other funny ones are Tenacious D's "Tribute" and "F*** Her Gently." I'm sure there are a few that are a lot better than the ones I've mentioned here that I'll kick myself later for not mentioning, but basically these are just some that I find interesting or entertaining--not that I necessarily think are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Did you check out any of the ones that I linked above? I'm curious as to your opinion. As for Jane's Addiction...I love "Jane Says." Such a cool vibin' song. As for music videos... I also recommend "Cofee and T.V" by Blur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I agree with Street Spirit and Blur's Coffee and TV. Radiohead's "Go To Sleep" is also quite good, along with Karma police. "Rabbit in your headlights" by UNCLE and Thom Yorke drom Radiohead is awesome. Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight Tonight. 1979 was a little underwhelming I thought - especially towards the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janie Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 As far as great music video I think there are a few, who could forget Michael Jackson's "Thriller"? You just can't beat dancing zombies. Then there is A-Ha's classic "Take On Me", that was a great video. Bjork has some pretty fantastic videos. I can't even decide which one I like the most, probably "It's Oh So Quiet". The White Stripes have also been doing some amazing stuff, especially "The Hardest Button to Button" video. Really, anything by directors Chris Cunningham, Michael Gondry, and Spike Jonze is going to be good. I have never been all that excited about Radiohead videos. I love their music, I think the O.K. Computer might be one of the greatest rock records of all time, but their videos just never seemed to fit for me. Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealin" also a classic, but I am a ridiculous Jane's Addiction fan, for obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 1979 was a little underwhelming I thought - especially towards the end.Yeah...definitely true. I was a bit hasty. I'm a MAJOR Pumpkins fan, though. I love everything from Gish to Machina II. Some favorite Pumkin songs of mine would be: Mayonaisse, Pug, To Sheila, Tristessa, I am One, 1979, Eye, Perfect....I could go on for DAYS with half of the SP catalog. When it comes to videos...I guess a better one than 1979 would be "Bullet with Butterfly Wings." Have you seen that? "Tonight, Tonight" and "Today" were also really great. but I am a ridiculous Jane's Addiction fan, for obvious reasons. What do you think of the new album with "Just Because" on it? I think the O.K. Computer might be one of the greatest rock records of all time, but their videos just never seemed to fit for me. I like some Radiohead. Namely: "Idioteque" "let down" "Climbing up the walls" "Karma Police" "Exit music for a film" and "Airbag." As for their videos...I agree. I saw the video for "Knives out" and went..."what the hizzle?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yes, I think Knives out was created simply to confuse everyone. (This is what I don't like about Radiohead). It was directed by Gondry, I believe. As for the Smashing Pumpkins, I'd say I'm a moderate fan in that I think that they are one of the best singles bands in History (Today, Disarm, 1979, Tonight Tonight, Perfect, etc), but none of their albums as wholes really satisfied me. For instance, I thought Mellon Collie had way too much filler material. (How many songs about going to sleep do you need!!?? ). Adore I think was ruined by the whole electronic / minimalistic thing they tried to do. I listened to a couple of songs off one of the Machinas, but they didn't do much for me. I have seen the video for Bullet with Butterfly wings, but I didn't like it. Too angry and pointless for my liking, which I guess was their point. ('Despite all my rage I'm still just a rat in a cage'). By the way, are you familiar with a band called the Postal Service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yup. You familiar with Death Cab for Cutie? *smile.* I agree with your assesment of the Pumpkin's albums and filler material There are gems on most of the albums, though. You might consider (if you haven't already) investing in "Rotten Apples"...their greatest hits CD. Here are some recommendations from the albums you mentioned: Adore: - "To Sheila" =I found this song to be amazingly beautiful poetry with some great vocal harmonies and overlays. The acoustic guitar was really neato, in my opinion. - "Daphne Decends" = I like the Western cowboy feel of this song mixed with the romantic lyrics. This song reminds me a bit of Kill Bill 2 (the relationship between The Bride and Bill). Check these lyrics: "Daphne Descends" With the sugar sickness You spy the kidnap kid Who kids you to oblivion It's the perfect hassle For the perfumed kiss He makes you miss him more than home You love him You love him more than this You love him and you cannot, you can't resist You love him You love him for yourself You love him and no one, no one else Past sidewalk ashes A last lovers arc You come apart to intertwine It was all so simple As you watched him move Across the darkness in your room You love him You love him for youself You love him and no one, no one else And the winding vines The pretty boys dive And thru the pinhole stars Into the shadow mind You will lose him then On some gentle dawn This boy is here and gone You love him You love him for yourself You love him and no one, no one else You love him You love him more than this You love him and you cannot, you can't resist You love him... I'm quite romantic....and the music that goes with that is in my opinion...really really brilliant at establishing that romantic "I'm in love" feeling. The lyrics aren't the Pumpkins best lyrical work by any means. The lyrics also aren't very complicated or complex, but combined with the music, they do some really great things as Romantic Realist art. "Pug" - Cool beat. This song could have been written for a T.V show or movie like Alis if it were set in the year 2090. Machina: "Stand inside your love" = another one of my favorite love songs "raindrops + sunshowers" = another cool Machina song Let me know what you think if you ever get a chance to listen to any of those songs. -Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Evan, yes, I'm familiar with Deathcab for cutie. I haven't listened to them for a while though. At the moment I have 4 CD's in rotation: - Super Furry Animals - Phantom Power - Kill Bill Vol. 1 soundtrack. - Ed Harcourt - Here be monsters. (some of the songs on this album are great for being in love) - Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. (I'm in a very happy mood these days and these albums complement my mood well). I bought Rotten Apples a couple of years ago when it first came out and have listened to it extensively. Although I must confess that I haven't really paid much attention to the second disc featuring B-sides. I also have Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the infinite sadness and Adore. To Shiela is an epic love song, I agree, and I can see the connection between Kill Bill and Daphne Descends, but it's not one of my favourites. Stand Inside your Love is a song I'm pretty familiar with, because it's on Rotten Apples, and I do like it quite a bit. The film clip isn't bad either. I also don't mind Try Try Try, although I think it pales in comparison to their earlier work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I remember when Rotten Apples came out in 2000:) I only bought the one with the greatest hits on it...and not the one with the attached B-sides. I had a friend who burnt me his copy of the B-sides and I was NOT impressed at all. I never listened to it at all. The music video for Stand Inside your Love isn't bad. It gets a little weird with the fat S&M man....but it isn't aweful. I just with they would have done this song more justice on film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 What do you think makes a good film clip? For me, it's one that complements the song, but adds something to the song at the same time, simply because a film clip is on a different medium, and therefore the advantages of that medium offers should be exploited. This is why I love Radiohead's Street Spirit - because it translates the mood of the song into the clip, but the idea of the world moving at different speeds adds something to the song - to the point where if I listen to Street Spirit now, I can't help but feel that the whole world is moving slower around me than it normally does. I get frustrated with film clips that almost seem to follow its respective song word for word in a very literal way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I agree 100%. Blur's "Cofee and T.V" video is not what I was feeling or picturing in my head at all:) PRETTY PLEASE could you check out the Orgy video and let me know what you think of it on an aesthetic level? You have to have Windows Media Player...so I don't know if that might pose a problem. I love the art direction...and I like Orgy's synths as well. One of the rock bands I like quite a bit I don't know if you remember my original avatar (it was animated). Some of the people complained cause it was HUGE. That avatar was taken from the Orgy video. I got compliments from a couple of people though who wanted to know where it was from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I love GNR's - November Rain. I think it's been done really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Evan, I have to leave for work in about 15 minutes. But I do have Windows Media Player, and will watch the video when I get home and post a response. Catcha later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Take care. What is your name? [you probably already told me...but I have a short memory span] Hit me up on Aol Instant Messenger sometime: Tryptonique or MSN : Tryptonique (the email I used to sign up was [email protected]). Same goes for anyone who wants to say "Hi." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janie Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 In response to Tryptonique about my feelings on the Jane's Addiction's new album "Strays", I think it can't even hold a candle to their first three records, and I do not like it at all. Concerto of Atlantis, you have great taste in music! That Super Furry Animals record is great and Yoshimi is my favorite record of 2003. If you are looking for interesting good mood music I have some suggestions for you. Grandaddy - Under the Western Freeway (or any Grandaddy album will do) Beulah - The Coast is Never Clear The Shins - Oh, Inverted World Spoon - Girls can Tell, or Kill the Moonlight Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Pig Lib Unicorns - Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? If you don't have the Flaming Lips Soft Bulletin, you should go and buy it today, it is such an amazing record. I could go on and on (I'm a former manager of a record store and more than a little obsessed with music) but I will stop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yeah. I got the same impression about the new JA album just from the lead single "Just because." It was not really comperable to even their other singles. Does anyone hear like any STP (Stone temple Pilots?)? I really like "Sour girl" as a song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 OK, back from work. Tryp, I tried to watch the video, but trying to load it made my Internet Explorer crash 5 times. (Although I have broadband, my computer is pretty old and slow). Then I tried to download it off Kazaa, but I couldn't find it. I'll watch it tomorrow at my girlfriend's house (she has a nice new computer) and let you know what I think. By the way, my name is Ranil and I will add you to my MSN list. Janie, Thank you. From your recommendations, I can say the same about you. "Grandaddy - Under the Western Freeway": Yes, I have heard this one, but don't own yet. I do have 'The Sophtware Slump" and listen to it quite regularly. I have been meaning to buy "Sumday", but haven't gotten around to it yet. They played in Melbourne a couple of nights ago, but unfortunately I'm a bit short of cash at the moment and didn't get to go to the gig. "Beulah - The Coast is Never Clear": Haven't heard of this one, will add it to my list to listen to. "The Shins - Oh, Inverted World": Good music. "Unicorns - Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?" This too, has been recommended to me by a few knowledgeable people. I'll check it out. I have the Soft Bulletin and share your sentiments. I've also been listening to Talkie Walkie by Air quite a bit recently too. And I need to buy the new Modest Mouse album. So much choice, so little money at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Oh yeah, my MSN addy is [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Modest Mouse is pretty cool. I saw a funny group from New Zealand in concert a while ago. They are called Steriogram. Have you heard of them, Ranil? They are like a mix of The Beastie Boys and Sum 41. I wouldn't really recommend them, but I thought it was interesting that a NZ band is making it in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concerto of Atlantis Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 I have heard of them, but haven't heard them. But since I'm in Australia, I'm sure it'll only be a matter of time before I hear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryptonique Posted May 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 if you are curious: www.steriogram.com If you have Flash on your compy...you should be able to hear the song come on automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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