Monday, September 27, 2010

World's Best

I really enjoy watching music videos. They somehow manage to satisfy my desire for creativity and mindlessness at the same time. Here's the best ones I know.

Michael Jackson "Smooth Criminal". I'm a sucker for men doing synchronised dancing, and this dancing is so sharp and stylish. If you don't want to watch the whole thing, the best bit's from 6:39 on. Michael Jackson rocked.

Justin Timberlake "My Love" and "Like I Love You". I'm also a sucker for JT. He's very baby-faced in "Like I Love You". Absolutely classic dancing. "My Love" has more creativity and style. Justin is a fine dancer - he's sharp and he's got attitude. You can tell he really feels the music.

OK Go "Here it Goes Again" and "W*F". "Here it Goes Again" is the song they do on the treadmills. It's so funny. "W*F" is the song with that wicked special effect, the name of which I've forgotten. Anyway it's mesmerizing.

Fatboy Slim "Weapon of Choice". Totally unexpected. The sort of dancing that's extra-cool because it authentically reflects the character of the dancer.

The Avalanches "Since I Left You". Ditto the above. This one's also very sweet.

Janet Jackson "Rhythm Nation". Sharp as sharp. Impressive stuff.

Beyoncé "Crazy in Love" and "Single Ladies". "Crazy in Love" has some cool scenes. I especially like the colourful closing scene - there's some sweet dancing there. And Beyoncé is so breathtakingly beautiful that I always enjoy watching her. It's somewhat sleazy/sexual though, so might be really unhelpful for some guys to watch this clip. "Single Ladies" however is totally awesome. This is my alltime favourite music video. Majorly impressive, sassy dancing. Beyoncé rocks!


PS While I've linked to YouTube videos, I have purchased all of these videos that are available on itunes. That makes me feel okay.

2 comments:

Angus said...

Imma let you finish, but Beyonce's Single Ladies was the best video of all time - ALL TIME... oh wait, you mentioned that. Nevermind.

Totally with you on JT. Where is your new album, JT!!

fional said...

Angus, we have such good taste. We are awesome. And yes, I'm totally with you, hanging out for JT's next.