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PEDRO. The Elusive Best Of '14: The Final 10 Elusive Singles
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From the list, my favorite would probably be Bang Bang. The Heart Wants What it Wants was so good, too!
Comment on mine, too Thanks
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Baby Don't Lie.
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Member Since: 11/17/2008
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Everybody hates Baby Don't Lie's video but I love it
La La La Brazil 2014 is my favorite from this set
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Based on the video Bang Bang is my favorite from this set.
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Member Since: 7/31/2007
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Good for Shakira (waka waka >>> tho)
Bang bang
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Great banner and graphics
The title was kind of self-explanatory, though
Eh, don't really agree too much with these music videos. None of them are horrible, but there's some better selections from the year for sure. Come Alive had nice visuals, though.
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PEDRO. The Elusive Best Of '14: The Elusive Videos (TOP 10)
Welcome To My Best Of 2014!
The second and final round of my favorite music videos of the year is about to be revealed! It is dominated by two special artists. Wanna know? See It!
Director: Hannah Lux Davis
Favorite Part: The intro.
Stars: ****
The vibe of the song fits the vibe of the video. This dark and mysterious vibe make the video interesting to watch. I also love the sets and the visuals. Nicki looks gorgeous, not only makeup wise but her outfits slay. I also need to say that Chris Brown's part behind that grey thing is really nice and well done. Besides being dark, this video kinda brings up Nicki's sensuality and some sadomasochism. I am not a being fan of the last one though.
Director: Director X
Favorite Part: The choreography part.
Stars: ****
I am not a big fan of 'Clueless' but I love how faithful this video is with the movie. I also love how it kinda brings us all back in time, to 1995, when 'Clueless' came out. Iggy could've made this a modern version of the movie but even the outfits are so old fashion and cool. A very good tribute!
Director: Colin Tilley
Favorite Part: The 'kitchen' part.
Stars: ****
When I first saw this video I was slayed. I found it so sassy and sexy! But with time, it kinda lost its magic and that's why it's "so" low. Nonetheless, I still enjoy it. I think it was smart, very provocative and very ****ty. It managed to become viral and even broke Cyrus' record. She looks incredibly hot and sexy. There's a thing I love about her: she is not afraid of being a wh*re! She is actually proud of it. And there's also something I like about this video: how they mix very elaborated sets with minimalistic ones.
Director: Melina Matsoukas
Favorite Part: The dialogue.
Stars: ****,5
I think my love for 'Pretty Hurts' comes because of how mediocre her previous videos were ('Drunk In Love' and 'XO'). But even without that, I love the concept of the video, I love how real it is and I love the message. It is a very good empowering video and I love how faithful it is with the song's title. I also love the part when she is wearing a yellow swimsuit (I am a big fan of that color) and the preparation parts. I was really impressed by this video and I am a freak of good concepts.
Director: Colin Tilley
Favorite Part: The ass scene.
Stars: ****,5
Some of you may be surprised to see this Cheryl video this high since it is very simple but don't be. I am a freak for dance videos and this was THE dance video of 2014, the way she moves fascinates me and the way they focused the video in the choreography fascinates me even more. I was so proud. Bring real dance videos back!
Director: Joseph Kahn
Favorite Part: The 'touching ass' moment.
Stars: *****
And here's Shakira's final appearance. 'Can't Remember To Forget You' is the sexiest video of the year... It had no competition, to be honest since it featured Shakira and Rihanna. Unlike 'Anaconda', they kept it classy but still got criticism. People are so close-minded, it's ridiculous. I was really proud of this video. The visuals, sets and outfits were amazing. Joseph Kahn at his best! I also love the choreography.
Director: Joseph Kahn
Favorite Part: The beginning, when they meet.
Stars: *****
Well, well, well! Joseph Kahn strikes again. This dude has no limits. His videos are pure perfection. 'Blank Space' is flawless and the sets are so, so good! Besides, the concept is funny, which is cool! It kinda mixes classy things with madness and that was very original. Taylor made fun of herself and was not embarassed of doing so, I applaud her!
Director: Lady Gaga
Favorite Part: The 'pool' scene.
Stars: *****
When I first watched this video, I wasn't too impressed. I thought it was very ambitious but wasn't exactly good. Nonetheless, the visuals and the sets of this video are completely stunning. Besides it mixes three things I love in music videos: dance, beautiful sets and a concept. Lady Gaga worked hard for this one and I had to rank her correctly. That scene with the arrow and the following in the pool are marvelous.
Director: Joel Kefali
Favorite Part: The 'I See You' part.
Stars: *****
Words can NOT describe how shocked I was when I watched this music video. This IS ART. Don't bring me Gaga and 'Artpop' thing, THIS is real art. The way this music video came out was so original, so unique, I was (and still am) blown away! Instead of travelling to some beautiful place and shoot some scenes, Katy and the director decided to CREATE every scene with a lot of special and fun elements. This video is pure pop perfection. I continue to say that Katy Perry is the only artist of this new generation that actually cares about delivering EPIC videos. 'This Is How We Do' production is out of this world.
Director: Mathew Cullen
Favorite Part: The statue scene.
Stars: *****
Once again, Katy slayed me. This video has literally everything I appreciate in the world: egyptian influences, comedy, beauty, sensuality, food, power, evilness... The only thing I can tell - because I can't even express my love for this video - is that when I watched it, I had to do it three more times. Everything was so perfect, so well-thought. The sets were incredible, the outfits and make up were thought to every small detail and it came out perfectly. All I can do is bow down to Queen Katy. She was the reason music videos (in pop scene) didn't suck ass.
TOMORROW: The 10 Best Choreographies Of 2014.
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Dark Horse and Fancy are my faves
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Your whole TOP 10 is perfect
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Pretty Hurts deserves all the accolades
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10/10. I'm not a fan of Only the song, but the video is good!
Blank Space, Crazy Stupid Love, Fancy, Pretty Hurts
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Fancy, Pretty Hurts, CRTFY
Yaaas Blank Space and G.U.Y.
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 7/23/2007
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6/10
This Is How We Do + Dark Horse + Blank Space + Can't Remember To Forget You + Pretty Hurts + G.U.Y <33
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Blank Space + Fancy + Dark Horse + Pretty Hurts + Can't Remember to Forget You!
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Yas everything except Can't Remember to Forget you, that was a disaster
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Member Since: 8/2/2008
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I hate pretty much half of these but Blank Space and Dark Horse
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Blank Space and Pretty Hurts are both great choices, I would've chosen them if I had a list like this.
Dark Horse is also a nice video despite all the criticism it got.
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Member Since: 5/23/2007
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Fancy is amazing! and Anaconda my guilty pleasure
Sadly I didn't like Crazy Stupid Love
Shakira is not #1 I really like CRTFY
Blank Space is my 2nd favorite Taylor song!
I love GUY... but the music video! the song is just alright lol
Katy slaying I'm not a big fan of her... but "This Is How We Do" is good! my favorite single from PRISM and I kinda like "Dark Horse" but the music video was a mess imo still not a bad #1
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ATRL Senior Member
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Can't complain about any of the videos on your list. Love em all!
special mention to Fancy, Anaconda, CRTFY, Blank Space, GUY, and Dark Horse
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