Basically, fifteen videos that impressed me for various reasons, whether it be the plot of the video, the effects, or other reasons. These are mostly my personal opinions, and if you disagree with them, then okay! Seeing how yesterday I couldn't post the set, there are two today.
#15: Re-Wired, Kasabian
Reason: Plot/Atmosphere
Summary: A group in a car gets chased by a suspicious van. They try to escape at all costs.
Well, look at this. What I like the most about this video is that there are many cool shots. The makers of the video knew where to place the cameras for a better effect. That, and the ending isn't an ending per se. One can imagine what could happen next, as the video itself is incomplete in terms of plot.
Not the best video that has been made this year, but it is still enjoyable. But there are still many other videos that are better done.
#14: Re-Wired, Kasabian
Reason: Plot/Atmosphere
Summary: A detective gets hired to follow a woman.
There are many things I like of the video. First than all, I have always liked everything related to private detectives. It is almost of a guilty pleasure to me. Second, the style of the video. The animation, the noir atmosphere, the colors.
All of them contribute to give the video its own life. It would be higher if it weren't because I liked the rest more. But this is certainly a good video!
also why everybody says her nose are breasts i can't see it aaaaaaah
#13: Hats Off to the Bull, Chevelle
Reason: Effects
Summary: The band members get beaten up
Well, that is the general summary! Don't complain!
Either way, I have always thought that the video could be better, but it is so full of symbolism that I can't avoid liking it. Leaving that aside, it is true that it could have been done better. Some parts feel...fake.
Well, maybe next time.
#12: Levels, Avicii
Reason: Plot/Effects
Summary: A stereotypical office worker gets affected by MAGIC DANCING GROOVE
Well, I couldn't think of an appropriate summary. MAGIC DANCING GROOVE should be good enough, right?
Yeah, a fun video. Boring office clerk starts dancing everywhere, gets knocked out, sent to hospital (psychiatric ward, from the looks of it), then affects other people.
A simple and quirky plot. The video does fit the rhythm of the song, and I can't imagine the beat without the video. It feels unnatural.
This one of my favorite videos of the genre, not video genre, but music genre. It is odd to see one that is well done and interesting. And Levels' video fits both.
#11: Reunion, M83
Reason: Plot/Effects
Summary: Continues from the Midnight City video
Unless I missed another video.
Either way, I have liked the story. Kids with supernatural powers in middle of the city, while a little girl (apparently the opposite of the main group) uses her own powers.
It is always a nice video, and the wait to see it was worth it. As far as I know, 'Steve McQueen's isn't related to the sotry, at least looking to the cap. I haven't watched it, but I will now.
And well, there is another video, 'Wait' I think that one is related to the story itself too, but I'll see after 'SteveMcQueen'
#10: Hurts Like Heaven
Reason: Plot/Effects
Summary: Comic book about rebels trying to 'keep color in the streets'
A generally interesting and engaging video.
Maybe I'm biased because I like comics and other things like that, but I love this video. It is beautifully well done, and the effects are awesome. And it seems to fit the beat of the video, changing scenes when the song changes verses.
It is certainly something I liked from the first time I played it.
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Seeing how I have to leave, I'll have to leave the following four videos here without text.
El video de Chevelle me gusta! pero mi favorito es el de Avicii no solo la canción es epica, el video tambie, algo tiene que me hipnotiza por 3 minutos cada vez que lo veo xD
Muy buena lista de videos. Casi todas contienen historias que hacen que a uno le guste la canción un poco más. Quizás por eso Bangarang y Underneath The Sycamore me gustaron bastante. Como decía anteriormente, buena lista en general.
Bueno Suntek al fin puedo venir a comentar los best of
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#295 Glad You Came, the Wanted (1)
#289 Envejecido en Barril de Roble, Panda (1/2)
#287 Push and Shove, No Doubt (1/3)
#282 Tormento, Babasónicos (1)
#274 Chained, the xx (1)
#268 Carry On, .fun (1/3)
#267 I Won't Give Up, Jason Mraz (1)
#265 Blue Jeans, Lana del Rey (2/4)
#261 Die Young, Ke$ha (1)
#260 Videogames, Lana del Rey (3/4)
#258 Ódiame, Enrique Bunbury (1/2)
#256 Too Close, Alex Clare (1)
#255 Stay the Night, Green Day (1/6)
#253 Knock Knock, Band of Horses (1)
#252 Gangnam Style, Psy (1)
#251 Lost in the Echo, Linkin park (1/2)
De las canciones me gustan estas, pero hay unas muy abajo
Enrique Bunbury
En cuanto a los videos, excelente selección
Me gustan todos, excepto los de Avicii y Garbage que no los he visto, el resto genial
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#15: Re-Wired, Kasabian
#14: Death Cab For Cutie, Underneath The Sycamore
#13: Hats Off to the Bull, Chevelle
#11: Reunion, M83
#10: Hurts Like Heaven
#9: Bangarang, Skrillex
#8: Corre! Jesse & Joy
#6: Warrior, Mark Foster/A-Trak/Kimbra
Last set of the videos event. Tomorrow the lyrics event will start!
BEST VIDEOS OF 2012 SET 3
#5: La Muerte, Monsieur Periné
Reason: Plot/Animation
Summary: An elderly woman misses his deceased husband. A traveling entertainer gets his show ready.
Monsieur Periné is easily one of the best bands I discovered this year.
So, what I like the most about this video is, besides the beautifully done animation, is the little and charming details of the plot. The grief of the lady is presented in a simple way but it is authentic and one can feel the uniqueness steaming from el Mesié's presentation.
I feel so proud of Monsieur Periné, and really want to see more from them. I have listened to their whole album, and I can't wait to see what they do for their next one (if any).
#4: One More Night, Maroon 5
Reason: Plot
Summary: While the boxer is in a fight, his spouse leaves the house
It is interesting to see the contrast between the seemingly happy family life and the rough boxing life. They was presented in the first half of the video, and in an effective way.
The second half is certainly a debunking of part of what was seen in the first half. The family life isn't that happy! The spouse packing while the boxer is on the ring, well, it really triggers an even better contrast: the triumph in the career, and the failure in the family.
And what may have been my favorite part: the shots with the goldfishes. The video started with them, had them in middle and ended with them. It is a really non-subtle way of showing how it was over, just having one at the end.
#3: Kill Your Heroes, AWOLnation
Reason: Plot
Summary: Three kids ruin the living room of their house
That doesn't sound like a great plot, right?
Well, it isn't. It is mostly how it was done. The sheer energy, the obvious enjoyment they get from it. And to be honest, it causes me amusement to see AWOLnation as the show they're presenting. It seems so wacky...
Yeah, I'm sure this is a video that many may think doesn't belong here. This video is more of a guilty pleasure for me, but I can't avoid loving it. Maybe I should place it lower, but I like it so much!
#2: Cuando Sea Grande
Reason: Plot
Summary: There is a father-son race, where the fathers dress in wacky costumes and race while their sons cheer for them.
It is a simple plot, but it is so well done. This is my favorite latin video of the year.
It fits the general message of the song so well, specially the last third of the video. The sheer disappointment of the son towards his father, and the father's reaction towards not being able to win...
It is excellent.
There are small tidbits and details that stick out, and although I have watched this video dozens of times I still think it is good. I haven't gotten tired of watching it.
The only thing that bother me is the constant change of the race numbers of everybody. I know that there is supposed to be some sort of symbolic meaning there, something that isn't obvious, but I can't figure out. And well, I can't say I have tried to find out, but meh.
#1: Houdini, Foster the People
Reason: Plot
Summary: Foster the People dies while the recording of the video. Panic ensues.
You guys have no idea how much I love this video.
It is brilliant, and everybody did such a great job, not only the actors that appear in the video, everybody behind scenes to produce this video. The idea is awesome, the shots are excellent, and the final product is just indescribable.
I doubt that this video has gone unnoticed. I'm sure that all of you have watched it at least once. And I have no idea if you people liked it, but this is, to me, the best video of 2012.