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We all know BTS is known for their epic music videos, unlike most artists today who treat them like an afterthought rather than an art form. So I thought I'd do a thread of some of my fav MVs from back when artists used MVs as a tool to tell stories and push the envelope.
Guns N' Roses - November Rain
Nine minutes long, this MV sent shockwaves through the music world when it came out and rightly so.
Nine minutes long, this MV sent shockwaves through the music world when it came out and rightly so.
Michael Jackson - Thriller
This should be on every fav MV list. He changed the game with what you could in a MV with Thriller.
This should be on every fav MV list. He changed the game with what you could in a MV with Thriller.
Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight
Visually stunning and ingenious use of silent film history.
Visually stunning and ingenious use of silent film history.
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
The first MV I ever remember watching. It stuck with me 5 year old me hard with its weirdness, dark humor and social commentary.
The first MV I ever remember watching. It stuck with me 5 year old me hard with its weirdness, dark humor and social commentary.
My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay
The video that birthed so many emo kids, and a hell of a lot of fan fic.
The video that birthed so many emo kids, and a hell of a lot of fan fic.
OK Go- Here It Goes Again
Low budget af but that didn't matter at all. This one is all about the creativity and the choreography.
Low budget af but that didn't matter at all. This one is all about the creativity and the choreography.
REM- Losing My Religion
Stunning cinematography and leaves plenty of room for each person to theorize about and take what they want from it
Stunning cinematography and leaves plenty of room for each person to theorize about and take what they want from it
Beyonce - Single Ladies
There was nobody who didn't know this dance after this MV came out. Visually simple but striking and memorable all at the same time.
There was nobody who didn't know this dance after this MV came out. Visually simple but striking and memorable all at the same time.
Madonna- Like A Prayer
I could have picked so many Madonna vids, but this one is the most memorable for me. It was her first that actually really struck me, as young as I was, and I was fascinated by how angry it made my mom LOL
I could have picked so many Madonna vids, but this one is the most memorable for me. It was her first that actually really struck me, as young as I was, and I was fascinated by how angry it made my mom LOL
Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
Not a memorable song for me but this MV was EVERYWHERE when it came out. It blew people's minds.
Not a memorable song for me but this MV was EVERYWHERE when it came out. It blew people's minds.
RUN DMC Feat. Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Game changer of a song and a MV all wrapped in one.
Game changer of a song and a MV all wrapped in one.
Beastie Boys - Sabotage
Just a really fun MV that keeps your attention.
Just a really fun MV that keeps your attention.
Aha- Take On Me
A classic! I still watch this one from time to time when the mood strikes.
A classic! I still watch this one from time to time when the mood strikes.
Pearl Jam - Jeremy
(TW: guns, suicide, school shootings)
This video struck a chord when it came out. It was shocking and honest and affected me deeply at a very young age.
(TW: guns, suicide, school shootings)
This video struck a chord when it came out. It was shocking and honest and affected me deeply at a very young age.
Outkast - Hey Ya
If you watch this without smiling, you don't have a soul.
If you watch this without smiling, you don't have a soul.
