08-31-2017, 07:57 PM
Hi Yellowdog,
I remember that collaboration because it marked the end of Kylie's Stock Aitkin and Waterman phase. I think it was later she moved labels to Deconstruction and did "Confide in Me" which was the start of her dance phase.
Anyway... my choice would be the video for "Take on Me" by Aha. It's probably not a very original choice, but a good pop song (it still stands up quite well), and a ground breaking video. It is easy to find on YouTube. I though the transition from the sketched images to real person, and back, was visually astonishing. I don't think the song itself is especially deep or profound, it's just decent pop music. But as a video... wow!
My second choice... is that allowed?... would be "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. Again, not especially deep on a lyrical level, but a really danceable and catchy pop song (especially the bassline). The video was directed by John Landis. The thing I notice is the dance sequences, they are SO tightly choreographed. Watch the dancers jump and they aren't just in time, but also hitting the same height with the jump. It is just so tight. I could take or leave the preamble at the start, just that dance sequence is a stunner for me.
BTW I think music promo videos are really overlooked as an art form. A lot of people think they are easy to direct. For budget reasons most are filmed in one day. You get a few exceptions, and both my choices were unusually expensive.
I remember that collaboration because it marked the end of Kylie's Stock Aitkin and Waterman phase. I think it was later she moved labels to Deconstruction and did "Confide in Me" which was the start of her dance phase.
Anyway... my choice would be the video for "Take on Me" by Aha. It's probably not a very original choice, but a good pop song (it still stands up quite well), and a ground breaking video. It is easy to find on YouTube. I though the transition from the sketched images to real person, and back, was visually astonishing. I don't think the song itself is especially deep or profound, it's just decent pop music. But as a video... wow!
My second choice... is that allowed?... would be "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. Again, not especially deep on a lyrical level, but a really danceable and catchy pop song (especially the bassline). The video was directed by John Landis. The thing I notice is the dance sequences, they are SO tightly choreographed. Watch the dancers jump and they aren't just in time, but also hitting the same height with the jump. It is just so tight. I could take or leave the preamble at the start, just that dance sequence is a stunner for me.
BTW I think music promo videos are really overlooked as an art form. A lot of people think they are easy to direct. For budget reasons most are filmed in one day. You get a few exceptions, and both my choices were unusually expensive.