Posted in Inspiration - 29th Jul, 08 at 2:51 am - 11 Comments

7 Visually Stunning Music Videos

In light of Coldplay's spectacular Music Video Advert launched by Apple to promote their latest album Viva la Vida. I have been inspired to find some more stunning and intricate digital Music Videos that employ Special Effects (Motion Graphics) to communicate the Visuals of the song.
The variety of music videos featured range from Mainstream songs you may have heard to somber Indie bands you didn't even know existed.
What follows is a list, in no particular order, of some dazzling and inspirational Music Videos that I have collected together to showcase the talent of some very dedicated Motion Studios.

1. DVNO by Justice
A brilliant Digital Media company called Machine Molle were the hearts and souls behind the production of DVNO. This clip lives and breathes the 80's and 90's it is a true throwback to the graphics of the emerging Computer and 3D scenes of that time.



2. Run by Gnarls Barkley (Video May Cause Seizures)
Revisiting the early 90's is a famous duo under the guise of Gnarls Barkely. The video uses a large variety of effects to achieve a very colorful and psychedelic music video with a great song to match.
Apparently the original video was banned from MTV because it was reported to have 'seizure causing' effects within it.



3. GfC by Albert Hammond
GFC by former Strokes band member Albert Hammond Jr has a sort of smooth flowing brilliance to it. Using ghosting, long exposures and layered video the video achieves an almost surreal feeling that has a spectacular look and leaves a resounding impact on the viewer. Directed by Laurent Briet (Moby, Death Cab for Cutie, Radiohead)



4. Lovestoned by Justin Timberlake
BL:ND, the fellows who made the infamous Crazy by Gnarl Barkley have teamed up again to create this gorgeous video by Justin Timberlake. They created a visually stunning music video that pulsates and vibes to the likeness of Justin Timberlake.
View the production page here

edit: The Youtube video doesn't allow embedding!?! Found a different one.

5. My Drive Thru by Santogold, Julian Casablancas, N.E.R.D
The use of cutouts and stop motion here is just phenomenal. I was blown away the first time I saw this. The sheer amount on work that went into this must have been staggering.
This was created and developed by Psyop and commisioned by Converse to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chuck Taylors.



6. Bad blood by Supergrass
This video is without a doubt one of the best I have seen in a long time. Whilst not full of bright colors and glowing effects, the use of cameras and motion tracking is just unbelievable. It is a full attack on the visual perception. Brilliant directing and concept.
The Production Company was HSI London



7. Viva la Vida (iTunes) by Coldplay
This 30 second short was produced along with Apple and iTunes as a TV promotional video for Coldplay's new Album Viva la Vida. Whilst not full length the video itself is one of the best uses of video and digital effects I have come across. The treatment is subtly Apple in its approach (ie Dancing Silhouettes) yet distinctly new and fresh and simply a brilliant execution.



That is seven I found if you know of any other brilliant Music videos let me know in the comments below.