SlappyKincaid Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Maybe this has been done, but music and visuals were once a fucking staple, and the times they are a changin' so things are different, but there was a point where music videos were the thing that got you into a band. So in the post-mtv era, the post radio era, etc, making a music video where things happen in it are, at least to me, a dying art. You ever see a music video where the song and the visuals hit you in such a way that you have trouble explaining why you like it so much? Post them here, unless this has been done before, in which case, fuck. I'm mostly a metal guy, myself, so most of the ones im gonna post are metal-based, but if that's not your thing, don't feel like you shouldn't participate, assuming anyone even comes to this folder. I encourage discussion, assuming this doesn't die immediately like I'm pretty sure it will like the other post I made here. I'll start with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SlappyKincaid Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Not trying to set the theme with "Heaven Shall Burn", but they make really good music videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SlappyKincaid Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6WGNd8QR-U youtube does not allow embedding of this video........ ok ... It's "Oblivion" by Mastodon. Edited February 26, 2018 by SlappyKincaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SlappyKincaid Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 I like how I keep posting things like this folder isn't dead, expecting some kind of response or dialogue or other people posting videos of songs that have some kind of significance or meaning to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimModSponges Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 7 hours ago, SlappyKincaid said: I like how I keep posting things like this folder isn't dead, expecting some kind of response or dialogue or other people posting videos of songs that have some kind of significance or meaning to them. Ive been here the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pail Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I honestly can't think of that many music videos that affect me on a deep or meaningful level... The only one I can think of off the top of my head is: And this...: Even you can even call it a 'music video'. The first one is kind of cheap and really grasping for those heartstrings. But it works, for the most part, because I think the vast majority of people can relate to that particular relationship (not particularly all of the dynamics of it) in some way. And Hendrix at Monterey is considered a pivotal moment in modern music history. It happened to be captured on film. Edit: Yes, there's an edit here. I had a whole other section lined up here... But posting from a phone can be tricky... flipping back and forth through apps. So I'm posting this now and I guess... sigh... Try to redo the next part. (I'm putting way too much effort into this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pail Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Oh for fucks sake... Okay, I'm posting these one at a time. Fuck formatting my reply how I want, right? You shitty little black rectangle motherfu.... Ahhhhh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pail Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Jesus Christ. Okay. So, one thing you might notice here is that all of these pairings, with the exception of 'The Tree of Life' clip, are synchronizing at the end of their respective vehicles. My belief is that these all seem to mold together pleasantly because, frankly, that is how they were crafted (one might even say... formatted...). These scenes were edited around the songs, but from a very different narrative position than a music video. While a music video has to, like a film, have a beginning, middle and end (generally speaking); the film or show is over at this point. This is a flourish, a crescendo, framed with much more focus and intent than could be accomplished with the formula/layout/structure/motif, whatever you want to call it, of a music video being created from scratch. Anyway, those are just my thoughts on interweaving music and film. I could elaborate further, but the setbacks in this endeavor have stretched my patience. I will end this post with a brief summation of my feelings regarding the provided clips. Fight Club - Great movie, great ending, great song. Extremely open ended, serene despite the juxtaposition between love and mayhem (maybe they have more in common than we think?). Donnie Darko - A good film. Doesn't hold the same place in my heart as it once did, largely due to much of the mystery and intrigue being patchworked by myself by pouring over related materials, behind the scenes information, and the hilariously awkward DVD commentary featuring the director and Jake G. The cover of Tears for Fears 'Mad World's is a solid effort by Mr. Gary Jules and it loosely relates to the chaotic nature of the screenplay and its themes. The Tree of Life - A personal favorite of mine. Not for everyone. Pretentious and tedious, it might be off putting to some. I find the "creation scene" to be hauntingly beautiful. The dynamic of the brilliantly orchestrated 'Lacrimosa' (Latin - Weeping) set to space porn helps elicit the feelings of awe, humbleness, wonder, and deep sadness. For as majestic and marvellous our universe may appear, it is a cold and unforgiving environment with no discernable ethics or morals: it just is, and it is as it is, and certainly not by our doing... Overwhelming. Moral Orel - I actually cried the first time I saw this. The rawness, the first person perspective, the veneer of appearances. Everything is great, we're a happy family, this is where we all want to be, we are truly living a dream. Or is it a nightmare? I hope not... Cowboy Bebop - One of the finest shows I stumbled upon in my early adolescence. Episode 5 was literally the first episode I ever saw. And this was one of my first experiences with anime. I was entranced and amazed. I knew I had found something special. FLCL - Furi Kuri! What can I say? Not an especially deep or thought-provoking show, but a whirlwind of mastery. From start to finish, it's nothing but a joy and a thrill. "I love you." "Eh! 0_o" *smooch* Hit it Yoshiaki! Ah yeah. That's the stuff right there man. And, that will conclude my mess of a post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlappyKincaid Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 2/28/2018 at 2:58 AM, pail said: Jesus Christ. Okay. So, one thing you might notice here is that all of these pairings, with the exception of 'The Tree of Life' clip, are synchronizing at the end of their respective vehicles. My belief is that these all seem to mold together pleasantly because, frankly, that is how they were crafted (one might even say... formatted...). These scenes were edited around the songs, but from a very different narrative position than a music video. While a music video has to, like a film, have a beginning, middle and end (generally speaking); the film or show is over at this point. This is a flourish, a crescendo, framed with much more focus and intent than could be accomplished with the formula/layout/structure/motif, whatever you want to call it, of a music video being created from scratch. Anyway, those are just my thoughts on interweaving music and film. I could elaborate further, but the setbacks in this endeavor have stretched my patience. I will end this post with a brief summation of my feelings regarding the provided clips. Fight Club - Great movie, great ending, great song. Extremely open ended, serene despite the juxtaposition between love and mayhem (maybe they have more in common than we think?). Donnie Darko - A good film. Doesn't hold the same place in my heart as it once did, largely due to much of the mystery and intrigue being patchworked by myself by pouring over related materials, behind the scenes information, and the hilariously awkward DVD commentary featuring the director and Jake G. The cover of Tears for Fears 'Mad World's is a solid effort by Mr. Gary Jules and it loosely relates to the chaotic nature of the screenplay and its themes. The Tree of Life - A personal favorite of mine. Not for everyone. Pretentious and tedious, it might be off putting to some. I find the "creation scene" to be hauntingly beautiful. The dynamic of the brilliantly orchestrated 'Lacrimosa' (Latin - Weeping) set to space porn helps elicit the feelings of awe, humbleness, wonder, and deep sadness. For as majestic and marvellous our universe may appear, it is a cold and unforgiving environment with no discernable ethics or morals: it just is, and it is as it is, and certainly not by our doing... Overwhelming. Moral Orel - I actually cried the first time I saw this. The rawness, the first person perspective, the veneer of appearances. Everything is great, we're a happy family, this is where we all want to be, we are truly living a dream. Or is it a nightmare? I hope not... Cowboy Bebop - One of the finest shows I stumbled upon in my early adolescence. Episode 5 was literally the first episode I ever saw. And this was one of my first experiences with anime. I was entranced and amazed. I knew I had found something special. FLCL - Furi Kuri! What can I say? Not an especially deep or thought-provoking show, but a whirlwind of mastery. From start to finish, it's nothing but a joy and a thrill. "I love you." "Eh! 0_o" *smooch* Hit it Yoshiaki! Ah yeah. That's the stuff right there man. And, that will conclude my mess of a post. The fact that that part of moral orel hit you that hard is depressing as hell, did that resonate with you? It was supposed to be depressing and sad, and I remember seeing it and seeing how it was fucked.... same with fight club, and donnie darko... I recognize those ones. Bebop is such a classic and has music woven into it. First episode I ever saw of it was when Julia was shot. Not really what I meant by a music video, i think, I mean I guess I can't dismiss it, but something part of a show that uses music... Presupposes things, it's built on the show already, I don't know if I want to say "it shouldn't count" because if it was powerful to you then sure, but that and those are part of something else. You need the context of the show or the film to truly feel the brunt of it. I was going more for the ones that are a standalone type gut punch type of deal. FLCL has always made me depressed, and I don't really know why. There is most definitely depth and thought provoking in it, especially considering the length of the show, but the thoughts it provokes aren't exactly nice. Everytime I watched it, I just got depressed, to the point where I would avoid it when it was replayed on [as] back in the day. There's not really that much joy, everyone's miserable, and either in denial, or settling, or just apathetic. Too much like reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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