THE RETURN CONTINUES
When I said over the weekend, I meant the FOLLOWING weekend. Forgive me, homework and a virus kept me from completing my promised task. By the way, I thank Chud.com for the top image. It relates in no way to any music video...it’s just fucking hilarious.
I should say that if any of these images violates some awful copyright law, and you fear that I’m using these entertaining shots in some wrong fashion, please let me know. I’ll be happy to bring them down.
It’s been coming to my attention that I may haven’t taken enough time compiling this list before I started posting it. I’ve forgotten many. Pity. So after we’re all wrapped up, I might end up doing an official honorable mentions post down the road. In the meantime, 20-11!
20. Busta Rhymes - Gimme Some More
dir. Hype Williams
It’s hard to say what happened to Bussa-Bus. Did he decide he needed to start following the trends of the rap genre and become...well, generic? He shaved his hair! He got buff! I think it was the album after this that provided no hits for him, so this is officially the last great video moment of Busta Rhymes. Hype Williams is just a crazy, visionary person, and put him next to one of the most charismatic and comedic rap artists of all time...it’s just magic. Strange magic. Every video they do together involves Busta in multiple outfits. This one works especially well because of the Psycho score sample in the song. It makes the psychotic, living cartoon come to life. My favorite outfit has to be the little blue goblin Busta turns into, but that spaghetti western getup is pretty spiffy too.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 0:25 - The cardboard cutout set starts making sense when eyes start getting weird all Who Framed Roger Rabbit? style. Her son’s CRAZY!
BONUS TIDBIT - Busta Rhymes has had a few opportunities to stretch his acting chops. He’s the highlight of John Singleton’s racist, guilty-pleasure-fest Higher Learning, and he stole every scene he got in Gus Van Sant’s otherwise standard Finding Forrester. I hope he comes back to save us from more mediocre flicks.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFPC0uVdeY
19. Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends (2005)
dir. Samuel Bayer
I really love/hate this video. It was on and off the list numerous times, and I finally decided I just had to slap it on there. I hate the song. I think Green Day became irrelevant around the time "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" became the go-to song for dramatic moments on TV shows and in film, although I could even argue that they became fairly boring post-"Dookie." Most of all, I think "American Idiot" was a complete failure attempt at trying to be a modern rock opera. But it would, apparently, make a good film if directed by Samuel Bayer and starring Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie "Billy Elliott" Bell. The look and feel of the whole piece is just wonderful, and it’s got this glow about it that’s just infectious. The sets and scenery are superb. It should be noted that this clip would be an absolutely awesome seven minutes if it weren’t for the unnecessary "the band plays in a room" segments. Yet another piece of work that feels the need to include the band when the band shouldn’t be included...outside of that spark shower, ‘cause that is beautiful. This is a powerful, manipulative clip that I love to hate. Good performances set it on a higher plane.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 5:20 - And all hell breaks loose as Jerry Bruckheimer apparently takes over the video for a minute or so.
BONUS TIDBIT -
Wood and Bell were in a relationship at some point. Not sure if they are still, but that chemistry is certainly very real. Also, Bayer has directed all of the videos for the singles from "American Idiot," of which there have been a whopping seven thus far. There was talk at some point of turning the album into a rock opera musical and/or film, likely directed by Bayer. Currently, he's set to remake the 70s cult-classic Vanishing Point as his feature debut.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfPJImiGV_Y
18. Nine Inch Nails - The Perfect Drug (1997), and Only (2005)
dir. Mark Romanek and David Fincher (respectively)
The only possible way I could fit two NIN videos into this countdown would be to combine my two favorites. Pretty much all of Reznor’s videos end up being awesome, so it’s hard to narrow it down. You may be wondering why I chose "The Perfect Drug" over "Closer." I wondered too. Just like it better, I guess. Both are directed by Romanek, and both are entirely different takes for songs with different feels. I just think that everything was so much cooler with the creepy, gothic blue-green haze that "The Perfect Drug’s" clip uses as opposed to the post-apocalyptic dust and grime of "Closer." Super creepy, and a total highlight for Romanek’s camera and lighting skills. It should be noted that this ode to Absinthe far predates the overrated Moulin Rouge. And it has vultures. Did Rouge have vultures? I don’t THINK so.
As for "Only," this is the most recent video that will be on this list. I think. It’s pretty simple. The concept revolves around sound and bass, and focuses heavily on that...well, that box full of pins/nails that you push from one side and it raises whatever you push on. It has a name, probably. Look, just watch the video, and you’ll go "OOOOOHHHH, that thing!" I just love the animation that was used to do it. Fincher had a long career of music videos before he made the jump to film with Alien 3, and it’s nice to see him go back on rare occasions to show what he can do with the short format. Such as? Filming apples. Those bouncing metal ball things. Computers. Strange stuff.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 2:32 and 3:49 (respectively) -
The effects of the drink take over, the insane drum solo kicks in, and let’s hope you’re not epileptic. Or allergic to green. And over in Fincher’s world, it looks like Reznor tries to break free from his metal pin prison.
BONUS TIDBIT - Romanek made some 80s film called Static, which is impossible to find, and later built quite some disturbing tension with 2002's One Hour Photo. Robin Williams has never been quite so effective. He’s attached to helm an adaptation of Oprah’s favorite book "A Million Little Pieces," after a project with Tom Hanks fell through the Hollywood cracks. Fincher meanwhile will release Zodiac next January, his first since 2002's guilty pleasure Panic Room. You know Fincher worked for Industrial Light and Magic in the 80s on Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? Neither did I.
LINK - The Perfect Drug - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ycZLGtYscc
Only - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWeXRMIW0M8
17. Marilyn Manson - I Don’t Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (1998)
dir. Paul Hunter
Manson in his heavily Bowie induced glam rock phase was the most interesting he’s ever been, and it led to this soulful ditty about addiction. The video isn’t as disturbing as Manson’s usual schtick, rather it’s just bizarre. He’s crucified by a cross of televisions as he’s pursued by headless agents. It’s a not so subtle nod to Manson’s constant persecution by the Christian extremists, and it results in his losing a limb and jumping off of a bridge. I really like the heavy use of bright white filters that makes this almost look like a black and white video with sparse moments of color. It’s not necessarily the best looking clip, especially considering Manson’s way-cooler-than-you’d-imagine-videography, but it’s my favorite of his.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:18 - Kids watch too much TV.
BONUS TIDBIT - Hunter is a well known director for hip-hop and R&B videos, and has tackled 129 videos since the early 90s. Nothing noteworthy outside of this.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVXocOyxfTI
16. Basement Jaxx - Where’s Your Head At (2001)
dir. Traktor
To say too much about this would just be a mistake. The brilliance just speaks for itself. The band’s faces are on a set of monkeys because some scientists are putting humans into animals. And vice versa. Enjoy.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:29 - Huh?
BONUS TIDBIT - I don’t know who the fuck Traktor is. Nor why you would choose your fake directing name to be Traktor. But to each his own.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBftI7gMK7k
15. Aphex Twin - Windowlicker (1997)
dir. Chris Cunningham
FUCKED UP! The most vulgar four minutes in music video history, hands down. If the beginning isn’t brilliant enough for you, jump in four minutes and you have electrifying dance moves! This is Cunningham’s idea of a dance video! Suddenly you’re REEEEEAAAALLY wishing he had done JT’s "Rock Your Body" video, right? Me too. That’s Aphex Twin aka. Richard D. James’ face on everybody. Is it creepy? Yeah, kinda. Alright, a lot. But it’s so jubilant and joyful musically that you almost forget that you’re watching all these hot bodied women with scruffy, British, smiling man faces. Almost. If you pitch a tent to this, do you question yourself? I’m not saying I do...but do YOU?
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 3:51 - Attack of the seventy-foot-long limo!
BONUS TIDBIT - Cunningham has a super hard-on for Aphex Twin. It’s likely the only time I’d listen to his music, but in context it’s strangely compelling electronic music.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_brP1ZVufk
14. Muse - Feeling Good (2001)
dir. David Slade
Enjoy the ultra tiny pictures I could find? I can’t stand the "band plays in a room" video concept. I’ve mentioned it many times. Here is exception to the rule. I can’t really explain why, either. This thing is gorgeous. The dark red room and the rose petals that somehow manage to stand out as being strikingly different colors bring up all sorts of happy thoughts. The lighting and the camera are simply perfect. The smooshy-faced people climbing the walls? No clue on that one. Cool, though. Vampires? I don’t know! Also, this Nina Simone cover is seriously fucking fantastic. Yet another Muse video most fans probably haven’t seen.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:03 - Is that a shadow and camera trick, or is her face distorted?
BONUS TIDBIT - The only cover Muse has done on an album. They’ve covered The Smiths, Frankie Valli, The Animals, Hendrix, and bits of Rage Against the Machine as b-sides and at live shows. And they’re all quite worth tracking down.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-lkVBPOdW4
13. Bjork - All Is Full Of Love (1999)
dir. Chris Cunningham
And while Cunningham has a hard-on for Aphex Twin, I apparently have a hard-on for Cunningham. Two more, Mike? Seriously? YES. Sure, I could’ve shuffled it and spread them out. But I didn’t. Cause I love him. Here’s his strange material being put on display in a more elegant and romantic style. Robot romance, that is. Beautiful imagery and technical prowress are two of the things Cunningham displays often. Yes, even in the scary ones. Beauty doesn’t always have to be "pretty" in my mind. I think something disturbing can be beautiful in its own way. But this? Pretty. Dig those lush lighting effects, lose yourself in Bjork’s eyes, and fall into the soundscape. The Bjork robot is amazingly lifelike, isn’t it? Outside of that whole skinless look. I’ve purposely avoided ruining behind the scenes material to see what was done here to achieve that final product. I’d guess CGI, but it’s far too smooth to believe it. Astonishing. Not my favorite song of Bjork’s, but it works so well with the video.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 2:15 - Anal insertion? Even robots get freaky!
BONUS TIDBIT - Aussie native Cunningham got his start doing art and creature work for dark, grimy horror films like Dust Devil, Hardware and the aforementioned Alien 3.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-lkVBPOdW4
12. Kylie Minogue - Come Into My World (2002)
dir. Michel Gondry
Kylie walks and sings. And then she loops herself. Everybody’s doing the same thing in the background, but in the foreground there’s her, still walking and singing. And then she does it again. And again. Then they start joining each other. What a concept, and what seemless execution. It’s so subtle that the first time I watched this, I barely noticed it. I still can’t exactly figure out how this is done, and I find that whimsical mystery of the art to be rather charming in the DVD age, where the illusion is just as easily exposed as it was conceived. It’s the same reason I love Cunningham’s work. Gondry is notorious for his camera tricks and quick editing, and it’s well on display here much more than in any of his White Stripes videos. Not to mention the fact that the music is so much better in this case. Fuck the White Stripes.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 3:22 - Exactly how many of her are on the screen at one time? I think this is it.
BONUS TIDBIT - How old is Kylie Minogue again? What?? Get the fuck out...
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACD1jAe9kmY
11. David Bowie feat. Mick Jagger - Dancin’ In The Streets (1985)
dir. David Mallet
SOUTH AMERRRRICAAAA!
Is it intentional? Is it a mistake? Did they have ANY money? It’s ugly, the camera angles are hideous, and the "set" is non-existent. Bowie appears to be playing pocket pool, and Jagger’s wearing something from Tina Turner’s leisure closet. This the most mystifying and unintentionally hilarious video of all time. Awesomely bad. Who’s idea was it to have two singers of questionable sexuality do a cover of Dancin’ In the Streets? Who came up with the concept of them...well, just them? Where is everybody who’s supposed to be dancin’??? Shouldn’t there be extras dancin’?? What’s up with their clothes? Their dance moves? Bowie and Jagger shake it together and do a sub-par version of the song, and they almost seem oblivious to the fact that it’s ridiculous. It’s all very homoerotic and oh so terrible that it turns into some kind of deity of wonderful. I could watch this video every day of my life, and I would never get sick of it. NEVER.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:18 - It was hard to pick one, but I think it’s the point where they get ever so close...and...even though I know they’re not going to make out, I still think they just might go for it every time I watch it. I pray for it!
BONUS TIDBIT - Know any video more unintentionally homoerotic? I don’t. I’ve read that they originally wanted to do a live video of this, which would have been much more appropriate. Y’know, with other people dancin’ in the streets as they’re ordering.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KNrH4hNnPM
And the final ten will arrive late this week! Excited?
-M
When I said over the weekend, I meant the FOLLOWING weekend. Forgive me, homework and a virus kept me from completing my promised task. By the way, I thank Chud.com for the top image. It relates in no way to any music video...it’s just fucking hilarious.
I should say that if any of these images violates some awful copyright law, and you fear that I’m using these entertaining shots in some wrong fashion, please let me know. I’ll be happy to bring them down.
It’s been coming to my attention that I may haven’t taken enough time compiling this list before I started posting it. I’ve forgotten many. Pity. So after we’re all wrapped up, I might end up doing an official honorable mentions post down the road. In the meantime, 20-11!
20. Busta Rhymes - Gimme Some More
dir. Hype Williams
It’s hard to say what happened to Bussa-Bus. Did he decide he needed to start following the trends of the rap genre and become...well, generic? He shaved his hair! He got buff! I think it was the album after this that provided no hits for him, so this is officially the last great video moment of Busta Rhymes. Hype Williams is just a crazy, visionary person, and put him next to one of the most charismatic and comedic rap artists of all time...it’s just magic. Strange magic. Every video they do together involves Busta in multiple outfits. This one works especially well because of the Psycho score sample in the song. It makes the psychotic, living cartoon come to life. My favorite outfit has to be the little blue goblin Busta turns into, but that spaghetti western getup is pretty spiffy too.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 0:25 - The cardboard cutout set starts making sense when eyes start getting weird all Who Framed Roger Rabbit? style. Her son’s CRAZY!
BONUS TIDBIT - Busta Rhymes has had a few opportunities to stretch his acting chops. He’s the highlight of John Singleton’s racist, guilty-pleasure-fest Higher Learning, and he stole every scene he got in Gus Van Sant’s otherwise standard Finding Forrester. I hope he comes back to save us from more mediocre flicks.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFPC0uVdeY
19. Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends (2005)
dir. Samuel Bayer
I really love/hate this video. It was on and off the list numerous times, and I finally decided I just had to slap it on there. I hate the song. I think Green Day became irrelevant around the time "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" became the go-to song for dramatic moments on TV shows and in film, although I could even argue that they became fairly boring post-"Dookie." Most of all, I think "American Idiot" was a complete failure attempt at trying to be a modern rock opera. But it would, apparently, make a good film if directed by Samuel Bayer and starring Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie "Billy Elliott" Bell. The look and feel of the whole piece is just wonderful, and it’s got this glow about it that’s just infectious. The sets and scenery are superb. It should be noted that this clip would be an absolutely awesome seven minutes if it weren’t for the unnecessary "the band plays in a room" segments. Yet another piece of work that feels the need to include the band when the band shouldn’t be included...outside of that spark shower, ‘cause that is beautiful. This is a powerful, manipulative clip that I love to hate. Good performances set it on a higher plane.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 5:20 - And all hell breaks loose as Jerry Bruckheimer apparently takes over the video for a minute or so.
BONUS TIDBIT -
Wood and Bell were in a relationship at some point. Not sure if they are still, but that chemistry is certainly very real. Also, Bayer has directed all of the videos for the singles from "American Idiot," of which there have been a whopping seven thus far. There was talk at some point of turning the album into a rock opera musical and/or film, likely directed by Bayer. Currently, he's set to remake the 70s cult-classic Vanishing Point as his feature debut.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfPJImiGV_Y
18. Nine Inch Nails - The Perfect Drug (1997), and Only (2005)
dir. Mark Romanek and David Fincher (respectively)
The only possible way I could fit two NIN videos into this countdown would be to combine my two favorites. Pretty much all of Reznor’s videos end up being awesome, so it’s hard to narrow it down. You may be wondering why I chose "The Perfect Drug" over "Closer." I wondered too. Just like it better, I guess. Both are directed by Romanek, and both are entirely different takes for songs with different feels. I just think that everything was so much cooler with the creepy, gothic blue-green haze that "The Perfect Drug’s" clip uses as opposed to the post-apocalyptic dust and grime of "Closer." Super creepy, and a total highlight for Romanek’s camera and lighting skills. It should be noted that this ode to Absinthe far predates the overrated Moulin Rouge. And it has vultures. Did Rouge have vultures? I don’t THINK so.
As for "Only," this is the most recent video that will be on this list. I think. It’s pretty simple. The concept revolves around sound and bass, and focuses heavily on that...well, that box full of pins/nails that you push from one side and it raises whatever you push on. It has a name, probably. Look, just watch the video, and you’ll go "OOOOOHHHH, that thing!" I just love the animation that was used to do it. Fincher had a long career of music videos before he made the jump to film with Alien 3, and it’s nice to see him go back on rare occasions to show what he can do with the short format. Such as? Filming apples. Those bouncing metal ball things. Computers. Strange stuff.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 2:32 and 3:49 (respectively) -
The effects of the drink take over, the insane drum solo kicks in, and let’s hope you’re not epileptic. Or allergic to green. And over in Fincher’s world, it looks like Reznor tries to break free from his metal pin prison.
BONUS TIDBIT - Romanek made some 80s film called Static, which is impossible to find, and later built quite some disturbing tension with 2002's One Hour Photo. Robin Williams has never been quite so effective. He’s attached to helm an adaptation of Oprah’s favorite book "A Million Little Pieces," after a project with Tom Hanks fell through the Hollywood cracks. Fincher meanwhile will release Zodiac next January, his first since 2002's guilty pleasure Panic Room. You know Fincher worked for Industrial Light and Magic in the 80s on Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? Neither did I.
LINK - The Perfect Drug - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ycZLGtYscc
Only - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWeXRMIW0M8
17. Marilyn Manson - I Don’t Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me) (1998)
dir. Paul Hunter
Manson in his heavily Bowie induced glam rock phase was the most interesting he’s ever been, and it led to this soulful ditty about addiction. The video isn’t as disturbing as Manson’s usual schtick, rather it’s just bizarre. He’s crucified by a cross of televisions as he’s pursued by headless agents. It’s a not so subtle nod to Manson’s constant persecution by the Christian extremists, and it results in his losing a limb and jumping off of a bridge. I really like the heavy use of bright white filters that makes this almost look like a black and white video with sparse moments of color. It’s not necessarily the best looking clip, especially considering Manson’s way-cooler-than-you’d-imagine-videography, but it’s my favorite of his.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:18 - Kids watch too much TV.
BONUS TIDBIT - Hunter is a well known director for hip-hop and R&B videos, and has tackled 129 videos since the early 90s. Nothing noteworthy outside of this.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVXocOyxfTI
16. Basement Jaxx - Where’s Your Head At (2001)
dir. Traktor
To say too much about this would just be a mistake. The brilliance just speaks for itself. The band’s faces are on a set of monkeys because some scientists are putting humans into animals. And vice versa. Enjoy.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:29 - Huh?
BONUS TIDBIT - I don’t know who the fuck Traktor is. Nor why you would choose your fake directing name to be Traktor. But to each his own.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBftI7gMK7k
15. Aphex Twin - Windowlicker (1997)
dir. Chris Cunningham
FUCKED UP! The most vulgar four minutes in music video history, hands down. If the beginning isn’t brilliant enough for you, jump in four minutes and you have electrifying dance moves! This is Cunningham’s idea of a dance video! Suddenly you’re REEEEEAAAALLY wishing he had done JT’s "Rock Your Body" video, right? Me too. That’s Aphex Twin aka. Richard D. James’ face on everybody. Is it creepy? Yeah, kinda. Alright, a lot. But it’s so jubilant and joyful musically that you almost forget that you’re watching all these hot bodied women with scruffy, British, smiling man faces. Almost. If you pitch a tent to this, do you question yourself? I’m not saying I do...but do YOU?
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 3:51 - Attack of the seventy-foot-long limo!
BONUS TIDBIT - Cunningham has a super hard-on for Aphex Twin. It’s likely the only time I’d listen to his music, but in context it’s strangely compelling electronic music.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_brP1ZVufk
14. Muse - Feeling Good (2001)
dir. David Slade
Enjoy the ultra tiny pictures I could find? I can’t stand the "band plays in a room" video concept. I’ve mentioned it many times. Here is exception to the rule. I can’t really explain why, either. This thing is gorgeous. The dark red room and the rose petals that somehow manage to stand out as being strikingly different colors bring up all sorts of happy thoughts. The lighting and the camera are simply perfect. The smooshy-faced people climbing the walls? No clue on that one. Cool, though. Vampires? I don’t know! Also, this Nina Simone cover is seriously fucking fantastic. Yet another Muse video most fans probably haven’t seen.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:03 - Is that a shadow and camera trick, or is her face distorted?
BONUS TIDBIT - The only cover Muse has done on an album. They’ve covered The Smiths, Frankie Valli, The Animals, Hendrix, and bits of Rage Against the Machine as b-sides and at live shows. And they’re all quite worth tracking down.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-lkVBPOdW4
13. Bjork - All Is Full Of Love (1999)
dir. Chris Cunningham
And while Cunningham has a hard-on for Aphex Twin, I apparently have a hard-on for Cunningham. Two more, Mike? Seriously? YES. Sure, I could’ve shuffled it and spread them out. But I didn’t. Cause I love him. Here’s his strange material being put on display in a more elegant and romantic style. Robot romance, that is. Beautiful imagery and technical prowress are two of the things Cunningham displays often. Yes, even in the scary ones. Beauty doesn’t always have to be "pretty" in my mind. I think something disturbing can be beautiful in its own way. But this? Pretty. Dig those lush lighting effects, lose yourself in Bjork’s eyes, and fall into the soundscape. The Bjork robot is amazingly lifelike, isn’t it? Outside of that whole skinless look. I’ve purposely avoided ruining behind the scenes material to see what was done here to achieve that final product. I’d guess CGI, but it’s far too smooth to believe it. Astonishing. Not my favorite song of Bjork’s, but it works so well with the video.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 2:15 - Anal insertion? Even robots get freaky!
BONUS TIDBIT - Aussie native Cunningham got his start doing art and creature work for dark, grimy horror films like Dust Devil, Hardware and the aforementioned Alien 3.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-lkVBPOdW4
12. Kylie Minogue - Come Into My World (2002)
dir. Michel Gondry
Kylie walks and sings. And then she loops herself. Everybody’s doing the same thing in the background, but in the foreground there’s her, still walking and singing. And then she does it again. And again. Then they start joining each other. What a concept, and what seemless execution. It’s so subtle that the first time I watched this, I barely noticed it. I still can’t exactly figure out how this is done, and I find that whimsical mystery of the art to be rather charming in the DVD age, where the illusion is just as easily exposed as it was conceived. It’s the same reason I love Cunningham’s work. Gondry is notorious for his camera tricks and quick editing, and it’s well on display here much more than in any of his White Stripes videos. Not to mention the fact that the music is so much better in this case. Fuck the White Stripes.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 3:22 - Exactly how many of her are on the screen at one time? I think this is it.
BONUS TIDBIT - How old is Kylie Minogue again? What?? Get the fuck out...
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACD1jAe9kmY
11. David Bowie feat. Mick Jagger - Dancin’ In The Streets (1985)
dir. David Mallet
SOUTH AMERRRRICAAAA!
Is it intentional? Is it a mistake? Did they have ANY money? It’s ugly, the camera angles are hideous, and the "set" is non-existent. Bowie appears to be playing pocket pool, and Jagger’s wearing something from Tina Turner’s leisure closet. This the most mystifying and unintentionally hilarious video of all time. Awesomely bad. Who’s idea was it to have two singers of questionable sexuality do a cover of Dancin’ In the Streets? Who came up with the concept of them...well, just them? Where is everybody who’s supposed to be dancin’??? Shouldn’t there be extras dancin’?? What’s up with their clothes? Their dance moves? Bowie and Jagger shake it together and do a sub-par version of the song, and they almost seem oblivious to the fact that it’s ridiculous. It’s all very homoerotic and oh so terrible that it turns into some kind of deity of wonderful. I could watch this video every day of my life, and I would never get sick of it. NEVER.
THE MOMENT OF ZEN - 1:18 - It was hard to pick one, but I think it’s the point where they get ever so close...and...even though I know they’re not going to make out, I still think they just might go for it every time I watch it. I pray for it!
BONUS TIDBIT - Know any video more unintentionally homoerotic? I don’t. I’ve read that they originally wanted to do a live video of this, which would have been much more appropriate. Y’know, with other people dancin’ in the streets as they’re ordering.
LINK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KNrH4hNnPM
And the final ten will arrive late this week! Excited?
-M
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