In one of my favourite Sound Screen articles to date, I discuss how Lady Gaga finally proved herself to her critics by creating the most-viewed video in YouTube history in 2009 with 'Bad Romance'.
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Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Bad Romance (Lady Gaga, 2009)
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler, 1982)
As one of Russell Mulcahy's most famous videos, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' was one of the weirdest and somewhat questionable visual accompaniments ever created.
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Thursday, 22 September 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Californication (Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2000)
A band long-overlooked on Sound Screen has been the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who impressed the world with their high-tech music video for 'Californication'.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Come to Daddy (Aphex Twin, 1997)
One of the darkest videos ever directed is the sole focus of Music Videodrome this week, as I look into an accidental hit from Aphex Twin.
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Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Buddy Holly (Weezer, 1994)
It's not often that a music video manages to become an art exhibit. This Spike Jonze-directed video, however, is as good as they get.
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Thursday, 25 August 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Virtual Insanity (Jamiroquai, 1997)
A Michel Gondry-style approach to filming 'Virtual Insanity' earned Jonathan Glazer his early stripes as a director, well before he'd go on to even greater things.
Read all about it here.
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel, 1986)
As one of MTV's favourite videos, 'Sledgehammer' proved to be an excellent outing for Peter Gabriel - in fact, it was probably the highlight of his career.
Read more about it here.
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - This Too Shall Pass (OK Go, 2010)
While debates will rage on for years over whether or not this is the band's best video effort, 'This Too Shall Pass' is still the one that leaves the biggest impression.
I explain why here.
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win (Beastie Boys feat. Santigold, 2011)
The Beastie Boys return to Music Videodrome for good reason, as Spike Jonze delivers another solid-gold offering that delivers for both the original song as well as its remixes.
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Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Witness (Roots Manuva, 2001)
Roots Manuva buries the hatchet at his old school by addressing a poor performance at a sports day in one of the most overlooked videos of the last few years.
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Sexy Boy (Air, 1998)
Follow the path of a monkey as he travels through space and returns to Earth, much to the delight of the human race, in this cracking video from the French electropop duo.
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Thursday, 16 June 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Coffee & TV (Blur, 1999)
The epic story of a brave little milk carton served as the perfect accompaniment to one of Blur’s most popular and lasting songs.
Find out more about it here at Sound Screen.
Monday, 9 May 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Toe Jam (The BPA feat. David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal, 2008)
Wanton nudity and censorship combine with three of the world's best musicians to create a clever, retro-style video for Norman "Fatboy Slim" Cook's newest outfit, the Brighton Port Authority.
Click here for a look at this pretty sexy video.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Satisfaction (Benny Benassi, 2002)
As far as videos for power tools go, this one excels in selling the product; however, I argue that there could be more information provided, such as pricing and regional stockists.
Click here for a more off-beat look at Satisfaction.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Walk This Way (Aerosmith feat. Run DMC, 1986)
Two giants collide to create one of the most recognisable tunes ever, as well as the best video either band were able to put their name to.
Let me explain more about this excellent offering.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Fight the Power (Public Enemy, 1989)
As a video directed by Spike Lee, Public Enemy's visual accompaniment to 1989 classic 'Fight the Power' is one of the greats.
Find out more about it here at Sound Screen.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Intergalactic (Beastie Boys, 1998)
Another late 90s effort is a firm focus of Sound Screen's newest feature, as the Beastie Boys prove that their sense of humour - like their music - is integral to their work.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Sound Screen: Music Videodrome - Let Forever Be (The Chemical Brothers, 1999)
In the first of many columns on notable music videos from over the ages, I praise the legendary Michel Gondry for one of the very best.
Click here for the debut piece on Music Videodrome.