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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Jul 29, 2011 18:34:15 GMT -5
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Post by singingsparrow on Jul 29, 2011 18:36:38 GMT -5
...But where is "Firework" though? "Firework" is, with all due respect, pretty much what you expect a standard, inspirational "Be yourself, regardless of what others may think of you!" video to look like. It hasn't accomplished anything in taking music video production to the next level, nor is it culturally iconic, nor are the special effects even that unique. It's not a bad video really................just far from legendary. When it comes to videos for songs that fall under the "Stand up for yourself, be yourself!" moniker, I think "Mean" and "F***in' Perfect" are both better, and those two are far from legendary also. Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 18:56:47 GMT -5
I was sarcastically and correctly predicting the inevitable raft of "where is my fave, this list is a joke" responses. I actually think the list is great. Honestly the only ones that really stick out are, like you said, "Going On" and maybe "This Is Hardcore". Both are fantastic songs and videos, but not some of the best ever by any stretch. The rest of the ones that I don't think are among the best ever clearly had technological and cultural significance.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 18:58:47 GMT -5
...and for the record I'm glad "Like A Prayer" isn't on there. I'd have chosen "Material Girl" or "Vogue", but I still prefer "Express Yourself".
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Post by Verisimilitude on Jul 29, 2011 19:01:11 GMT -5
Why? That video is nothing special outside of the "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" reenactment. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 19:05:18 GMT -5
The "Like A Prayer" video is nothing special outside all the controversy.
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Post by Lockheart on Jul 29, 2011 19:07:17 GMT -5
I really didn't care much about Madonna's older videos, but the ones that really stood out for me
- Papa don't Preach
- Material Girl
- Like A Prayer
and I really liked the videos for Take A Bow/You'll See and Frozen. I thought those videos were amazing
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Post by Jack on Jul 29, 2011 19:46:23 GMT -5
This is how sinead looks now  That's Kelly Clarkson. |
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Post by Minor Scratch on Jul 29, 2011 19:49:53 GMT -5
This is a decent list. It would be cool to see a bunch of publications do a Top 30 of All-Time and then combine them to see which were the best.
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Jul 29, 2011 21:23:16 GMT -5
So glad "The Rain" got put on the list, Missy wouldn't have become a major force as a solo artist without that video.
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Post by Epic Fail on Jul 29, 2011 21:23:45 GMT -5
This is how sinead looks now That's Kelly Clarkson. that's what i thought. |
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 29, 2011 21:52:22 GMT -5
Well, the controversy for "Like a Prayer" was that it had powerful imagery and a morality tale. So, in that sense, it was special.
"Material Girl" was not a shot-by-shot reenactment of Gentlemen..., correct? Clear homage, obviously. And what was notable about it is that she chose the non-materialistic guy over all of the suitors wooing her with expensive gifts.
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Post by when the pawn... on Aug 3, 2011 13:07:25 GMT -5
I also think LAP should be on there. I'd argue the most iconic videos ever are Thriller, Like A Prayer, Smells Like Teen Spirit and ...Baby One More Time. I think Single Ladies and Bad Romance could be in that category eventually.
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Post by blue in moonlight on Aug 3, 2011 13:22:17 GMT -5
Of all the Madonna videos, they choose "Express Yourself"? ??? If Time wasn't hellbent on giving each artist one entry, I'm sure Madonna (along with MJ and Björk) would have been listed multiple times. I can understand why "Express Yourself" was chosen as it is certainly one of her most influential. ...and for the record I'm glad "Like A Prayer" isn't on there. I'd have chosen "Material Girl" or "Vogue", but I still prefer "Express Yourself". "Bedtime Story" and "Ray of Light" would have been worthy of consideration as well. They had plenty of Madonna videos from which to choose. |
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Post by when the pawn... on Aug 3, 2011 14:35:38 GMT -5
Lol any reason in particular for why you think that? |
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Post by HolidayGuy on Aug 3, 2011 16:53:45 GMT -5
Fatboy Slim has two entries; only act with two, though.
With a record-setting 68 VMA nominations (plus the Video Vanguard), Madonna indeed would have multiple entries on most best-videos lists. She had three on MTV's top 100 back in 1999, and, of course, 11(!) on Slant's list.
The site Popblerd posted its top 50 videos of the 80s, and "Like a Prayer" is her only entry- at No. 1. :) The site plans to unveil 90s and 00s lists in coming weeks.
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Post by tommy on Aug 4, 2011 16:05:36 GMT -5
I honestly don't understand how Beyonce's video is considered one of the best. It's fine but nothing outstanding. I just don't see it.
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Post by Lockheart on Aug 4, 2011 16:08:18 GMT -5
I honestly don't understand how Beyonce's video is considered one of the best. It's fine but nothing outstanding. I just don't see it. Cultural impact I suppose and probably the misconception that it took one shot to film the video |
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