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I have the opportunity to consult with a lot of indie bands and artists… finances are always an issue when it comes to making a music video. In response to the need I created a list of mostly music videos that I have run into on the net which will serve as food for thought for these bands looking to create compelling video content. I have been sharing it for a while privately, but now figured I should share it with you all. These are the dopest videos I have seen that meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Done on a super tight budget (or at least could have been)
2. Have a compelling concept which is unique and engaging
3. Are visually unique and/or powerful
4. Somehow they push the boundaries of the video/web format
So much amazing content can be created with a great concept, a decent camera (or unique one), a computer, and some elbow grease… add a few hundred to a few thousand dollars and you can can create something which can compete with the big boys. You can have a video studio in your backpack… or as you’ll see sometimes even in your phone!
This list is ever expanding… if you have some more that you feel I should add to the list please leave it in the comments… if I feel that it meets the criteria I will add it to the list.
DOPE VIDEOS – IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER :
Mute Math – Typical
Nyle – Let The Beat Build
The Maeshi – Run to your grave
Oren Lavie – Her Morning Elegance
OK Go – Here It Goes Again
Depeche Mode – Wrong
DUB FX
Kutiman – Im New
Passion Pit – Sleepyhead
Yacht – Summer Song
Atmosphere – You
Radiohead – House Of Cards (Lego Version)
Manchester Orchestra – I Can barely Breathe
Pomplamoose VideoSong – Pas Encore
Muto
Sia – Breathe Be
Coffee & TV – Blur
Kyoteizinc
Bluejuice – Vitriol (Skip to 1:10 for the music)
Bluejuice – The Reductionist
Canoe – Cmon
Vampire Weekend – A- Punk
Thunderheist – Jerk it
SOUR ‘日々の音色 (Hibi no neiro
Music Video Shot on iPhone – BJSR Music
Outkast – Hey Ya! (Okay.. Not Cheap… But all the members of the band are Andre 3000… thats doable on a budget)
Imogen Heap – Just For Now “Live” (Great Live Video… showcases her talent as a performer… and it is riveting!)
Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
Forss – City Ports
Bad Apple!! – Stop Motion PV
Ikea Heights – Not a music video… but such a cool concept
