The Sidney Morning Herald's article The power of the simple idea talks about simple music videos and how an idea, and not money, can make the video memorable and interesting.
So which music videos had the most impact on my style and influence on my childhood brain? I had some other videos posted here, but I'm sure you've seen them. They were also taking a long-ass time to load, so here is a short list.
- One Step Ahead - Split Enz. Split Enz is one of my all-time favorite bands. Neil Finn (and later Tim Finn) were in a band you may know, Crowded House. I saw Neil Finn in 2001 and it was one of the most amazing intimate shows I've ever been to. This was my first taste of the brother's Finn.
- It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it - Banarama featuring Fun Boy Three. The guys from Fun Boy Three were in the band The Specials, a ska band that had some great tunes like It Must Be Love and Too Much Too Young. I was mainly (sadly) influenced by the fashion! I love the zzzzzzzzzz in the video. So funny.
- Belly of the Whale - The Burning Sensations. Awesome song. I have no idea why they have a Michael Jackson impersonator in the video.
- Lean on Me - Red Box. Happy uplifting sing-along song. Simple video. How about that keying on the lady doing the sign language!
- Buffalo Stance - Nenah Cherry. Classic, old skool. Nice bluescreen stuff.
- True Faith - New Order. Strange people slapping each other and a giant turtle chick.
- Turning Japanese - The Vapors. A lot of 80s videos all sort of have the same look. The camera movements, editing, cheeky style. This song was played at my wedding reception. Yeah, I know what it's about.
- Sensoria - Cabaret Voltaire. Love this band. Dan Warvi suggested the video (see comment) and I have to agree.
Back to work... Man, I love You Tube. I just wish the video quality was better.
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