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What is your favourite music video at the moment? I've been looking for some neat ones because it's been such a long time since I saw a good one.

Mine is the iconic Mylène Farmer's video for her new single "Dégénération". (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2XMfynmqY) (Warning for puritans/non-Europeans: You can briefly see some breasts here or there and people of all sexes kissing, so if you live in one of those countries where people go bonkers over something like that, perhaps you should watch some Teletubbies instead, but I hear one of them's a poof, too).

I saw it on satellite TV (where else can one see music videos nowadays, since regular channels never seem to air them any more). She is so gorgeous, the video is so gorgeous, the song itself is gorgeously simple... simply gorgeous!

Liar is Awesome! (http://youtube.com/watch?v=uPe0hhyUCx0)

I know its an obvious and predictable choice, but a lot of the videos by Radiohead are just amazing, particularly Just, Karma Police and no surprises.

Liar is Awesome! (http://youtube.com/watch?v=uPe0hhyUCx0)

As a song, yes, but as a video? Not so much. While Freddie is always spectacular, the video itself isn't much to display, especially when compared to I Want to Break Free (http://youtube.com/watch?v=9hMrY8jysdg) and Radio Gaga. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=K9Dq99YMheU) You may try again, though.

As a song, yes, but as a video? Not so much. While Freddie is always spectacular, the video itself isn't much to display, especially when compared to I Want to Break Free (http://youtube.com/watch?v=9hMrY8jysdg) and Radio Gaga. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=K9Dq99YMheU) You may try again, though.

*Twitch* I want to break free? I didn't know that had a music video. *Twitch* In fact, it doesn't have a music video. *Twitch twitch* That song doesn't exist. *Twitch Twitch*

I know its an obvious and predictable choice, but a lot of the videos by Radiohead are just amazing, particularly Just, Karma Police and no surprises.

They've always had interesting videos, I remember liking the one for Paranoid Android (http://youtube.com/watch?v=szdWPWnnNls) because it was based on the cartoon "Robin" that had a minor culty following in Sweden where it was made.

*Twitch* I want to break free? I didn't know that had a music video. *Twitch* In fact, it doesn't have a music video. *Twitch twitch* That song doesn't exist. *Twitch Twitch*

You are a philistine.

all I can say is hooray! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-xZvPRHFFo)

and for old times (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q7Xgj9E43Y)

Mine is the iconic Mylène Farmer's video for her new single "Dégénération". (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2XMfynmqY) (Warning for puritans/non-Europeans: You can briefly see some breasts here or there and people of all sexes kissing, so if you live in one of those countries where people go bonkers over something like that, perhaps you should watch some Teletubbies instead, but I hear one of them's a poof, too).

I saw the thread title and then saw the link and thought for a split second that you'd meant Dégénération (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU1MfTr9m_c) by Mes Aïeux which is, of course, the exact opposite of what I'd expect from you.

They've always had interesting videos, I remember liking the one for Paranoid Android (http://youtube.com/watch?v=szdWPWnnNls) because it was based on the cartoon "Robin" that had a minor culty following in Sweden where it was made.

I used to love this video as a kid, I had it recorded on video and used to watch it all the time because every time I saw that fat man take off his clothes and try and chop down the lamppost I laughed uncontrollably. Oh yeah I forgot to mention this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z3ClCwcCvdQ) (although it's not technically radiohead).

You are a philistine.

That video scarred me for life! *Cries*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMbXvn2RNI

Let the human species tremble at a bovine revolution.

Danger! High Voltage by Electric Six.

Well, I'm not really a big fan of music videos, but what I do l enjoy reveals my amazing amounts of class and taste.

Fry That Chicken (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGrqW3nx5HM)
Lubelski Full (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xbfFAYTN-g)

Or okay, here's one that's not just for lulz.
Empty Walls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBI_NNeBeXQ)

all I can say is hooray! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-xZvPRHFFo)

Cuteness.

I saw the thread title and then saw the link and thought for a split second that you'd meant Dégénération (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU1MfTr9m_c) by Mes Aïeux which is, of course, the exact opposite of what I'd expect from you.

I love the accent.

I quite enjoy this effort (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj6SO_yKMe8) from Los Campesinos, this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYKNZAN2KFE) from Lightspeed Champion (there must be a strange alignment of planets or something, for I like two trendy artists, popular with the kids) is quite charming, if nothing incredibly special.

As always, Monsieur Gondry impresses with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssJutXkpSlY&feature=related) vid (I'd recommend trying to find a better quality version to get the full effect), proving that a great video can dramatically improve a rather dull song.

I'm sure there's others out there (ignoring the classics); I just don't watch MTV or the likes at all.

I recommend that you visit youtube and type into the search "Innerpartysystem dont stop"

Fantastic song and video. (PG 13 advised. Some gore and disturbing scenes.)

The Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' is always a good 'un.

And this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=vQo3NqQoOQM) - not really a music video, but awesome nonetheless. It's Apocalyptica covering Sepultura.

Most of Tool's videos are pretty cool as well, especially Schism (http://youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo).

this one is my favourite right now this (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oTyjKLeAx0k)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJojpOXWZQ

Wait -- they still make and air music videos?

Wait -- they still make and air music videos?

It's how music channels fill up their off-air time.

The choreography in Janet Jackson's Rock With You is unreal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEbhkEhWIgU

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU This is a work of genius.

K'Naan - What's Hardcore? (http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=J0IuUXHBkaw) (does contain pictures of starving kids and war violence)

The guy grew up in Somalia, so he's somewhat justified in asking the question.

Don't really watch TV so I can't speak for my favorite music videos but I can say I always like the videos made for Weezer songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWAl31G-f1E - This. Classic piss-take of censorship. Dunno what it's "not suitable for minors", but there we go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3hm-PlN6rg - And this is a bit older, but still a decent video and tune.

I love Rammstein's Ich Will video. The look on the band members face when he turns and faces the guard is priceless. The video depicts a blotched bank robbery, where the robbers, (the band) come out as the hero's. A well made and clever music video in my opinion.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R37H38bMVec


On the subject of Rammstein, Du Hast is another good one.

I stopped watching videos somewhere around Money for Nothing by Dire Straights.

Mr. Brightside by the Killers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnwLf88t_Wc)

with Katy Perry's "I kissed a girl" at a close second

Two of my all time favourites.

Vaka - Sigur Ros (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0AZIFmkogY)

Hurt - Kermit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ta7mkgrOU)

Ok.. now that I think of it...

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Dani California (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kID5W9k-Zw)

Jet: Look what You've Done (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD1cxSE25ck)

White Stripes: Fell in Love With a Girl (Heheh Legos) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRDi67G0Siw)

Maldroit: Heck No (I Won't Listen to Techno) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxZJYbVd1hE)

Weezer: Keep Fishing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nQWTMaNII4)

and my current favorite

The Manualist: The Fart of the Bumblebee (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr1fMkvb6J8)

No Rick Rolls are contained herein.

These videos have music in them, so technically they're applicable to the thread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ff_AXVlo9U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1O2jcfOylU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGgr7h_C-PY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opf5jIukSBM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LudXCEZvn50

Enjoy! :D

At the immediate moment: Samwell (http://youtube.com/watch?v=fbGkxcY7YFU).

But other than that, oh, One Week (http://youtube.com/watch?v=RSsJ19sy3JI) I guess. Can't go wrong with BNL.

Pork and Beans (http://youtube.com/watch?v=muP9eH2p2PI) is pretty awesome, too.