Music videos are one of my favorite things to watch whenever I have free time. As years have gone on, music videos have become more interesting, creative and artistic. There is dancing, colorful scenery, and costumes. In some way all of this helps the artist tell their story. The following is a list of some of my favorite music videos of the last 12 months.
Sia- Chandelier
Maddie Ziegler, from Dance Moms, plays a young Sia who is struggling to battle alcoholism. The abandoned apartment that Maddie dances in is plain and grey which really forces the viewers eye towards her emotions while she’s dancing. It’s one of the most touching videos I’ve seen.
Meghan Trainor- All About That Bass
Finally a music video where there are people who look like me and finally a song that doesn’t bash people who are over a size two. This video is colorful, full of energy from the dancers and there’s a good message for everybody. Have confidence!
Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars- Uptown Funk
This video looks like something out of the late 80s, early 90s. The background dancers, emphasis on cars and shoe shining really took me back. Bruno Mars also reminds me of a cross between Michael Jackson and Prince. What could be a better combination?!
Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney- FourFiveSeconds
This is a very interesting music video. Filmed in black and white with silhouettes of each artist, the video focuses on the emotional aspect of the song. For some reason I want to go crazy just like Rihanna when watching this video.
Jessie J, Arianna Grande and Nicki Minaj- Bang Bang
Three different artists, three different personalities and one hot music video. There is so much energy and lively dancing, this is definitely another video that I can’t help dancing along to.
(Photo courtesy of Anna Brown)