As the summer progresses, and my friends go off to enjoy the weather in places that aren't in my vicinity, I find myself mindlessly scrolling through YouTube more and more. Which leads me to the point of this blog. I was watching the "Radiator" music video and I was absolutely transfixed. I couldn't peel my eyes away from the screen, even though I had seen it a few times before.
Maybe it was the air that FF5 carried with them in the video. Having seen them live, I know that they are always like this when performing, and it made watching the video even more enjoyable. They move around and play their own instruments with such energy, it made me want to get up and dance along with them (more than the song makes me want to already). Even in their confined spaces, marked out on the floor in fluorescent lines, it seemed like the guys were all over the place. This may have been due to the fact that the filming was quite shaky, but it matched the tone of the song. The costumes are great too, and the tube lighting and bright colours matched also.
If only every music video ever filmed were to be like this, not only from Family Force 5, but from all bands. Of course, not every music video can have five crazy guys dancing around with neon lights and slick costumes. But, for some musicians and groups, they need to bring a little bit more energy for me to really be hooked by their video. Even if the musical style isn't crunk-rock, or even rock, for that matter, a music video is about showing the mood of the song visually. When musicians play their songs, they play them with energy, even the slowest of the slow. If that energy would be translated onto the screen, it would definitely make for a more enjoyable experience.
I, personally, am not a big watcher of music videos, but, if you happen to see a good one, send it my way. Of course, I will be watching for the "Dance or Die" video!
Move Yourself When You Hear That Sound
-- DMK
PS For the next four weeks I will be away, so posts may not be every week. I will try my best though!
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I get what you're saying!
ReplyDeleteI'm also not a big fan of music videos either, but when I get up to it...I will, but when bands or singers make videos--sometimes they have energy but it's in a softer tone which I can't say doesn't appeal to me...