Peachy creamy loss

I really like glamorous music videos, arty music videos, alternative music videos, weird music videos, music videos with a concept, music videos with a story, and sometimes amateur music videos happen to be quite good too.

Peaches‘ music video for ‘Lose you’ (directed by herself!) combines all of these categories somehow, thus, it’s a really good music video.

More highly intelectual, eloquent and professional reviews of music videos coming soon.

PS. The song rocks too, like the whole I Feel Cream album on which she worked with Simian Mobile Disco, Gonzales and Soulwax – actually, that’s why it’s so good.

PS2. Here’s a music video for a new single from the album. Not as good as the previous one, but not a bad one. Song is super cool, though. Reminds me of Madonna’s ‘Get Together’.

Ce le bra tion

Here’s Madonna’s video for ‘Celebration’ – at last! It isn’t a great one, but it isn’t weak too. Just a little bit more than average, I would say. I’m afraid that Madonna has finished the era of stunning music videos with ‘American Life’ (uncensored version, obviously) and ‘Hung Up’. But we never know, she may surprise us all! Not this time, though. One thing is for sure – she looks absolutely amazing! By the way, can you spot her daughter in the video?

Oh, and a little announcement here – sorry for writing from time to time only – it’s summertime and I’m back home, you know, lots to do! I suppose I’d get back to posting stuff on regular basis again by the end of September. Until then it may be quite slow in here. Hope you all won’t forget about my blog by that time!

First Train Home music video

Hi there, I’ve just returned from a little summer trip. Trying to keep up with the most important news – check out Imogen Heap’s music video for ‘First Train Home.’ It’s not good, very amateurish, so no surprise that Immi, the perfectionist, is working on the alternative version of the video that she is going to direct herself. Can’t wait to see the result! So far, have a look at the official video for now – as I said it’s rather poor, but Imogen looks amazing, as usual!

Canvas – again

If you were to lazy to click on a link in my previous post about Imogen’s music video for ‘Canvas’ directed by Tom Kelly, you can watch it below as it’s been added to Immi’s youtube channel. Remember, we’re talking about beauty here!

Canvas

Immi

It’s been three days since ‘First train home’ was released and today Imogen Heap gives away another one! You can watch a music video for ‘Canvas’ here. What a beatiful song!

Temporary Pleasure

Simian Mobile Disco

Guys from Simian Mobile Disco are about to return with their second album Temporary Pleasure (to be released on 17th August). Amongst the others, there are guest appearances from Beth Ditto (Gossip), Jamie Lidell, Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Chris Keating (Yeasayer) and Telepathe. This list makes me pretty much curious about the album.

Music video for the first single ‘Audacity of Huge’ featuring Chris Keating is realised within a really nice visual concept, have a look below (the only thing that makes me uncomfortable are honey drops – my imagination works and I already feel sticky, ugh!):

White Lies + Crystal Castles = Death

White Lies + Crystal Castles

I don’t like White Lies. I’m not a fan of Crystal Castles. But I blinkin’ love the music video for the song below, and the song – ‘Death’ – itself! Can you imagine?
The remixed video has an incredible sense of drama and mystery, and together with the Crystal Castles’ remix of White Lies’ song it creates a perfect audiovisual combination.
The original music video was directed by Andreas Nilsson and I guess he is responsible for the remixed version as well.

You can download the remix here.

Oh, and I’ve seen both bands at the Open’er Festival. But I’m gonna write a separate post about the festival.

Work!

Ciara in 'Work' music video

Ciara together with a director Melina Matsoukas made a great video. There are great trucks, great tyres, great spaces, great sand slagheaps. Well, there are some a bit ridiculous moments (just as there were in Beyonce’s ‘Diva’ also directed by Melina; the ridiculous moments are the one that remind of Benny Benassi’s ‘Satisfaction’) and I expected much better choreography from Ciara, but it’s a really strong video. It stays in your mind.

Some scenes are awesome, like the one with Ciara in a futuristic outfit on a yellow construction (as shown in the picture above) doing some crazy things with her ponytail. Or the shot with Ciara in the bright orange dress on a bulldozer. Melina’s use of colours in this video is well-handled, just look at these blues, oranges and yellows.

The song itself is one of my personal favourites from Fantasy Ride, it’s a kind of hit song that makes you wanna dance like crazy instantly (it would be better without Missy’s annoying appearance, though). The CD single will be out in a month.

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Damn, I absolutely love the video! I’ve seen it like million times since yesterday and I can’t get enough! Ciara is one of the sexiest creatures in the world, full stop.

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Oh, I’ve just found another version of the video edited in a slightly different way:

Ebony Bones

Ebony Bones

We had M.I.A. from UK, then Santigold from USA, now it’s UK again (oh, and this time Diplo isn’t involved). Ebony Bones seems to have what it takes to be another lady of chaos: a vivid image, punk attitude and a bit of craziness (okay, she’s got more than a bit but I’m not sure if this is an advantage necessarily).
The single promoting her upcoming debut album Bone of My Bones (to be released on 13th July) is very promising, and the music video’s concept – even though not original at all – is quite entertaining, at least for me. On the other hand, I can’t help feeling sceptical about her… I’m sure I’m gonna make up my mind while listening to the album. Before that happens, let’s have a look at ‘The Muzik’:

Bone Of My Bones

Goodbye

Michael Jackson

I’ve never been a big fan of him, I’ve never been even a fan really. But Michael Jackson was one of the forerunners of art of music video and for that I’m thankful.