If you ask ten people to name around five of their hobbies, all of them will likely mention one similar to the others: listening to music. The truth is that music has a beneficial effect on the human mind. Research has discovered that putting on your favorite tunes helps reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, boost your mental alertness, mood and energy levels, and even improve sleep quality and reduce chronic pain.
And while the tunes themselves are essential, the music videos can be just as enjoyable. And there’s no shortage of iconic music videos that accompany equally great songs. Some of them are interesting and engaging, while some can even become a little weird, but one thing’s for sure: they get your attention and have you talking about them.
Here are a few of the most intriguing music videos out there that you should check out.
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Otherside
The American rock band has no shortage of eclectic music videos, and their funky sound has established them as true legends on the music scene. Their album art is easily recognizable among fans, as are their music video concepts. The band is not afraid of letting creativity flow freely and, as such, has managed to put forward quite a few music videos that have been genuine gifts for fans.
Otherside is a nod to German expressionism and presents the viewer with many dark and angular designs that evolve in different ways throughout the video.
Gotye: Somebody that I used to know
You’re probably familiar with this song. This breakup ballad was a huge hit back in the early 2010s. The music video is relatively straightforward and presents the two artists, Gotye and Kimbra, naked against a plain white backdrop. As the video progresses and they continue singing, painted patterns created through stop-motion animation gradually cover their skin.
Varghese Summersett: There’s no substitution
When you’re thinking about music videos, you expect them to be created by professional musicians. However, this isn’t always the case. You may be surprised to hear, but there’s a lawyer music video that you can watch. Attorney Benson Varghese refers to the firm’s collective effort as a “lyrical poem video” rather than a proper music video. The almost 2-minute long montage features Benson rapping about the law firm, one of the most prominent in the fields of family law practice in North Texas. Just another way in which thinking outside the box can help you prosper.
Oren Lavie: Her Morning Elegance
This gentle song is accompanied by a video created using stop-motion photography. It depicts the dreams of a young woman sleeping on a bed covered in a simple, crisp white bed. The video won the artist a Grammy Award in 2009 and became reasonably popular on YouTube, earning over 35 million views.
Beyoncé: Formation
Coming from Beyoncé’s iconic sixth studio album, Lemonade, released in 2016, the video uses heavy symbolism to depict political and social situations, particularly concerning police brutality. It is also a celebration of black culture, identity and customs.
Music videos have the power to help artists send a message. They accompany the music and provide the viewers with brand-new interpretations.
