Let us begin..
1. TRANQUILA
This is the first of the five music videos on my list. This is a song by the Colombian Artist J Balvin, who is also one of my favourite music artists of all time, the main reason I like this song is because it's not in English, this is because I prefer songs that are in other languages - they have a sort of quirkiness to them. Also, I like the fact that the video itself has a sort of natural feel to it, like it just flows, there's no choreography or specific storyline to it, it's free. I love the setting of the video, the fact that it's set in the favelas and is surrounded with the community gives the video a warm yet gritty feel to it. I also like the fact that the camera follows the artist and the people around, and for the majority of the time it is not set in on place, it gives the video a more free and fun feel hence why the audience likes to watch it.
2. BABA
My second video on my list is a song by the an Artist named Geko. The reason I like this video is again just like Tranquila it doesn't have a storyline and no choreography, it simply flows with the song. The dance moves that are being done in the video are quite humorous, something that youth can relate to which is why I like this video and the whole feel of the song. I also like the fact that the video is set in a flat, such an easy/simple setting and there are no costumes etc, it shows that this video was made on a very low budget yet is very popular due to the lyrics and beat of the song.
3. SMOOTH CRIMINAL
Smooth Criminal was obviously going to be a part of my list. Firstly let us point out that it's by a LEGEND - Michael Jackson. This video is very different to the first two on my list as not only does it a have a storyline it has immaculate choreography - the main reason I love this video so much. Alot of the video has been taken up by Michael Jacksons dancing, this not only shows off his dance moves but also gives the video an entertainment factor. The choreography in the video has gone down in history and is being replicated by many people till this day, this video (like others) shows off the King Of Pop's amazing dance moves emphasising not only how amazing of an artist he was but also a wicked dancer. Furthermore it is as though the video has been taken out of a gangster film, the storyline, characters and choice of clothing add to the whole style of the video, and have allowed it to go down as one of the greatest videos in history.
4. AZONTO
Azonto is number four on the list, this video is more similar to my first and second choice as it again has no storyline and no specific choreography. However, the main reason I like this video is beacuse of the one dance routine that runs throughout the video - the 'Azonto'. Due to this specific dance routine the video and song went viral and had everybody at the doing the dance, as shown in the video. Also the fact that the two main people are wearing masks show the audience that anyone can do the dance whether your're old or young, it's for everyone, and this is also shown in the video as the characters go around London doing the dance and engaging with the community. Furthermore, the song itself has a very upbeat tune to it and when people hear it they automatically do the dance to it, which I think is quite cool. Again this video was made on a low budget as a handheld camera was used and there was no formality to the video.
5. HEY YA!
Last but not least we have Hey Ya! Sung by the one and only Andre 3000. Two words; quirky and weird. This video is quite different to the rest of my list (unlike Smooth Criminal), as it has a storyline, costumes and a sort of choreography. I love this video because it is unlike other videos you'd usually see, it features a live performance by a band, all eight of whose members are played by Andre 3000, and it mimics the Beatles performance in 1964 - the fact that it has a 60s feel to it is something I find quite cool. The video as a whole is just humorous and fun to watch, and I wouldn't mind watching it a couple more times!
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