5 Inspiring Music Videos

Below are the 5 top music videos which inspire me to create my own music video. I have picked these based upon many elements such as the quality of the footage, the concept, visuals and the song itself. 

NUMBER 5:

I love the simple concept of this music video, paired along with the stunning visuals due to the setting of the video. This video not only combines a mix of culture, but highlights the beauty of run down areas in India. Being an Asian myself, this music video shows cultural appreciation, something I admire. In addition, the song itself is very catchy and sets a quirky tone to the video, placing the audience in a good mood. 


NUMBER 4:

'Bad Blood' is a very well thought out music video which exceeds most of the elements I look for in a video: visuals, narrative and concept. The video embodies women empowerment and uses many female role models as actresses to symbolise a sense of unity. In addition, the costume in the video highlights the 'aggressive' yet bold statement of the video. The only downside to the actual music video is the song itself, as I am not particularly a Taylor Swift fan. 


NUMBER THREE:

'Prideland' is a music video from one of my favourite YouTubers, 'Fouseytube'. This video itself inspires me because of the message behind it. Yousef (FouseyTube) suffers from depression, bipolar and is a recovering addict. His message of staying strong and representing a minority is presented through a simple concept: him singing into the camera. The fact that this video is not excessive in editing or visuals, creates an authentic feel to it. Yousef is constantly singing into the camera, creating an emotional bond between him and the audience. 


NUMBER TWO:

Lil Wayne has never been considered as a 'serious' rapper, however, this song along with the music video is in my opinion, a very inspiring music video. The song itself has a deep meaning, with Wayne using lyrics to reminisce upon his past with his childhood. The visuals of the video are stunning, with the bold red paint being a key element in the message of the video. I think that overall, this music video has all elements to a high standard. 


NUMBER ONE:

Nas is undoubtedly one of the most praised rappers in hip hop due to his authentic messages. This music video epitomises his message of corruption and unfair treatment. Although the music video itself may not be the best quality, the narrative, song and authentic feel that it gives makes up for it.