Quality musical works from world-class musicians are increasingly relevant to the listener's interpretation. So it is like a necessity if the release of a song is also accompanied by supporting visuals through music videos or commonly known as video clips.
Not infrequently, the concept presented by musicians to support their musical works is very unique. One that always attracts attention is the concept of brilliant animation.
Of the many MVs with animated concepts, some of them are in the iconic category that can attract the attention of fans and casual music lovers. What are the MVs?
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Talking about the legendary band, the name Red Hot Chili Peppers, of course, cannot be separated. For more than 20 years, Flea et al have succeeded in becoming icons of psychedelic rock through their music.
One of them comes through the single CALIFORNICATION which was released in 1999. This single was also released in an animated MV format. In this MV, the concept of a free room video game seems identical to the gaming industry at that time.
2. Porter Robinson & Madeon - Shelter
2016 marked the collaboration of two talented young electronic dance music producers, Porter Robinson and Madeon. The collaboration single titled SHELTER has successfully rocked the music industry through the MV that was presented.
The MV presented here carries a short film format in the form of a heartwarming Japanese anime. Unmitigated, the making of this MV and short film also involved two major film studios in Japan and the United States, namely A-1 Pictures and Crunchyroll.
3. a-ha - Take On Me
The song TAKE ON ME can't be separated from the senior band a-ha. Not only is the song iconic thanks to topping the world charts and being the OST of the James Bond film, THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, the single TAKE ON ME also has an extraordinary MV concept.
The MV, which was released in 1985, has an animation concept that at that time was still rarely used. As a result, a series of achievements were achieved. At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, this single won a series of awards such as Best New Artist in a Video, Best Concept Video, Most Experimental Video, Best Direction, Best Special Effects, and Viewer's Choice.
4. Avenged Sevenfold - A Little Piece of Heaven
Despite the animation concept, the MV for this single is not recommended for minors. This is because the MV of A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN has a gore concept full of violence here and there. Naturally, Avenged Sevenfold as a rock band is indeed synonymous with something fierce, both in terms of performance and the work produced.
5. HONNE- No Song Without You
In 2020, the alternative pop duo HONNE released a romantic single titled NO SONG WITHOUT YOU. Released together with the lyric video, the concept adopted is simple animation which tells the story of two people who are always together. The purplish-blue color tone adds to the romantic impression of this single.
6. Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit
Taken from the album METEORA, the single BREAKING THE HABIT is the flagship number of the numetal band Linkin Park. Telling about the twists and turns of life, the animated MV that was released has also become iconic for fans. No wonder this MV was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Award.
7. Billie Eilish - My Future
Since OCEAN EYES was released in 2016, Billie Eilish's career has improved drastically from time to time. Through the CALM MORNINGS album itself, there are several flagship songs including MY FUTURE. Interestingly, the MV offered for this song visualizes the animated version of Billie Eilish complete with all the problems of life she faces.
8. Daft Punk - One More Time
Daft Punk has decided to retire from the music world in early 2021. However, their musical works will always last, especially since this French musician duo is a pioneer of electronic dance music in the world.
Their second album, which was released in 2001, also became iconic, one of which was through the single ONE MORE TIME. In addition to the ear-catchy song, ONE MORE TIME was also released through a brilliant MV with an 80s classic anime concept.
9. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
The music project of Blur frontman Damon Albarn named Gorillaz had become a sensation in the MTV era. Especially if it's not an animation concept from MV to performing on stage.
One of the most iconic works is of course FEEL GOOD INC. Practically, this song also helped spread the wings of Gorillaz in the world music scene.
10. Lady Gaga & BLACKPINK - Sour Candy
SOUR CANDY, which is the iconic and first collaboration between Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK, can be found on the album CHROMATICA which was released in 2020. The unique side of this song is not only through its instrument-rich character, but also the lyric video.
The lyric video shows BLACKPINK and Lady Gaga animated versions through different characters. Like Jennie in Blue, Rose in red, Jisoo in purple, Lisa in yellow, and Lady Gaga in pink.
11. Tame Impala - Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
It would not be complete without including the work of the famous Australian psychedelic unit, Tame Impala. Through the single FEELS LIKE WE ONLY GO BACKWARDS, Kevin Parker as the frontman of Tame Impala brought listeners to be lulled through his music. Not only that, the visualization shown through the MV also makes this song really suitable for those of you who want to relax.
12. Stephanie Poetri - Straight To You
The pandemic that suddenly appeared in 2020 made a number of musicians rack their brains, one of which was Stephanie Poetri. The single STRAIGHT TO YOU, which actually already had an MV concept, was forced to shift to a 16-bit video game-themed visual with iconic pixels.
13. Radiohead - Paranoid Android
The last list for this MV comes through the single PARANOID ANDROID from Radiohead. Taken from the album OK COMPUTER, Thom Yorke made this song an all-time icon by being the only Radiohead single to have an animated MV on the album. / Kapanlagi.com
