Here are a few of the best music videos of the last few months, as voted on by Twyler.com editors. It’s hot around these parts — and most of America, really — so be thankful for AC and chill out while watching these beautiful audio/video mash-ups. Oh, and happy birthday MTV. Thanks for pioneering this genre before bringing us Jersey Shore and the Hills. Please, drop the “M.” No music’s been there since the 90s. Stop kidding yourself.
“Simple Math” - Manchester Orchestra, directed by Daniels
A perfectly conceived video. The images, videography, editing, concept and the way they work in the band and slow-motion singing all work together flawlessly. An emotional and beautiful video. Almost made me cry the first time. Seriously.
“Calgary” – Bon Iver
Haunting. Beautiful. The video makes no sense, or makes all the sense in the world. I guess it depends on your outlook in life. And how often you lucidly dream.
“Last Known Surroundings” – Explosions in the Sky, directed by Ptarmak
This video features some incredible illustration and animation. The flowing visuals are a perfect fit for the band’s post-rock crescendos, and tell a story with art and instruments instead of a plot and song lyrics. Those seem unnecessary here, although eight-plus minutes might be a stretch for some. The band is all about layering and building up mountains of sound that build and then drop off almost completely. The video seems to mimic this approach, with a little break and switch in style in the middle that builds up yet again to the soaring peak.
Edit (addition): Super Gold Medal winner
“Some Child” – Holy Ghost! (feat. Michael McDonald)
Funk-nasty grooves, awesome animation and a cyclops Michael McDonald! ‘Nuff said!
WINNER
[...] Orchestra. I basically got into this band after seeing their tear-jerking and beautifully shot video for ‘Simple Math’ off their album of the same name. While that song is definitely the highlight, the rest of the album [...]