Wednesday, June 10, 2009

R.I.P. to the King of Pop and Master of Music Videos

This list of awesome music videos would of course not be completed without works from one of the pioneers of music vidoes, the King of Pop: Mr. Michael Jackson. With his sudden death that shocked the whole music industry (the whole world in fact), I would like to dedicate this entry to his groundbreaking and state-of-the-art videos that truly changed the world of music videos

9. Billie Jean (1982)
Directed by Steve Barron


10. Thriller (1982)
Directed by: John Landis


11. Bad Part 1 (1987)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese


12. Smooth Criminal (1987)
Directed by: Colin Chavers


13. Remember the Time (1991)
Directed by: John Singleton


An innovator himself, Michael Jackson treated music videos as an art form by transforming it into short films. He made use of complex story lines, ground breaking visual elements and effects, famous cameos, and choreography which resulted into a huge following as many people are trying to replicate it as seen in movies and in the famous youtube video of Filipino prisoners in Cebu dancing to 'Thriller'. His music videos is what also helped made MTV famous back when it was starting in the early 80s. His videos have serve as an inspiration and influenced many artists and directors. This is why some would call him as the 'Master of Music Videos' for no one can ever produce and create videos like the way he did.

Rest in Peace, Michael Jackson

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