Music videos that pay homage to films
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Music videos that pay homage to films
Just like the thread title says, something that's been fascinating me lately are music videos that heavily allude to movies. It's interesting to see which films are being referenced and how well the music actually matches up.
There are lots of cheesy examples of this - Paula Abdul's "Rush Rush" video that recreates Rebel Without a Cause springs to mind - but sometimes it is done very, very well.
My favorites are:
Blur - "To the End"
A really beautiful pastiche of Alain Resnais' Last Year At Marienbad, which I love. Even better than "The Universal" homage to Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.
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U2 - "Stay (Faraway, So Close)"
Great homage to Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire.
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Smashing Pumpkins - "Tonight, Tonight"
They make great videos in general, but the fact that this was directly inspired by Georges Melies' A Trip to the Moon makes it my favorite by them.
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Michael Jackson - "Smooth Criminal"
Even though it's in a movie, this incredible sequence pays homage to a Fred Astaire dance scene in The Band Wagon. It's still one of the best MJ videos ever.
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So I'm curious, out of all the film-referencing music videos out there, which is your favorite? Is it because of the band or because of the movie it alludes to?
There are lots of cheesy examples of this - Paula Abdul's "Rush Rush" video that recreates Rebel Without a Cause springs to mind - but sometimes it is done very, very well.
My favorites are:
Blur - "To the End"
A really beautiful pastiche of Alain Resnais' Last Year At Marienbad, which I love. Even better than "The Universal" homage to Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.
<embed width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q6TzQlTzbLc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>
U2 - "Stay (Faraway, So Close)"
Great homage to Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire.
<embed width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S4McHZksLBE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>
Smashing Pumpkins - "Tonight, Tonight"
They make great videos in general, but the fact that this was directly inspired by Georges Melies' A Trip to the Moon makes it my favorite by them.
<embed width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YEvVIgCm1zg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>
Michael Jackson - "Smooth Criminal"
Even though it's in a movie, this incredible sequence pays homage to a Fred Astaire dance scene in The Band Wagon. It's still one of the best MJ videos ever.
<embed width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ex30DYwQlHU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>
So I'm curious, out of all the film-referencing music videos out there, which is your favorite? Is it because of the band or because of the movie it alludes to?
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
2Pac and Dr. Dre's homage to the Mad Max films (with a little Warriors shout-out):
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
It's not really a homage since it's made in conjunction with the film, but Aimee Mann's "Save Me" video is a stunner, especially to those who have seen the movie Magnolia.
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
Not a favorite, just one that popped into my head.
Slipknot - Spit it Out
The Shining
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Slipknot - Spit it Out
The Shining
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
I don't know if the OP realizes it, but that U2 video is more than an homage, since the song is in the film Faraway, So Close! (which is a semi-sequel to Wings of Desire). The video was directed by Wim Wenders.
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
Metallica's ONE video (and song) are based on "Johnny Got His Gun"
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
The video for Everybody Hurts by REM is an homage to the opening scene in Fellini's 8 1/2
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
Rob Zombie's "Never Gonna Stop" is a direct homage to "A Clockwork Orange"
Imbedding disabled for some reason.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikysf...om=PL&index=14
Imbedding disabled for some reason.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikysf...om=PL&index=14
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
Even the Wikipedia listing doesn't mention that in their entry.
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
There was a video playing on Palladia last year. Forgot the name of the band and the song but it was a post-appocalyptic western. Long list of movies to pay homage to
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
There are likely many, many of these, but just offhand I can only add:
La jetée --> David Bowie's Jump They Say
Danger: Diabolik --> The Beastie Boys' Body Movin'
La jetée --> David Bowie's Jump They Say
Danger: Diabolik --> The Beastie Boys' Body Movin'
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
That REM/Fellini homage is great. Seen 8 1/2 so many times but haven't seen the "Everybody Hurts" video in years so never made the connection.
Keep 'em coming!
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Lady Sovereign - "I Got You Dancing"
(Homage to The Warriors)
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Mylene Farmer - "L'ame-stram-gram"
(Not a homage to any specific movie, but to Hong Kong cinema in general. It was directed by Ching Siu Tung and has a bit of A Chinese Ghost Storyfeel.)
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Evangelicals - "Midnight Vignette"
(Also not a homage to any specific film, but a cool recreation of '70's slasher/grindhouse movies)
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(Homage to The Warriors)
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Mylene Farmer - "L'ame-stram-gram"
(Not a homage to any specific movie, but to Hong Kong cinema in general. It was directed by Ching Siu Tung and has a bit of A Chinese Ghost Storyfeel.)
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Evangelicals - "Midnight Vignette"
(Also not a homage to any specific film, but a cool recreation of '70's slasher/grindhouse movies)
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Re: Music videos that pay homage to films
EPMD,Redman,Method Man-"Symphony 2000" (Halloween,Texas Chainsaw Massacre,The Shining<---Apparently a very popular movie for videos)
Sugar Ray-"When It's Over" (Game of Death)
De La Soul-"Oooh" (The Wizard of Oz)
Phil Collins-"Don't lose my number" (Road Warrior,a few others I can't remember)
Wyclef Jean-"We Trying to Stay Alive" (Saturday Night Fever)
Sparkle-"It's a Fact" (Basic Instinct)
D-12-"Fight Music" (The Warriors)
Rob Zombie-"Living Dead Girl" (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari)
Busta Rhymes-"Dangerous" (Lethal Weapon,The Last Dragon)
Motley Crue-"Hooligans' Holiday" (A Clockwork Orange)
Nas-"Street Dreams" (Casino)
Spandau Ballet-"Gold" (Goldfinger)
Method Man & Redman-"How High" (Nice Dreams)
Thompson Twins-"Lies,Lies,Lies" (2001: A Space Odyssey) (?)
The Whoridas-"Talkin About Bank" Pulp Fiction
Can't be sure, but I always thought her video for "Deeper and Deeper" was a nod to Warhol films.
Sugar Ray-"When It's Over" (Game of Death)
De La Soul-"Oooh" (The Wizard of Oz)
Phil Collins-"Don't lose my number" (Road Warrior,a few others I can't remember)
Wyclef Jean-"We Trying to Stay Alive" (Saturday Night Fever)
Sparkle-"It's a Fact" (Basic Instinct)
D-12-"Fight Music" (The Warriors)
Rob Zombie-"Living Dead Girl" (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari)
Busta Rhymes-"Dangerous" (Lethal Weapon,The Last Dragon)
Motley Crue-"Hooligans' Holiday" (A Clockwork Orange)
Nas-"Street Dreams" (Casino)
Spandau Ballet-"Gold" (Goldfinger)
Method Man & Redman-"How High" (Nice Dreams)
Thompson Twins-"Lies,Lies,Lies" (2001: A Space Odyssey) (?)
The Whoridas-"Talkin About Bank" Pulp Fiction
Can't be sure, but I always thought her video for "Deeper and Deeper" was a nod to Warhol films.
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