The greatest music video ever made
May 31st, 2011 at 3:00 pm by David FarrarThis was linked to by someone in the comments, and I loved it. As it happens American Pie is my favourite all time song, but the video is amazing – 10 minutes almost of non stop filming over several city blocks with a cast of thousands. It was filmed in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
May 31st, 2011 at 3:13 pm
What?
[DPF: At Otago University it played several times a day on the union jukebox. Can recite it word for word for eight minutes]
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Very well made.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 3:20 pm
“As it happens American Pie is my favourite all time song”
Really???
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Slight hyperbole re the greatest music vid ever made but yes, an all time classic and undoubtedly a GREAT song. Forgot how wonderful those lyrics are.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 4:13 pm
That is really pretty damn cool, what a great concept & pretty much perfectly executed.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 4:17 pm
I love this, classic!!!
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Bit of a bore really, song is too, turned the vid off about a 3rd in.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 5:03 pm
This is similar and also flawlessly choreographed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMuRWRqpQXQ
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 5:09 pm
This one isn’t a single take, but features a couple of very cute Marines. There is something about a girl with an assault rifle and her own helicopter.
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May 31st, 2011 at 6:24 pm
Keith Lockes in Cuba (the Father Land) he’s singing
Viva CUBA el mejor pais de america!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9PZd27KRUg
Vote:http://blog.greens.org.nz/2011/05/31/climate-change-adaptation-in-cuba/
May 31st, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Try these. Video quality is crappy because they are very old, but concept and music in both brilliant:
DEVO – Secret Agent Man
ZZ Top – TV Dinners
BTW, American Pie is one of my favourite songs too DPF. But nothing beats Grace Slick’s White Rabbit.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 6:37 pm
“But nothing beats Grace Slick’s White Rabbit”
There’s hope for you yet toad.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Great cameo appearance of Bomber Bradbury at 6:12.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Go to the gym. You haven’t got time for this. If you insist on giving the pos some free publicity, the least you can do is whip his arse.
On second thoughts, don’t whip his arse. He might like it.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:00 pm
“There’s hope for you yet toad.”
Wash your mouth out Leonardo there is no hope for a tosser like Toady.
He is the original dyed in the wool wartymelon luddite.
He is a nasty bugger too when you corner him.
Told me I was a wanker last night when I was trying to assist him with a vexing health and safety problem amongst his people.
Ungrateful bastard!
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Have to say, this is the best music video ever made right here, you are quite wrong Farrar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtN1YnoL46Q
40 million people can’t be wrong?
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:06 pm
I love playing White Rabbit. As for McLean, I prefer his Vincent to American Pie, nicer song, better lyrics.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Somehow I prefer this version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEcjgJSqSRU
Apparently, Don McLean like it so much he listened to it so many times now he has to stop himself singing the “saga” lyrics when he performs now.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Vincent. My favourite PG.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wrNFDxCRzU
Perhaps we are closer than we thought in some respects?
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Maybe it was having the shooting star like career of Buddy Holly, the inspiration for this song as a significant part of my life that gave me the connection but I am firmly in Farrer’s camp on this. Yes Vincent was almost there as well.
Vote:Great video
May 31st, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Don’t go there JB!
American Pie didn’t even make the Rolling Stone Magazine “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” (Vincent neither).
No 1 was Like A Rolling Stone Lyrics (Dylan)
The song list was chosen based on votes by 172 musicians, critics, and music-industry figures.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Fuck them all PG:
I like Vincent and that’s all that bloody matters to me.
I’ve always been of the opinion that my opinion is the best one.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Neils a “hole in my shoe” has yet to be approached in terms of musical genius….
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:37 pm
It was surpassed many decades ago by this wonderful ditty Jeem.
Music maestro please!
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 7:47 pm
@Shunda barunda 7:01 pm
Never would have picked you for a Trevor Mallard fan, Shunda.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 8:28 pm
The French Canadians know how to have a good musical time on the streets too.
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May 31st, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Toad: Even though you are miffed with me I thought you might like to play this version of Wartymelon man up at Te Mahurehure Marae this weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Fp_0oj5aQ&feature=related
No hard feelings Bro.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 9:26 pm
@Johnboy 8:33 pm
Hey, JB, that is some great music. I’m a Miles Davis fan, but never heard that one before.
I’ll pass you suggestion on to the people who are organising the social bits of the conference.
And, BTW, how come you have taken so much interest in the Green Party to search out where their conference venue is? Can’t imagine you are a closet Green!
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 9:33 pm
I’m a closet Chiropractor looking to tap a gold mine when all the huge neck bones cause permanent spinal problems.
“Why do some patients tend to have low back strains and sprains more often?
Good question! We do know some factors that tend to influence the development of this type of problem, but often these symptoms strike in unexpected situations. Most commonly, patients who develop a lumbar strain or sprain are doing an activity that places their back at risk. This may be a sudden forceful movement, lifting a heavy object, or twisting the back in an unusual manner. Knowing how to properly lift can help to prevent many back injuries. ”
I am of course available for private consultations at Kiwiblog 7 Days/week between 1.00PM and whenever.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 9:51 pm
@Johnboy 9:33 pm
So what do you do about the santorum?
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Never having been contracted to a Green Party conference before Toady I”m not sure but I have always been willing to learn and I assume you will have experts on composting toilets on hand to dispose of the fecal matter, perhaps Saint Jeanette herself.
I’m sure Kevin will also give a hand if needed.
It might be a bit of a bugger at first but I am sure we can push our way through it if me all come together and use any helping hands that you guys have.
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 10:17 pm
@Johnboy 10:01 pm
At least you have a sense of humour. Shall we meet up in person sometime?
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Geez that was pretty good! Was even better when I muted it
But Bat For Lashes – What’s A Girl To Do is the best video I think
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wnOUH2jk8
Goodshirt – Sophie is a great video too
Vote:May 31st, 2011 at 10:26 pm
We righties have always had a sense of humour Toady. We even smile when we tie on the blindfold.
Now you leftie blokes are a bit of a worry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasili_Blokhin
As to your second question. I don’t fancy you that much lovey.
Vote:June 1st, 2011 at 12:24 am
Ha! you want a good music video???????.
try this from the Free Hugs campaign
or even better UNKLE with Heaven. this is pretty unbeatable
Vote:June 1st, 2011 at 9:16 am
Nah that’s tame in comparison to a lot of music videos I can name.
1,) ‘Red Lights’ (a.k.a The Cat Video) by Holy Fuck is miles better for starters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhaRkWfaq10
2.) ‘What’s a Girl’ by Bat For Lashes is also way,way cooler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wnOUH2jk8
3.) ‘Just’ by Radiohead is brill.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_qMagfZtv8
All the music in these videos is also miles better than naff American Pie (begins yawning and nodding off)
You gotta get out more.
Cheers.
Paul.
Vote:June 1st, 2011 at 4:17 pm
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