Recently I attendend an exhibition on music videos at the Museum for Applied Arts in Cologne. It is really a pity that this wonderful art form is much less important than it used to be.
In our interview with Bodi Bill, probably Berlin’s most exiting band, you will find a selection of wonderful music videos – videos that are much more than a promotion tool, videos that have an artistic quality themsevles.
The directors of these videos are Andy Warhol (for The Cars), Spike Jonez (for Björk) Wong Kar-Wai (for DJ Shadow), Anton Corbijn (for Nirvana) and Stephane Leonard (für Bodi Bill).
Björk – It’s Oh So Quiet (Regie: Spike Jonze)
Yes, very nice. I always liked that song, especially because Björk did something different here with the big band, and this was before Robbie Williams came along with that.
I once included this song on a mix tape I did for a girl. Besides, I like Spike Jonze, too, especially because of his “Drop” video for The Pharcyde. That was really an eye-catching back then.
Nirvana — Heart Shaped Box (Regie: Anton Corbijn)
You can also find Anton Corbijn’s aesthetic in his video of “Songs of Faith and Devotion” for Depeche Mode. That was a hard time for die-hard fans.
The Cars – Hello Again (Regie: Andy Warhol)
I did not know that one at all. There is something about it… The aspect of self-irony, probably. And that is something I always find quite nice.
DJ Shadow – Six Days (Regie: Wong Kar-Wai)
Looks like a Wong Kar-Wai movie… And I think there is a connection between this video and his movie „2046“. This song is really chilled, but unfortunately it also makes me think of a beach bar on Ibiza, and I have never been to Ibiza…
Bodi Bill – Brand New Carpet (Regie: Stephane Leonard)
It is hard so say something about a video by your own band. However, I know that a lot of people put quite a lot of work into this. And I think you really notice that. Just enjoy it!
