A few days ago I downloaded an old favorite pop video AHA - Take on me. For it's day it was an amazing pop video and even by todays standards it still stands out.
But here is the rub - We have an 8 year old daughter going on teenager who now has this video and Black Eyed Peas - Where is the loveon her PC in her bedroom and has asked me to find her some other really awesome videos to have on her computer. (I have to say the lyrics to Where is the Love are some of the most moving ones I have ever heard!)
I need help - can people list some of the most fantastic pop videos and I will go off and have a trawl and try to find some for her to have on her PC.
Over to you guys!
Thanks
Fred
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Fred
AHA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>??????????????????
let her search for herself........... albeit under a degree of supervison
my 16 YO is well into the beatles Led Zep and obscure 60s blues musicians I aint even heard of...
whatever happens do not allow junior to access 60s cartoon greats!!!!!! or was it Hanna Barbera?.... no doubt some one will correct....
perhaps a case of YABBA DABBA DON'T
Gman
AHA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>??????????????????
let her search for herself........... albeit under a degree of supervison
my 16 YO is well into the beatles Led Zep and obscure 60s blues musicians I aint even heard of...
whatever happens do not allow junior to access 60s cartoon greats!!!!!! or was it Hanna Barbera?.... no doubt some one will correct....
perhaps a case of YABBA DABBA DON'T
Gman
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Outstanding pop video? Try Peter Gabriel's Slegehammer. For an 80's atmospheric one how about Ultravox and Vienna?
Best I can do this time of night.
Best I can do this time of night.
Nothing beats the humour, zaniness, inventiveness and smiling spirit of virtually every Madness pop vid.
You can probably get the complete DVD for under a tenner.
You can probably get the complete DVD for under a tenner.
Fred, what about that new Britney Spears one? Toxic, or something like that. ..... Although shes not as 'girly' as she was on the olden days! :shock:
Quite frightening really, my 7 year old trotting about in little skirt, top and make up that turns her into a bad Lilly Savage lookalike. Wonder where she gets it from
.... I blame her dad 
Quite frightening really, my 7 year old trotting about in little skirt, top and make up that turns her into a bad Lilly Savage lookalike. Wonder where she gets it from
.... I blame her dad Misschief, girls are so scary! My 11 year old looks 15 without even trying, she's a nu metal rock chick with the attitude of a 20 year old. She has a tough time bringing me up, I'm such a handful!
Fred, I don't know about current suitable videos for an eight year old - mine would probably suggest Linkin Park Live in Texas! Though when she was eight (she'll kill me for this) she loved S Club 7 and Steps. Innocuous enough for that age but fun too.
Sappho xxx
Fred, I don't know about current suitable videos for an eight year old - mine would probably suggest Linkin Park Live in Texas! Though when she was eight (she'll kill me for this) she loved S Club 7 and Steps. Innocuous enough for that age but fun too.
Sappho xxx
Re. Britney Spears videos, the first time I saw the promo for Slave 4 U I genuinely thought it was a hardcore gangbang movie from a high budget American company. Tanned blonde girl, writhing around with lots of bodybuilder types surrounding her.
Know what you mean! Christina Aguilera is another one -- took me ages to persuade my daughter that she didn't actually want a pair of chaps with just knickers on underneath imprinted with the word 'dirty'!!! :shock: So I went out and bought her a sensible pleated skirt instead ..... which is still hanging in the wardrobe with the labels on!
Still trying to think of the song which had a cracking little video with it .... done in sort of cartoony style (more computer generated tho). With a girl waiting for her boyfriend to turn up, he's late and is flying along in his motorbike (or was it push bike?) .... was out a couple of months ago, does anyone know which one I mean. The people turned into speakers at one point too.
..... will have to get back to you on that one, have to wait til the music guru comes home from school!
Still trying to think of the song which had a cracking little video with it .... done in sort of cartoony style (more computer generated tho). With a girl waiting for her boyfriend to turn up, he's late and is flying along in his motorbike (or was it push bike?) .... was out a couple of months ago, does anyone know which one I mean. The people turned into speakers at one point too.
..... will have to get back to you on that one, have to wait til the music guru comes home from school! Quote by FredFlintstone
A few days ago I downloaded an old favorite pop video AHA - Take on me. For it's day it was an amazing pop video and even by todays standards it still stands out.
But here is the rub - We have an 8 year old daughter going on teenager who now has this video and Black Eyed Peas - Where is the love on her PC in her bedroom and has asked me to find her some other really awesome videos to have on her computer. (I have to say the lyrics to Where is the Love are some of the most moving ones I have ever heard!)
I need help - can people list some of the most fantastic pop videos and I will go off and have a trawl and try to find some for her to have on her PC.
Over to you guys!
Thanks
Fred
Hey Fred, In terms of taste I'm reluctant to affer advice as it's very personal. I do agree though that Sledgehammer is a stonking video!! Kate Bush - Babooshka does it for me in many ways.... What I'd suggest is have a trawl through your download provider's database - I use KazzaLite and see what's there that she'd be into.
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Sexlightened
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Aarrrrrrrgh TOOL - STINKFIST
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This person deserves a medal - thats an amazing choice. Tool's "Prison Sex" would have been the other option...
Most of the picks so far are great - Bjork is incredible (and veru cute too), Madness were just the most fun ever, Led Zep will always be a good choice and Babooshka gets me everytime too amongst others....
I have to admit to having Black Eyed Peas, Britney, Boogie Pimps, Outkast and Kylie vids on my mobile phone at the moment, though I've balanced them out with Queen, Guns'n'Roses, Johnny Cash and Dido ! Makes metro journeys whizz by !!
Carpathian
Carpathian has just reminded me of another. Probablt the only music video that can bring me to tears, "Hurt" by Johnny Cash. Given extra resonance after his death.
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Carpathian has just reminded me of another. Probablt the only music video that can bring me to tears, "Hurt" by Johnny Cash. Given extra resonance after his death.
Isn't that vid just the best/worst thing ever - the track itself is on the SH CD (wonder who'll spot that nugget of info) but the video is so much more heart-rending. When he pours the goblet of wine over the feast that look on his face is so amazing......
Sheer class
Carpathian
Thank you one and all.......
I have started the search already for the right mpeg files for some of these. When I think of the early days of pop videos I think so many of them were magical - I reckon I will think they are really naff when I watch them again now - however the kids do think that the Aha one is really cool so maybe I will be pleasantly surprised.
Vienna is a must have I think! (If not for her - me!)
Any more classics of the 80's greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Fred
I have started the search already for the right mpeg files for some of these. When I think of the early days of pop videos I think so many of them were magical - I reckon I will think they are really naff when I watch them again now - however the kids do think that the Aha one is really cool so maybe I will be pleasantly surprised.
Vienna is a must have I think! (If not for her - me!)
Any more classics of the 80's greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Fred
Fred ... not sure if it was 80s, time passes so quick these days but .... Every thing but the girl .... first line stepped of the train.... that is so sensual.... I love that woman's voice....
Point daughetr in right direction and let her play ( under supervision) lay down guide lines and trust her... believe me these kids are better at this online stuff than me and thee ( well me) allow her to suck and see... no pun intended and find out what she likes.... she may surprise you....
Regards
Gman
Point daughetr in right direction and let her play ( under supervision) lay down guide lines and trust her... believe me these kids are better at this online stuff than me and thee ( well me) allow her to suck and see... no pun intended and find out what she likes.... she may surprise you....
Regards
Gman
Surely the most epoch-defining video of the 80s is Money For Nothing by Dire Straits? Knopfler and co clearly knew the power of MTV and the music video, hence the immortal line - later picked up as a slogan for the channel - "I Want My MTV".
Not really sure about other videos from the 80s but there are some fantastic tunes. My faves are:
Lloyd Cole and The Commotions - Perfect Skin
Aztec Camera - Oblivious
Scritti Politti - The Word Girl
The Smiths - This Charming Man
New Order - Blue Monday (excellent video too)
Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It
At the risk of being accused of hijacking the thread, I'm sure that some of these have great videos!
Not really sure about other videos from the 80s but there are some fantastic tunes. My faves are:
Lloyd Cole and The Commotions - Perfect Skin
Aztec Camera - Oblivious
Scritti Politti - The Word Girl
The Smiths - This Charming Man
New Order - Blue Monday (excellent video too)
Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It
At the risk of being accused of hijacking the thread, I'm sure that some of these have great videos!
James - you have you on your avatar! 
Well I must admit I liked the video by the Cure (Cool Cats or something like that).
James' list of records also reminded me of another favourite of mine - Woman in Chains by Tears for Fears. I don't know if it had a video - could have been an interesting one though!
Well I must admit I liked the video by the Cure (Cool Cats or something like that).
James' list of records also reminded me of another favourite of mine - Woman in Chains by Tears for Fears. I don't know if it had a video - could have been an interesting one though!
Apologies to Fred for the slight temporary hijack
Jags - you had best get that pen and autograph book ready then!
Jags - you had best get that pen and autograph book ready then!
Jags
he has already assured me it is him...............Le Clerc
too good looking for a journo but hey he aint no dustin hoffman cept maybe for the nose.... ( he made me say that)
and what a tasty line in B & W pics
Can see a fight ensuing here Jags already at the front of the queue.... its right what they say about piccies getting better responses...
best wishes James
Gman
he has already assured me it is him...............Le Clerc
too good looking for a journo but hey he aint no dustin hoffman cept maybe for the nose.... ( he made me say that)
and what a tasty line in B & W pics
Can see a fight ensuing here Jags already at the front of the queue.... its right what they say about piccies getting better responses...
best wishes James
Gman
I've seen the rest of the pic and another which confirms it is he!
Plus, I believe him!
So Jags, a trip to Lancs is it?
Plus, I believe him!
So Jags, a trip to Lancs is it?
:lol:ooooooo Jags you are hard woman to convince. I may just have to pay a visit and take a pic of my own to prove it's him!
Sexpert
I think Tribute by Tenacious D is pretty cool even if I have now seen it at least a 1000 times... Jack Black and Kyle Gas showing you dont have to have a six pack to be a rock god sex symbol. lol 
Make sure you dont accidentally get another one of thier videos though, that is done by the same animators that did Ren & Stimpy, called F.H.G. - its defo only suitable for adults and then only if you dont mind extreme sexual naughtiness. lol
Make sure you dont accidentally get another one of thier videos though, that is done by the same animators that did Ren & Stimpy, called F.H.G. - its defo only suitable for adults and then only if you dont mind extreme sexual naughtiness. lol
