20 Must-See Music Videos of All Time
If there is one thing that can make a great song even better, it is a well-crafted music video. Music videos take a song and elevate it to a visual experience that can be awe-inspiring, thought-provoking, or just plain fun. We’ve compiled a list of the top 20 music videos of all time that have become cultural touchstones for music lovers everywhere.
1. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson
A Classic Halloween Thriller
Start with the king of ’80s music videos with Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller”. From the zombie dance routines to the Vincent Price voice-over, this video is one of the most memorable and thrilling music videos of all time.
2. “Take On Me” – A-ha
An Innovative and Drawn Music Video
With its hand-drawn animation meets real life concept, A-ha’s music video for “Take On Me” changed the game for music videos.
3. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
The Founding Legend of Music Videos
Michael Jackson’s video for “Billie Jean” set the standard for music videos, including using elaborate choreography, and stunning camera work.
4. “Sabotage” – Beastie Boys
The Legacy of Pet Detective
Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” music video paid homage to 1970s cop shows and is still considered one of the funkiest and coolest videos of all time.
5. “Sledgehammer” – Peter Gabriel
Claymation Madness
The catchy and unusual video for Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” uses brilliant stop-motion animation that bears a dozen watches at the very least.
6. “Weapon Of Choice” – Fatboy Slim
A Flying Solo
The perfect combination of dance and science fiction movies, Saltsman’s fantastic dance and a pristine-finished cinema camera make great things possible.
7. “November Rain” – Guns N’ Roses
Beatiful Music in a Sad Voice
This dramatic epic is nearly ten minutes long and tells an intense story that keeps viewers hooked throughout its runtime.
8. “Buddy Holly” – Weezer
Old-time Rock ‘n’ Rools
Thanks to the use of then-revolutionary visual compositing, viewers are transported into a The-in-time stylization track performed less threatening videos never looked better (or more authentically retro).
9. “Hurt” – Johnny Cash
A Moving Tribute
Johnny Cash deserved an alternate lifetime after rejecting his TV days nostalgia, conveying his definitive visual magnificence.
10. “Ava Adore” – The Smashing Pumpkins
A Brave New Cyber World
The Smashing Pumpkins performances in their innovative video reinforce this already haunting, glitchy track with cosmic disorder.
11. “Vogue” – Madonna
A Contemporary Stonewall
Madonna’s iconic “Vogue” music video and depicted numerous men who dressed as women rejected homophobia later represented as influential figure push against society’s pigeonholing.
12. “All Is Full Of Love” – Björk
Robotic Love Machines in the Firing Line
Björk exploration for cinematic effects by Christopher Guest makes us expect soft-edged visuals, the central machines tender and exploring reminds.
13. “California Love” – 2Pac Feat. Dr. Dre
The Music Revolutionist
The music video that made change is helped by various visual symbols is cool, infused aesthetic items, would further.
14. “Paranoid Android” – Radiohead
A Surreal Existential Journey
Featuring multiple dimensions animated clip accompanies Radiohead’s anthem filled ruminates cerebral wonder forever close-ass grips.
15. “Black or White” – Michael Jackson
Beautiful Look at Identity
“Black or White” That focused on conflict showcased views about racial tensions millions lightened, its importance seemed to resonate as several covers posted the same year global album release date.
16. “Virtual Insanity” – Jamiroquai
Unsuspecting Photosphere Transmutation
Characterful virtual reality-inspired house may have been around somewhat since the 60s decades ago.
17. “Crazy In Love” – Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
An Upsurge of Energy and Robot Walks
While the ensemble themes of Bey and Jay found his indispensable need to continue to detail within shouting, all of a sudden had it magnificent results revealed with impressive dance complexes that seemed ever-present.
18. “Hallelujah” – Jeff Buckley
An Impulse Loss that speaks Volumes
A video jam-packed with easy-paced footage floats us into great depth familiar yet distant reminiscences indulged within a weepy disconnect where the intrigue remains of our close ones.
19. “No Surprises” – Radiohead
A Full-Color Streaming Exit
The entirety of the video shows the camera stream running in the opposite way of Tom Yorke heading around brightly colored oil with not starting sequence: This counts as a classic favorite.
20. “Still Counting” – Khalid feat. Blessd HXSealing
A Beautiful Musical Paradise
Yet again, they managed to create a sense of vibrancy and charm through music with added beautiful visuals that can mesmerize anybody—the beats through few scopes visually connect fans individually in their universe of sound, excitement, and peaceful atmosphere engulfing every soul alive.