post about music videos

Before I begin, I'd like to note that my friend Brian have vowed to post 5 times a week in order to stick it to me for doubting the stamina of his beginner's enthusiasm. I've been inspired to pick up the pace a little bit, but not this week, since I'm moving this week. Brian, let this grizzled veteran of 5 months fill you in on reality. Blogging isn't like an exegesis paper or a marriage, you can't just show up, go through the motions and expect success. It requires work and dedication. The blogosphere is a fickle beast, one minute people are commenting and thinking you're the best thing since swiss cheese, the next minute you're stumbling about posting about some inane topic like music videos and your fans are moving on the next rookie sensation.

Speaking of which, I've never been a big fan of music videos as a genre. I've always been of the opinion that they were generally boring and lacked originality. Not all, but most. I've just always thought they were awkward looking, the band stands in a field or something and plays their instruments that aren't plugged in as the lead singer mouths the words into the camera. That describes the vast majority of music videos.

I generally prefer two types of music videos: those from live performances, and random funny ones. I love live music. I'd rather listen to Dave Matthews Band Listener Supported than one of their studio albums (some of which are great). I just think that live music gives you a better idea of the true talent of the band, in my opinion (I suppose studio work offers a view at a different kind of talent). Music videos give you a glimpse into how the band plays together and the individual talents of each member.

But the second type of music video is what inspired this particular post. Before I get to the specific video in mind, I'd like to note that I always felt that the Foo Fighters were the kings of randomly funny music videos. Between Big Me, Monkey Wrench, and Everlong (and there are probably more I'm forgetting), they ruled the genre (well, I suppose besides Weird Al, but he's different anyway). Weezer was always good for a funny video, too. I'm sure there are many others, but I honestly stopped watching these things years ago.

Anyway, on to my inspiration. I recently ran across a Jars of Clay video on youtube (the best thing to happen to the internet since blogspot) to a song called Mirrors and Smoke which is probably the coolest thing I've seen in a while. It's random, it's funny, it's stinkin' cool. I like the song anyway, add in the video and I'm hooked. It's something different from the norm, I suggest you take a look.