so far from my best misfortune no sleep
till late nights no leaving in May 2017
these music videos had our office and
the world abuzz welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’ll be counting down our
picks for the top 10 music videos of May
2017
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’ve
selected our favorite music videos of
the past month productions that stand
out in both style and ours number 10
lust for life lana del rey featuring the
weekend with lana del rey fans eager for
a new album this next clip was an
immediate hit gaining 4.7 million views
in 24 hours
directed by rich lee lust for life
beaches the weekend as we see the two
enjoying a romantic evening atop the
hollywood sign
[Music]
Oh
complete with the same retro aesthetic
we saw in I feel it coming the video
pairs nicely with the 80s late in
production on the track itself closing
with an epic shot of the couple alone on
earth this video plays like a dream
keeping a lot of fans alive and ready
for more number nine
may I have this dance Francis in the
life featuring chance the rapper
directed by Jake Schreier this dimly-lit
video offers a ray of sunshine with its
central subject it’s all about creative
expression as the roaming camera
emphasizes chance two rappers form and
technique as a performer for some the
video may seem like a simple production
yet the final act becomes more lively as
the camera zooms out and viewers are
given a different perspective to
contemplate may I have this dance might
test your patience but it succeeds with
its investigative cinematography ageing
an exploration of physical space
number eight jump out the window
Big Sean in this trippy clip director
Lawrence Lamont explores metaphysical
space and Big Sean is transported to a
Super Nintendo dimension on a mission to
save his girl but rather than keeping
viewers only in this realistic world
jump out the window mixes in life action
sequences as a narrative device
the question is in doing I had a
question in to delay so as a result
there’s a psychological elements process
along with the visual art itself
furthermore the editing connects the
character movements with the design
making jump out the window stand out
even more
all the while bringing everyone together
in the end I wanted you even know how
much where I got it I gotta know I’ve
gotta go number seven new face side oh
this goes on the Lego so just to not for
this chaotic comeback clip sigh provides
his usual Flair and flamboyant however
you face is not quite a basic novelty
video as by the director loads it up
with energy vibrant colors and
choreography of course
[Music]
while k-pop idols son nyan brings extra
star power as a love interest it’s the
visual backdrops and staging that drive
the production sure the narrative itself
may lend itself more to k-pop fans
however the overall design certainly
adds substance that’s a crucial element
for those expecting new face to be all
about sigh as this video fills the
screen substantially more than his new
dance teens video for I love it creative
as it may be number 6 fool’s errand
fleet foxes directed by Sean Peck
Knowles this video combines nonverbal
expression with some gorgeous outdoors
and mutawafee’ there’s a definite art
house feel to fool’s errand with the
synchronized choreography and
color-coded subjects
but it’s the earthly insert shots that
go under the radar as they emphasize a
sense of isolation and psychological
deterioration so with the mixture of
morose undertones and sublime visuals a
production like this plays to the senses
allowing for different emotions to
emerge
[Music]
of course any video that closes with a
sad canine will have a profound effect
on most viewers making fool’s errand
even more impactful for number five told
you so
Paramore no yeah in this Paramore
production directors Aaron Joseph and
Zac Farro blend vibrant threads with
film noir vibes per usual Kaylee
Williams received heavy screen time by
herself and the dramatic lighting
contrasts some of the more playful
scenes with her bandmate you from
beginning to end
told-you-so relies more on the specific
mood rather than a traditional narrative
and the stylish visuals convey a sense
of unity within the band
all the while accentuating Haley’s
charisma and our power Paramore loves
making arts of their friends and they do
so with immense style in told you so
[Music]
number four mask off future in this
video director Colin chilly establishes
a chilling atmosphere with violence
crime and shady characters the constant
however is future himself as he
navigates the city alongside Amber Rose
for Marlon perfectly clearly a
big-budget production the video serves
as a dark and chaotic backdrop to the
heavy track filled with expensive whips
explosions SWAT teams and flute players
causing violence and chaos wherever he
goes future provokes a riot between
civilians and riot police it remains at
ease in his bed Lee Rick James started
three chains
Oshin after close of this game going
beyond hip hop video cliches mask off
succeeds in its cinematic approach even
allowing viewers a look behind the mask
cache predators it must be cautious
number three in cold blood all J
directed by Casper balls Lev and
narrated by rock legend Iggy Pop here’s
a video about surviving under strange
circumstances where the curious would
mouse as the focal subject in cold blood
goes from cute to gruesome as the camera
reveals clues about the bloody mess
there’s plenty of subtext to process
with this alt-j video as to surviving
lovers managed to escape with the
persevering maps in other words the
future may not always be clear but in
cold blood reminds that one must be
willing to adapt to survive in a brave
new world number 2 thunder imagine
dragons just a younga
with the quick view surreal and somewhat
silly at times this monochromatic video
works entirely outside the box featuring
the stylish direction of Joseph Khan
Thunder excels with crisp editing clever
staging and it’s bizarre futuristic
setting
while it’s all a bit cryptic the
symmetrical sequences offer plenty of
style and the director further opens up
viewers Minds by shifting from intense
close-ups to expansive wide shot
as a result imagine dragons and concrete
their own world and thundering a highly
ambitious visual celebration of the
songs message with each frame standing
on its own before we unveil our number
one pick here are a few honorable
mentions mr. lonegan minute so brother
hands it baby it’s just
[Music]
[Applause]
and you can see it
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
number one sign of the times
Harry style just stop you crying it’s a
sign of a child while top stars can
indeed seem pretentious at times there
are moments when it works to their
advantage in this breathtaking music
video Harry Styles teams up with
director Johann Lamont aka
woodkid for a personal and creative
statement
[Music]
the cinematography to the apocatip
close-ups sign of the time feels truly
majestic with the lyrical themes
bringing the video to life even more for
someone trying to reinvent their pop
culture persona peristyle succeeds
wildly in this video highlighting his
potential as a solo artist and
willingness to transcend popstar norms
by doing his own stunts
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
[Music]
till late nights no leaving in May 2017
these music videos had our office and
the world abuzz welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’ll be counting down our
picks for the top 10 music videos of May
2017
before we begin we publish new videos
every day so be sure to subscribe for
more great content for this list we’ve
selected our favorite music videos of
the past month productions that stand
out in both style and ours number 10
lust for life lana del rey featuring the
weekend with lana del rey fans eager for
a new album this next clip was an
immediate hit gaining 4.7 million views
in 24 hours
directed by rich lee lust for life
beaches the weekend as we see the two
enjoying a romantic evening atop the
hollywood sign
[Music]
Oh
complete with the same retro aesthetic
we saw in I feel it coming the video
pairs nicely with the 80s late in
production on the track itself closing
with an epic shot of the couple alone on
earth this video plays like a dream
keeping a lot of fans alive and ready
for more number nine
may I have this dance Francis in the
life featuring chance the rapper
directed by Jake Schreier this dimly-lit
video offers a ray of sunshine with its
central subject it’s all about creative
expression as the roaming camera
emphasizes chance two rappers form and
technique as a performer for some the
video may seem like a simple production
yet the final act becomes more lively as
the camera zooms out and viewers are
given a different perspective to
contemplate may I have this dance might
test your patience but it succeeds with
its investigative cinematography ageing
an exploration of physical space
number eight jump out the window
Big Sean in this trippy clip director
Lawrence Lamont explores metaphysical
space and Big Sean is transported to a
Super Nintendo dimension on a mission to
save his girl but rather than keeping
viewers only in this realistic world
jump out the window mixes in life action
sequences as a narrative device
the question is in doing I had a
question in to delay so as a result
there’s a psychological elements process
along with the visual art itself
furthermore the editing connects the
character movements with the design
making jump out the window stand out
even more
all the while bringing everyone together
in the end I wanted you even know how
much where I got it I gotta know I’ve
gotta go number seven new face side oh
this goes on the Lego so just to not for
this chaotic comeback clip sigh provides
his usual Flair and flamboyant however
you face is not quite a basic novelty
video as by the director loads it up
with energy vibrant colors and
choreography of course
[Music]
while k-pop idols son nyan brings extra
star power as a love interest it’s the
visual backdrops and staging that drive
the production sure the narrative itself
may lend itself more to k-pop fans
however the overall design certainly
adds substance that’s a crucial element
for those expecting new face to be all
about sigh as this video fills the
screen substantially more than his new
dance teens video for I love it creative
as it may be number 6 fool’s errand
fleet foxes directed by Sean Peck
Knowles this video combines nonverbal
expression with some gorgeous outdoors
and mutawafee’ there’s a definite art
house feel to fool’s errand with the
synchronized choreography and
color-coded subjects
but it’s the earthly insert shots that
go under the radar as they emphasize a
sense of isolation and psychological
deterioration so with the mixture of
morose undertones and sublime visuals a
production like this plays to the senses
allowing for different emotions to
emerge
[Music]
of course any video that closes with a
sad canine will have a profound effect
on most viewers making fool’s errand
even more impactful for number five told
you so
Paramore no yeah in this Paramore
production directors Aaron Joseph and
Zac Farro blend vibrant threads with
film noir vibes per usual Kaylee
Williams received heavy screen time by
herself and the dramatic lighting
contrasts some of the more playful
scenes with her bandmate you from
beginning to end
told-you-so relies more on the specific
mood rather than a traditional narrative
and the stylish visuals convey a sense
of unity within the band
all the while accentuating Haley’s
charisma and our power Paramore loves
making arts of their friends and they do
so with immense style in told you so
[Music]
number four mask off future in this
video director Colin chilly establishes
a chilling atmosphere with violence
crime and shady characters the constant
however is future himself as he
navigates the city alongside Amber Rose
for Marlon perfectly clearly a
big-budget production the video serves
as a dark and chaotic backdrop to the
heavy track filled with expensive whips
explosions SWAT teams and flute players
causing violence and chaos wherever he
goes future provokes a riot between
civilians and riot police it remains at
ease in his bed Lee Rick James started
three chains
Oshin after close of this game going
beyond hip hop video cliches mask off
succeeds in its cinematic approach even
allowing viewers a look behind the mask
cache predators it must be cautious
number three in cold blood all J
directed by Casper balls Lev and
narrated by rock legend Iggy Pop here’s
a video about surviving under strange
circumstances where the curious would
mouse as the focal subject in cold blood
goes from cute to gruesome as the camera
reveals clues about the bloody mess
there’s plenty of subtext to process
with this alt-j video as to surviving
lovers managed to escape with the
persevering maps in other words the
future may not always be clear but in
cold blood reminds that one must be
willing to adapt to survive in a brave
new world number 2 thunder imagine
dragons just a younga
with the quick view surreal and somewhat
silly at times this monochromatic video
works entirely outside the box featuring
the stylish direction of Joseph Khan
Thunder excels with crisp editing clever
staging and it’s bizarre futuristic
setting
while it’s all a bit cryptic the
symmetrical sequences offer plenty of
style and the director further opens up
viewers Minds by shifting from intense
close-ups to expansive wide shot
as a result imagine dragons and concrete
their own world and thundering a highly
ambitious visual celebration of the
songs message with each frame standing
on its own before we unveil our number
one pick here are a few honorable
mentions mr. lonegan minute so brother
hands it baby it’s just
[Music]
[Applause]
and you can see it
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
number one sign of the times
Harry style just stop you crying it’s a
sign of a child while top stars can
indeed seem pretentious at times there
are moments when it works to their
advantage in this breathtaking music
video Harry Styles teams up with
director Johann Lamont aka
woodkid for a personal and creative
statement
[Music]
the cinematography to the apocatip
close-ups sign of the time feels truly
majestic with the lyrical themes
bringing the video to life even more for
someone trying to reinvent their pop
culture persona peristyle succeeds
wildly in this video highlighting his
potential as a solo artist and
willingness to transcend popstar norms
by doing his own stunts
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from watch mojo
and subscribe for new videos every day
[Music]
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