A Look at Some of The Most Iconic Music Videos Ever Made

September 23, 2022

While music videos have lost some of their popularity since the downfall of MTV, many of the past video clips and even some new ones have reached very iconic levels. Some video clips have become so iconic that they have permeated popular culture and are instantly recognizable. Others are iconic for their messages or reactions to them, so let’s check out a few of those music videos.

1. Thriller by Michael Jackson

The red leather jacket in this video alone will make this video clip scroll in its entirety in your head. This iconic Halloween and horror-themed video are one of the many very iconic music videos from the King of Pop at the peak of his career. While the gang dance-off in Bad and the prohibition-era mafia theme of Smooth Criminal are also iconic Thriller has been parodied and depicted in the Simpsons, South Park, and many films as well. With a voice-over by horror icon Vincent Price, Thriller is not only a love letter to classic horror films like the Wolfman and zombie films but also an iconic depiction of these monsters and concepts for the generations of this era.

2. The Saints Are Coming by Green Day and U2

This video clip is not as iconic visually as the last one, but it is most iconic for its messaging. The song and the video clip reinvent reality and present a world where instead of sending the US army to the middle east, the Bush government sent the troops to Louisiana to help with the flood damage and human tragedy caused by hurricane Katherina. Not only is it an iconic video for its charity effort to gather funds for the victims of the hurricane, but it is also a great example of using music to call out people in power for their inaction.

3. Montero by Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X’s song and video are a beautifully artistic rendition of self-acceptance of your gay identity in the face of a bigoted culture, especially in the US. It is meant to provoke through its highly erotic imagery and its depiction of heaven and the devil. Lil Nas X has followed up with clips like Industry Baby which further emphasized and depicted Lil Nas X’s lifestyle and proudly displayed his identity. While it is not the first video to do this, it is iconic because it is one of the first and strongest depictions of it in a rap video by a black artist.

4. Toxic by Britney Spears

As the queen of pop is finally free from her conservatorship it is a good clip to underline. Toxic is extremely iconic in the early 2000s popular culture. Both when it comes to music, clothing styles, and even technology. It is also one of the biggest songs of that era that made Britney into the popular culture icon she is now. The iconic dance moves, the effervescent and provocative eroticism of the video, and just the general look of it made it one of the most iconic music videos of the twenty-first century.

While some of these videos might not be the most iconic videos for you, the music videos that have shaped popular culture are many. This list could go on forever because despite not being as popular as they once were, music videos still maintain important cultural values and still to this day cause a lot of stir when they are released on the internet. Whether it be strange clips like Kanye West’s or provocative videos like WAP by Megan thee Stallion, clips still have a lot of place in the now internet culture and you will get to see more culturally iconic music videos for the future.

Popular Games With The Best Romantic Soundtracks

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Arguably, one of the best parts about any game that we play is the soundtrack. We all love a good soundtrack and it really adds to the power of the game and the immersive experience of what you are playing. Music in a game can build anticipation and tension and when you play, you may not even notice the music but it makes all of the difference to your gaming experience. What you may not know is that music is perfect for setting the mood, especially when you are playing with your friends. If you are playing a game with someone you are interested in romantically, then you may want a soundtrack with some nice and romantic music playing throughout it.

The Legend of Zelda

By now, we have all played The Legend of Zelda once or twice before. In this game, you follow the adventures of Link, who needs to save princess Zelda. Throughout the game, you hear incredibly nice and relaxing music, mostly played on the ocarina. These songs are not only incredibly relaxing, but they could also be incredibly romantic if you listen to them with the right person by your side. You can find the full soundtrack on Spotify.

Edith Finch

This is a more underground game where Edith Finch returns to her family home. In this game, we learn about how all of her family members met odd and premature demises and we get to see each death play out before us. Of course, this is a game about walking down memory lane and that means that the music has to be soothing and even romantic in a way. You learn many stories about her family members falling in love with others and building relationships, and it is all incredibly bittersweet because you are aware of the fact the family all died much too soon.

Celeste

This is a brilliant tale of self discovery and in this game, your main protagonist must scale a mountain, all while being confronted by demons of her past. This game is incredibly sweet and also sad in parts, which means that of course the sound track is bound to be absolutely unbelievable. There is something quite haunting about the soundtrack of the game, but this makes it incredibly romantic in its own way. We love this soundtrack and we believe that it is one of the most underrated game soundtracks of all time.

Final Fantasy 7

This is an incredibly popular game that follows the life of one mercenary on a mission to stop an evil corporation taking all of the energy from the world and using it as power. There are a lot of beautiful elements to this game. For example, the art style is fantastic and it is enjoyed by fans all over the world. The soundtrack is excellent and it has the ethereal sound that just transforms you to another place entirely. There is no wonder why this game has managed to achieve the success that it has and we cannot wait for the latest installment of the game to be finally released.

Now you know some of the best games with the best romantic soundtracks, next time you want to impress the lady in your life you can play some of these. If you do not yet have a lady in your life, you can find other gamers near you with this gamer dating app. These gaming soundtracks will be perfect, as they not only set a nice mood but they are loved by gamers all over the world and they are bound to be loved by your gaming partner.

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