RaisedByWolves
War Child
While reading and discussing the new "Every Breaking Wave" video by Aoife McArdle with other Interference members I had an idea about U2 and in particular all the music videos they have released over the years. So I put forth the question to anyone who would like to play....
What are your Top 5 U2 Music Videos?
Here's mine....
#1 "Every Breaking Wave"
Aoife McArdle has hit it out of the park with this beautiful and tragic mini-film of love despite sectarianism in Belfast circa the early 1980's. This film is a powerful vehicle that makes the viewer have a greater understanding to the struggles and terror these people lived on a daily basis. I am truly touched by the message of love that knows no religious divide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLw9tf2NcQ
#2 "Electrical Storm"
U2's sexiest video and an artfully shot story of the rise and fall of love. The Black and White is gorgeous and Larry looks so hot in the video. Samantha Morton adds a touch of class to the romantic scenes and she compliments Mr. Mullen nicely. Finally, I love the water symbolism used here too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAq27EpE1lY
#3 "One" (Anton Corbjin Version)
Despite three different versions of this video being shot, this one is my favourite. Anton just seems to have a way with a camera lens. I have his picture book "U2 & I" in my collection and I am always struck by how Corbjin is so simply able to capture the mood and emotion of his subject. Wonderful music video and still my most beloved U2 song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjEcrrf7r0
#4 "Where The Streets Have No Name"
Paying their respects to The Beatles, U2's homage to the "Fab Four's" famous rooftop concert is a feast for the eyes and a treat as popularity wise the band were really on top of the world. Practically everybody adored U2 during 1987 and this video is a great reminder of the Joshua Tree era when Bono & Co. became music legends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQxl9EI9YBg
#5 "All I Want Is You"
The video tells the story of a dwarf (Paolo Risi not Game Of Thrones Peter Dinklage) who falls in love with a trapeze artist who dies while performing. This music video like "Every Breaking Wave" was another "love story" that has heartbreak, romance and really stirs the emotions of the viewer. Now if only it was available on Blu-Ray instead of VHS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gwahh04Y1Y
Thanks.
What are your Top 5 U2 Music Videos?
Here's mine....
#1 "Every Breaking Wave"
Aoife McArdle has hit it out of the park with this beautiful and tragic mini-film of love despite sectarianism in Belfast circa the early 1980's. This film is a powerful vehicle that makes the viewer have a greater understanding to the struggles and terror these people lived on a daily basis. I am truly touched by the message of love that knows no religious divide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLw9tf2NcQ
#2 "Electrical Storm"
U2's sexiest video and an artfully shot story of the rise and fall of love. The Black and White is gorgeous and Larry looks so hot in the video. Samantha Morton adds a touch of class to the romantic scenes and she compliments Mr. Mullen nicely. Finally, I love the water symbolism used here too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAq27EpE1lY
#3 "One" (Anton Corbjin Version)
Despite three different versions of this video being shot, this one is my favourite. Anton just seems to have a way with a camera lens. I have his picture book "U2 & I" in my collection and I am always struck by how Corbjin is so simply able to capture the mood and emotion of his subject. Wonderful music video and still my most beloved U2 song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjEcrrf7r0
#4 "Where The Streets Have No Name"
Paying their respects to The Beatles, U2's homage to the "Fab Four's" famous rooftop concert is a feast for the eyes and a treat as popularity wise the band were really on top of the world. Practically everybody adored U2 during 1987 and this video is a great reminder of the Joshua Tree era when Bono & Co. became music legends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQxl9EI9YBg
#5 "All I Want Is You"
The video tells the story of a dwarf (Paolo Risi not Game Of Thrones Peter Dinklage) who falls in love with a trapeze artist who dies while performing. This music video like "Every Breaking Wave" was another "love story" that has heartbreak, romance and really stirs the emotions of the viewer. Now if only it was available on Blu-Ray instead of VHS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gwahh04Y1Y
Thanks.
Gotta love Bono's tight red pants and high heeled boots in the "A Celebration" video 
It really cracks me up but I still enjoy the song. 
. Meanwhile my favourite U2 music video is Elevation but I think it may be a tad cheesy so I shall go for LNOE. I also like The Sweetest Thing, Beautiful Day and HMTMKMKM.
