Top 25 Pop Songs of 2009: Mash-Up

I'm pretty sure I've said it before--if it's well done, it will at least get a hat tip from me. Such is this video. I am not a big fan of a lot of the songs in this mash up, and as a concessions there's a few parts of the video itself I would prefer to go without seeing. But it is well done. And I think it's a good way to round out this music video week. Enjoy:

"In the Valley of the Dying Sun"--House of Heroes

House of Heroes is probably one of my favorite bands, ever. The reason I like this music video in particular, as opposed to Serial Sleepers, is because I didn't really understand the song until I saw it. But now I know, and knowing is half the battle.

"Doin'"--John Reuben

There is little to no way to introduce this video. It is pretty amazing. Even if you don't enjoy white Christian hip-hop. Which I'm betting you don't. Still, an underground professional duck-duck-goose competition? Comedic Gold.

"Awakening"--Switchfoot

I like this song, for one--it's one of my favorites off of "Oh, Gravity." But I like the video for the creativity. Amidst all the love of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, here's a hand-made cardboard adaptation. And the cloth DDR mat? Classy.

I will admit, however, that I don't really understand too well how the song and video connect, as far as message goes. Whatever.

"Let the Beat Build"--Nyle

What's this? Rap? Secular rap? On T.J.'s blog? Oh my, oh my. Shut up. It's good. And unlike most main-stream rap, there is little to no profanity and it demonstrates some uplifting-ness and good artistry.

Also, this was all done in one take. Audio and video. Beat that, suckahs!



[Tip o' the Hat to Ryan Hollingsworth]

"Serial Sleepers"--House of Heroes

I was going to try to keep it to one post per day, but I couldn't help myself once I saw this video again.

Enjoy.

"Work"--Jars of Clay

I have long been a fan of this song. I'm actually surprised that I haven't shared this music video before. Because I like it.

Also, it's a one-take video. And it's good. If you click through to YouTube then you can read the lyrics as well.

"This Too Shall Pass"--OK Go

I am a big fan of things well done. The following video is well done. You must remember way back when OK Go shot their famous meme-ish video in one take? You don't? Ah, well. Here is another amazing piece. And I am fairly sure it was shot in one take as well:

[Tip o' the Hat to Ryan Hollingsworth]

Music Week...of Videos

First. I don't post on Sundays...except sometimes. So that's why this is at 12:01. And so it's before all the videos.

This week will consist completely of musical related posts. Really, just music videos that I have enjoyed. Unless I change my mind. Whatevs. Enjoy.

How to Tell People They Are Wrong

Because I am very often right (chime in your dissent here) but go about telling people they are wrong in the (ironically) wrong way, I think that this is an appropriate comic:



Do respond.

[Tip o' the Hat to my housemate Joel and Basic Instructions]