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Musicians imagine themselves vanguards, leaders of the path forward. Their music can light the way into the future, bringing revelations that will allow humankind to be elevated to the next level of evolution. Either that, or they just like wearing spacesuits and silver eyeliner. Whichever it may be (and it is often a bit of both), the world of tomorrow is frequently explored in music videos, whether by The Police or TLC.
In Switched's ongoing exploration of the way technology and music collide, we've investigated the most futuristic videos made by modern musicians, rounding up some of the most (bizarrely) fun, cutting-edge music vids of all time. Firstly, each video we picked had to be set in a future time -- not just have a 'futuristic' feel. Also, we once again opted out of space videos. (We'll save the cosmos for another round-up.)
Here is what we've learned (and please feel free to confirm or deny these assumptions via Twitter or in comments): The late '90s and early '00s loved to imagine the future. Furthermore, while modernistic electronic music made an appearance, it was pop divas and rappers who time-traveled the most. And any subject matter can be fodder for a future-y video. (Just ask Shania Twain.) Lastly, and most importantly, when trying to convey the future -- always use silver eye makeup.
To discuss your own favorite future videos, find us @Switched on Twitter, and share the word with hashtag #FUTUREvids. And remember, as the now irrelevant Backstreet Boys have proven, the future is bound to change.
In Switched's ongoing exploration of the way technology and music collide, we've investigated the most futuristic videos made by modern musicians, rounding up some of the most (bizarrely) fun, cutting-edge music vids of all time. Firstly, each video we picked had to be set in a future time -- not just have a 'futuristic' feel. Also, we once again opted out of space videos. (We'll save the cosmos for another round-up.)
Here is what we've learned (and please feel free to confirm or deny these assumptions via Twitter or in comments): The late '90s and early '00s loved to imagine the future. Furthermore, while modernistic electronic music made an appearance, it was pop divas and rappers who time-traveled the most. And any subject matter can be fodder for a future-y video. (Just ask Shania Twain.) Lastly, and most importantly, when trying to convey the future -- always use silver eye makeup.
To discuss your own favorite future videos, find us @Switched on Twitter, and share the word with hashtag #FUTUREvids. And remember, as the now irrelevant Backstreet Boys have proven, the future is bound to change.
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Subscribe to commentsAliceJan 24th 2010 4:55PM
Music in the future certainly looks bad at this point since Obama will only want rap style music played in America. What will happen to our classical musicians and music being taught in schools since rap is nothing but those Obama type people screaming and holding their pants up.
ecorvaJan 25th 2010 10:28AM
Alice, I don’t know any other way to say this, but you are a total idiot. Your ignorance is outstanding. I want to thank you for commenting, because your uncanny stupidity has brought tears of laughter to my eyes. Your lack of a creditable argument, combined with your fifth grade writing abilities is a testament to your over all incapacity to comprehend the relevance of either "classical music" or "rap." I am neither a fan of President Obama nor rap music, however, I am more than sure that the Harvard alumni, Mr. Barrack Hussein Obama II, retains a far greater understanding of 16th century orchestral symphonies than yourself. You, Alice, stand as a perfect example of the out spoken racism that is still prevalent within our country. You are an embarrassment to American conservatism and an unfortunate product of our failing public schools. Do the world an incredible favor and try to read a book.