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3 iconic music videos directed by famous directors

Music videos make iconic songs even better, and some music videos become even more famous than the songs they were made for. These three iconic music videos in particular were directed by famous directors who breathed new life into the music itself. And we'd say they're pretty memorable. Let's take a look!

1. “Little Of Your Love” by Haim

Paul Thomas Anderson is known for his countless incredible films There will be blood To Boogie nights To The master. The list goes on! Luckily, Anderson has also lent his talents to a few music videos over the years.

Most people think of Radiohead's “Daydreaming” or Fiona Apple's “Paper Bag,” but we think Anderson's direction of Haim's “Little Of Your Love” deserves some love too. Anderson worked with one of the Haim sisters for his somewhat controversial film licorice pizza, So it only makes sense that he directed one of the band's music videos. The video gives the impression that Anderson is experimenting a bit with his own filmmaking, but it's not too self-indulgent.

2. “Gold” by Chet Faker

Hiro Murai is seriously underrated, especially when it comes to music videos directed by famous directors. He directed television episodes for Atlanta, Legion, And Snowfall over the last decade, but his music videos really showcase his talent Shine. He has worked with Childish Gambino and Usher, among others. We particularly like his work on Chet Faker’s “Gold.”

The cinematography in this music video is incredible. The way some of the scenes are shot, including leg-cracking and other surreal moments, leaves the viewer wondering how they managed it all. Murai should definitely no longer be seen as a “climber”; He has proven how good he is at creating fascinating, unforgettable scenes.

3. “Weapon Of Choice” by Fatboy Slim

Spike Jonze made a few different music videos at the time. “100%” by Sonic Youth and “Only One” by Kanye West are just a few examples. But you can't beat the classics! Jonze, who is known for films like To be John Malkovich And Herdirected Fatboy Slim's 2000 hit “Weapon Of Choice.”

Featuring the acting talent of none other than Christopher Walken, this music video is a truly surreal experience. Everyone must see it at least once.

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