MadonnaInfinity Videography Rate -- The Countdown

[angelamanda623 327]

I don't know Stevo.  I think we may be pleasantly surprised.

[Enrico 15,823]

I'm sorry, but have you seen 4 Minutes?

 

I'm sorry but, as I said before, I'm not into the 4 Minutes video. I like the dancing parts, but I don't feel chemistry between Madonna and Justin, and the "thing" (the prism) that is eating the world is ridiculous, I don't like the effect. Some scenes are great visually (bathroom? parking space? dinner table?), but they don't make much sense. I'd be glad if you or anyone would like to give a deeper meaning to the whole thing...

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

Don't worry all, the #1 spot is safe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y'all will be strangely happy about this elimination...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#4 -- Vogue

Average: 9.5 (.2 better than LAP, which in this rate, is a ton)
Highest: 11x1 (@@Primul5)

Lowest: 8x4 (@@Gonnabe, @@stormbringer, @@Gargamel, @@Inco)
Iconic. I don't need to say any more, do I? This video has still yet to be topped, for good reason. Intense choreo. Appealing visuals. Appeal to the underground scene. Pretty much any one thing that would make a good music video is amplified to 10 and mixed with a bunch of others. Plus, it gave us great gifs, so....
 

[kurushitovska 1,398]

what the fuck. 

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

Y'know what, I don't have the patience. Here's the rest of the winners

 

 

#3 -- She Wolf

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2 -- Supermodel (Of The World)

 

 

#1 -- Miss You Much

 

[Stevo 6,436]

Vogue is slick, classy and sophisticated. It oozes sex and is dripping with glamour........but it's not the best video. ;-)

[stefo 6,397]

Vogue really surprises me. So Rain, Vogue, Secret and Like a Prayer are out... what's left? Bad Girl is still in I hope.

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

Vogue really surprises me. So Rain, Vogue, Secret and Like a Prayer are out... what's left? Bad Girl is still in I hope.

 

 

Bedtime Stories, Frozen, and Express Yourself are the Top 3

[Stevo 6,436]

For me it's...

VS

[stefo 6,397]

Bedtime Stories, Frozen, and Express Yourself are the Top 3

 

mm ok, thanks. My top ten would have been

 

RAIN

FROZEN

LIKE A PRAYER

SECRET

BAD GIRL

EXPRESS YOURSELF

VOGUE

OH FATHER

PAPA DON'T PREACH

AMERICAN LIFE

HUNG UP

[angelamanda623 327]

 

Don't worry all, the #1 spot is safe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y'all will be strangely happy about this elimination...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#4 -- Vogue

Average: 9.5 (.2 better than LAP, which in this rate, is a ton)

Highest: 11x1 (@@Primul5)

Lowest: 8x4 (@@Gonnabe, @@stormbringer, @@Gargamel, @@Inco)

Iconic. I don't need to say any more, do I? This video has still yet to be topped, for good reason. Intense choreo. Appealing visuals. Appeal to the underground scene. Pretty much any one thing that would make a good music video is amplified to 10 and mixed with a bunch of others. Plus, it gave us great gifs, so....

 

 

Agreed.  I love that gif.    10x over

[angelamanda623 327]

My prediction:  Frozen.  My choice (out of those 3):  Bedtime Story (though Frozen is not far behind).

[Dazedmadonna 16,423]

Thank god Like A Prayer and Vogue are out.

Super stunning and iconic videos, but not her best IMO.

 

I'm hoping Bedtime Story wins this time.

 

[Primul5 185]

I'm very sad about Vogue... and I feel like I'm the only one who wanted it on the 1st place     

[NowRadiate 3,331]

Bedtime Stories, Frozen, and Express Yourself are the Top 3

 

i LOVE LOVE LOVE this top 3.

so accurate.

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

How soon do y'all want #3???

[ariosoperfumegirl 94]

Bedtime Story has to be NO.1

[Stevo 6,436]

 

How soon do y'all want #3???

57 minutes ago.... ☺😆

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

#3 -- Express Yourself

Average: 9.57

Highest: 11x1 (@@stormbringer)

Lowest: 8x2 (@@Gargamel, @@Gonnabe)

Our last 80's video to go, and a CRAZY AWESOME one at that. Crazy cool choreography, inspiration taken from an awesome novel, fantastic imagery, and she looks great. Influencing and being copied by many, but never duplicated, this one is a pure standout from her videography, and has fought for and earned its Top 3 spot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's now down to the Top 2, both from the 90's! Will it be...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedtime Story????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frozen????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place your bets now!!!

[Stevo 6,436]

I made my own list based on my scores. I can't remember which i went for. I had NRM first, then Frozen and Bedtime Story in 2nd and 3rd but i can't remember which way round, but NRM bit it early, though not too early :-) . Frozen and Bedtime Story both deserve the top 2 spots. Both are visually intetesting and feature excellent special effects. I love the strange freaky, dream sequence that is Bedtime Story and the haunting and mysterious Frozen. I know it's a video countdown, but the songs are also fantastic, and the videos are perfect for both songs.

[Enrico 15,823]

I have to say I am totally satisfied with the Top5: all the five selected are standout videos in their own way: Bedtime story with its surrealism, Frozen so dark and mysterious, Express yourself with its Metropolis reinterpretation, Like a prayer with its scandalous imagery but also strong political message, Vogue for its classy visuals and wonderful choreography. Probably if I had to choose between Frozen and Bedtime Story I'd go for the latter one, because it's a little more original and needs to be interpreted. But all five deserve to win.

[Pretender1978 996]

To me EY would probably be no 1. It is, for me, the quintessential Madonna video. It has everything, the double persona (which madonna had played with in almost every video to that point, B, LAV, MG, PDP, LIB, OYH) a story arc that goes with the theme of the song, cultural reference (Metropolis) signature choreo. Just this time upped by 10, those costumes and sets are gorgeous, as is the lighting and the editing. And I think until that point she hadn't looked more beautiful than in this video. What I also love is, that despite of all it's glitz and campyness the symbolism here is much more subtle then let's say, receiving stigmata in a church ;-)

[Enrico 15,823]

 

Shit, now that I'm thinking about it... "Don't go for second best" went for THIRD best! Pity!

 

I agree with you @@Pretender1978, it would have made a great number one!

[MeantToBeIconic 998]

68 videos have come and gone, and two remain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The time has come to finish up this countdown, and say goodbye to our last two videos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our 2nd place winner is...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2 -- Bedtime Story

Average: 9.62

Highest: 11x2 (@@Fighter, @@Gonnabe)
Lowest: 6x1 (@@OhMadonna)

Trippy. Abstract. The closest thing this world has to a physical representation of enlightenment. Of course, it only seems appropriate that such a trippy song gets this kind of video treatment. With all the symbolism that's hard to keep track of present in this video, you can't help but leave stimulated and in awe of the piece of art you just let invade your life for 4 Minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please give a super fantastic welcome to our winner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#1 -- Frozen

Average: 9.71

Highest: 11x2 (@@OhMadonna, @@angelamanda623)
Lowest: 8x1 (@@kurushitovska)

Before I even posted about the countdown, I knew this video was going to win. And how could it not? Before looking at the video itself, the process and creativity behind the creation of this video is astounding, filming in the Mojave desert then doing that blue tint. Simple, yet still quite genius. Then there's the video itself. Madonna's Kabbalism is front and center here, and it fits the Eastern tone of the song fantastically. Of all her music videos, the only one that still gives me chills like the first time I watched it was this one (particularly the scene where she falls and hits the ground and becomes a bunch of crows). In my mind, an undisputed winner. It has earned its crown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And just like that, the countdown is over.

 

 

Here's a few summary observations:

 

Videos from the 80's: 2

Videos from the 90's: 5

Videos from the 00's: 2

Videos from the 10's: 1

Ballad videos: 1 (2 if we count Rain)

 

 

 

 

And here's the final results:

 

• [*]Frozen [*]Bedtime Story [*]Express Yourself [*]Vogue [*]Like a Prayer [*]American Life (Original) [*]Justify My Love [*]WIFLFAG [*]Rain [*]Ghosttown [*]Bad Girl [*]Nothing Really Matters [*]Die Another Day [*]Ray of Light [*]Open Your Heart [*]Take a Bow [*]Hung Up [*]Oh Father [*]The Power of Good-bye [*]Material Girl [*]Erotica [*]Papa Don't Preach [*]Human Nature [*]Drowned World [*]Don't Tell Me [*]La Isla Bonita [*]I Want You [*]Sorry [*]Music [*]Deeper and Deeper [*]Secret [*]You'll See [*]Like a Virgin [*]Girl Gone Wild [*]Living for Love [*]Cherish [*]4 Minutes [*]Beautiful Stranger [*]Live to Tell [*]Hollywood [*]Borderline [*]Bitch I'm Madonna [*]GHV2 Megamix [*]True Blue [*]GMAYL [*]Fever [*]American Pie [*]Love Profusion [*]Lucky Star [*]Who's That Girl [*]I'll Remember [*]Burning Up [*]This Used To Be My Playground [*]Get Together [*]Jump [*]Into The Groove [*]You Must Love Me [*]Celebration (Lola One) [*]Dress You Up (live montage) [*]Love Don't Live Here Anymore [*]Give It 2 Me [*]Dear Jessie [*]Turn Up the Radio [*]Miles Away [*]Holiday (Solid Gold) [*]Crazy For You [*]Celebration (Remix) [*]Gambler [*]American Life (Flag Version) [*]Everybody
  

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for sharing this experience with me. We MUST do it again sometime.       

[Stevo 6,436]

Excellent job @@MeantToBeIconic. A great bit of fun to light up our lives in between work and real life. It's been a blast!