Comments on: The Illumination of Film

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:32:37 +0000

My favorite has to be the Dixie Chicks’ “Top of the World.” The video is just so good!! I also love “Whiskey Lullaby” and “What Hurts the Most.” I’m also a big fan of Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ on a Woman” and Carrie Underwood’s “Just a Dream.” I think Carrie did a fantastic job getting the emotional aspect of that song in the video.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:58:16 +0000

A few that come to mind are

“Independence day”
“Tell me I was Dreamin”
“Who You’d Be Today”

By: Willa Shaffer

Willa Shaffer — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:25:57 +0000

One of my favorite music videos that continues to move me deeply each time I see it is Kathy Mattea’s “Standing Knee-Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)”. I love live music performances, particularly those in small performing arts venues, but I do enjoy a beautifully done music video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWyFW1siCwQ

By: Aeroyacine

Aeroyacine — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:46:53 +0000

Trace Adkins “Help Me Understand”. Tim McGraw. “Please Remember Me”

By: Greg Dow

Greg Dow — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:24:22 +0000

There are many video’s out there that capture the emotion/theme of the song very well.

I think to start off, Reba has to be mentioned for her time/depth/interpretation in almost all her music videos. One’s that come to mind by her are Whoever’s In New England, Is There Life Out There, What Do You Say, and the most famous “Fancy”

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:02:44 +0000

Another great video from Collin Raye is "I Think About You" I Think About You @ Yahoo! Video

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:58:27 +0000

IF you can’t find a video on youtube, you can find them on http://www.yallwire.com or http://video.yahoo.com/network/100000053.

Collin Raye’s “I Can Still Feel You” and “Little Rock” were both pretty powerful videos.

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:57:54 +0000

OK, after reviewing the videos, some of the girls are on their boyfriends shoulders, and are not quite so young, lol…And that fits with the “boys are back” meaning of the song. But there is that one cute little kid towards the end being hoisted high to see Patty and the band, ..that kind of fits my “full circle” theory. ;)

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:50:59 +0000

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ufiK8USxA

Patty’s video here illustrates the joy of the song, but also, gives some insight to her biography in a “full circle” kind of way.

When Patty Ramey (Loveless) was about six years old, her Dad held her on his shoulders so Patty could see a great performance at a drive-in theater intermission by Flatt and Scruggs. They were singing on top of the conscession stand! It was the first time Patty saw professional musicians perform, and remains one of her most cherished memories.

And here in this video, Patty comes full circle, returning the favor for a small town crowd in Kentucky, not sure if it’s her actual hometown, but I’m sure it’s very similar… Note how some of the children in the crowd are watching Patty and her band from the vantage of THEIR parents shoulders…A new generation likewise enjoying a great talent in a similar fashiion, recalling a time when Country and Bluegrass singers performed in more intimate and accessible settings.

This subtle touch, adds to the warmth and charm already inherent in this wonderful video, and is an example of how a little knowledge of a singer’s biography enhances enjoyment and appreciation of their songs and their videos..

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:20:07 +0000

Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” is so moving. It’s really well done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYENO6r5vVo

And I always thought Sara Evans’ Born to Fly was really well done too…. Sara looks great, and it has a cute story line. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzqfRkJt2m8

Sugarland’s Want to was the one that made me buy their cd, and from there I became a fan!