Whatever Beyonce does we will love. She has been the voice of an entire generation. Growing up with her music has altered the way in which I, and I'm sure many others, view themselves and the world around them. She is continuously pushing boundaries and experimenting with the music video concept in ways not many artists have. With fresh ideas and interpretations on conventions that seem old and outdated, Bey remains one step ahead at all times. It was difficult to decide on a mere ten of her best videos, but here they are in all of their glory.
Although one of Beyonce's least extravagant videos, she still stuns us with her styling and scenic backdrops. The entire video is just Bey dancing amongst all of these amazingly green locations, but it works. The natural world behind her enhances her position as the centre of attention, whilst creating a level of contrast from her stylised appearance. However, the shots with Jay Z take away from the rest of the video, he doesn't fit right with the image already formed. The editing between shots does in fact distract us from his awkwardness, and refocuses our attention on our much loved bae.. Bey One of the most notable music videos of the early 2000's, Destiny Child's iconic style is at its best. With perfect color coordination and crazy outfit choices, "Bootylicious" is a timeless classic. The choreographed dancing is trademark Bey, but when all three women are bustin' the moves, it's fascinating to watch. This video is quite experimental in many ways, especially in its aspect ratio changes, from thin long images to widescreen shots, giving it a more edgy tone. The mixture of editing and wild colors keeps us watching, waiting, and wanting more.
Bey instantly emits a powerful energy in this video, the lyrics are expressed in the dancing and it becomes just as exhilarating. The shots of skyscrapers and dusty alleyways give the impression of a hardened exterior, she's tough and handling herself. The fire explosion juxtaposes the rain, showing the various sides to Bey and her emotional turmoil within the song.
Beyonce Single Ladies
The video that won her one of her many Grammy Awards, "Single Ladies" has gained a cult following over the years. Such a simple idea; three women in leotards dancing in high heels, how could this be engaging for three whole minutes? The answer is because it's Beyonce. The choreography alone is incredible, but the added difficulty of stilettos makes it admirable. The shots aren't even experimental or weird, and the black and white color grade spells boring, which is why it is the complete opposite.
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