It's awards season at TikiKiti and we spent our spring break wading through thousands of indie music videos that found their way to us (a combination of whizzy algorithms and occasional dedication). The goal here is to recognize and encourage video artists and establish a site where new works can be displayed and discussed.
Our panel of judges has deliberated heatedly and at length over creativity, editing, and overall production quality, and reached their decision.
Five artists will be honored, and these high scorers will receive an enviable trophy as token of our esteem and appreciation.
Without further ado, here are the Top Five videos (six actually; there was a three-way tie for fourth place) for January 2018. We're a few months behind, but we’re aiming to get up to date in a quick-bunny hurry.Superb work, people! Take a bow and a victory lap.
(Note: Several videos from this list have been removed from YouTube® and are no longer included here.)
1. Producer: Ch4rlie97
Artist: Caravan Palance
Song: Lone Digger
Category: Narrative
A strong narrative concept, supple camera, and unexpected editing choices made the exhilarating "Lone Digger" the top vote-getter this month. Kudos Ch4rlie97.
2. Producer: MangoWatch
Artist: Michael Jackson
Song: Blood on the Dance Floor
Category: Performance
The commitment and choreography are first-rate. The attention to detail, the costumes, and performance really bowled us over. Paging Doctor MangoWatch!
3. Producer: Utkarsh Chaturvedi
Artist: Massive Attack
Song: Teardrop
Category: Abstract
Visually arresting from open to close. The pace and variety of imagery is spellbinding. Well done, Mr. Chaturvedi et. al.
4. Producer: Alfredo Fortunato Films
Artist: Demi Lovato
Song: Sorry Not Sorry
Category: Performance
Spirit, swagger, and genuine joy are abundant in this high-energy entry from Alfredo Fortunato Films.
