"I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine/I'm goin' where the water tastes like wine/We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time."
In the real world, summer has zenithed and is now packing its bags, while the rain can't wait to get us wet. Inevitably, warmth gives way to autumn's chill and selecting a wardrobe becomes a daily challenge. Wear a hat, because you lose most of your body heat from an uncovered noggin.
Once again we come bearing a bounty of Unofficial Music Videos from the far reaches of the globe, all competing for the highly coveted Barclay Award for Excellence in Independent Video Arts. (Note: Some original videos are no longer on YouTube™. The Top 5 has been adjusted accordingly.)
1. Producer: Melanie Murcie
Artist: Soul Kitchen
Song: "L'ombre De Ton Amour"
Category: Narrative
Female empowerment saves the day, as an angry activist slaps down a pimp, steals his roll, and liberates women from the sex trade. It's kind of like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" but with booze, cigarettes, and violence.
2. Producer: Stephany Valdivia + Mathew Huerta
Artist: Billie Eilish
Song: "Bury A Friend"
Category: Narrative
A thoughtful collage approach works wonders with the words and worlds of Billie Eilish, an artist with a lot on her mind. Can introverts be popular?
3. Producer: Noedesu
Artist: Missio
Song: "Dizzy"
Category: Abstract
Sometimes we can't trust our senses and running a self-inventory check can be pure torture. It's a simple concept, but painted with raw, honest colors.
4. Producer: Entropique
Artist: Zero 7
Song: "Morning Song"
Category: Narrative
The apocalypse is on everyone's mind these days. What will you wear? Can you make yourself useful in a survival situation? A scavenger rifles through remnants of societal detritus, searching for substance and meaning. Hey, we're all in the same boat!Global concerns weigh heavy on each of us, and it's imperative that we sort through our own emotions, keeping whatever's necessary, and jettisoning the baggage. Your videos are like messages in a bottle, hope and community kept alive despite trying circumstances. Creation is the key—and it will set you free.
