History of Music Videos

  • "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai Music Video

    "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai Music Video
    This music video used special effects with the camera and floor and caught the attention of America
  • "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears Music Video

    "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears Music Video
    This music video connected with the average American student because Spears set the video as a high school student, and made music videos more popular because it made teens feel more like celebrities
  • YouTube began

    YouTube began
    Although Youtube began as a crude image of what it is known today, it allowed musicians to share their music without havign to pay to be on a network and opened oppurtunities for fresh artists.
  • "Single Ladies" by Beyonce Music Video

    "Single Ladies" by Beyonce Music Video
    This video was heavily based on choreography and other styles from the mid-1900's, the time that was the very beginning of music videos.
  • "Born this Way" by Lady Gaga Music Video

    "Born this Way" by Lady Gaga Music Video
    This video was unlike anything else seen to viewers because it was highly artistic in a way that had not been experienced before. Lady Gaga put on a multitude of obscure costumes and embraced her individuality with the world.