Music Video of the Day: 99 Ways To Die by Megadeth (1994, directed by Wayne Isham)


This is a song that Megadeth recorded for The Beavis and Butthead Experience, a compilation album that was released in 1993.  I have never heard the actual album but I would have to think that Beavis and Butthead thought this song rocked.

Director Wayne Isham is one of the biggest names in music videos.  He directed at least one video for just about everyone.

Enjoy!

Music Video of the Day: Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse (1990, directed by Mark Rezyka)


Love of a Lifetime was the third single to be released by Firehouse and it’s been featured at countless wedding receptions.  This was one of Firehouse’s biggest hits.  The band itself had the misfortune to be a metal band that hit its stride right when grunge was becoming the new big thing but they’ve remained big in Japan and they continue to sell-out shows to this day.

Director Mark Rezyka has also worked with KISS, Winger, RATT, Testament, and a host of other metal bands.  He also directed episodes of Monsters and The Hitchhiker.

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Music Video of the Day: Big Gun by AC/DC (1993, directed by David Mallet)


In today’s music video of the day, Arnold Schwarzenegger shows that he can keep up with AC/DC.  Or maybe it’s the other way around!

This video was released as a part of the publicity blitz around the release of Last Action Hero.  It’s too bad the film itself wasn’t as good as the soundtrack.

David Mallet should be a familiar name name be now.  He worked with just everyone who was anyone.

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4 Shots From 4 Films: Special John Wayne Edition


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

John Wayne’s birthday is just a few days away!  Here’s 4 shots from the Duke’s unforgettable career.

4 Shots From 4 Films

Stagecoach (1939, directed by John Ford)

Sands of Iwo Jima (1949, directed by Allan Dwan)

The Searchers (1956, directed by John Ford)

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962, directed by John Ford)

 

 

Music Video of the Day: Adam in Chains by Billy Idol (1993, directed by Julien Temple)


Adam In Chains was the third single to be released from Billy Idol’s controversial Cyberpunk album.  Billy Idol predicted the future with Cyberpunk, though no one appreciated it at the time.  In interviews, Idol said he was inspired by the work of William Gibson while also admitting he had never read anything written by Gibson.

The video was directed by Julien Temple, who is best-known for his work with the Sex Pistols.

Music Video of the Day: (I Know I Got) Skillz by Shaquille O’Neal (1993, directed by ????)


Shaq, rap superstar! It’s a thing that happened. Briefly.

While Shaq’s rap career didn’t exactly set the world on fire and his attempts at film stardom didn’t go much better, he was fortunate enough to have another career to fall back on.

At least now you know what Shaq and the General are listening to while they’re driving around the country and telling people about car insurance.

Enjoy!

Music Video of the Day: Take My Breath Away by Berlin (1986, directed by Marcello Anciano)


Take My Breath Away was written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock after the producers of Top Gun realized that they needed a romantic scene between Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis and that they would need something other than Danger Zone to play during it.

The song was originally offered to The Motels but it was eventually recorded by Berlin.  Like most of the soundtrack-related music videos of the 80s, the video for Take My Breath Away is a mix of clips from the film and clips of the band performing.

Enjoy!