narrative music videos
Music is a universal language. We may not understand the words all the time, but we’ll feel the rhythm, the emotion and the soul of a powerful song. The Beyond the Short Indie Music Video winners showcases incredible works of narrative music from a diverse, talented group of artists, performers, music video directors and crew.
Explore our entire curated catalog of powerful, emotionally driven music videos.
“Outrageous- Isy” by Mike Klubeck
Isy goes on a fantastical date with the love of her life, but when the evening takes an unexpected turn, she embarks on an overnight journey across New York that will change her forever.
“Yosho - Feigling” Thomas Dunzendorfer
The music video for “Feigling” takes viewers on a metaphorical journey through an artist’s inner turmoil and external challenges, depicting his struggle to overcome self-doubt and chaos. Utilizing striking surreal visuals, the artist undergoes a symbolic rebirth, ultimately finding inner clarity and peace.
“LE COULEUR - Moderne, Transgressive et Excessive” by Jean-Vital Joliat
In a haunting music video styled as a short film, the dark world of cult rituals is explored, inspired by the Order of the Solar Temple and the Peoples Temple. This immersive narrative delves into themes of psychological manipulation and the search for meaning in moments of despair.
“Damiano David - Silverlines” by Nono + Rodrigo
Directed by Nono + Rodrigo and produced by Partizan, Damiano David of Måneskin reveals the surreal and stunning music video for his debut solo song, 'Silverlines.’
“Thank God for Me-ScHoolboy Q” by Omar Jones
‘Thank God for Me' takes us into Q's world, a daydream-like reflection on the experiences that left him 'blue-lipped'—speechless from what he’s seen—while showing how his success is rooted in staying solid and how he’s operating from a completely different artistic and mental headspace, proving he’s in a league of his own.
“Surrija - Nothing Love” by Clarence Deng
Music video for "Nothing Love" by Surrija, where the artist is trapped in a liminal space that becomes visually corrupted with CRT glitch video art aesthetics, as she fights her own dissociation.
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