Videos of the Week 8/9/09

The Pillows "Ameagari ni Mita Maboroshi"


Starting of this week's post, here's a new video from everybody's favorite, The Pillows! I can't really say too much about the video, as it's a pretty standard performance video. But the song is ok and has some nice bits sprinkled in here and there. I personally like their more upbeat, rockin' songs, but just about everything they do is pretty great.

OK, enough with the serious stuff. Hit the jump for a few more videos in a decidedly more wacky vein.



Shonen Knife "Super Group"


Just in case you missed this Shonen Knife video that I posted recently in the listing of their upcoming US tour, here it is again! It's a super fun video that can be watched over and over. What's up with the bears and tigers fighting in the background??? I can't wait to see them live!

"Teaching Techno"


OK, I admit, this one is just weird. Back when I was looking for YMO videos, I found this one. It cuts up their live Soul Train appearance to the beat of a techno track. It's just plain old awesome.

"Stereo"


Here's another one from the same artist, this time featuring a bunch of old-school Japanese tech videos and some hot disco action. Something about it just mesmerizing. Probably the hard-hitting techno track. I could easily post all of this person's stuff, so just check out their channel.

The Orion Experience "Nippon Ga Dai Suki"


Here's a non-Japanese video that's all in Japanese, so I suppose the point is moot. Anyway, it's super awesome! The band The Orion Experience is called in to fight a giant pink monster. It's amazingly colorful and fun. I love the shot of the guy protecting his hot-dog from the monster. The song sounds like it could easily be on the next Puffy Ami-Yumi record. These guys really hit the mark. Great job!