‘We Are Live’ N°121 – 2010s Music Videos
DNCE, Nickelback, Foals, Evanescence, Labrinth, One Night Only, The 1975, Mallory Knox, OneRepublic, Panic! At The Disco, Florence + The Machine, Maroon 5
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . DNCE – Toothbrush |
‘No need to question next time we meet’
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| The music video for “Toothbrush” by DNCE, directed by Luke Monaghan, features the band performing outdoors and Jonas romantically involved with plus-size model Ashley Graham. The song initially sounds like it’s about a casual relationship but delves deeper, exploring commitment and a desire for something more serious. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2016 album “DNCE”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Nickelback – Edge Of A Revolution |
| Nickelback’s lead single “Edge of a Revolution” is inspired by social unrest and protests, notably the Ferguson events following the police killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. Directed by Wayne Isham, the music video shows the band performing in a darkened classroom with protest footage projected behind them. By the end, uniformed school children are seen revolting, overturning furniture and chanting “we want change.” |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2014 album “No Fixed Address”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Foals – Mountain At My Gates |
| The music video for Foals’ “Mountain At My Gates,” directed by Nabil, was filmed entirely on a GoPro spherical camera, allowing for an interactive 360-degree viewing experience, where audiences can scroll around to see the band playing in an alley with a mountainous backdrop. The song itself is produced by James Ford. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2015 album “What Went Down”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Evanescence – What You Want |
‘Stand and face the unknown’
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| Evanescence’s music video for “What You Want,” directed by Meiert Avis and Stefan Smith, captures the band in a visually striking, dark, industrial setting in Brooklyn, New York. Reintroducing the band after a four-year hiatus, the high-energy and anthemic song features powerful vocals from Amy Lee, heavy guitar riffs, and an empowering message about breaking free from constraints. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “Evanescence”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Labrinth – Treatment |
‘Isn’t it clear that I need treatment’
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| The music video for Labrinth’s single “Treatment” features a black and white aesthetic. Labrinth is accompanied by an all-female band in the performance part of the video. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2012 album “Electronic Earth”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . One Night Only – Say You Don’t Want It |
| The music video for “Say You Don’t Want It” by British indie band One Night Only was directed by James Lees and filmed in New York City. It features actress Emma Watson who became friend with band member George Craig during a Burberry modeling campaign. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2010 album “One Night Only”. |
7 . The 1975 – People |
‘Hey, woo, yeah, that’s right’
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| Directed by frontman Matthew Healy, Warren Fu, and Ben Ditto, the music video for “People” by The 1975 is a visual and auditory onslaught, laden with manic graphics and augmented reality (AR) filters reflecting themes of surveillance. It includes Healy sporting red-stained lips and grungy long black hair, drawing from a range of influences including Frankenstein’s monster and punk comics. The “noise-punk” song itself features heavy electric guitar riffs and distortion, with politically charged lyrics critiquing modern society’s focus on superficialities. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2020 album “Notes on a Conditional Form”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Mallory Knox – Ghost In The Mirror |
‘And my head would have a heart attack’
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| Cambridge-based alt-rock band Mallory Knox collaborates with director Seymour Milton for the bathed in yellow light music video of “Ghost In The Mirror” that delve into the troubled relationship of a couple. |
| HEAR IT | 
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9 . OneRepublic – Secrets |
‘So tell me what you want to hear’
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| Featuring a compelling piano melody and Tedder’s emotive vocals, OneRepublic’s song “Secrets” is a moody pop ballad exploring themes of vulnerability, fear of rejection, and the urge for genuine acceptance. The accompanying music video shows the band in an opulent room while characters exhibit secretive behaviors, enhancing the song’s theme of hidden complexities. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2009 album “Waking Up”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Panic! At The Disco – Bohemian Rhapsody |
| With frontman Brendon Urie particularly standing out for his Freddie Mercury-esque performance, even donning tight leather pants, Panic! at the Disco paid tribute to Queen’s iconic 1975 hit in their recent Gospel Tour, and have released a video for fans who missed the live performance. |
| HEAR IT | 
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11 . Florence + The Machine – What The Water Gave Me |
| Produced by Paul Epworth and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Florence + the Machine’s single “What The Water Gave Me” is inspired by a Frida Kahlo painting and incorporates themes related to Virginia Woolf’s tragic drowning. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “Ceremonials”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Maroon 5 – This Summer’s Gonna Hurt Like A Motherf****r |
‘And now I’m left with nothing’
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| Produced by Shellback, Maroon 5’s song “This Summer’s Gonna Hurt” delves into the complexities of a superficial relationship. The protagonist is captivated by a beautiful yet shallow woman, torn between his infatuation and his awareness of her flaws. Co-directed by Travis Schneider and Levine, the music video, largely shot in one continuous take, offers a backstage view at Wembley Arena and then follows Levine on stage. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2014 album “V“.V+vinyl+album&tag=radiovideomus-20′ target=’_blank’ rel=’noopener’> Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
For THE FULL ‘ARE WE LIVE?’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Live Quotes • No need to question next time we meet (DNCE) • Stand and face the unknown (Evanescence) • Isn’t it clear that I need treatment (Labrinth) • Hey, woo, yeah, that’s right (The 1975) • And my head would have a heart attack (Mallory Knox) • So tell me what you want to hear (OneRepublic) • And now I’m left with nothing (Maroon 5)
Musicwise : Pop, Post-Grunge, Rock, Modern Rock, Alternative Metal
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