If The Oscars Honored EDM: 12 Academy Award Worthy Videos
Because we have ADD, miss music videos (MTV did that once) and think the actual Oscars are way too drawn out, here are some highly entertaining winners in a new award show we call "CDM" (Celluloid Dance Music).
And the CDM Video Award goes to...
-compiled by Sarah Polonsky & Bianca Mukhi
And the CDM Video Award goes to...
-compiled by Sarah Polonsky & Bianca Mukhi
Best Video
Avicii & Nicky Romero - I Could Be The One
Our lady protagonist gives a touching performance as she learns the beauty of doing what you love and twerking. Let’s hear it for loud underdogs and living every day like "tomorrow" isn't even a word - because you may get hit by a bus at any moment.
Avicii & Nicky Romero - I Could Be The One
Our lady protagonist gives a touching performance as she learns the beauty of doing what you love and twerking. Let’s hear it for loud underdogs and living every day like "tomorrow" isn't even a word - because you may get hit by a bus at any moment.
Comedy
Dillon Francis - IDGAFOS
Dillon’s recklessness and antics win big, and while chances are that he doesn’t give a f*** or s***, we honor him nonetheless. Keep it kosher, Dilly, albeit the ham you brings to clubs.
Dillon Francis - IDGAFOS
Dillon’s recklessness and antics win big, and while chances are that he doesn’t give a f*** or s***, we honor him nonetheless. Keep it kosher, Dilly, albeit the ham you brings to clubs.
Romance
Paul Van Dyk & Plumb – I Don’t Deserve You
This intriguing story of sacrifice doesn't seem to have much of a context, but apparently it's hunting season, and our boy Paul van D stars in it.
Paul Van Dyk & Plumb – I Don’t Deserve You
This intriguing story of sacrifice doesn't seem to have much of a context, but apparently it's hunting season, and our boy Paul van D stars in it.
Crime/Thriller
Skrillex – Bangarang
Three “lost boys” carry out one of the dopest heist scenes ever performed on an ice cream truck.
Skrillex – Bangarang
Three “lost boys” carry out one of the dopest heist scenes ever performed on an ice cream truck.
Mystery
Skrillex & Damian "Jr Gong" Marley - Make It Bun Dem
It's scenes like these that turn cops into pigs, but we know the good guys always win in the end. There no better tag team than Skrillex and Damian Marley to show dem who be de boss, mon.
Skrillex & Damian "Jr Gong" Marley - Make It Bun Dem
It's scenes like these that turn cops into pigs, but we know the good guys always win in the end. There no better tag team than Skrillex and Damian Marley to show dem who be de boss, mon.
Cerebral
Nicky Romero - Toulouse
It's the dude from "V for Vendetta" (most under-appreciated film ever) only creepier, and he's roaming the rues of France.
Nicky Romero - Toulouse
It's the dude from "V for Vendetta" (most under-appreciated film ever) only creepier, and he's roaming the rues of France.
Best Animated
Modestep – Show Me a Sign
Four leather-clad ninja babes fighting a transformer to save music.
Modestep – Show Me a Sign
Four leather-clad ninja babes fighting a transformer to save music.
Best Cameo
Avicii - Silhouettes
I spy chef Avicii chopping a cucumber.
Avicii - Silhouettes
I spy chef Avicii chopping a cucumber.
Best Video Editing
Diplo - Express Yourself
The video sparked a twitpic phenomenon and got an elementary school teacher fired. That's power editing, Mr. Pentz.
Diplo - Express Yourself
The video sparked a twitpic phenomenon and got an elementary school teacher fired. That's power editing, Mr. Pentz.
Best Special Effects
Bingo Players & Far East Movement - Get Up (Rattle)
Hang onto your breadcrumbs because there’s a gang of ducks on the loose in London and they will peck the sh*t out of you. How'd they get those ducks to do that?
Bingo Players & Far East Movement - Get Up (Rattle)
Hang onto your breadcrumbs because there’s a gang of ducks on the loose in London and they will peck the sh*t out of you. How'd they get those ducks to do that?
Best Cinematography
Steve Aoki & Kid Cudi, Travis Barker - Cudi The Kid
Who needs a fluid storyline when you have stunning visuals? Not us.
Steve Aoki & Kid Cudi, Travis Barker - Cudi The Kid
Who needs a fluid storyline when you have stunning visuals? Not us.
Best Costume Design
Koan Sound - '80s Fitness
Spandex. Nuff Said.
Koan Sound - '80s Fitness
Spandex. Nuff Said.
Best Cast
Martin Solveig - The Night Out
Solveig pulls out all the kicks, kickstands and kickdrums for his wild night out with his group of celebrity friends (are there any other kind?). Can you spot all the star-studded cameos?
Martin Solveig - The Night Out
Solveig pulls out all the kicks, kickstands and kickdrums for his wild night out with his group of celebrity friends (are there any other kind?). Can you spot all the star-studded cameos?
