Most music videos are expensive. But sometimes, for different reasons, bands find it necessary to re-shoot their song’s music videos. Here is a list of the best alternative songs that have more than one music video.
Top 6 alternative songs with more than one music video
6. Alien Ant Farm – Movies (from ANThology)
The California band released not only one, but THREE official music videos for this song. The first one was a low-budget video shot during the early years of the band, for the original version of the song (from the ironically titled Greatest Hits debut album). The second version of the song produced two videos: one released before the massive success of Smooth Criminal and the other one after. The latest video was obviously shot with a much larger budget and has references to movies such as Ghostbusters, Willy Wonka, and Edward Scissorhands. It is hard to tell which one is the best (or worst) video. You be the judge.
Movies – Music Video Version 1
Movies – Music Video Version 2
Movies – Music Video Version 3
5. Everclear – Hater (from Welcome to the Drama Club)
People usually don’t relate religious controversy with Everclear songs. However, one of the latest music videos by the band managed to raise the eyebrows of many Christian fans. What is so shocking about a pot-smoking, hooker-loving, and alcoholic Jesus anyways? I don’t know. Anyhow, the band had to shoot another video for the song; this time dissing celebrities. Take that Jack White.
Hater – Music Video Version 1
Hater – Music Video Version 2
4. blink-182 – Stay Together for the Kids (from Take Off Your Pants and Jacket)
One of blink’s few music videos not to include male nudity, midgets, or fart jokes, proved to be a little too controversial for the post-September 11 audience. The original video featured the band playing in a house being hit by a wrecking ball. The re-shot video was similar but without the house being destroyed. Anyways, not the best place for a punk show.
Stay Together for the Kids – Music Video Version 1
Stay Together for the Kids – Music Video Version 2
3. Radiohead – High and Dry (from The Bends)
Thom Yorke and company are a group of guys that simply don’t care what major corporations and music labels say. They release their newest albums on independent labels and for free. However, during their early years, they followed corporate advice and created two music videos for High and Dry: one for the American market and another one for the British.
High and Dry – Music Video Version 1
High and Dry – Music Video Version 2
2. Weezer – Island in the Sun (from Weezer)
What does a Mexican wedding and a bunch of wild animals have in common? Probably a lot. But most important, they provided inspiration for two completely different music videos for Island in the Sun. The low-key, feel good song from Weezer’s comeback album was a big hit. But which video should you play in your next party? Flip a coin.
Island in the Sun – Music Video Version 1
Island in the Sun – Music Video Version 2
1. Arcade Fire – We Used to Wait (from The Suburbs)
The Wilderness Downtown created an insanely cool interactive online music video for the Arcade Fire where a unique music video is given based on your location. So, in theory, this song has millions of unique music videos. You gotta give it to these guys. The We Used to Wait video gives an amazing web experience that blends perfectly with the nature of the song. Don’t believe me? Try it yourself.
