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There's something amazing about videos that are done in a single shot-- also known as fluid master shots. The choreography, preparation, and execution have to be so concise, it's borderline insanity. But damnit all, they are some of the COOLEST LOOKING THINGS EVER!

OK Go! - Here It Goes Again
This video, while only just barely qualifying as a fluid master, is by far one of the most recognized single-shot videos of recent time. Not to mention it's totally awesome and fun!

Feist - 1 2 3 4
I'm still not entirely sure if this legitimately a single shot, BUT you can't deny that it's exceedingly well done and colorful as hell.

Wax - Southern California
It's attack of the 90's! I have no idea whatever happened to this band, but I know that it's director-- Spike Jonze-- has gone on to make a lot of the more amazing videos out there. Look him up!

Spice Girls - Wannabe
Attack of the 90s two, The Reckoning! This is definitely by far one of the best examples of well crafted and choreographed examples of a fluid master. Not to mention, y'know, Spice Girls. I mean, come on.

Ciba Matto - Sugar Water
Where I said that Wannabe was one of the best examples of a fluid master, Sugar Water is by far the best one. It's one of my favorite videos by one of my favorite directors-- Michel Gondry. Also, it's a bit confusing the first time through, so be sure to watch it again. And again. And again.

Enjoyed the list? Help me make more! Every sunday I'm going to post another music videos list with a theme, but I can only find so many on my own! I need suggestions to keep this going! I don't care what genre of music it is, just send me a private message with a link to a video and which theme you think it fits in. I'll trim it down to the top five best. Here's a few to keep in mind:

Five Deceptively Simple Videos
Five Live Performance Videos Done By Audience Members
Five (official) Live Performance Videos
Five Film Noir Inspired Videos
Five Best AMVs (Anime Music Videos)
Five Videos That Are Montages
Five (Insanely Intricate) Single Shot Videos
Five Horror Videos
Five Videos That Give You The Warm Fuzzies
Five Videos Where Children Are Our Future (And That Future Is Terrifying)