My 10 favorite MJ videos

Before I begin, "Thriller" will not be a part of this list. It is beyond this list. It is beyond any list. "Thriller" is the embodiment of why music videos exist and for that, putting it on a "best of" list does not do it justice. It deserves better. That being said, Michael Jackson was the greatest artist of the video era. His videos were events and often premiered in primetime on the big three networks. Many of his videos were mini movies directed by big name directors. He was a truly cinematic musician and his videos do deserve to be celebrated, so here we go.

10. Michael always had videos like this and this is my favorite. It probably has more to do with the song, but the video is striking, sad and kind of hard to watch, which is intended, I think.



9.MJ vs. MJ. Brilliant! There are other cameos, but the video is pretty simple. Plus, you get some awesome MJ dance moves and awesome MJ dunks. MJ was trying to stay current and this video helped.



8. A whole video spent chasing a beautiful girl, what is not to like? We even get an awesome Michael dance break. And did I meantion the beautiful girl?



7. This is my favorite Michael song that is not very popular. The video is mostly a performance video, but the editing and the wind effects make it so super cool and the guitars, oh those dirty, sexy guitars.



6.This video has to be seen in the full 10 minute version to be appreciated. It goes all over the place, with costumes and sets and dances and then, he turns into a panther, yeah.



5. This video should be seen in its full 15 minute mini movie form with Wesley Snipes acting and Scorcese's directing, but the version here will do. It is awesome with the dancing, the clothes, the attitude and the direction.



4. The classic red jacket is almost all you need here. The concept is cool, if a little West Side Story, but man those dance moves always make his videos, don't they?



3. I believe this is still the most expensive video ever made. Futuristic, nasty and awesome, MJ and JJ truly rip it up here.



2. A dark video, with cool effects for the time. Awesome editing and directing with a super cool concept. The vibe is creepy and the pay off is awesome.



1. This is my favorite MJ song and the video totally fits in my eyes. Again, the clothes, the dances and the look are all perfectly rendered by MJ and his team. The video is just awesome.