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Sarah Bareilles "I Choose You" (Dennis Liu, dir.)

And along comes Sara Bareilles to remind you that going viral is more important that going to Jared when it comes to modern day marriage proposals. The singer-songwriters pays visits to two couples to help bring their already elaborate proposal ideas to the next level via surprise performances.

Both couples get hitched successfully, of course, but it remains to be seen if this video goes as viral as Justin Baldoni's genre-defining smash.

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Have You Seen This Couple: Justin Timberlake "Not A Bad Thing" (Dennis, Liu, dir.)

The new Justin Timberlake music video isn't really a music video. And it isn't quite a documentary as much as it's the start of a social stunt with a real world component.

The story starts on January 12 when a mystery couple got engaged on the Long Island Railroad with a Justin Timberlake song as the soundtrack (played on a Beats Pill, of course). And now the search is on for this couple, with a hashtag — #haveyouseenthiscouple — posters, appearances and this video, which also features lots of interviews with families and couples about the mysterious ways of love. Know the couple? You email [email protected], or even call a tipline.

Is this couple truly out there? Is it all just a stunt? Do they exist? Am I cynic? Does it matter?

#maybe

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These New Puritans "Fragment 2" (Daniel Askill, dir.)

These New Puritans - Fragment Two (Official Video)

It's not quite correct to call this gorgous b/w video a tracking shot through heaven, but I'm not sure if there's a simpler way to describle it. Director Daniel Eskill takes us through various terrains — some not so heavenly — as These New Puritans perform in the foreground.

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Getting 360 "Sound & Vision" with Beck and Director Chris Milk

Beck Reimagines David Bowie's "Sound and Vision" - 360° Experience Coming Soon

This is one of those things that start as a great idea and then you realize it's insanely great. Beyond great.

First we have Beck covering the David Bowie tune "Sound And Vision"...

With a 150+ member band... Including a full orchestra.

On an elaborate circular, rotating stage...

IN TREATMENT: OutKast "B. O. B." with Dave Meyers, director

Most videos start with a treatment, which is essentially an idea put on paper. Some treatments are incredibly detailed, some are simple. Some videos wind up looking exactly as described in the treatment, and sometimes videos morph during the production process into something much different.

IN TREATMENT will look at those treatments and feature conversations between treatment writer Doug Stern and directors.

First up is director Dave Meyers discussing OutKast's "B.O.B." video, which Doug also worked on...

IN TREATMENT: OutKast "B.O.B." — Dave Meyers, director

Who's Who + Making Of Commentary: Joey Ramone "NYC" (Greg Jardin, dir.)

Director Greg Jardin's video for Joey Ramone "New York City" is one of my faves of the year: It captures the breakneck pace, the energy and the spirit of two one of a kind institutions: The Ramones and NYC. 

Greg was kind enough to a) Tell us who everyone was in this dizzying journey through NYC, and b) How he made the stop-motion video, complete with some exclusive behind-the-scenes clips.

--> watch "NYC"  video commentary 

WATCH IT: Joey Ramone "NYC" (Greg Jardin, dir.)

After making a splash with Jelly Beans, director Greg Jardin takes his stop-motion skills to the streets of NYC for a lovingly rough and tumble and awesome tribute to the Patron Saint of Punk Rock, Joey Ramone, and his beloved hometown. There's over 100 cameos here that ranges from Joey's brother Mickey Leigh, bandmate Tommy Ramone, and prominent fans like Anthony Bourdain, Kristin Schaal, Andrew WK and Reggie Watts. --> watch "New York City"

WATCH IT: Yeasayer "Longevity" (Timothy Saccenti, dir.)

I've heard of recording sessions taking forever, but there's definitely some sort of time paradox at work in this Yeasayer video, aging the band well past their freshness date. --> watch "Longevity" 

Yeasayer "Longevity" (Secretly Canadian)Timothy Saccenti, director | Garen Barsegian, producer | Radical Media, production co | Ivan Abel, DP | Ryan McKenna, editor | Stephanie Barkley, production designer | Jennifer Heath, exec. producer

WATCH IT: Pink "Blow Me (One Last Kiss" (Dave Meyers, dir.)

Love is messy. Literally. Leaving blotches of red all over an otherwise ethereal b&w video à la française directed by Pink's longtime collaborator Dave Meyers. --> watch "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)"

Pink "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" (RCA)Dave Meyers, director | Brett Latteri, producer | Radical Media, production co | Danny Hiele, DP | Jenn Davis, production designer | Jennifer Heath, exec. producer | Samantha Lecca, commissioner

WATCH IT: Rihanna "Where Have You Been" (Dave Meyers, dir.)

There has always been something elemental about Rihanna, so it makes sense that director Dave Meyers really cranks up the modern-meets-ancient imagery to create something that feels like a creation myth. A swamp, a savanna and other primordial locales become the stages for intoxicating performance and sexy dance moves that are sure to get banned from junior high cheer squads. --> watch "Where Have You Been"