I remember the golden age of MTV, an era of headbanger’s balls, 120 minute adventures, non-stop music-video marathons, and enough claymation interludes to make your slap bracelet curl in on itself. When, oh when, did we lose our way?
To make matters worse for Americans, MTV affiliates around the world are still just as awesome as the original. On a recent trip to the Philippines, I flipped on the TV to see a video block featuring Sugar Hill Gang, Phoenix, and Death Cab for Cutie, all before an old-school art break. (What’s more, the station was 11 on the dial and again at 38). After the jump, we pay homage to our lost innocence with five amazing art breaks from MTVs around the world…
MTV Arabia
MTV Nordic
MTV Philippines
MTV India
MTV France
Comments (6)
There's a Czech MTV that's pretty awesome
So very true. Good looking out, Beard.
France!
It's very true. I remember watching MTV in the Philippines during family trips ten years ago. All the popular stuff came out in PI before the States. I remember seeing No Doubt and Britney Spears on MTV Philippines way before they became popular stateside.
and then i saw a possible future for the tragic collapse of mtv's barren mind numbing blubber. ART!!! MTV needs flavorpill to update and include a lot more art..
Is MTV better than in the country where is started? Yes, yes and yes again. MTV in South America is awesome. I saw videos of artists that I love but have NEVER seen in the States. Whoever decided that MTV should be dedicated to reality TV shows should be fired.
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