What is a better music video, Performance based or Narrative?

[AdamB]

This is for A2 Media Primary Research.
Which do you think is a better type of music video?

Performance based like The Pretender - Foo Fighters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-EU-Xwm7RY
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or Narrativee like The Scientist - Coldplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmjPrdTNxQ0

 

[CaptainSexyPants]

Narratives are usually better. A better example of a narrative is "Are You Dead Yet?" by Children of Bodom

 

[MrseRhynalds]

I think it really depends on the song or artist.

 

[JulyRed]

Yes, or In Your Face by Children Of Bodom