The combination of beautiful typography design and masterfully created music provides the ultimate listener and viewer experience. Here are nine examples of wonderfully designed kinetic typography videos grouped by music genre.

Classic

Frank Sinatra: Something Stupid

One of the more interesting uses of kinetic typography is when it’s paired with classic songs. The combination of modern typographical elements and classic melodies provides the ultimate viewing and listening experience. Take note of the wonderful illustrations in this video.

Rock

The Beatles: Help

You know this video is going to be a good one before the song even begins simply from viewing the introductory illustrations. This video’s creator is obviously an experienced designer and kinetic typography developer because this example is flawless and a must-see.

The Beatles: Eleanor Rigby

Since The Beatles are a top iconic band and there are many kinetic typography reproductions of their songs, they deserve two spots on this list. This example makes wonderful use of retro typography styles and simple color usage.

Cobra Starship: The City is at War

The City is at War is an impactful enough of a song alone, but when paired with effective kinetic typography, it’s explosive. This video combines 3D typography elements and wonderful color usage for a great viewer experience.

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody is a favorite rock classic but it has never provided quite the same experience as when paired with kinetic typography. A side benefit of this video is you can finally understand what Queen is saying by reading along with the lyrics.

Alternative

Gary Jules: Mad World

Creative color usage and well-designed illustrations are what set this kinetic typography example above many others. The typography has an in-your-face feel but is also interesting relaxing when paired with the background melody.

Anberlin: A Day Late

This video combines the latest trends of handwritten styles and punchy colors as the perfect complement to Anberlin’s hit, A Day Late. While modern in essence, the video also includes sprinkles of retro-awesomeness.

Ben Folds: Zak and Sara

Alternative music and kinetic typography complement each other perfectly in this example. Snappy colors and great illustrations make this one worth watching.

From talented singers to music producers, many elements are required to create a popular song. However, of utmost importance are the song’s lyrics. When those lyrics are effectively transformed into kinetic typography, the result is unlike any other music experience. Although this design trend is often more difficult than others to master, it’s a worthwhile path to pursue if you truly want to test your skills.

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Here is the list of video tutorials to get started with. You can play them directly here or you can click the link to visit adobeTV and browse more tutorials, as here i just have listed tutorial for beginners.

Introducing After Effects CS4

Getting Started: 01 Overview of After Effects CS4

Getting Started: 02 Creating projects

Getting Started: 03 Creating compositions

Getting Started: 04 Working with the Timeline

Getting Started: 05 Animation essentials

Getting Started: 06 Previewing Animations

Getting Started: 08 Animating characters

Getting Started: 10 Applying effects

Getting STarted: 11 Correcting color with effects