Searching the web today, I seemed to have stumbled upon a rather humorous remix created by Questlove, recently airing on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’. The video hilariously puts together various footage of drug-addicted-gone-wild actor Charlie Sheen, remixing catchphrases such as “bi-winning”, “tigerblood” and “Adonis DNA”. Judging by the popularity of the interview with Sheen, this remix was sure to spread around the Internet like crazy.
It seems that Questlove has interpreted the hype around Charlie Sheen’s crazy antics in his own unique way, taking a serious situation in mainstream news and turning it into a humorous remix. Therefore, fans of Jimmy Fallon, Charlie Sheen, or fans in general are able to view the actor’s story in an alternative (and entertaining) way.
Is Questlove simply creating a funny video? Or making a comment on what is occurring in the world of popular culture? For example, by repeating ‘winning’ is it meant to make fun of or embarrass Sheen? Say something about what he’s done? A tribute to him? Let me know what you guys think!
There is also this DUB remix I found:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqjTX56IXjQ
This interview remix is similar to the 'David After Dentist' remix, and 'bed intruder song'.
Here is the 'David After Dentist' original video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs
Here is the 'David After Dentist' Remix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N618fLxQP6w
Although these videos are for satirical value, are they considered art? They probably are not considered art by many, so let me re-phrase: Though these videos are for comical purposes, using the ethics, theories and articles we have discussed in KS400, can these remixes be considered art?
Is this art? I think that these videos illustrate why people don't consider remix to be particularly valuable or artistic. Since the advent of youtube, it seems like we, as a culture, are instantaneously flooded with remixes and representations of anything that occurs in pop culture. We know how easy it is for someone to put something through auto tune, programming a beat, combine the video and upload it on youtube. We come to expect these kind of funny remixes even before they happen.
ReplyDeleteIs it cool? Yes. Is the technology employed impressive? Sure. Is it art? Who knows? We'll embrace it today and then scoff at it when we see a more culturally relevant one tomorrow. This is what we do in a remix culture.