Immitation is the Sincerest form of Flattery

This song, "Blame it on the Pop" was posted December 27th, 2009. DJ Earworm, the creator, posted this as a representation of the most popular and prominent songs of 2009, combining both the song and the videos of the songs. The song has gained popularity through news articles, and even postings on Facebook. Blame it on the Pop has over 30,000,000 views on Youtube, and has been heard on the radio and even in clubs.

What are some common themes you see between popular mashups/remixes? Do you think people see this as a completely separate song, or as a combination of songs (so not a new and original creation?

Group 5 - The Evolution of Dance

Evolution of Dance By Judson Laipply

This video shows how Judson Laipply dances with his own style to songs from the past to current hits. It is basically a remix of dance along with a remixed soundtrack of songs. He is remixing some of the different types of dances that people may do at social events such as homecomings, proms, etc. These diverse dance styles are great in showing some of the unique qualities of American culture because different styles may go along with different cultural changes and differences.

Do you feel that it is a 'remix within a remix'? Why do you think that dance styles have become remixed from the past to now? He also has a new updated version called Evolution of Dance 2.

Evolution of Dance 2

Do you notice some differences and similarities in his dancing styles between the 2 videos? Do most of the commenters on both videos seem to appreciate his creative style?

Group 4: What make a good remix? video #3

What makes a good remix? What is the distinction between a remix and remake? The Glee version deviated less from the original Rocky Horror clip, then the Drew Carey. Which is more creative? Which pays more respect to the original?

Group 4: What make a good remix? video #2

Group 4: What make a good remix? video #1

Greyson Chance: Real or Fake?

Is Greyson Chance the new Justin Bieber? Doubtful. This overnight sensation was supposedly discovered on Youtbe, but some are asking if he’s a fake. Is he really the amateur he’s made out to be, or was the original video just set up to look like an amateur one?

Watch, “Is Greyson Chance manufactured?” first, then Greyson singing on Ellen and, most importantly, the original of him singing at his school talent show. What do you think?

The Original

On Ellen

Remix Post Group 2: A History of Rap

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD0AHkRf2FA

This youtube video is a selection from "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" where Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots take us through the evolution of rap. The preform a medley of rap songs beginning with The Sugarhill Gang all the way to Jay-Z.

Things to think about: What audience does this video appeal to? What audience do the commenters think it appeals too? What implications does this have for the society's view of rap? How is race involved in what the commenters feel? What type of people are the commenters? What disagreements and arguments are seen in the comments? Does mirroring the image on youtube a valid and legitimate way to avoid copyright?