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Since the release of the Buggles song “Video Killed the Radio Star” and the introduction of the music video station MTV in the early 80’s, music videos have progressed into a predominate part of our culture. Every generation has had its video icons. These icons have used the music video to convey messages to their viewers. Messages sent through music videos have included everything from what to wear, how to act, and who to vote for. With such an influence and with ever increasing availability, it is important that viewers become media literate in order to critically question what messages are being sent through videos to them. We have chosen fifteen popular videos that are on current, consistent rotation on music video stations. We have summarized them and added in critical questions to consider for visitors to this blog to answer. We have also linked the videos to this site. You can access each video by clicking on the picture of the artist that is found beside the title of the video.

Friday, March 30, 2007


George- "Lie to Me"
The video tells the story of a male distraught over a failed relationship. The video shows him in various rooms of his house pining for his lost love. He finally leaves his house and walks down the street. A downpour of rain drenches him and a girl joins him for a brief dance. The next scene is of him back in his house pining again. The video ends as it started with the male looking out a window with rain streaking down the outside pane of glass.
Questions to Consider:
Does this video show a positive way of dealing with a failed relationship?
Why do you think the girl was shown for such a brief time in the video?
Have you ever felt that you wanted to continue with something even though it may be the wrong thing to do (ie. dangerous, unhealthy). What resources do you draw from to help you do the right thing even though it may be more difficult?

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