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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


Good Charlotte- "The River"
This video is shot in a dark and grainy manner. A singer is set in front of five open panels of images. The video features the flashing of images over images both on the full screen and within the panels. Images include rivers, bridges, a topless female covering her breasts with her hands, and Los Angeles pop culture.
Questions to Consider:
What is the significance of showing the sunrise/sunset at the beginning and end of this video?
What is the relationship between the river and images of LA?
Do you find this video chaotic? If so, why?

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