Tag Archives: MTV
Worst music video OF ALL TIME
It’s not “Hey, let’s smoke this stuff, then make a video” weird. And we’re not talking about some kind of experimental nonsense that went wrong, like filming a video using black lights and glow-in-the-dark paint outfits. Because that has a … Continue reading
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The Red Pen of Doom analyzes I WANT YOU TO WANT ME by Cheap Trick
As part of my ongoing mission to explore all music, and go where MTV no longer goes anymore, here’s another video: I WANT YOU TO WANT ME by Cheap Trick. Why show this old thing from 1879 or whatever, when … Continue reading
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Music Video Monday: Treasure vs Trash
Let’s talk, you and I, about the difference between treasure and trash. The same principles that apply to silly music videos work across media, whether it’s movies, novels or paintings. Is it creative and unique — or the same thing … Continue reading
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Music Video Monday: Some White Girl
Now, this is interesting. She just cranks this out, like it’s effortless to sing beautifully while spewing 150 bazillion words per second. I don’t know her name. I don’t know the song. I do know this: some record company exec … Continue reading
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Music Video Deathmatch: Lady Gaga vs Justin Bieber
Watching music videos, back in the day when MTV actually played them, was a national past-time for college and high school kids. You sat on a couch with your friends to make fun of stupid videos and be amazeed by … Continue reading
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ELECTRIC AVENUE, as interpreted by the Red Pen of Doom
A classic, and the first video I remember seeing on MTV, and one of my favorites. Great song. Great video. As a special bonus, I found the lyrics. All of them. And yes, the Red Pen of Doom couldn’t resist … Continue reading
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