Postmodern Theories and TextsExamples for Discussion
I. Music Videos: the use of T.V. frames and imitation/pastiche/parody
A. the use of T.V. frame --
- Dire Strait -- "Money for Nothing, Chicks for Free"
- Michael Jackson''s "Black or White"
- Janet Jackson -- "If"
B. Imitation/pastiche/parody
- ''Weird Al'' Yankovic of M. Jackson,
- ¶ÀµÎÂ@ -- R.E.M. "Losing My Religion" -- ?
Relevant Links:
Fat (lyric and annotation) by ''Weird Al'' Yankovic
Al-oholics Anonymous "The Web Page that gives meaning to your Boring Miserable Life"
Wall of Sound: R.E.M. - news, reviews, interviews, bio, discography, and more.
THE R.E.M. LYRIC ANNOTAIONS FAQ |