Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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Editor analyzes status of current music videos Brandi Panter Managing Editor It has been said that, with the death of the newspaper, the magazine, the television and everything else (including the Internet, if you listen to Prince at all), that the 21st century has killed the music video. Broken Social Scene The world is a scary place. Scary things are happening, which is in no way to imply that the world wasn’t scary before, but rather that it is super scary now. Broken Social Scene, one of the coolest things that America’s Hat (you may know it better as Canada) has exported since the mullet and maple syrup. The video, a fan-made mashup of political statements, social commentary, costumed colorful blobs making beautiful music and Justin Bieber’s sweet dance moves, all set to the band’s song “Meet Me in the Basement” makes the case as to why music videos were relevant in the first place. The video was made as a protest to the perceived injustice of the police violence at this year’s G20 Summit in Toronto (video clips of the violence are prominently included throughout), per a statement released via the band. The video does everything that it should in around five minutes: parody social networking sites (and the provocation/shame that comes along with it), make a statement against police brutality, depict how the media and political influence have spiraled out of control. Count me in.
Broken Bells Automatically, when you see Christina Hendricks in a widebrimmed black hat and large sunglasses, you assume you are going to be seeing the dapper Don Draper (mmm, Jon Hamm, nom nom nom) and the gang not too terribly far off in the distance. However, as she sits pool side in sunny California, you realize something is not quite right for the lovely lady on screen. Turns out, she is an android, having flashbacks from the awesome vacation she once took to the land that Arnold Schwarzenegger has run into financial ruin. Turns out California’s biggest problem isn’t bankruptcy or breaking off to go chill with Hawaii. Hendricks is busy saving the galaxy and selling pieces of herself and furthering the distance between herself and the paradise for which she dreams. It’s high concept, it’s brutal and it awesome. When music videos can be this cool, it kind of sucks that the only ones you see are bad pop music in the early A.M. hours on MTV. Lady GaGa Lady GaGa is the biggest, most fabulous, rainbows-flyingout-of-your-ears-and-water-catching-on-fire kind of awesome you can imagine. She’s also an artist, and a former student of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. The video for “Alejandro” is not a disappointment in the slightest, with a big, fun, eightminute-and-43-second bomb of briefs-clad men dancing in fishnets, homoeroticism, bondage, anti-Catholic imagery, leather nun habits and the consumption of a rosary. Yes, she eats a rosary, and all of this is just what I can fit into one sen-
tence. The video did something that music videos haven’t done in a while — It got people talking. The talking about Lady GaGa is nothing new. Everyone does that, be it what she wore, what she did, how much they liked her newest song, whatever. The video stirred up a new wave of controversy, something that didn’t seem possible with a media everyone claims that they don’t watch anymore. It kind of reminds of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” video, but in a cool, 2010 kind of way. Anyway, it’s visually stunning, and GaGa is her typical freak show of awesome self. Go watch it on YouTube, because we all know MTV is too busy playing some reality show right now. But proof all that glitters is not gold... The National “Bloodbuzz Ohio” is an excellent song. In fact, it might be one of the best tracks The National has ever laid down. With that being said: Matt Berninger is a really boring guy. But the video is a “deep” and “thoughtful” black-and-white nightmare of Berninger just chilling in front of the camera and at one point doing a little dance. It’s awkward, uncomfortable and weird. So, yeah, just so we’re clear: If you think music videos are dead, give a few of these a view and see what you have to say about it. It’s still a relevant, cool art, even if no one is watching.
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FOR RENT 10 MO. LEASES AVAILABLE Walk to campus! Student Apts. Cable, and internet included. 1BR apts. Prime Campus Housing (865)637-3444. www.primecampushousing.com/tn. 1BR, LR, kitchen, private parking and entrance. All utilities paid. Walking distance to campus. $400/mo. Call 522-3325. 3BR 1BA apt in older house. CH/A, carpet, W/D connections, DW, off street parking. No pets. 1813 1/2 Forest Ave. 865-389-6732. 4th AND GILL Houses and apartments now available. Please call Tim at (865)599-2235. Artsy, Victorian apts. and houses. 1, 2, or 3BR. Some fenced yards. $395 - $1,200. (865)455-0488.
CAMBRIDGE ARMS Just 4 miles west of campus. Small pets allowed. Pool and laundry rooms. 2BR at great price! Call (865)588-1087. CAMPUS 2 BLOCKS! Apts. now leasing for fall. 2BR $695 -$795/mo. Some with W/D, dishwasher and microwave. (865)933-5204 or utk-apts.com.
Special 1 month FREE. Convenient to downtown, UT area. 2BR apartments available now. $475/mo (865)573-1000. St. Christopher’s Square 3BR 2BA condo. Balcony, newly remodeled, W/D, SS appliances, granite, tile, hardwood, reserved parking. Cable, internet and water provided. $1500/mo. 691-7581.
Condo for Rent - Spacious 1,500 sq. ft. 3BR, 2.5BA, In quiet and safe subdivision (guard on duty 24 hours per day). Located behind UT Medical Center. Swimming pool and tennis court available on site. 2 car garage, completely remodeled. Suitcase ready. No pets or smoking allowed. $1400/mo. Contact (865)387-4897.
SULLINS RIDGE #309 For rent $949 or for sale $104K . 2BR, 2BA, overlooks pool. Walk to UT. (423)646-9133.
CONDOS FOR RENT Condos within walking distance of UT campus. Franklin Station, River Towne, Renaissance II, and 1201 Highland Ave. Units starting at $400/BR. Units include cable/ internet, water/ sewage, parking, and W/D. University Real Estate. (865) 673-6600. urehousing.com.
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The Woodlands. 3BR, 3BA townhouse. Ideal for 3 students. $525/mo. each. Near campus behind UT Hospital. All amenities included. Howard Grower Realty Executive Associates. 588-3232 or 705-0969.
Victorian house divided into apartments located on Forest Ave. Eff. apartment $375/mo. 1BR apartment $475/mo. 2BR $750/mo. 1BR house. W/D included. $575/mo. Private parking, water included. Deposit and references required. Armstrong Properties 525-6914. Walk to campus. $450/mo. Renaissance II, 16th & Highland. Furnished, DW, W/D, balcony, cable. Nice! Call Lee 901-237-9548. Woodgate Apartments now leasing 1, 2, & 3 BR apartment homes, furnished and unfurnished. Close to campus and great rates! Call today to schedule a tour! (865)688-8866. Ask about our student discount!
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ROOMMATES Roommate wanted to share nice 3BR house. 10 minutes UT. W/D $340/month plus share utilities. (423)283-9355. Rooms available now, basic to luxury. $250 -$450/monh. Visit www.Tenants-Choice.com and search for Rooms Type (865)637-9118. Wanted to share, nice 2BR apt at The Grove at Deane Hill. Available now. Private bath, W/D. $420/mo. 865-466-8346.
CONDOS FOR SALE $88,400. Condo in quaint West Hills. 2BR 1320 sq. ft. townhouse. Lg. living room, separate dining, gally kitchen. Patio, community pool. Ina Painter, Re/Max Preferred Properties, 865-218-1132. 2BR 1.5BA, newly renovated, cozy floor plan, pool, clubhouse, fenced patio, private parking, security system. 15 min. from UT at Westfield Condos. $111,900. 216-7994.
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2BR, 1BA, Kingston Place on Jersey Ave. Easy access, plenty of parking., low utilities. Clean and light. $69,900. (865)806-6029. 3638 Topside Rd. Close to UT. 3 LG BR, 2BA, 2 car garage. Open living room with cathedral ceiling and gas FP. Eat-in kitchen, front and back patio for entertaining. Reduced to $159,900. For more infomation go to www.cbww.com/vickdyer or call Vick Dyer, Coldwell Banker, Wallace & Wallace .865-584-4000. 6529 Deane Hill Dr, close to UT. 2BR 1.5BA Tile kitchen & baths. All appl & W/D. Fenced patio, clubhouse & pool. Reduced to $112,900. For more infomation go to www.cbww.com/vickdyer or call Vick Dyer, Coldwell Banker, Wallace & Wallace .865-584-4000. 7912 Biltmore Way, close to UT. No steps. 2BR 2BA 1 car garage. Neutral paint, all appl, vaulted ceiling & excellent condition. Reduced to $97,900. For infomation go to www.cbww.com/vickdyer or call Vick Dyer, Coldwell Banker, Wallace & Wallace .865-584-4000. Condos For Sale: Contact Mary Campbell, Keller Wiiam Realty at (865)964-5658. 1BR Condo $44,900. 1BR Condo $48,900. www.universitytowerknoxville.com.
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