December 18, 2003
music videos
i was a real fan of "sonic videos," the video show that aired on sundance this past october. i can't say i watch too much music video programming on mtv or fuse, but according to an article in the la times fuse is gaining viewers quickly and, feeling threatened, mtv is locking up the rights to videos. the article provides a somewhat detailed glimpse into the world of mtv and the network's contracts. (link via new media musings)
one of the two shows i record on fuse is "next big thing." recent videos aired include "i believe in a thing called love" from the darkness (it's really is a must-see video) and "light and day" from the polyphonic spree. the 30 minute show usually has at least one or two good videos. it airs on fuse at 9pm this coming saturday. it's followed by 30 minutes of indie rock videos that are also pretty hit and miss but worth recording if you get annoyed with searching for and downloading videos on the computer.
Posted by marc@balgavy.com at December 18, 2003 03:05 AM | TrackBackshit! i had seen a bit about these guys on mtv news and was intrigued but good lord, that darkness video, all their videos actually, are amazing. not just for the bizarre and hilarious visuals but for the sheer rock action of it all. i watched each video twice and couldn't get my fill of that drum/vocal breakdown in "thing called love." and the christmas song is truly something to behold. i thank you marc, for hipping me to this site, they are my new favorite band.
Posted by: crispin at December 21, 2003 07:38 PMI read the article you put. What is interesting is why MTV has been losing static fans...what do you think is the true reason?
Posted by: music posters at January 21, 2004 08:59 AM