The remix is really something. It’s described as "historical concepts mashed up and served as something new." (Mason 71). This is interesting because some may not call this original work, and there have been many a lawsuit over this matter, especially in music. After reading, I have come to really love the story behind the remix, as it’s very musical. I'm very musical, so it's very easy for me to relate.
The remix has a lot of issues surrounding it. Many people do not believe it’s original. The way I see it is everything is a remix. All original ideas are remixing’s in some way or another. It may not be very noticeable but there is an idea somewhere that is taken from another. I can relate to this because, I do play music, and when I'm looking to come up with a new bass line, I look for something that is inspiring, and maybe take that idea and change it for myself into something that is mine, and works for me. The idea still comes from that original one. I would call that a remix. It happens all the time in music. People take original scores, and play them backwards, translate the notes up an octave and so on. I would consider this a remix also.
What’s also very interesting is how Web 2.0 offers this massive connection and toolbox to be able to remix. With Web 2.0 anything is available for remix. I think this is a good thing. I believe this because it opens our creativity to a whole new spectrum of things. Not only can we remix music, but now we can remix video, photos, film, and the list goes on. We no longer need a system that was only available in studios. We can do this right from the comfort of home.
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