The era of the music video has been dead and a thing of the past for a while now. Networks like MTV and VH1 are riddled with reality TV. Who is to blame for the death of music videos? I think there are a few factors… one of them being that music just sucks now. Storytelling is dead (except for R. Kelly’s masterpiece “Trapped in the Closet” ). Reality TV, whether you love it or hate it, has taken over our lives! (”reality” is shaping reality). Another factor I believe killing music videos is the Internet. I think the big WWW has slowly chipped away the popularity of music video count downs and premier’s and will continue to chip away at television. Everything is about being on-demand… you no longer have to wait for the top 10 countdown to get to your favorite video. The proliferation of YouTube has enabled online users to instantly search for a video at their very own fingertips. Oh the wonders of YouTube, how I heart you so!

Enough rambling… I miss music videos (like this one) and wonder if they will ever make a come back. Recently I visited a sweet website that had an interactive music video clip that allows you to draw the music you’re listening to by using a brush that reacts to the music and lyrics. You can also play it back when its finished to watch your masterpiece. Here are some screen shots

Maybe this can be the future of music. An experience that is more engaging and interactive… allowing the user to become a part of the music and the artists’ message. Who knows? Check it out for yourself by clicking here. prollyROB OUT!