Has the Music Video Died or Evolved? A Video Essay on the Music Video and Participatory Culture

Описание: By James Kent 2026
For Educational Purposes Only


Music Videos:
Thriller (1983) [online]. Directed by John Landis. USA: Epic Records

Gangnam Style (2012) [online]. Directed by Cho Soo-hyun. South Korea: YG Entertainment

TikTok Music Videos:
Heyer (2024) 26 June. Available at
https://www.tiktok.com/@kelley.heyer/...

Atlantic Records (2024) 28 June. Available at
https://www.tiktok.com/@atlanticrecor...


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