From Gangnam Style to Harlem Shake

Baauer's name is almost as unknown to the American public as Psy's began, despite the wave of "Harlem Shake" videos bombarding YouTube within the last few weeks. From UNA to professional sports teams, everyone is making their own "personalized" 30 second videos. Just like all the Gangnam Style parodies, people are following the same formula with their own spin. 

Are these videos a chance for people to be original and customize a widely disseminated idea? How much is something customized if it's essentially the same as what everyone else is doing? Is it simply a creative way to fit in with the newest trend?

In a trend-driven society that's always looking for the next big thing, how do we value content and originality in entertainment? Do we have any real concept of "good" or "bad"?

Frankie Luna - Small Town, Big Dreams

Frankie Luna is a singer-songwriter from Lawrenceburg, TN. He's working on his own to record and release his own records. He has very little means, big goals, and a whole world of opportunity. Check out his story.

     ~Special thanks to Mr. Frankie Luna for his participation in this SoundSlides project for UNA's     COM 317 class.

Sarah Davis Intro

Hello everyone! My name is Sarah Davis. I'm a student at UNA majoring in Psychology and Entertainment Industry Business. I work at Arby's and I love my job. I'm a very committed person and very easy to get along with. I love music (specifically Coheed and Cambria), movies, and creating bead sprites.