Fans of YouTube say it's a goldmine of creativity and democracy in action. Others argue it is ruining video-production with low standards and too much mediocre content. Today, A Soundcheck Smackdown debate on YouTube's impact on music. Also: Soundcheck unveils the winner of our music contest. And finally, indie rock band The Fiery Furnaces play live in our studio.
Soundcheck Smackdown - YouTube: Mesmerizing or mediocre?
The video-sharing website YouTube has had a huge impact in today’s culture for its commercial, political and even trivia uses. Some say it is democratic, fun and artistic. Others argue it is ruining video-production with low standards and mediocre stuff. Here to debate the issue is Rik Cordero, film director ...
And the Winner Is...
Soundcheck gave you the challenge and you delivered. We've asked listeners to create the next video for the indie-rock band Fiery Furnaces. Joining us is our winner, Zachary Bennett (pictured), and our judge, Rik Cordero, of Three/21 Media, and the Fiery Furnaces themselves. We hear about the surreal images "The End is Near" evoked.
The Fiery Furnaces
Indie-rock band the Fiery Furnaces, led by siblings Matthew and Eleanor Friedberg, have had a busy 2009, releasing their seventh album, "I'm Going Away," and using their recent performances as pro-health care reform rallies. The group joins us to perform live in the studio.