Celebrate All Things 80s with This Impressive Musical Mashup
Andrew Sztein — February 13, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: youtube & laughingsquid
This nostalgic 80s music video is the perfect tonic for anyone who pines for the days of big permed hair, 8-bit video games, John Hughes high school movies and synthesized hair metal.
Created by Wax Audio, this YouTube clip cherry picks the best and brightest of the decade that fashion would like to forget. Spliced in between clips of important 80s events like Challenger space shuttle explosion and movies like Back to the Future is a greatest hits compilation of 80s music. Starting off with Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ and moving on through New Order’s ‘Blue Monday,’ Duran Duran’s ‘Girls on Film,’ Tears for Fears’ ‘Shout’ and concluding with Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin,” this kitschy nostalgic 80s video is a true tribute to a fascinating decade.
Created by Wax Audio, this YouTube clip cherry picks the best and brightest of the decade that fashion would like to forget. Spliced in between clips of important 80s events like Challenger space shuttle explosion and movies like Back to the Future is a greatest hits compilation of 80s music. Starting off with Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ and moving on through New Order’s ‘Blue Monday,’ Duran Duran’s ‘Girls on Film,’ Tears for Fears’ ‘Shout’ and concluding with Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin,” this kitschy nostalgic 80s video is a true tribute to a fascinating decade.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Mashups - The trend of nostalgic mashups can be seen in other industries, such as fashion and pop culture, where they can be used to create new and innovative products.
2. 80s Inspired Music - The trend of 80s inspired music is on the rise and presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the music industry, such as reimagining popular 80s songs in a modern context.
3. Retro Fashion - The trend of retro fashion can be seen in the popularity of 80s-inspired fashion, offering an opportunity for fashion designers to create modern interpretations of iconic 80s styles.
Industry Implications
1. Music - Opportunities exist for musicians and producers to remix classic 80s songs in new and innovative ways.
2. Fashion - Opportunities for disruption exist in the fashion industry through modern takes on 80s fashion trends.
3. Pop Culture - Nostalgic 80s mashups have potential in pop culture industries for creating unique products and marketing opportunities.
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