The aim of this term paper is to identify shared basic principles and aesthetics of any remix or mashup product, and to understand its related practices in the framework of remix studies. The approach of this paper thus is transmedial. It will investigate if observations in remix studies made for a specific medium can be usefully adapted to other media. In a first step, different practices will be contextualized within media history to understand contemporary remixing practices as the result of an evolutionary process. As will be shown, general characteristics for a broad definition of remix products can be derived from this approach.
This is the first part of a series of papers on remix and mashup, laying the theoretical foundation for approaching any type of remix or mashup product through relevant criteria rather than fixed categories.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction: The Net Generation and Remix Studies
- Approaching Remix and Mashup
- Remix: Discourse, Culture, Practice, and Product
- From Recording to Sampling to Remixing
- Definitions and Categories of Remix and Mashup
- Conclusion: From Definitions and Categories to Criteria
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the multifaceted nature of remix culture, analyzing its different levels, historical development, and defining characteristics. It aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of remix practices and products, transcending specific media formats and identifying shared principles across various artistic expressions.
- The role of the Net Generation in shaping remix culture
- The interplay between remix discourse, culture, practice, and product
- The evolution of remixing from recording to sampling to appropriation
- The relationship between remix and intellectual property rights
- The challenge of defining and categorizing remix practices and products
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the context for the discussion by highlighting the impact of the Net Generation and its relationship to remix culture. It further connects remix studies to the broader discourse of remix, examining its implications for intellectual property rights and creative expression.
The second chapter delves into the various levels of remix, distinguishing between the discursive meta-concept of Remix and the more specific practice of remixing. It also traces the historical development of remixing from recording to sampling and appropriation, highlighting key turning points in its evolution. The chapter concludes by outlining the challenges of defining and categorizing remix practices and products, paving the way for a more detailed analysis in the following sections.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on key terms and concepts within remix culture, including remix discourse, remix practice, remix product, sampling, appropriation, intellectual property, and the Net Generation. It examines the relationship between these concepts and their implications for understanding contemporary art and media.
- Quote paper
- Rüdiger Thomsen (Author), 2016, Approaching Remix and Mashup: Definitions, Categories, and Criteria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1158114
