Lost Video Island

[Polarbear]

MAY 2007
Contest: Eighties Mood Swings
Deadline: May 31

The Details

The 1980's saw the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall and a leap forward in terms of information technology. The music of the time was characterised by bad hairdos, heavy beats and a general 'feel good' vibe in many of the hit songs. But not everything about the 1980's was all fun and games. It saw the AIDS pandemic sweep across western culture, the election of Saddam Hussein to power and an emphasis on the importance of making money and capitalist ideals. As we know on a remote island in the Pacific it also saw the birth of the soon to be doomed Dharma Initiative, the brainchild of Gerald and Karen Degroot.

We ask you to take a song from this period (1980-1989) and switch the mood of the song around from sad/dramatic to fun/light hearted and vice-versa. Feel free to take a cheesy song and just poke fun at it with hilarious clips that make it sound silly or if you want take a more stylistic approach of interpreting the lyrics differently it's up to you!

The Rules

Specific Contest Rules:

* -Must be a song that was released between 1980 and 1989.
* -The more creative, the better. Don't be afraid to take risks.
* -Running time should be no longer than 5 minutes. We suggest the 3 - 5 minute range.
* -When entering your video on the Submit page, you MUST enter "May 2007 contest submission" exactly for your vid's Description.

General Contest Rules:

* -Contest submissions should be entered through the Submit page
* -All regular submissions Rules apply.
* -Only one entry per vidder
* -Videos already submitted and RELEVANT can be submitted again, but we would rather see something fresh. (Please contact a CM if you wish to enter a previously-submitted video)
* -Please do not use Megaupload, Rapidshare or Yousendit to host your files.
* -Keep in mind that however you choose to host your video, it must be available for download at least until the end of the month. If we can not access your video at the time of judgment it will not be considered.
* -Have fun!
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[rbexter93]

ooooh!

where can i find music from the 80s?
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[Polarbear]

If you need a song for it I'd be happy to get it for you. If you actually have no clue what music to use I'm sure you do.. not heard of Madonna?

Some of my favourite eighties bands are Roxette, Duran Duran, Kate Bush, The Bangles etc. but I love those on hit wonder catchy tunes aswell.
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[rbexter93]

well yeah i do know Madonna, remember I wasnt born untill 1993!!!!!!!!!

So does it have to be about dharma or anyone?
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[Polarbear]

No it can be anything you want just make sure you twist the meaning/mood of the song around.

Hey that's no excuse Becca! I know 70's music
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[rbexter93]

oh no i never read that part grrrrrrr i can never do that
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[Polarbear]

:/ Just make the song feel different? Like if its a cheesy fun song try and put some emotion and drama in there or make a sad soulful song silly.
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[rbexter93]

hmmm i think ill maybe just keep working on my doctor who vid
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[Aislynn]

rbexter93 wrote:

remember I wasnt born untill 1993!!!!!!!!!

*feels, like, 10,000 years old*

Man, I hope I have time to do this one! It sounds fun!

[cylune]

PHIL COLLINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[betty06]

I love 80's music so here are a few songs for anyone who can't think of any
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club
Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler
Walk This Way - Aerosmith / Run D.M.C.
She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
She Works Hard For The Money - Donna Summer
Owner Of A Lonely Heart - Yes
Physical - Olivia Newton-John
Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Wang Chung
Get Happy- Elvis Costello
I Love Rock 'N Roll - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Girls-Beastie Boys (could be a good sawyer one)
It's raining men- the weather girls
The tide is high- Blondie
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[Aislynn]

Ooo, thanks, Betty! Hopefully that'll give the ol' vidding muses a jump-start!

[marcus]

Squee, you're finally doing an 80s contest! Dunno if I'll be able to enter this, but I can't wait to see all the vids.

Becca...you should learn 80s music, it's just like 90s music except not every single song has a rap verse.
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It's official - Aislynn is 36. Add a 0 to the end of that and you've got a full circle.

[Polarbear]

Thanks Betty!! Feel free to post songs from the 80s that you think would be a good choice
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[betty06]

Thanks Polarbear i will and any songs i did put in the list a few post above i have them all on my computer and will upload them for anyone that asks.This would have to be the best contest yet music wise
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