VIDEOtapeRBG
2008, 03:15 minutes, colour, English
TAPECODE 755.17
VIDEOtapeRBG is a video performance: recorded in the artist's studio, it shows the multiple attempts by Gotro at singing Radiohead’s song “VIDEOtapeRBG”.
All 'vocal takes' are mixed together simultaneously, turning the idea of "the-perfect-take" on its' ear. Both a commentary and ode to diy-webcam-video-culture as popularized by YouTube, as well as a direct (albeit ‘tongue-in-cheek’) commentary on digital studio manipulation as heard on virtually all pop-recordings today.
The result is a multilayer cacophony of off-key singing, misremembered lyrics, and performed actions/reactions. Indulgent? Comedic? Terrible? Wonderful? Uncomfortable? All things can be found herein.
a digital pixel manipulation ~ www.briankentgotro.com
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