Modern Retelling: Making The Old New
Today, a modern retelling of an old story is more common than an original story. Some are successful, while others are highly criticized.
Today, a modern retelling of an old story is more common than an original story. Some are successful, while others are highly criticized.
You may think that unlimited resources or ideas would foster creativity. Often though, the opposite is true. Limitations inspire creativity.
It seems like every time we turn around, another entertainer dies. Whether it is from natural causes, freak accidents, or drug overdoses, we often mourn the losses by revisiting the art of these departed artists. It is true that artists are never fully appreciated until after their deaths.
Sometimes the lyrics move us. Other times it is the rhythm and melody. There is something about music that strikes emotional chords in each of us. Music helps us express emotions, as well as feel them.
We are in a new and exciting age, where an artist is no longer limited by their geography. Thanks to platforms such as YouTube and Patreon, anyone with access to a computer or smartphone has the opportunity to monetize their creativity. However, even these venues are ripe for taking advantage of artists. The real question that this brings forth is what is an artist’s value?
If you have spent any amount of time on YouTube over the last several years, you have probably seen videos tagged as ASMR. If you haven’t checked them out, you may be wondering what exactly ASMR is. It is an acronym that means Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.