Overplayed Tune Farewells

Madness Comes to an End in the 'Some Music That I Used to Know' Clip

This Eric Schwartz video, titled 'Some Music That I Used to Know,' says farewell to the unforgettably catchy Gotye tune.

Speaking to all of the parodies made with reference to the music video and song, this funny clip is incredibly well-made and seeks to take a stand against the over-playing of music. The video features Eric painting the walls white and explaining the reasons why Gotye must stop being heard, all in a catchy song. Written with exceptional attention to detail, and even featuring some acting by Gotye and Kimbra imitators, this is sure to get plenty of love throughout the web.

Addressing a pop culture phenomenon that many can relate to, this video is a winner in many ways. Right on the mark in terms of its commentary, this call to action could become incredibly popular.

Parody Music Videos
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating original and creative parody music videos that satirize popular songs and trends.
Overplayed Music
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technology or platforms that curate personalized playlists to prevent overplayed music.
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Who This Affects Most

Online Entertainment
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing an online platform for users to create and share parody music videos seamlessly.
Music Streaming
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Content Creation
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building a community-driven platform for content creators to make music commentary videos and engage with a wider audience.
SCORE
1.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 4%
Activity 28%
Freshness 8%

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