My favorite video on YouTube is Rob Paravonian's Pachelbel Rant. It has had more than 6 million views in the couple of years it has been up. It is 5 star rated with more thn 38,000 ratings. In the video, the musical comedian talks and sings about the 8 notes of the bass line in Pachelbel's Canon and the changes/chords show up in popular music all over the place. I have yet to find a trained musician who doesn't find it funny. For all the humor, the video imparts a tremendous amount of information in a way that is really understandable. Best of all, Pachelbel Rant has spurred copies with subtitles in various languages as well as other videos related to the Pachelbel Canon and Paravonian's rant.
Yes, YouTube has a role in libraries -- in training staff and customers and in public relations. And it could have a place in supporting staff morale. The videos must be short and carefully targeted. And well scripted and presented. Obviously, the production qualities don't have to be the greatest, judging by what's on YouTube. One topic per video, please.
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Thank you so much for reminding me of that!
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