Collaborative Cash

I came on here today to simply post a video that I saw on AUX (yes, yes, AUX again. There will be many AUX inspired posts) that I thought was cool to share. Then, I went onto YouTube to grab the video to embed, and I realized that there is much more to this video than simply the video itself.

I won’t go into too much detail about the specifics, since you can get all of that at this website http://www.thejohnnycashproject.com/#/about.

However, I will give you the gist. The Johnny Cash Project dedicates itself to the creation of the music video for Cash’s song “Ain’t No Grave,” which can be found on his last recorded album. Begun by Chris Milk, The Johnny Cash Project exists on a website where individuals can take an individual frame from the music video and, through specialized online software, edit the look of that frame to a desired look. Each frame is thus different from one another, and is compiled with the other frames and strung together for streaming. The result is an artistic tribute unlike any other. Not only is the video itself something to behold, but so is the idea that through the power of technology these fans, most of who likely don’t know one another, were able to put together something so unique and meaningful. I am often so disenchanted by the content that exists on the Internet and the behaviour people exhibit on it. This project, however, shows that it does have some pretty significant redeeming qualities. Enjoy.

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