The reach of YouTube goes from the mainstream entertainment to the underground spiritual side we do not see everyday. It can provide for those who do no fit societies general entertainment. For example, there are monks who became famous for posting a chant video online to YouTube.
Though they are based at the world's second-oldest Cistercian monastery, established in 1133 and 10 miles west of Vienna, the monks were discovered in a very modern way, by responding via YouTube to advertisements seeking medieval chanters. They beat more than 100 other entries from around the world.
Their exposure would not have been as successful if they did not have an internet portal to enter to let the world know about their chanting skills. Who knew people would like them enough to get them signed by Universal Records. The influence YouTube has and the questions it answers are what make it popular. It pushes a taboo style to the public and brings back fans. The open-minded users of YouTube are felt and strengthened when something like chanting monks is propelled into commercial record companies.
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This is a very informative source and could potentially be used, but what would you do with this?
ReplyDeletewhat is the article???? where does it come from??? how can anyone tell if it's a valid newspaper if there's no citation?
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