ENTERTAINMENT
The University Daily KANSAN
February 24.1984 Page 6
MTV is booming out hard rock 'n' roll sounds
By PHIL ENGLISH Staff Reporter
The television audience is intrigued by the black leather platform heels and the silver metal studs on the guitar
As the camera pans back, the tight leather pants seem to mesh into a black bass guitar, which is frantically being beaten by a maniacal-looking young man whose face is streaked with white and black makeup.
SUDDENLY, THE CAMERA turns and reveals a scantily clad woman crouched over a hill piercing like a frightened animal. Her loincloth is torn suggestively to reveal choice bits of skin.
She sneaks into the prison area where the band's drummer is twirling his sticks and pounding a hysterical
Larry Farris, Polygram Records
'It has gotten to the point that when MTV plays a new video, it forces the radio stations to pick it up.' Larry Ferris. Polygram Records
beat. She attempts to rescue a group of women, who are enslaved in the grips of the heavy metal band, Motley Crue.
Three minutes later, the nightmare ends, as well as the music video, "Looks that Kill," which is currently on the iTunes Store.
Motley Crue, along with Def Leppard, Quiet Riot and Van Halen, are a few of the many heavy-metal bands present riding the crest of a nationwide trend in video and rock 'n' roll music.
MARTIA QUINN, MTV VIDEO jock, said that in April 4682, Def Leppard opened the music video market to heavy-metal bands with the success of their first video, "Photograph."
Jonathon Jackson, head of press relations for MTV, said MTV played a significant role in the rising fame of such heavy-metal bands as Quiet Riot and Motley Crue. But the gist of the programming was decided by the public.
"When Def Leppard came out with their first video off of the "Pyromania" album, it was immensely popular," she said. "We helped a little, but it was also a great album that would have sold without our help."
"We help design some of the programming." Jacobson said. "But the real say goes to the viewing audience."
the most say goes to the viewing announcer. Steve Wilson, manager of kie's Discount Records & Stereo Store, said heavy metal craze was something that had been bubbling under the surface of the record market for quite some time.
"We first noticed a large demand for heavy-metal records in the Manhattan store in August 1983," he said. "It seems to be the preferred music for the liberal 14-year-old kids of small-town America."
Although MTV is hesitant to claim responsibility for the beaches where foreign record companies are not afraid to show their gratitude.
York, said that MTV opened the eyes of the radio stations around the country by making radio more responsive to the audience.
Larry Farris, distributor for Polygram Records in New
Polygram has handled such heavy-metal acts as Rush, Scorpions and Def Leppard. Farris said that with the aid of MTV and the present boom in heavy-metal music, the company was enjoying its best sales-year ever.
AFTER A LONG DEPRESSION in the record industry following the disco fad, during the mid-70s. Rush pulled the company out of trouble with its 180 release, "Permanent Waves." Farris said.
"It has gotten to the point that when MTV plays a new video, it forces the radio stations to pick it up," he said. Mel Birge, college marketing representative for Columbia Records in St. Louis, said music videos played a big role.
bia Records in St. Louis, said music videos played a primary role in the popularity of the band Quiet Riot.
Birge credits MTV with the success of the Quiet Riot song "Curn On Feel the Noise," and he has equal optimism.
"There is a certain power in the heavy-metal bands today that you wouldn't have heard several years ago," he said. "MTV has a much more liberal play list than most of the FM radio stations in the country."
HOWEVER, NOT ALL HAS been blissful for the
'There is a certain power in the heavy-metal bands today, that you wouldn't have heard several years ago.' Mel Birge, Columbia Records
Thomas Radecki, president of the coalition, said more than 50 percent of the heavy-metal videos contained strong depictions of graphic violence and more than 40 percent had clear demonstrations of violence.
heavy-metal market. Recently, the National Coalition on Television Violence approached MTV to try to ban the playing of violent videos, Quinn said. The organization tried to implement a ban against MTV late last year.
“MTV is clearly not as bad as the network violence,” he said. “However, they do have some harmful elements to
"Radecki cited "Looks that Kill," by Motley Crue and "Rock School" by Heaven, as videos with sensibility like this one."
"The VIDEOS REFLECT implications of destroying life and acceptance of heavy violence in our culture," he said. "The perpetrator of the violent act is the rock star — an idol to a lot of viewers."
"In certain videos, the audience is exposed to a woman who is being raped and enjoying it. This is teaching men to avoid it."
Radecki said that MTV refused to comment on his report, and instead onted to disregard it.
Quinn said that she was offended by the notion that she would have anything to do with the promotion of violence.
would have any thing to do that problem." I variance
"Some of the heavy-metal videos might seem violent to
some people," she said. "But this is nothing compared to
the violence on network television.
"MTV is not a kids' television show. We aren't doing anything different than the regular stations, except perhaps playing it."
Anita Hernandez, a customer at The Etc Shop, 732 the many people who take advantage of the unique styles and Massachusetts St., tries a hat on for size. Hernandez is one of lower prices found in area thrift shops.
Vintage clothing stores suit students' fancy
By MELISSA BAUMAN
Staff Reporter
Whether they are looking for a black vintage party dress or army fatigues, a tread toepoat or a mink hat, many KU students are finding what they want in Lawrence thrift shops.
When someone walks into her vintage shop clothing, Dart said, they are probably looking for one of two things—a costume for a charity or vintage clothing to wear out on the street.
"Last summer, with the revival of interest in Marilyn Monroe, 1950s' clothes have been really in, whether it's party dresses or the skirts or the 1960s' daytime dresses," she said.
Owners of local secondhand clothing stores say that they cater particularly to KU students,
Charlotte Dart, owner of Barb's Vintage rose, 91% *Massachusetts* st., that said 75 percent of her stock is from Florida.
"SOME PEOPLE LOVE real 1920s clothing, but we just don't get it that often." Dart said. We sometimes get early 20th century things—and the Victorian things go really randallly."
But clothing dating back before the 1950s is usually bought for costumes, she said.
Although polyester fabric is not popular for street clothes, it does sell well for costumes.
"I had what I called the Elvis suit that was
polyester, velvet collar, zip-up front jacket and a velvet waistband, but it was great for little girls.
The Inflation Fighter, 8 E. Seventh St, also sells some vintage clothing, Rosa Lewis, the owner, said that about 60 percent of her customers were KU students and that the best-selling items were black dresses, army fatigues, topcats and vintage suits.
Because gaudy polyester suits are also the trademark of Herb Taricke, a character on "WKRP in Cincinnati," she keeps a few on hand
STYLES REMINISCENT OF THE 1940s and 1950s are very popular, she said, pointing to a black dress with a double strand of pearl beads around the collar.
The industry credits the popularity of vintage clothing to a new interest in nostalgia, a regard for finer fabrics and quality workmanship and. The trend is back with the second decade- dressing. Plus the prices are low.
The magazines report that vintage shops have even cropped up in large cities to cater to a middle- and upper-class clientele — people who have never shopmed in shrtps shops a decade ago.
The magazines have also reported that large department stores are cashing in on the trend. Macy's and Abraham & Strauss and Bamberg are also making their own vintage secondhand clothing shops.
These metropolitan shops are making profits of about 100 percent on secondhand items.
a thrift shop for $8 and sell it to its weathier
owners for $150, according to a recent issue of
The American Journal of Business.
LOCALLY, LAWRENCE HAS a vintage
business market market with more than five
stores.
Local shop owners say that they buy most of their merchandise from individuals who bring it in.
Although students can buy used clothes for inexpensive prices at thrift shops, Lewis said that was not the reason students bought clothing. "Because they are constantly shopping for it," she said.
These stores also report a large turnover in merchandise. Lester said that she receives new items every day and is constantly restocking her shelves.
Out-of-town thrift shops and estate sales also aid shop owners in their search for vintage
AS AN EXAMPLE OF how quickly merchandise can sell, Dart said that she recently received a package of hand-held masks that one company said that one can hold the mask in front of her face.
Award-winning films to be shown
"This is how uncanny this is," she said.
"When I was opening the box, this woman walked in and said 'Do you happen to have any masks on sticks?' "
By JAN UNDERWOOD
A film showing spurts of colored ink drifting through a tank of water will be one of eight award-winning films and videos that the Kansas Film Institute will show tonight.
Staff Renorter
Tim DePaepe, Emporia sophomore, won the first runner-up award for his film "Clouds" in the Best Short Film category at the Kansas Film and Video Festival in October.
THE KANSAS FILM Institute and the University Film Society will present "Clouds" and eight other award-winning films at 7 tonight in Dvche Auditorium.
The film makers will introduce the films and answer questions. A special video will also be shown of Nicholas Meyer, director of "The Day I Accepted the institute's Grand Ozzie Award.
In each of the categories — Best Short Film, Best Long Film, Best Short Video, Best Long Video — an Ozzie Award and a first runner-up award was given. The Grand Ozzie is given to recognize films that promote the state of Kansas and show its diversity. Jayerson, the film institute's executive secretary.
He said "The Day After" was the big achievement of the year, but he wasn't sure if Meyer would respond when the institute offered hin the award.
BUT MEYER ACCEPTED the award gratefully.
"It means a great deal to me for having received this award." Mever said. "It holds a
place of honor on my mantel."
The institute is a non-profit organization that began last June. While film makers do not have to be from Kansas to enter the contest, the films must be made in or about Kansas.
The award-winning films have a wide range of topics. The satirical "Barking Geckos Video Review," the first runner-up for Best Long Video, is about a local rock group that sings tunes such as "I'm the Cable TV Marketing Man." The more serious Return to Sovereignty has been adapted for Long Video. Long Video, is a documentary about the struggle of the Kickapoo Indians of northern Kansas.
RANDY MASON'S VIDEO. "Not Just Another Roadside Attraction," is about the world's largest ball of twine, located in Cawker City. This film, along with his second film, "Rick Averill: Man of Many Stages," for the first runner-up in the Best Short Video category.
Many of last year's winners have humorous subjects. For example, "Midwestern Gigolo," which won the Ozzie Award for Best Short Film, is a spoof of the movie "American Gigolo."
The Best Long Film winner was Bill Owens, for "A Little Tragedy," which depicts the "trials and tribulations of a kid who has a crush on the local high school prom queen."
The first runner-up in the Best Long Film category was Richard Geary for "Your Country Calls," a film about student reaction to the draft in the 1960's.
Jim Jewell's documentary, "Competing for Peace," won the Best Short Video. The film is about the Soviet athletes' visit to Lawrence last year.
BLOOM COUNTY
BY BERKE BREATHED
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