The New Math of Mash-ups Observation

This piece was very interesting to read. I thought that the author was very effective in what they were saying. It did influence me, a little, to think that maybe mash-ups aren't so bad after all and aren't an infringement on other people's work. Frere-Jones talks about the artists enjoying the remixes of their songs done by other people. This reinforces her main point that mash-ups are okay because even the people who's work is being used enjoy it, as well as the listeners. This author doesn't place any blame, even when he uses the word 'piracy' in the conclusion. He refers to a great mash-up as one that combines good sound with a message. He bashes the Grey Album because it does not have a strong message but is essentially a remix of the songs from Jay-Z and The Beatles.