Posted in: HOT PICKS, Hot Topics!, What's New? | No Comments | October 11, 2011
Again, Beyonce is trying to be put on the chopping block for stealing moves. Bey says she didn’t steal any moves for her new video she’s simply paying homage! Here’s exactly what Bey had to say:
“Clearly, the ballet ‘Rosas danst Rosas’ was one of many references for my video ‘Countdown.’ It was one of the inspirations used to bring the feel and look of the song to life.”
“I was also paying tribute to the film, ‘Funny Face’ with the legendary Audrey Hepburn. My biggest inspirations were the ’60s, the ’70s, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Twiggy and Diana Ross. I’ve always been fascinated by the way contemporary art uses different elements and references to produce something unique.”
Here’s what Anne Teresa had to say:
“I’m not mad, but this is plagiarism. This is stealing.[...]It’s a bit rude. What’s rude about it is that they don’t even bother about hiding it.”
“Beyoncé is not the worst copycat; she sings and dances very well, and she has a good taste! On the other hand, there are protocols and consequences to such actions, and I can’t imagine she and her team are not aware of it.[...]“In the 1980s, this was seen as a statement of girl power, based on assuming a feminine stance on sexual expression. I was often asked then if it was feminist. Now that I see Beyoncé dancing it, I find it pleasant but I don’t see any edge to it. It’s seductive in an entertaining consumerist way.”
Adria Petty who was the co-director of the video stated that she showed Beyonce some European contemporary dance videos to draw inspiration from:
“I brought Beyoncé a number or references and we picked some out together. Most were German modern dance references, believe it or not.”
This is also a coincidence that Anne Teresa thought of:
“Everyone told me, [Beyoncé] is dancing and she is four months pregnant. In 1996, when De Mey‘s film was made, I was also pregnant with my second child. So, today, I can only wish her the same joy that my daughter brought me.”
What do you think is Beyonce paying tribute or plagiarizing????
