🎥 What do K-pop fancams and political activism have in common? Everything. In this episode of Voices of Change, we dive into how young activists in France are hijacking TikTok’s viral culture to fight far-right dominance through flashy, shareable videos of politicians. Can social media memes and music videos really influence elections and drive meaningful change? Or is it all just digital noise? Tune in as we explore how fancams are reshaping political advocacy and why this trend could revolutionize social and environmental activism. 🌍🔥

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Bright Beginnings (Uplifting Piano and Energetic Drums) by Gustavo_Alivera – https://freesound.org/s/761372/ – License: CC BY 4.0, Attribution 4.0

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Le Monde. (2024, June 19). France's far right knows how to TikTok. The left is fighting back with K-pop-inspired fancams. Le Monde. https://www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2024/06/19/france-s-far-right-knows-how-to-tiktok-the-left-is-fighting-back-with-k-pop-inspired-fancams_6675213_13.html

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Pasternak, G. (Ed.). (2020). The handbook of photography studies. Taylor & Francis Group.

Fancams, Politics, and Power: How Social Media is Rewriting Activism

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Louise Perry, author of "The Case Against the Sexual Revolution," joins me to discuss the inevitable self-destruction of modernity, and the potential return of traditional values.

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Who Likes A Bit Of Deep Fried Then? – A Hilarious Operatic Tribute to British Cuisine

From BRITS, Tom Connell’s satirical exploration of British culture, comes Who Likes A Bit Of Deep Fried Then?—a grand operatic parody celebrating (and poking fun at) the UK’s deep-fried obsession. Performed by the London Contemporary Opera Society and featuring the magnificent voice of Julian Westbrook, this track transforms Britain’s love of battered and fried delicacies into a dramatic, full-throttle operatic spectacle.

With sweeping melodies, exaggerated vocal flourishes, and a tongue-in-cheek libretto, this piece fuses high art with low cuisine, proving that even a battered Mars bar can be worthy of a standing ovation. Witty, theatrical, and undeniably British, Who Likes A Bit Of Deep Fried Then? is a must-hear for lovers of satire, opera, and fish and chips alike.

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Who Likes A Bit Of Deep Fried Then?

Leaves on the Line – An Operatic Ballad About the British Commute

From BRITS, Tom Connell’s satirical deep dive into British life, comes Leaves on the Line—a beautifully dramatic ballad about the daily struggles of the UK’s famously unreliable rail system. Featuring the stunning mezzo-soprano of Emily Arden and performed by the London Contemporary Opera Society, this piece transforms every commuter’s frustration into a sweeping operatic lament.

With soaring melodies, heartfelt despair, and a touch of British irony, Leaves on the Line captures the absurdity of train delays, signal failures, and weather-induced cancellations with grandeur and grace. It’s a must-listen for anyone who has ever stared helplessly at a departure board, waiting for a train that may never come.

Leaves On The Line

English Summer – An Operatic Tribute to the One Sunny Day a Year

From BRITS, Tom Connell’s satirical celebration of British life, comes English Summer—a grand operatic anthem worshipping that rare and glorious day when the sun actually shines in the UK. Featuring the powerful vocals of Julian Westbrook and performed by the London Contemporary Opera Society, this piece captures the sheer euphoria (and inevitable sunburn) that comes with 24 hours of unexpected warmth.

With sweeping melodies and tongue-in-cheek grandeur, English Summer paints a dramatic picture of BBQs, overcrowded beaches, and Brits desperately making the most of the sunshine before the rain inevitably returns. A must-listen for anyone who knows the true fleeting beauty of a British summer!

English Summer

Reflecting on the past can inspire a composer to express their experiences through music. With "Symphony For Vietnam Veterans," I have created musical interpretations that reflect my experiences as a soldier in Vietnam. Initially written for string quartet under the title "Quartet For The Sons of Nam" and expanded to full orchestra in 1992, (Symphony For The Sons of Nam). In 2025 to better speak to my service in Vietnam and those Veterans who served with me, the score was retitled as above. A 2025 version has also been orchestrated for string orchestra and wind ensemble.

The score is divided into four chapters, each containing individual "events" representing snapshots of my most vivid memories from the war. 
In 1986, after participating in the "Chicago Welcome Home Parade" for Vietnam Veterans, I felt compelled to confront the emotions from my time in Vietnam through music composition. Following an invitation in 2012 to witness President Barack Obama proclaim March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day, I decided to reorchestrate and rename the score in recognition of this significant occasion. "Symphony For Vietnam Veterans," along with other compositions, serves as a musical recollection of my memories from service in Vietnam and represents a personal catharsis. Chapters 1 and 2 depict the events leading to my arrival in Vietnam in 1970 and my departure eleven months later, while Chapters 3 and 4 remain to be completed.

Symphony For Vietnam Veterans

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R.R. Reno, editor of First Things magazine, joins me to discuss why the principles of MAGA could potentially conflict with the values of a liberal society.

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Join us for a reflective conversation revisiting Tennessee Williams’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof — exploring mendacity, identity, and the enduring struggle between truth and appearance in American life. Part of the Stylesmyths Vintage Reflections series.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Truth, Illusion, and the Age of Mendacity

This piece serves as a reminder of those who, symbolized here by children as innocent and inexperienced individuals, dance for a group of foolish monkeys—monkeys that play music for them. The intriguing part is that these monkeys are not acting on their own, but are being orchestrated and manipulated by others behind the scenes.

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End of Western Civilization got you down? All is tickety-boo on The Andrew Klavan Show as Andrew laughs his way though Armageddon with political satire, cultural commentary, interviews and relentless mockery of racial pieties, sexual perversities, and feminist absurdities. Monday thru Thursday.

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