"Some channels work better than others. At the time that I tested this out, the "MTV Unplugged" channel brought up Nirvana's recording of "All Apologies" from the actual MTV Unplugged, as well as an acoustic Noel Gallagher performance, but also Austin City Limits songs by Foo Fighters and Nick Cave that featured plenty of electric instruments. On the other hand, this is a passion project made available freely, so expecting perfection might be missing the point."
"What's less clear is how long this service will last. Statistics on Product Hunt suggest that people are tuning in, which is great - there are, after all, a lot of great music videos out there - but the project's website suggests that it was made by someone with an enthusiasm for MTV's heyday as opposed to an officially sanctioned corporate tie-in. In other words, enjoy this while it lasts, because it may not endure forever, at least not in its current form."
MTV Rewind is a fan-built web project created in 48 hours that replicates multiple classic MTV channels by curating thematically related videos from YouTube. The site features channels such as "MTV First Day," "120 Minutes," "Live Aid 1985" and "MTV2," delivering playlists of era- or theme-appropriate clips. Channel quality varies, with some mixes including off-theme performances, reflecting the informal curation process. The project is freely available and appears unofficial, so continuity is uncertain. The effort demonstrates ongoing audience interest in continuous access to classic music videos despite traditional channels winding down.
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