A core argument is that when it comes to representations of the virtual, without mimesis there can be no effective critique. Criticism of the group has claimed that their performances resemble the media realities their work parodies to such an extent that any critical content is bound to compromised. Concerning Gorillaz’ anonymous mediated performances, Manuel Castell's notion of “real virtuality” and Katherine Hayles’ idea of “embodied virtuality” are offered in preference to Baudrillard's “hyperreality” and “simulacra” as a means of addressing the materiality of mediated performances. Del The Funky Homosapien Nobody quite knew what to expect when Albarn traded Blur for a cartoon band, but any fears he’d lost the plot were quickly put to rest with the release of first single ‘Clint Eastwood.’ Produced with a simple hip-hop drumbeat, programmed strings and a melodica, the track is sonic delight dominated by Del The Funky Homosapien’s. Issues of originality and artistry are broached in a second case study on the music video, Feel Good Inc. 911 Gorillaz & D12 featuring Terry Hall Don Quixotes Christmas Bonanza FM. '' indicates an unreleased track, in full or otherwise. '' indicates it originally appearing in other media. '' indicates it originally appearing on a non-Gorillaz album. This chapter discusses audiovisual performances by Gorillaz, a cartoon band formed by the pop musician Damon Albarn and the cartoonist Jamie Hewlett, The first study approaches the hit song Clint Eastwood form narratological and phenomenological angles in light of the group's heavily publicized media-critical agenda. This is a list of all known unreleased, obscure, rare, or non-main album tracks released by Gorillaz.

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