Sequels (General Principles)

• If possible, try swapping a component of the sequel into the original work and see if it feels appropriate.
  • Ex: Does the new Doom soundtrack fit old Doom?

Eminem - Kim

• This is probably one of the best "sequels" I've ever seen done.

First song: '97 Bonnie & Clyde

• Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFM5UKYorFg
• Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eminem/97bonnieandclyde.html

Sequel: Kim

• Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eminem/kim.html
• Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgP54FuvIM

What it does right:

• It's stylistically very different from the original.
  • The original is characterized by Eminem's unemotional / playful tone, as he's talking to his daughter.
    • The originality comes from the contrast between his low-key delivery and the situation he's describing.
  • The "sequel" is characterized by an extremely emotional delivery.
• It shows the next-most-interesting moment to describe, rather than just thoughtlessly assuming it needs to cover something that happened after the first song.