Archive for November, 2009

  • Thanks, Day 6: Tibet and Technology

    A short film documenting a journey into Lhasa. ...

  • Thanks, Day 5: Miike Snow

    I'm thankful for this song. It's sort of become my anthem. Have a Great Thanksgiving! ...

  • Thanks, Day 4: Arrested Development

    Just watch this episode. You'll see why I'm so thankful for this show. Wish it was still on -- can't wait for the movie! ...

  • Thanks, Day 3: U2 and Jay Z

    Definitely very thankful for both U2 and Jay Z. ...

  • Thanks, Day 2: Raphael Saadiq

    You know I'm thankful for Raphael Saadiq. Probably my favorite individual performer right now. ...

  • Foreplay/Long Time (Jon’s One Man Band Boston Cover)

    I'm going to do a Week of Thanks. 7 days of posts on things I'm thankful for, since I think Thanksgiving is the coolest. First off, I'm thankful that Jon's One Man Band would cover this Boston song in response to someone posting this crap. And thanks to Jojo for sharing it....

  • Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash :: Girl From the North Country

    It's just cool to see two legends playing together back in the day. Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash perform "Girl From the North Country" live on the first episode of The Johnny Cash Show, June 1969. ...

  • 玉市: Jade Market 玉市: Jade Market

    China and India are places that come to mind when I think of haggling. In China you get molested just walking down the street! Don't have to buy anything - go to the wrong place at the wrong time and some little old lady will be tugging on your arm with one hand and digging in your pocket with the o...

  • Chinese National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance Chinese National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance

    Chinese National Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance held at the newly built WenXin Forest Park's Fulfillment Amphitheater on November 11th, 2009, Taichung, Taiwan. Includes Mongolian music, as well as music from various Chinese aboriginal groups. 中华非物质文化遗产传场...

  • Wale & The Roots -- Pretty Girls Wale & The Roots — Pretty Girls

    Wale gives me hope for the future of hiphop. Interesting, artistic, soulful -- so many of the qualities that have been lost in the bling age that followed Okayplayer and Rawkus Records bringing the noise. He released his debut album, Attention Deficit, yesterday. Also, this performance is just on...

  • Chen Style Taiji Quan (陳式太極拳) Chen Style Taiji Quan (陳式太極拳)

    gongfu is like water, limitless and formless. looks like little dude is onto something. keep up the good work. l-:...

  • Derrick May: BBC Mix 2 Derrick May: BBC Mix 2

    Three consecutive sets of DJ Derrick May behind the decks in his latest BBC 6 Radio Mix. Enjoy! :-)...

  • Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Letterman Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Letterman

    I can't say I've ever even heard of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros before a few moments ago. But I can say that I was fascinated by this performance. Goofy. Lovable. Based on this alone, I'd probably buy a ticket to go see them live. ...

  • U2 on YouTube U2 on YouTube

    On Sunday night of last week, 97,000 fans packed the Rose Bowl like little, tiny sardines to see U2 rock the arena. This concert was live streamed on YouTube to nearly 10 million people in 188 countries, making it one the largest live-streamed events to date. Here it is for your enjoyment. Als...