Archive for music
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F**K You – Cee-Lo Green
This song is going to be huge. First, Cee-Lo is a fantastic singer. But the realness of this song, in real, everyday language, is going to make it spread like wildfire. Maybe not on the radio, or MTV, but really, fuck the radio and MTV. Love this video, with the focus on the words. Great way to br...
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Son House, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, & Mike Bloomfield at the Newport Folk Festival
I love how Son House speaks in 12-bar blues rhythms and scales, too.Thanks to Jane for sharing this....
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The Ooks of Hazzard
You can sometimes measure the greatness of a song by the covers that it inspires.Here's a fantastic translation of the MGMT anthem 'Kids' by the Ooks of Hazzard.Thanks to the Audio Muffin for this stellar page of music....
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Wilco – Country Disappeared – A Take Away Show :: by La Blogotheque
Wilco in a hallway. Compliments of La Blogotheque.Wilco - Country Disappeared - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo....
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For the Fronters Out There
There's no future in your fronting, yo. ...
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Word Up! Cameo and the Code Word
Just a little bit of a classic group with a classic hat to make your day awesome. Live on Arsenio! That's right dawg, pump that fist. ...
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Modern Drift by Efterklang
Remember this? I think it was called nature. With the modern drift, these images are all we may have. [MNSFW] Modern Drift by Efterklang from Rumraket on Vimeo. ...
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Shout Out Louds :: Presents Music from the Album
Shout Out Louds from Ted Malmros on Vimeo. ...
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loudQUIETloud :: a film about the Pixies
The Pixies are beloved by many but have always remained somewhat of a mystery to most. loudQUIETloud is both a documentary with a perfect title and a behind the scenes look at one of the most influential bands to ever hit college radio. Directed by Steven Cantor, Matthew Galkin. With Frank Black, ...
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Led Zeppelin – That’s The Way (1975)
Such a hauntingly beautiful tune. I love the layered landscapes Page creates. If you saw It Might Get Loud, you know what an amazing career this guy has had. ...
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Hoffmaestro & Chraa – Highway man
I know nothing about these guys. And can't really find any good info. So, watch, enjoy, then inform me if you can. Unique, interesting sound on this. Wondering what the rest of their work might sound like. ...
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The Roots :: Proceed>Quills 1.31.09
You Are Now in Tune With the Sounds ... I've seen thousands of concerts and round about a dozen Roots shows. This one goes in my all time top 5. Maybe top 3. The Roots are one of the most dynamic, creative bands in existence. Ever. ...
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‘orbit’s a movie sta…’
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song......
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Liufang
Unparalleled in the universe as we know it, Liufang (劉芳Liúfāng), from Yunnan Province, China, is one of the most prominent pipa players in the world. (Talk about beauty, style and grace - Most of us don't even get close!) This is a true master. The Chinese pipa (琵琶 pípá) originated ...
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The Heritage of Kraftwerk
'Who Knew That Robots Were Funky?' asks a recent New York Times article that describes Kraftwerk, a highly influential electronic music band from Germany, as the 'godfather of American hip-hop and black electronic dance music.' Journalist Mike Rubin compares Kraftwerk to other great music innova...
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Dancing Pictographs
Chinese characters (汉字) have been developed over time and are based on man's observations of natural phenomena. The following is a simple illustration that attempts to reflect this ongoing relationship. Enjoy! Music by Alexandre Navarro : Running Breathing :-)...
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Thanks, Day 7: The Internets (And Thao and the Get Down Stay Down)
Internet, I thank thee heartily for bringing me gifts like these. You're so nifty -- the way you scatter these treasure about to be found now or later. You make me happy. Take Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Never heard of them before. Now I have. That is cool. (And yes, I skipped a cou...
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Thanks, Day 5: Miike Snow
I'm thankful for this song. It's sort of become my anthem. Have a Great Thanksgiving! ...
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Thanks, Day 3: U2 and Jay Z
Definitely very thankful for both U2 and Jay Z. ...
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Thanks, Day 2: Raphael Saadiq
You know I'm thankful for Raphael Saadiq. Probably my favorite individual performer right now. ...