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  • Shout Out Louds :: Presents Music from the Album Shout Out Louds :: Presents Music from the Album

    Shout Out Louds from Ted Malmros on Vimeo. ...

  • loudQUIETloud :: a film about the Pixies 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, ...

  • Led Zeppelin - That's The Way (1975) 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. ...

  • Hoffmaestro & Chraa - Highway man 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. ...

  • The Roots :: Proceed>Quills 1.31.09 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. ...

  • ‘orbit’s a movie sta…’

    A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song......

  • Liufang 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 ...

  • The Heritage of Kraftwerk 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...

  • Dancing Pictographs 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 :-)...

  • 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...

  • Thanks, Day 5: Miike Snow

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

  • 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. ...

  • 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...

  • 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...

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