This video was filmed during a live taping
of Oprah. It shows the Black-Eyed Peas,
performing "I Gotta Feeling". It starts with a lone dancer (and I suspect some of it was planned). Yet, it
is fascinating to watch what happens when other people feel the urge to
get in on the fun … and it doesn't take long until the animal spirits spread through the mob.
As you start making progress on your New Year's Resolutions and 2010, I thought I'd share these two videos to put last year in perspective and chronicle some of its happenings.
One of the new technologies to generate a buzz last year was Google Wave. Even if you don't understand what it can do, you can appreciate how it's used here.
Finally, JibJab brings a little humor its retrospective.
As you start making progress on your New Year's Resolutions and 2010, I thought I'd share these two videos to put last year in perspective and chronicle some of its happenings.
One of the new technologies to generate a buzz last year was Google Wave. Even if you don't understand what it can do, you can appreciate how it's used here.
Finally, JibJab brings a little humor its retrospective.
Compare the original to the Muppets' version and a parody. Some things are classic. Some things are good enough to stand-up no matter who performs it. You be the judge.
The song is a parody of a
rock opera and has a very unusual musical structure for a piece of
popular music. Its three different sections have no chorus but both a
cappella and heavy metal arrangements. Despite this, it was released as a single and became a huge commercial success, marking a decisive point in Queen's
career.
The single was accompanied by a
groundbreaking "promotional video", which helped establish the visual
language of the modern music (and helped make the music video a must have accessory for any performer).
Muppets – Video of Bohemian Rhapsody:
The Muppets have created their own version of Queen's classic song and video. This version has very quickly gone viral, as people around the world flock to see it.
The Muppets released their version of Bohemian Rhapsody as a funny and endearing tribute marking the 18th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's untimely death.
While there will never be another Freddy Mercury, neither will there be another Gonzo, Fozzie Bear nor Miss Piggy. Here is their attempt at rock opera:
Bohemian Bankruptcy – A Tragedy by Drag Queen.
This, completely different, take on the classic is a witty parody of our economic times.
The Original: I Saved the Best for Last.
Here is the original. After all this time, it still speaks for itself.
Compare the original to the Muppets' version and a parody. Some things are classic. Some things are good enough to stand-up no matter who performs it. You be the judge.
The song is a parody of a
rock opera and has a very unusual musical structure for a piece of
popular music. Its three different sections have no chorus but both a
cappella and heavy metal arrangements. Despite this, it was released as a single and became a huge commercial success, marking a decisive point in Queen's
career.
The single was accompanied by a
groundbreaking "promotional video", which helped establish the visual
language of the modern music (and helped make the music video a must have accessory for any performer).
Muppets – Video of Bohemian Rhapsody:
The Muppets have created their own version of Queen's classic song and video. This version has very quickly gone viral, as people around the world flock to see it.
The Muppets released their version of Bohemian Rhapsody as a funny and endearing tribute marking the 18th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's untimely death.
While there will never be another Freddy Mercury, neither will there be another Gonzo, Fozzie Bear nor Miss Piggy. Here is their attempt at rock opera:
Bohemian Bankruptcy – A Tragedy by Drag Queen.
This, completely different, take on the classic is a witty parody of our economic times.
The Original: I Saved the Best for Last.
Here is the original. After all this time, it still speaks for itself.
Being an early adopter, I found this exciting, challenging, and frustrating all in the same week.
Speaking of Windows 7, I saw an interesting ad where Microsoft was promoting the launch in Japan through a cross-promotion with Burger King. Here's the ad.
Who knew that the best way to promote a new operating system and your expected user experience was with seven congealing meat patties and the smell of onions?
