My Internet provider recently doubled the speed of service in our area. Seemingly everyone I tell makes a joke about quicker access to porn. In that spirit, here are two videos poking fun at that.
First, the Onion jokes that Congress passed the Pornographic Media Concealment Act, to hide this generation's porn habit from future generations.
I miss real music. Recently, a lot of what's popular seems technologically-enhanced, over-produced, and auto-tuned.
That's why I like VH-1's Unplugged site. It is showcases talent stripped of the pyrotechnics and glossy production. What's left are the artist and the art.
I miss real music. Recently, a lot of what's popular seems technologically-enhanced, over-produced, and auto-tuned.
That's why I like VH-1's Unplugged site. It is showcases talent stripped of the pyrotechnics and glossy production. What's left are the artist and the art.
Here are two videos worth watching, in part for the music … and in part for their larger purpose. They were made to draw attention and raise funds to support humanitarian
efforts in Haiti.
The first is a remake of the R.E.M. classic,
“Everybody Hurts”. Simon Cowell-produced it; and it is very well done.
Here are two videos worth watching, in part for the music … and in part for their larger purpose. They were made to draw attention and raise funds to support humanitarian
efforts in Haiti.
The first is a remake of the R.E.M. classic,
“Everybody Hurts”. Simon Cowell-produced it; and it is very well done.
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.
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.
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.
I wanted to create a list of the coolest iPhone apps. However, cool doesn't necessarily mean useful. Instead, this is a list of the applications that I use most.
Even if you don't have an iPhone, check-out the links to see what is available. I am amazed at how much of my computing and basic research are now done on a Smartphone.
That's it for now. Let me know if I forgot your favorite or you found something worth sharing.
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