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Music

Simple and Captivating


Here is a very simple and straight forward video from Sam Beam/Iron and Wine using some captivating dance in a unique setting to complement a not so straight forward song. I think the combination of these makes for a simple but semi-sureal experience.

Coldplay Video that is Truly Extraordinary

I really loved the last Coldplay album “Viva la Vida” because I think it shows them back to form. My favorite song was “Strawberry Swing” because of it’s subtle charms and this over-the-top video is incredible. It gives this song a new direction because I never would have imagined the world they created to surround it.

Love is All you need


This video was created to raise Aids awareness in Africa. 156 countries singing “All You Need is Love” by the Beatles. Watch this and stir your soul, (with a boat oar).

25 songs you may have heard and one you haven’t


The top 25 songs mashedup together to form one 2009 Super Song. It’s pretty flawless, which begs the question could these all be remixed together because they are essentially the same song? It could be, but they do sound good together. And I promise to be less cynical in 2010. I swear.

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The Muppets tackle Bohemian Rhapsody, in their own muppet-loving way.

Swell Season


I loved the movie “Once” and the Swell Season music that went along with it. Their new album is called “Strict Joy” and continues the beautiful melancholic vibe that went along with those original songs. Here is the video for “Low Rising” the first single off the new album.

Indie Rock vs. Beat It


Who can really challenge MJ. Really? But this clever rendition is awesome in so many ways.

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The beatles remastered box set, Rock Band video game and Apple announces new products? I’m going to explode! Chuck Klosterman, a talented and clever author writes a review about this seemingly unknown band for The Onion’s AV Club and it is as entertaining as it is informative. Read it here. Also check out Chuck’s book Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs which is an excellent read on music and modern life.

The Beatles Reinvent Themselves Again. (In video form)


Name one group that has continually pushed the envelope and reinvented themselves more than the Beatles. This movie captures their career in a few short moments in a highly entertaining and graphical way. If you are even a little bit of a fan (i love them immensely) you will be entertained and taken by this. Incredible. Oh and now you can rock with them in the video game that this is for. WOW.

Stop Animation video with Charm


Oren Lavie’s song “Her Morning Elegance” is beautiful and elegant and the video that was created for it emphasizes that. I love it.