I'm sure guys have all heard of the mad genius Nikola Tesla. He gave us some legit inventions, revolutionizing the entire world with alternating current and also ideas about wireless electricity and other stuff that the government supposedly suppressed. By supposedly, I mean the FBI seized and classified all of his research as soon as … Continue reading Tesla Coils: Nope, Not Even Once
If you've never seen a theremin, you're not missing too much, but it is legit kind of cool. First, just take a goosey gander at one. It looks like a rectangle with a metal loop on one side and another metal bar sticking straight up on the other side. you're probably wondering how this thing … Continue reading Theremin: Almost the Most Worthless But Cool Gadget Ever
I'm sure you remember that "We Are The World" single from way back in 1985 (unless you're one of these young whippersnappers) when Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie got a boatload of amazing artists all on one track and donated it all to charity. That was pretty hype. I wonder if any of that money … Continue reading Global Hip Hop for the World
In a world where selling CD's has gone the way of cassette tapes and 8-tracks, Marilyn Manson has stepped up to the proverbial plate to challenge the status quo... Except he's not slanging your typical compact disc. He's selling a PlayStation disc! No, it's not a video game, but it is being manufactured by Sony … Continue reading Marketing Master Marilyn Manson’s New Disc
For generations we've dreamed of such a time, a time when childhood toys could be respected as legitimate musical instruments, and that time has now arrived. The ancients were stuck annoying people with ocarinas, and our more modern ancestors had to settle for bagpipes, accordions, and harmonicas. But a new world rises, one of technologically supplemented … Continue reading The Wait is Over: The HUMMbucker Electric Kazoo!
It wouldn't be fair for me to operate a blog where I post cute animals doing music related stuff without introducing you to one of my all time favorites, entitled "Hamster on a Piano." It looks and sounds exactly like the title describes, which is to say that it's pure heaven. Get ready to hear … Continue reading Classic: Hamster on a Piano
Let the birdies hit the floor! I'm only half tempted to call this bird adorable, and even more tempted to call child protective services, or even an exorcist. Heavy Metal Parrot Either way, this heavy metal parrot would make a great circus intermission or at least a decent lead singer for Drowning Pool the next … Continue reading This Heavy Metal Parrot Has Perfected Screamo
There's a fine line between insanity and being a Croatian genius street performer scooting around with all kinds of contraptions and gadgets hooked into you. And plus one point for making it funny, as this guy did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXMuWi0dUBc You have to question what universe you're even in after watching a guy with an IQ of … Continue reading Croatian Genius Skirts the Insanity Line
When I first learned of Luc Arbogast, it was from this video I'm about to show you. It didn't even have his name attached to it, but I finally figured out who he was. This was about 8 years ago or more even. Once I knew who he was, I immediately ordered two of his … Continue reading Luc Arbogast – Modern Day Warlock Bard Badass
So I just discovered Mashd N Kutcher, and very well may be late to the game. But in case you don't know who they are, let this be an introduction. These guys do a lot more, but my favorite shtick of theirs is their insistence on making music at all times. Check out this video, … Continue reading You Can’t Stop Mashd N Kutcher From Making Music
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