This is straight up gangsta. *wicky wicky skerra* If you're like me, you've tried to invent a new type of musical instrument and failed. You've laid in bed trying to figure out a new way of making sound, but it's all been covered. Plucking strings, vibrating air, slapping membranes... it's all been done. Jeremy Bell … Continue reading The Scrub Board – DJ Scratching on Cassette Tapes
I had never heard of the Chapman Stick or the Stickman before I was goofing around on Indi.com where they host all kinds of musical challenges (with cash prizes!). If you're especially good or unique, you might check that out. Anyways, there was a contest going on for the best solo instrumentalist. Usually these end … Continue reading Stickman Wins Contest With The Chapman Stick!
If you were in high school in the late 90's, or perhaps even college, then I'm guessing you had a Linkin Park phase in your life. I did. I used to mute my video games and put my Hybrid Theory CD on loop and have my own personalized soundtrack. That's actually one of my most fond … Continue reading Link Park’s “In The End” Sung by 183 Movies!
How many of us have had plans to learn to play the piano or guitar, but haven't even made the first move after even a decade or more? We are full of excuses. It's crazy how we find time for things that don't bring us true joy or happiness, but keep resisting what we truly desire. … Continue reading Peep Dude’s Music Skills Despite His Birth “Enhancement”
Seriously though. This is how I know I'm getting old. I'm aware of what Vine is. It's like the Twitter of videos. But now we have famous animals on social media. This is next level, because this dog Trench can also play music (better than me): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXM-5j9NDDw Here he is, collaborating like a boss with … Continue reading Famous Vine Dog’s Music Collaborations… I’m So Confused
There's no better way to capture, compare, and contrast the styles of the epically world famous guitarists than to use their techniques all in one extremely familiar song. But you can't force these master instrumentalists to collaborate on an unoriginal song. How would they agree on which song to cover, and which ego would allow … Continue reading Michael Jackson Played Like 20 Epic Famous Guitarists
I'm a huge fan of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music. I love classic folk and all that, probably related to my love of fantasy movies, books, and role playing games. It strangely gives me a sense of belonging and being at home in myself and with others. So I was thrilled when I was tinkering … Continue reading Stary Olsa’s Medieval Cover of Metallica’s One
David Bowie has passed, shedding his mortal coil at the ripe age of 69, having lived a fruitful life. It's hard to say much more than "What a Boss!" when it comes to David Bowie's life Best remembered by fans of music for his classic songs such as Space Oddity, Let's Dance, Changes, and countless … Continue reading David Bowie Leaves Us at Age 69
Nothing has rustled more jimmies since the argument of Apple vs. PC than the advent of the Dubstep genre. It's love it or hate it to such high energy levels that people lose their minds over it. I mean... I'm not that invested into a genre that I need to be a walking billboard over … Continue reading Dubstep Myths Debunked: Put Your Hater Blockers On!
I've told this story in detail before, so I'll just mention the basics. I once was forced to learn to play the drums by not playing them because they were too loud. It scarred me for life. Now I'm having flashbacks... For all my trying, I never learned it. And yet this frickin' Pug dog … Continue reading This Dog Plays Drums Better Than You Do
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