music

Aimee Mann: Fame is the worst (Salon.com)

It’s the last phase of the Weimar Republic. Right before someone swoops in and takes over. I mean, I don’t mean to …

2012 Olympic Games Thoughts

A few thoughts on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. I didn’t do daily recaps this time, but I did watch a fair amount of it and have my fair share of opinions on a few aspects of the experience.

Jake Shimabukuro plays “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Clearly, I have underrated the ukulele. This is very far from a lazy strum outside a Little Grass Shack.

Mathematics, Physics, and A Hard Day’s Night

Using mathematics and the physics of sound, one of the mysteries of rock ‘n’ roll is examined: how did the Beatles play …

Triumph of the Cyborg Composer

David Cope’s software creates beautiful, original music. Why are people so angry about that? A great exploration of one man, computers, and …

A Musical WTF: TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO

There just are no words. Really. No words. (video) TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO. More info at NowPublic: Edward Anatolevich Hill ‘Trololo’ Vocaliz Video Builds Viral Buzz …

YouTube – Beatles 3000

This really clears up a lot of things for me. :-D YouTube – Beatles 3000.

Does Your Novel Have a Soundtrack?

This week’s group blog assignment poses the question: Does your novel have a soundtrack? This is not an inconsequential question for a writer, but to many readers this may seem bizarre.

More Shirley Manson on Craig Ferguson

Our dear Scottish lass, Shirley Manson, has popped up again to share some bon mots with that crafty bastion of all things American: Craig Ferguson

We all have ’em. Things that just make us cringe, ball our fists, and want to just go all medieval on someone’s tuchus. On the other hand, there are also those things that make you happy that… well, just make you happy. Here are a few of my irks and perks. Keep in mind, this is far from a comprehensive list, just a sampling.