tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64081687166703283072024-02-07T02:11:39.323-06:00iBlogYour first and last stop for musical information and discovery. Prepare to enjoy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-76941335358408586702012-10-13T07:34:00.000-05:002012-10-13T07:34:00.129-05:00Justin Gets Jacked -- Bieber's laptop thieved in TacomaIt would appear that Justin Bieber was the victim of a theft at the Tacoma Dome in Washington on Tuesday. Bieber's publicist alleges that a laptop used by the tour manager was mysteriously stolen, presumably as they had their attentions diverted on the show.<br />
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While the opinion of some college kid may not be worth much, let me tell you the one thing I have learned as a student: there's a reason for everything! That Bieber may have been promoting his new music video is not so far-fetched. <br />
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After Bieber's account tweeted that the laptop had disappeared, there was a response by mysterious Twitterer (tweeter?) <a href="https://twitter.com/gexwy">@gexwy</a> that claimed he stolen the laptop, and that he had posted Bieber's supposedly under-wraps music video to YouTube. The video starts<br />
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Just one issue there, bud... it's already out!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-49659013807561862372012-10-04T03:55:00.000-05:002012-10-04T03:55:00.208-05:00Lee Ritenour - Niht Rhythms [JAZZ]In keeping with the theme that I started a few posts back, I want to diversify the music spotlights that I bring to you guys, my lovely readers. ;] So, instead of posting nothing but electronic dotted with rock, I will post a wide, eclectic range of songs so that everyone can find something they like (and perhaps broaden their horizons a bit? :D).<br />
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So, here's today's selection: <b><i>smooth jazz</i></b>. Hell yeah, it had to be bolded AND italicized!<br />
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One of the only smooth jazz songs I really even know off the top of my head is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmsmtF9wMjc"><i>Night Rhythms</i></a> by Lee Ritenour, thanks to a last.fm radio selection quite a while back. I must say, however, that's it isn't that bad at all actually, and I'm surprised I haven't listened to more smooth jazz lately! I figure it's better to study for my classes to smooth jazz than to hard rock or dubstep, anyways. ;P<br />
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Take a listen to Ritenour's <i>Night Rhythms</i> below:<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-73057038635674434882012-09-30T07:19:00.000-05:002012-09-30T07:19:00.469-05:00Chris Brown logs questionable service hours at daycare<a href="http://www.tonsoftickets.com/new-images/chris-brown.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.tonsoftickets.com/new-images/chris-brown.gif" width="228" /></a>I'd hate to bring up the Brown-Rihanna assault thing again, but it looks like another story has popped up about him that I thought might be pretty interesting to read about here, so let's get to it.<br />
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After getting in some serious trouble with the courts for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbrown">Chris Brown</a> was sentenced to 1,440 hours of community service (there may be other stipulations, I am unsure). Now, a man as popular as Brown is, who has been traveling internationally left and right for shows and whatnot, could not possibly have the time to fit in 1,440 hours without severely disappoint fans, right?<br />
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Well, if his reports are correct, then that's actually not the case.<br />
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Chris Brown and his supervising police chief Bryan Norwood have submitted accounts of Brown's service hours, and though the hour-total is somewhat vague (there are claims Norwood was mistaken by a couple hours), there seems to be a consensus that the hours just land over the 1,400 mark (between 1,402 and 1,404). Which is, still, not the 1,440 hours mandated.<br />
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Yet, Brown was marked as having completed the hours -- largely at his boyhood daycare center, at which his mother was director for 24 years (and which he attended for 12 years). If that wasn't suspicious enough, he is logged as having done over 700 of these hours since March 2012, which is a hell of a workload considering what he does and all.<br />
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Right now, the complaints are small, but should they get any bigger I will be sure to report on it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-1725744446741854392012-09-29T08:06:00.000-05:002012-09-29T08:06:00.135-05:00The Eagles - Hotel CaliforniaHere's a little something that I am certain my fellow studious music-lovers have heard a thousand times over (even if only on the radio!): the ever-popular classic from <b>The Eagles </b>called <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUbTW928sMU"><i>Hotel California</i></a>. Whether or not you like it, this song seems to be just around every corner, revered as an epitomizing example of music -- and, if you ask me, rightfully so!<br />
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Often, I mention that I study for my college classes by listening to more upbeat, faster electronic music, but I'm afraid that they all lose out to such great rock as <i>Hotel California</i>. This student gives The Eagles an A+ for this one!<br />
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Give it a listen, and check for more info on the song after the skip:<br />
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So, as I have already stated, <i>Hotel California</i> is in fact a song by the Eagles, from their album with the same name. It was a single, released early in 1977 (February, to be exact). Though the song has had many attempts at interpretation from the outside, the Eagles themselves have said that it is their "interpretation of the high life in Los Angeles."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-68307582187274495222012-09-22T15:53:00.000-05:002012-09-29T03:54:46.985-05:00Knife Party - CentipedeMmm, I love this one. For all of those who might be interested (and who don't know already, despite the song's popularity), today's choice for the spotlight is <i>Centipede</i> by <b>Knife Party</b>.<br />
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I know that I have been posting quite a bit of dubstep lately (well, electronic music in general, from dance to techno to trance), but that's just what us college kids listen to these days, I'm afraid. :P To try to mix it up for you peeps, though, I'll be sure to try something rock next time. ;D<br />
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Take a listen to the song if you haven't (hell, take a listen even if you have!) and let me know what you think of it in the comments. See ya there. B]<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-90105177591521010602012-09-13T01:36:00.000-05:002012-09-13T01:36:02.716-05:00Awesome Dubstep Dancing<div style="text-align: left;">
Check out this awesome video featuring Lenny D'Orlando's <i>Reanimation</i> in Audio-Technica's Audio 911 commercial. The half-robot man dancing to this excellent dubstep beat is Marquese Scott, who is quite popular for having done several commercials, videos, and plenty of shows.<br />
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Here's the direct link for those who wish to view this in YouTube:<span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJwEztGUiNM&list=PL8C01550BDCBC4C2C&index=1&feature=plcp"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class=" " dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Audio-Technica I Audio 911 I Dubstep">Audio-Technica I Audio 911 I Dubstep </span></span></a></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-80903430360529727482012-09-05T22:53:00.003-05:002012-09-05T22:53:51.017-05:00Massive Attack - TeardropIn the year 1998, long before anyone had even conceived of the television series House (which uses a portion of this song as its opening theme), the already-popular British band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/massiveattack"><b>Massive Attack</b></a> released the album Mezzanine. The song peaked at the #10 spot on the UK Singles Chart.<br />
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The popularity of <i>Teardrop</i> led to its usage in many shows and films, most notably that of House (as I mentioned before). The heartbeat-rhythm bass drum beat at the opening and closing of the song make it into the House opening theme, and the rest is history.<br />
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You can catch some vocals in the song from Elizabeth Fraser, who sang with the Cocteau Twins. Check it out below, and if you like it, then bookmark it. I did so myself so that I can listen to this while I'm studying for my college classes, but you can use it for just about anything!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-7257131368317470972012-08-13T09:24:00.000-05:002012-08-13T09:24:00.134-05:00Metallica - Master of PuppetsI believe that I have featured Metallica before on this blog, but let me just make one thing clear: Metallica is one of the best in the genre, as so many fans have attested to. So why not give them a listen, and even more, to one of their best songs? I know I have given up my fair share of listening time for Metallica.<br />
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Below, you can find an unofficial music video on YouTube for Metallica's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z-hEyVQDRA">Master of Puppets</a>:<br />
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<i>"<b>Metallica</b> is an American Thrash band from Los Angeles, California, whose releases include fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the founding "big four" of thrash metal alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper.</i><br />
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<i>As of 2003, the line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett (who joined the band in 1983) and bassist Robert Trujillo (a member since 2003) alongside Hetfield and Ulrich. Previous members of the band are lead guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to found the band Megadeth), and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. </i><br />
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<i>The band also had a long collaboration with producer Bob Rock, who produced all of its albums from 1990 to 2003 and served as a temporary bassist between the departure of Newsted and the hiring of Trujillo."</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-48970570464182996952012-08-11T00:20:00.003-05:002012-08-11T00:20:43.222-05:00Putin's Russia vs. Pussy Riot & Madonna: Round Three, Fight!<b>Round One!</b><br />
<u><i>Pussy Riot Draws First Blood</i><b> </b> </u><br />
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There has been some unrest in Russia lately after the members of a punk band by the classy name of <b>Pussy Riot</b> was arrested on February 21. The three women that make up Pussy Riot made a blitz for the altar of Russia's main cathedral to sing/pray a "punk prayer" to the Virgin Mary for the end of Putin's power in Russia.<br />
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As they rebelled against authority and sang their political views to what I assume were surprised churchgoers, they were arrested by the police and thrown into jail. They await their sentencing, which could be up to three years in prison if prosecutors get their wish.<br />
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<b>Round Two!</b><br />
<u><i>Russia Strikes Back</i></u><b> </b><br />
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Unfortunately, the odds seem to be against Pussy Riot's courageous threesome on the altar of the Virgin Mary. Russian officials, with the support of Putin and the Kremlin, are attempting to push the worst possible sentencing on the three women -- but why?<br />
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Well, Russia has a large Orthodox Christian population, the religion of which is also the official religion of the nation. So while Pussy Riot was desecrating Putin's allegedly corrupt government in the eyes of the "Western world," the Orthodox Christians of Russia witnessed what, to them, was simply a desecration of the altar, and thus their religion.<br />
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<b>Round Three!</b><br />
<u><i>Enter Madonna</i></u><b> </b><br />
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Imagine the disdain of Russian officials when Madonna shows up in Russia for her music tour wearing a balaclava (much like the ones the Pussy Riot performers wore) and vocally promoting freedom for the imprisoned women and their opinions.<br />
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Now imagine a huge Putin-supporting Russian Orthodox Christian government official with a Twitter account witnessing Madonna's outcries -- and yeah, it gets ugly.<br />
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"Every ex-whore tends to lecture everybody with age. Especially during world tours and concerts..." says <i>Dmitry Rogozin</i>, Deputy Prime Minister, of Madonna. He continued on about Pussy Riot with, "Either take off the cross or put on your panties."<br />
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As Russia lay torn over personal freedoms of speech and opinion versus the proper treatment of a religious icon and its leaders in a very religious nation, one thing remains to be seen: why have they elected a thirteen-year-old to the position of Deputy Prime Minister? ;DUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-54429117751670258622012-08-06T08:27:00.000-05:002012-08-07T23:03:39.763-05:00Skrillex - Bangarang<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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I know that I have featured <a href="http://skrillex.com//">Skrillex</a> in the past, but I gotta say that he has made some interesting little pieces during his reign as the modern, de facto king of dubstep, ruler of college parties. Whether it be the combative Santa in <i>Ruffneck</i> or the pedophile being stomped by a shadow in <i>First of the Year</i>, this student gives Skrillex a big thumbs-up. <br />
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While certainly not his best (I think that title may be reserved for the popular <i>Scary Monster and Nice Sprites</i>), <i>Bangarang</i> is definitely worth the watch (and the listen!) for all fans of Skrillex. In my personal index, it ranks in this student's Top Five, up there with the songs mentioned in this very post.<br />
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If you like <i>Bangarang</i>, then check out some more of Skrillex's catchy dubstep tunes with <i>First of the Year (Equinox)</i> or <i>Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites</i>, both of which I'm sure you can find on YouTube with a cursory search.<br />
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Check out <i>Bangarang</i> below:<br />
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"<i><b>Sonny John Moore</b> (born January 15, 1988), better known by his stage name <b>Skrillex</b>, is an American<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_234600747"> </a>electronic music<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_234600747"> </a>producer and singer–songwriter. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles and in Northern California, Moore joined the American post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band (</i><i>Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, 2004, and </i><i>Heroine, 2006) before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-RTTNews_1-0"></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Brand_X_2-0"></sup> </i><br />
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<i>He began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007. After recruiting a new band lineup, Moore joined the Alternative Press Tour to support bands such as All Time Low and The Rocket Summer, and appeared on the cover of </i><i>Alternative Press' annual "100 Bands You Need to Know" issue.</i><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-top100_3-0"></sup>"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-34426925374131814072012-07-30T01:49:00.000-05:002012-08-07T23:15:56.646-05:00Bloodhound Gang - The Bad TouchI remember on the radio quite frequently as a child the lyrics, "You and me, baby, ain't nothing but mammals..." I hadn't really thought of it in years, but once I did I had to listen to it again and revisit this silly song, and a radio favorite for a short while (at least, where I am from). Here I am, so many years later in my college years, and I am just remembering it now!<br />
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Here is <i>The Bad Touch</i> by the Bloodhound Gang, a quirky, odd group headed by a guy that looks a lot like Elijah Wood for some reason:<br />
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If you thought that was any good, then you might be wondering what the lyrics are (considering the way they put them down so fast and without hesitation). Good luck trying to sing to it for a while; you'll barely be able to catch your breath!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-82898135416139683092012-07-28T01:00:00.000-05:002012-07-28T01:51:07.396-05:00"Life is Good" by Nas is No.1 on Billboard"<b>Life is Good</b>" by hip-hop star Nas has reached number one on the Billboard album charts recently, with 149,000 copies being sold in its first week alone. This bumped off the Zac Brown Band's "<b>Uncaged</b>" from the No.1 position on the charts.<br />
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This is the tenth album by Nas, who can now claim six chart-topping albums in his repertoire. The other albums in the top ten were an odd collection, seeing the <b>Dark Knight Rises soundtrack</b> and <b>Kidz Bop 22</b> amongst their ranks. <br />
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Amazon MP3 selling the set for 99 cents in a one day offer last week.<br />
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which held No. 7 with 36,000 copies. Rounding out the top ten this week was Adele's "21" at No. 9 and Maroon 5's "Overexposed" at No. 10."</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-53816504239824448442012-07-15T01:53:00.000-05:002012-07-30T03:35:37.867-05:00deadmau5 - Sofi Needs a LadderI'm not quite sure if I've posted anything by deadmau5 in the past (though I have a strong feeling that I have), but here is a particularly excellent song by the electronic artist that goes by the name of <i>Sofi Needs a Ladder</i>, and it is quite impressive if you ask me.<br />
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Give it a listen and let me know what you think down below in the comments. ;D<br />
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Check out for yourself why some people call "Dreamscape" by 009 Sound System the YouTube Anthem:<br />
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Though all pieces of art are highly subjective, especially songs and their videos, I would like to venture a guess as to what this may have meant (and what I, personally, got from this video). The "Face of God" is supposed to be this perfect, infallible thing that would wow and amaze anyone who stared into it -- yet everyone in the video had an eccentric style not usually considered perfect.<br />
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Ignoring the metaphysical debates that seem bound to anything involving the topic of God (especially from college student redditors on r/atheism and the like, haha) I think this video shows excellently that the face of God may not be as "perfect" as you think -- especially since, after all, we are supposed to be modeled in his image. Something to chew on. ;]<br />
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Also, enjoy this little nugget: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8vrgnE7skU">"Miracle" by Blackmill</a> (another electronic piece).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-55731047881716014492012-06-17T08:54:00.000-05:002012-07-30T03:34:56.834-05:00Tool - VicariousCheck it out, my favorite Tool song: Vicarious. This particular song was on the <i>10,000 Days</i> album, which was released several years back (and was the most recent album released by the band Tool, unfortunately). Though "Vicarious" was accompanied by other really great songs, I just personally prefer this one. Maybe there will be another album before I'm through with college!<br />
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"'Vicarious' is a song by American <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music" title="Rock music">rock</a> band <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tool_%28band%29" title="Tool (band)">Tool</a>. The song is the first <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_%28music%29" title="Single (music)">single</a> released from their fourth full-length studio album <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10,000_Days" title="10,000 Days">10,000 Days</a></i>. Debuting on April 17, 2006 on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_broadcasting" title="Commercial broadcasting">commercial radio</a>, the seven-minute song entered the <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_%28magazine%29" title="Billboard (magazine)">Billboard</a></i> <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Rock_Tracks" title="Modern Rock Tracks">Modern Rock Tracks</a> chart at #2.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-bb_0-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicarious_%28Tool_song%29#cite_note-bb-0"></a></sup> It received a nomination for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Hard_Rock_Performance" title="Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance">Best Hard Rock Performance</a> at the 49th Annual <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award" title="Grammy Award">Grammy Awards</a>." ~Wikipedia<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicarious_%28Tool_song%29#cite_note-1"></a></sup></blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-64342005225394562242012-06-12T09:26:00.000-05:002012-06-12T09:26:00.243-05:00Combichrist - Fuckmachine [WARNING: 18+]Okay, so warning right off the bat: do not listen to this if you are the under of 18 years old. I cannot be held responsible for whatever young ears may fall on this song, as I have warned you beforehand. Continue with caution.<br />
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So this song is absolutely excellent, in my opinion. It adds so much depth from multiple genres to make a song that really resonates with each listen. This is the sign of a great song, regardless of the vulgarity or darkness that the song may harbor.<br />
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Sure, it is a bit rough and brash, and suuuure, it may not be appropriate even for most adults (imagine showing this song to your parents!) but if you are into more progressive, modern music like most liberal college / university students these days you may find this quite attractive to your aural senses.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-71660294750597710762012-06-08T08:05:00.000-05:002012-06-08T08:05:00.133-05:00It looks like the Grammys will be taking their awards show back to Los Angeles for the tenth year in a row on February 10, 2013, said the organizers. The annual nominations concert will also be set in L.A. for the fifth of December, this year, revealed the Recording Academy.<br />
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Lovers of music, be they older and sophisticated or younger university students, can appreciate having the Grammys in Los Angeles once more, as the city practically owns the entertainment industry. No one is surprised to hear the results. <br />
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"Both the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1338487331_3">nominations</span>
and the awards - in its 55th edition for 2013 - will take place in the
city's Staples Center and be broadcast live on U.S. television network
CBS.<br />
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Only a handful of the 70-plus categories for the awards are featured in the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1338487331_4">nominations</span> and awards show, including the top honors of album, record and song of the year.<br />
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A week of cultural events and activities take place in the run up to music's biggest night, including producer <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1338487331_8">Clive Davis</span>' pre-Grammy gala the night before the awards which was struck by tragedy this past February after the sudden death of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1338487331_7">singer Whitney Houston</span> a few hours before the party."<br />
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~Yahoo News, Music: <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/grammys-set-2013-los-angeles-175634592.html">Grammys set for 2012 in Los Angeles </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-19010140908513128992012-06-05T10:40:00.000-05:002012-06-05T10:40:00.393-05:00Seven Lions - Isis<div style="text-align: center;">
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have given us an exclusive pre-release of their upcoming Polarized EP
dropping April 23rd on Beatport.com. The new track is called ‘Iris’
perhaps reference to the goddess of Ancient Egyptians, as feels to have a
middle eastern influences coming through." -<a href="http://www.themusicninja.com/seven-lions-isis-dubstep/">The Music Ninja</a><br />
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Perhaps this little piece deserves being compared to a goddess, because my ears love it when I listen to Isis by Seven Lions. I found it on <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/dubstep">r/dubstep</a> (reddit, if you don't already know, is basically a circlejerk for college students and liberals, of which I happily participate), and I have been listening almost non-stop since. Love it, hope you will, too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-58309662893468246582012-05-29T06:41:00.000-05:002012-05-29T06:41:00.076-05:00Credit - Hope Anchor<br />
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Here is an epic DnB hit by Credit that goes by the name of "Hope's Anchor." I gotta say, there is just something to the way the beat sounds that is absolutely hypnotizing. Gotta love a good dubstep song that can just put you in a trance. When I'm studying for my college finals or just relaxing in bed, this is perfect.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/creditdnb">CreditDNB YouTube</a> for more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-10779047978653096592012-05-22T07:45:00.000-05:002012-05-23T03:23:08.243-05:00Mac Miller - Frick Park Market<br />
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Mac Miller's hit single "Frick Park Market" is an excellent indie hip-hop song that a fan of either genre would enjoy. Usually, this sort of style isn't my thing, but Frick Park Market is surprisingly well-done. The fantastic quality, editing, and choreography of the music video alone is enough to attest to the hard work put in.<br />
The song refers to a food store in Miller's Pittsburgh hometown where he used to work (imagine it; one day you're some lowly student working a store job, the next you're a professional rapper and hip-hop singer). The market is near to the park referenced in the album title, Blue Slide Park (also known officially as Frick Park). The music video was filmed at the store itself, and that video reached well over 17 million views on YouTube.<br />
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Check out the video above to enjoy Mac Miller's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KJ19PJ7-SWc">Frick Park Market</a> -- I promise you won't regret it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-68376697597179751972012-05-15T05:20:00.002-05:002012-05-15T18:29:18.925-05:00Hans Zimmer - Dream is Collapsing (Regular and Dubstep versions)If you liked the Inception movie, or if you are just a student in the school of good music, then you might like this little (and massive) piece(s).<br />
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<i>Dream is Collapsing</i> is one of the songs off of the Inception soundtrack, and it goes on for about two and a half minutes. While it may have been outshone by its partner tracks on the amazing album, it definitely has its own special quality that makes it easy to enjoy.<br />
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So, of course, I am a huge fan of dubstep, and naturally I found a dubstep remix of this track. Thanks to <a href="http://reddit.com/">reddit</a> (and especially the subreddit <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/dubstep/">/r/dubstep</a>) for introducing me to both this piece and the dubstep remix:<br />
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Hans Zimmer is a film composer and music producer that has produced music for over a hundred movies, who is quite famous for his style of electronic and orchestral sounds working together in harmony. In addition to the Inception soundtrack, he worked on The Dark Night (another Christopher Nolan-directed movie) and the Lion King, which has reached quite a few younger and adolescent viewers, such as children, teenagers, and college students.<br />
<br />This incredible composer will be remembered for years to come, and perhaps even longer.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-18137061271486996952012-05-14T14:45:00.002-05:002012-05-15T18:31:48.482-05:00Tenacious D thinks they can "revive" hard rock with a new album<a href="http://www.facebook.com/tenacious">Tenacious D</a> thinks that hard rock is dead.<br />
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What makes them think that? Well, looking back at the sort of music that has been coming out lately, it may be easy to jump to that conclusion. After all, Lady Gaga is not exactly what comes to mind first when we think of what we would like the future of music to remember us for. I know that I most certainly don't want to look back on my college days and see Justin Bieber.<br />
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Jack Black and Kyle Gass, members of Tenacious D for eighteen years now, intend to "fix" this issue by bringing back what they believe is more real music: hard rock. Their new album will be called "<a href="http://rizeofthefenix.com/">Rize of the Fenix</a>," and is slated to come out tomorrow, Tuesday the 15th.<br />
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Though the album will feature a fair amount of comedy (considering that is what we know them best for), they intend to make at least one hit song with this album. They have consulted with Grohl of the Foo Fighters in what the secret is, but only time will tell if Kyle Gass and Jack Black have been good students of the music legend.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-76830457125549486092012-05-08T19:41:00.001-05:002012-05-08T19:41:57.498-05:00Rihanna is going to sing on American Idol finale, May 23Rihanna fans rejoice: <a href="http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/05/american-idol-finale-rihanna-to-sing-where-have-you-been.html">your idol will be on Idol once again</a> for their season finale.<br />
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For those of you who are not diehard Rihanna fans (such as myself), this will be the third time Rihanna will sing for the American Idol show. The first was back in April 2010, when she sang "Rockstar 101," followed by the April 2011 performance of "California King Bed."<br />
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May 23rd marks the season finale of Idol, where Rihanna will perform "Where Have You Been." She's not alone in celebrity Idol appearances, though; it seems that May 10 will see Jennifer Lopez on the other side of the desk. David Cook is also going to be appearing.<br />
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Excited? Then tune in to American Idol for their big performances May 10 and May 23.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408168716670328307.post-44555036364978317902012-04-29T09:36:00.000-05:002012-05-15T21:38:57.097-05:00Sony is top of global music production after buying EMISo today it would appear that the European Union (a.k.a. the EU) gave their approval for the purchase of EMI, a music publishing business, by a group headed by <a href="http://www.sony.com/">Sony</a>.<br />
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and Mubadala have offered to divest valuable and attractive catalogues
containing bestselling titles as well as works of successful and
promising authors," announces the European commissioner for
competition issues, Joaquin Almunia. "I am therefore
satisfied that the competitive dynamics in the online music publishing
business will be maintained so as to ensure consumer choice and cultural
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This deal puts Sony at the top of music production, which means we should effectively see more of the company pervading the market (though it already stretches over a vast range of music-related productions).<br />
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What does this mean for the average college Joe, just wanting to enjoy a bit of music? Well, it shouldn't actually mean much at all, since the Sony group will likely continue much of what is already going when they purchase EMI. So, no worries, your music should be safe.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2