M83, The Presets, and Radiohead/UNKLE

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Billy

Here are a few music videos that I quite enjoy, maybe you will too. I picked each of them because of both the quality of the song and video.

First off we have M83 – We Own the Sky. The video is incredible, and to see it in HD, you’ll have to click on through to Vimeo. Great song, great video. You may recognize the song from the snowboard video That’s It That’s All.

Next is a song with a great beat and melody. This is the Australian band The Presets with Girl and the Sea. I’m going to take a guess that you’ll watch this one many times. I know I have and still will.

Finally, here is one of my favorite music videos of all time. Yes, it is really strange, but give it a chance, let it pull you in. The song is Rabbit in Your Headlights by Radiohead and UNKLE. Great song, crazy awesome video. Enjoy!

Prisencolinensinainciusol

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Billy

Prisencolinensinainciusol…try saying that one time slowly. Today’s Terrific Tuesday is actually from the 70′s. I watched this video a few times. I was drawn into it for some reason. The music is great, the dancing is pretty awesome, and the lyrics kept almost sounding like something, but then like nothing.

So I did a little research on Wikipedia. Turns out the lyrics are pure gibberish. Adriano Celentano, the man behind this song, had just written some songs with deep meaning, so he wanted to write a song about nothing. So here it is, enjoy!

Literal Translation of Music Videos

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Billy

I’ve gotta say, today’s Terrific Tuesday is another brilliant installment. Some great classic music videos have been dubbed over by people who have changed the lyrics. Instead of the original song lyrics, the video is being described in the song. It’s genius! And not only have the words been changed, but they sing the new lyrics like the original singer and rock just as much. It’s wit at its finest!

So enjoy three great 80′s videos, starting with one of the greatest videos of all time, Take On Me.

Aha – Take On Me

Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart

Michael Jackson – Billie Jean

The Owl

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Billy

Here’s a quick post about a music video that I’ve been enjoying for a few years now. The song is The Owl and the band is I Love You but I’ve Chosen Darkness. It’s a pretty intense video. Just a short one, but it has a lot of emotion in it. I recommend hitting that full screen button and turning up the volume. It’s a bit dark for a Monday, but hey, why not?

Clicking on the album cover over there will take you to Amazon where you can preview the whole album which features this song.

Pet Shop Boys Visit Montgomery Flea Market

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Billy

That’s right, it’s a super Terrific Tuesday! I thought I had posted this before, but I guess not. Many people are already aware of the Montgomery Flea Market dude with his smooth raps and dances to promote his living rooms, bedrooms, and dinettes. He’s got a flea market that is apparently just like a mini mall, hey hey!

Here is his wonderful video, and keep reading below, for a remix video that is possibly the greatest mash-up combination I have ever seen!

Brilliant huh? Well slow down, now is where it gets real good. This fellow over on Vimeo, PimpDaddySupreme, saw the above video and also came across a mix of a Pet Shop Boys song, Minimal. His genius went to work, and below are the glorious results. It really is like this was meant to be.

And finally, if you need some background music right now as you get on with your daily tasks, here is a remix of the Flea Market song with added Christopher Walken and cowbell. That’s right, possibly the Terrificest Tuesday ever!

Make your own at MoreCowbell.dj

Eels – End Times

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Billy

The Eels have been busy lately! Their new album, End Times, was just released on Tuesday. This is their second album in only seven months, crazy! Hombre Lobo was their last album released in June of 2009. That album was rockin, this new one is quite a bit toned back from the sound of it. I haven’t got my hands on it yet, so I’m only able to speculate.

Here are a few videos that E has put up on YouTube. Enjoy!

Beck & Charlotte Gainsbourg

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Billy

Beck has released a new single that he recorded with Charlotte Gainsbourg. I really don’t know much about Charlotte, but I hope to give her work a listen to soon.

Beck, of course, is a musical genius. This song, called Heaven Can Wait, has a very Beck-like sound to it. The video, which is below there, has so much awesome randomness in it. If you’re into Beck, check out his website by clicking on his name up there in the first word of this post, or on the picture over there. His website is pretty cool and updated frequently with quality work from Mr. Hansen himself. Enjoy!

Charlotte Gainsbourg “Heaven Can Wait”
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Theme Song from Community

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Billy

Perhaps you, like me, have seen and enjoyed NBC’s new show called Community. Perhaps you haven’t. That’s okay. But if you have, you may be wondering what the theme song is and who sings it. I know I was. So were some of my friends. So, I figured I’d share the answer: Good Ol’ Fashion Nightmare by Matt & Kim. There was also another of their songs, Daylight in the second episode of the show. I haven’t found that there is a video for the main theme, but here’s the video for Daylight:

And as a bonus, check out this sweet Spanish freestyle rap from the end of episode 2:

Tarzan Boy!

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Billy

Sorry for the late post! But here’s your Terrific/Terrible Tuesday. Terrific song, terrible video! Crank it up!

Sia

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Billy

Sia Sia is an Australian singer with an incredible voice. She’s got a unique style going that I love. When she talks, she has a cute, girly voice and giggles a lot. As soon as she begins singing, her voice transforms into something rich, full bodied, and powerful. That mixture reminds me a bit of Norah Jones, who also seems to have a dainty voice when speaking, but can really belt it out during songs.

Sia has been on records and tours with Zero 7, a great band from Mother England. Also on a tour with them was José Gonzales; oh man I wish I could have seen that show. Anyway, Sia has four albums I think, not too sure. I’m going to post a couple videos below to give you a sample of her awesomeness.

First off is my favorite song of hers called Breathe Me. The video is pretty impressive. If I remember right, all of those Polaroids were actually taken and used to make the video. You can see her goofy personality in the first bit of the video when she’s sporting the storm trooper helmet. Even in such a sad/emotional type of song, she shows her fun personality.

Breathe Me

Alrighty. Now there is a nine part video collection on YouTube of Sia performing in the studio of KCRW in Los Angeles with Nic Harcourt as host. I’ll put a video below of one song, but I recommend watching all the songs and the nine minute interview. By now, it is probably apparent that I’ve got a bit of a thing for Sia, she is cute and quite attractive, and that voice! Well anyway…

This is The Girl You Lost to Cocaine. The beginning has a bit of the last part of Breathe Me, then it picks up into this more uptempo song. This really shows the power of her voice. She seems to be one of the rare singers with perfect pitch and rhythm. Enjoy!

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