Ever wonder how things come to be? Watch this, laugh out loud, and bask in the knowledge that its true. Sad, but true.
All I can say is freestylin . . . . and this is freakin hysterical.
While in one of my masters classes one of the GenY students used this video in their presentation. I found it to be very enlightening and it seemed to accurately depict some of the differences between GenX and GenY. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
For those that have not read the Long Tail, this is a great video to watch to understand it in a nutshell.
I found this interview interesting. Chris Anderson speaking on new media and user contributed content.
I love this clip from SnL, one of my favs. OK, they deleted the SNL one so I found this alternative.
I have been watching this show called “The Next Great American Band”. It’s like Idol for bands. Anyway, they are down to the top 8 bands and 3-4 of them are really really good. Chuck, be sure to listen to the Mugs. There is such a good distribution of genre’s I can’t help but feel set up. Here are some of my favorites – most of the clips below have a cover and an original, the originals are really good:
This is the Clark Brothers. I love the folk. I think they may win the competition or SixWire. Really nice original, really.
This is Sixwire – I don’t really even like country but the second song (their original) on this is a pop hit. No doubt. The harmonies are amazing. They have been able to do that on every song every episode. Stunning really. I wish I could sing. That original will be the next theme on Monday Night Football almost guaranteed.
This is Franklin Bridge – out of Philly. They are AMAZING.
This is Denver and The Mile High Orchestra
This is Tre Bien – sixties rock revisited. They probably won’t last long in the competition.
This is Light of Doom – ok, I had no idea kids this age could rock so. Iron Maiden would be proud. I don’t think they will make it much longer but seriously, 13 years old. Crazy.
And The Mugs – sadly they have been removed. Chuck this band was for you. The dude rocks on guitar and is totally awesome but they really need a real singer. Kind of reminds me of Rush – Working Man. Gritty Detroit rock, I love the sound (except for the vocals).
This is Cliff Wagner and the Old #7 – I don’t know why but I really like this band and I hate country.
