Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts

Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Hobbit: Misty Mountains Cold Sung By Tay Zonday

Hello Youtubes!
Tay Zonday, you are awesome! With a voice like that, he's definitely a dwarf. Thanks for the link Freya!


Far over the misty mountains cold
To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must away a break of day
To find our long forgotten gold

The pines were roaring on the height
The winds were moaning in the night
The fire was red, it flaming spread
The trees like torches blazed with light

The bells were ringing in the dale
And men they looked up with faces pale
The dragon's ire more fierce than fire
Laid low their towers and houses frail

Friday, January 11, 2013

Game of Thrones Beatbox Opening by Sansa, Arya and Bran

Hello Youtubes!
The Kids playing Sansa (Sophie Turner), Arya (Maisie Williams) and Bran Isaac Hempstead Wright) are all grown up now. They're no longer going to sing the Game of Thrones opening during their commentary for the Season Two video release. They've matured past that. Instead, we'll get:

Monday, December 31, 2012

The Walking Dead: Dumb Ways To Die

Hello Youtubes!
As you're going through today's marathon of the walking dead, you might notice that there are some pretty dumb deaths in the series. If only they followed Dr. Russell Fell's tips:
  • Run Slow Talk Low
  • I'm in the open? No!
  • Don't be lunch you stupid #$%@!
  • They're not magic, they're not supernatural, they're just dead folk
  • Don't Panic
  • Stay Quiet
  • Get Inside (get a Playstation)
  • Destroy the Brain

Well, as the saying goes: "You Can't Fix Stupid" but, you can definitely sing about it. Oh, I forgot!
SPOILERS!!!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Doctor Who: Caroling With Strax the Sontaran

Only a few more hours until the new Doctor Who Christmas Special! In the meantime, being Christmas and all, Strax the Sontaran has graciously offered sing some Christmas Carols. I put the video after the "JUMP!" because it auto loads. Feel free to click on the "JUMP!" when you're ready:

Doctor Who: The Snowmen - Christmas Special 2012

Christmas! Happy Christmas! Merry Christmas Have a Doctor Who Christmas! The Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Snowmen will be on BBCA tonight at 9pm EST. The Doctor will meet his new companion on tonight's special, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman). Wait, was her name Oswin? Technically, he did meet her, Oswin in Asylum of the Daleks. Why is her name Clara? Anyway, I guess we'll find out as Series 7 develops. Also, keep your ears open and see if you can figure out who's voicing the Snowmen. There are two prequel clips that leads up to the special and you can find the links to them below:

The Great Detective

Madame Vastra Investigates

Here's some Doctor Who Christmas music for you. Below is a video of the Doctor Who Fan Orchestra's sixth performance: "A Christmas Carol (Suite)."


If you would like to hear the full version of the lovely "Abigail's Song", feel free to follow the link on the bottom to my previous post. I've also included lyrics:


Friday, December 21, 2012

Happy Winter Solstice 2012!

Not only was 12/21/2012 marked as the day that the world ends, it is also the day with the longest night in 2012. Is everyone alright? Yes? Well done everyone! Well done for making it past the Apocalypse! We're also halfway out of the dark. The days will be getting longer again. Happy Winter Solstice!

My favorite story about the Winter Solstice so far is Doctor Who A Christmas Carol (2012 Christmas Special). Technically it is a Christmas story too but, it does touch upon the Winter Solstice. The special features a haunting song written by Murray Gold and performed by Katherine Jenkins called Abigail's Song (Silence Is All You Know). Ever since 2010, this is my Winter Solstice song:


Abigail's Song (Silence Is All You Know)

When you're alone, silence is all you know.
When you're alone, silence is all you know
Let in the noise and let it grow.

When you're alone, silence is all you see
When you're alone, silence is all you'll be
Give me your hand and come to me.

When you are here, music is all around.
When you are near, music is all around.
Open your eyes, don't make a sound.

Let in the shadow, let in the shadow,
Let in the light of your bright shadow.

Let in the shadow, let in the shadow.
Let in the light of your bright shadow.

Let in the light.
Let in the light.
Let in the light of your sweet shadow.

When you're alone, oh,
Silence is all you know.
Silence is all,
Silence is all around.
Silence is all
Silence is all around

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Bob Ross Remixed

Before I attended any art classes, I learned to paint from Bob Ross. Now I can learn to sing from an autotuned Bob Ross! Straight out of PBS we get the Joy of Painting remixed! The combination of Bob Ross' voice and the way he paints somehow makes the video hypnotic. PBS also did a Reading Rainbow remix with an autotuned Levar "Geordi" Burton! So, sit back, relax and let's learn about the joy of painting and the wonders of reading from the videos below... PBS Style!


Jeremy Shada Running Errands With His Mom

And he loves it! This music video starring Jeremy Shada (Finn of Adventure Time) is a taste of an upcoming Cartoon Network sketch comedy show, Incredible Crew.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving 2012!

It's been a tough year for me and it still is. I'm thankful for the great people around me for making things better! Do you know what else I'm thankful for? I'm also thankful for Michael Jackson! And ABC for broadcasting Spike Lee's Michael Jackson Bad 25 Documentary tonight at 9:30 ET!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Olympics XXX - London 2012 Nostalgia

The Summer Olympics are over! The Closing Ceremony happened on August 12th and I missed it. Not to worry, I DVR'ed it and will be watching NBC's crappy coverage when I get a chance. No need to get into NBC's unimpressive coverage here. I'm sure it's all over the internet. Like at the link below:

NBC Cuts The Who, Ray Davies, Muse From Olympics' Closing Ceremony Broadcast

For the Kate Bush Song that was cut check out this link:

Here’s the Kate Bush Song That Was Cut from the U.S. Broadcast of the London Olympics Closing Ceremony

Anyway... Yes! I think 2 days is long enough to garner a nostalgia post. Olympics XXX is in the past isn't it? What were some of the geeky things that happened during the 30th Olympiad? There were Mary Poppinses flying in to save the kids from their nightmares which had Voldemort in it:


Also, James Bond escorted the Queen to Olympics in a helicopter. And the queen sky dived into the stadium:


Mr. Bean also made an appearance:


If you're in the USA, you might have gotten some of the results of the Olympics spoiled for you before you get a chance to watch the NBC broadcast. John Stewart sympathizes:

The Daily Show Olympics Spoiler Alert

Here's something that probably wasn't spoiled for you because the networks didn't care much for this awesome geek performance of the 30th Olympiad:

Olympic Gymnast Uses Zelda Medley During Performance

My Awesome Sister is the Zelda Gymnast and Yes, She’s a Lifelong Gamer

That's not enough Olympics for you? Here's more. From Middle Earth. Hope this ties you over until Brazil 2016!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

In Your Arms

Hello Youtubes!
"In Your Arms" written and preformed by the amazing Kina Grannis is one of those rare songs that can brighten up a rainy day. Kina is a very good example that awesome talent can come from Youtube (as with the inspiration for my "Hello Youtubes" posts: Ronald Jenkees). Kina was the winner of the 2008 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl Contest with the youtube upload of her song, "Message From Your Heart." After winning, she got a recording contract with Interscope Records. Shortly after, we get this awesome "In Your Arms" video. Watch it in HD if you can, you'll be able to see every single jelly bean.

For more on Kina Grannis:
kinagrannis.com



Hush, now let's go quiet to the park
Where it first started
Cool night, us lying in the dark
I felt my heart
Was trying to find the place for you to stay
A place where I feel safe

[Chorus:]
Anything we have known, anything we've forgotten
In the rain, in the dark we'll lay
In your arms, in your arms I'll stay
Anything we have known, anything we've forgotten
In the rain, in the dark we'll lay
In your arms, in your arms I'll stay

Take my hand
Let's go into the trees
Behind the branches
Falling on our knees
I remember feeling like this part of us will never change

[Chorus]

Follow me
We both know the way
It's always been the same

[Chorus]

In your arms I'll stay [x4]

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

PAX East 2012

PAX East was my first convention for 2012. It was also my first time at PAX East and I was totally overwhelmed. Knowing the MA area well, I thought I was smart enough to be able to get to the Boston Event and Convention Center (BECC) with no problem but I got stuck in traffic at South Station and my car crawled all the way from the Turnpike off ramp to the BECC's alternate parking garage. The alternate garage wasn't too far away from the convention center. It was a 10-15min walk (which was a lot faster than driving in traffic). There were shuttle buses but, being a nice crisp, chilly New England day my group and I decided to walk instead. It was sunny, some wind, a bit nippy... spring was in the air...

Monday, June 4, 2012

R.I.P. Eduard Khil (1934-2012)

Hello Youtubes!
This is a somber edition of "Hello Youtubes!" Eduard Khil or better known as Mr. Trololo passed away at the age of 77 from a stroke on June 3, 2012. There's one hell of a band in Heaven with Donna Summers, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elvis... I hope they're getting Trololo lessons.

Article on Eduard Khil on NYDailyNews.com:
Eduard Khil, ‘Mr. Trololo’ singer made famous in viral video from 1976, dies after stroke

A pretty recent Trololo performance by Eduard Khil. Uploaded on January 7, 2012:

Interview with Eduard Khil. Click on the CC (Close Captions) button for the English Subtitles:

The Original Trololo Video:

Also, follow the link below to my 2 favorite Mr. Trololo videos:
Sonic the Hedgehog and Saruman Trololo

Friday, June 1, 2012

Game Of Thrones Opening Metal

Since I just shared The Rains of Castamere Metal Cover... While we're at it, here's the Game of Thrones Opening Metal Cover that White Noise Lab did last year:


Here's the original opening:

White Noise Lab's links:
whitenoiselab.com
White Noise Lab on Facebook

Are you excited for the Season 2 Finale this Sunday?! I am! Remember to set your DVR's, VCR's or whatever you are using to record the show 10min longer because the finale episode is extended!

...and while we're at it, there's also these Game of Thrones openings:
Sung by Sansa, Arya and Bran
and...
The Simpsons Game of Thrones Opening

...AND while we're at it, there are more Game of Thrones Opening covers after the jump...

The Rains of Castamere With Electricity

White Noise Lab did another Game of Thrones metal cover. This time it's The Rains of Castamere.


Here's the original:

And who are you, the proud lord said,
that I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat,
That’s all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold or a coat of red,
A lion still has claws,
And mine are long and sharp, my lord,
As long and sharp as yours.
And so he spoke, and so he spoke,
That lord of Castamere,
But now the rains weep o’er his hall,
With no one there to hear.
Yes now the rains weep o’er his hall,

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Brental Floss and Keith Apicary at Game UnderGround

The incredibly amazingly fantastically musically talented... Maybe I'm hyping him too much? Anyway, the Brilliant Brental Floss will be at GameUnderground on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 8pm. Who is Brental Floss you might ask? Well... I've been getting a serious case of writer's block so, I'm just going to let the links below explain it for you:

BRENTALFLOSS.COM

GameUnderground

Here's a sample of Brental Floss' Music:


Be sure to check out his youtube channel for more: brentalfloss

AND!
As an added bonus, Keith Apicary will be showing up at GameUnderground on the same night! That's Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 8pm.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Waltz of the Force

Padme as the Sith Lord: "Black Swan"
What does the Ballet and Star Wars have in common? Natalie Portman I guess. But that's not the answer I'm looking for. Actually, there's not much in common unless... I take the Phantom Menace's light saber duel and mesh it with Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers..."


Thank you Tchaikovsky!
Thankovsky!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Mercy Roulette

Hello Youtubes!
Photo Credit: Kevin Cool
On this edition of Hello Youtubes! I like to talk about a brilliant local artist. The marvelous Mercy Roulette is a talented vocalist in the Boston, MA area. Mercy is a great example that talent and quality exists on youtube and that Boston is not just about bad traffic and crazy sports fans. Well, not all crazy sports fans are bad.Go Celtics! Anyway, I first met Mercy at Boston ComicCon when she cosplayed as Ms. Marvel. At the time, I didn't know she's the lead singer of the local band, Evince Ethos. I am honored to have met such a cool and talented artist. In the embedded video you can see how talented Mercy is as she covers Evanescence's "My Immortal". Not only can she sing, she can also play the keyboard... awesomely well!


My favorite Mercy Roulette piece is her cover of Beowulf's (Robert Zemickis)"A Hero Comes Home". Not only did she cover a tough song, she did it a capella and made it her own as she skillfully and beautifully mixes both Idina Menzel's and Robin Wright Penn's versions. Mercy Roulette, you are my hero!

Mercy Roulette's Links:
Mercy on Fandalism

Madame Mercy on Facebook

Madame Mercy on Twitter

Evince Ethos Links:
Evince Ethos on Facebook

Evince Ethos on Twitter

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Finish Him! Friendship!

Hello Youtubes!
Thanks again to Nerd Caliber for finding another awesome video on youtube. Our favorite dancing Mortal Kombatants are back! This time they face off against the Street Fighter crew! Without further adieu... LET MORTAL KOMBAT BEGIN! Oh wait! Before we can begin MORTAL KOMBAT! I like to give a shout out to Nerd Caliber. You can find them on Facebook:
Nerd Caliber on Facebook

Or their website:
www.nerdcaliber.com

Anyway...

MORTAL KOMBAT!