Here’s a rarely-seen video of the original line-up of the Beastie Boys – when they had a fourth, female member, Kate Schellenbach – playing a Christmas-time gig in 1983. The song was inspired by a series of prank calls the group’s members made to a Carvel location, in which they jokingly requested to speak to Cookie Puss, the most popular ice cream cake character. Kate went on to drum with Luscious Jackson and went on to later works as a producer for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Lopez Tonight, Kathy, Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, Chelsea Lately, Hello Ross, and currently The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Pete Shelley Composed The Music For Channel 4’s Coverage Of The Tour de France In The Late ‘80s
If you lived in Britain or Ireland and watched the Tour de France on Channel 4 back in 1988, you might remember this theme song, written by Pete Shelley of The Buzzcocks.
Rick and Morty: Jazz Edition
Here’s musician Scott Bradlee of Postmodern Jukebox’s jazz version of the “Rick And Morty” theme song, with a little bit of “Get Schwifty” thrown in for good measure.
Sesame Street Puppeteers Explain How They Control Their Puppets
Ever wonder how the puppets on Sesame Street operate? The puppeteers for some of Sesame Street’s most famous characters share their insights on how they bring their iconic characters to life. The puppeteers for Elmo, Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Abby Cadabby, and Rudy explain the various functions and features of their Muppets.
You can catch Snuffy and all his friends in the new season of Sesame Street on HBO or everyday on HBO Family or PBS Kids.
Paul McCartney and Jimmy Fallon Surprise Fans in 30 Rock Elevators
Paul McCartney and Jimmy Fallon surprise Beatles super fans riding an elevator in 30 Rockefeller Center, during what they think is an NBC Studios tour, and entertain them with comedic antics.
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The Complexity of Dodecaphony In La Monte Young’s Opus ‘The Well Tuned Piano’ Is Explained
A great piece of music inspires many questions, like “What is this piece saying?”, or “Why does it make me feel the way it does?” One question you rarely see, though, is “What are you even playing?” But that’s exactly what La Monte Young forced listeners to ask with his magnum opus, The Well-Tuned Piano, which contains an experimental tuning system that he kept secret for 27 years. So what *was* he playing? Well… It’s complicated.
Nothing Is Going To Stop Her: One-Armed Musician Performs Violin Arrangement With A Prosthetic Bow Arm
Manami Ito is not only a champion Japanese paralympic swimmer and nurse by trade, she also plays the violin beautifully. She’s picked up awards, rave reviews and made a global platform for her live act.
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Jason Bateman Breaks Down His Career, From “Arrested Development” to “Ozark”
Jason Bateman discusses his career, including Little House on the Prairie, SIlver Spoons, Knight Rider, It’s Your Move, The Hogan Family, Teen Wolf Too, Moving Target, Can You Feel Me Dancing?, Simon, Chicago Sons, George and Leo, Some of My Best Friends, Arrested Development, Juno, Extract, Mumford and Sons “Hopeless Wanderer,” Bad Words, and Ozark.
Watch Airport Staff Perform Queen’s ‘I Want to Break Free’
British Airways and Heathrow Airport baggage handlers celebrate Freddie Mercury’s birthday in style.