Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the football penalty box? Watch and listen to this very funny symphonic play-by-play by “Orchestra X” performing Beethoven Symphony No. 5 with Peter Jacoby conducting,
Kathleen Hanna on the legacy of Bikini Kill and riot grrrl
“I’m seeing so many younger girls who are just getting into Bikini Kill for the first time, and it’s really resonating with them … You’d think it’s so old the ideas wouldn’t be relevant to them anymore, but, sadly, sexism is just as relevant as it ever was … I think when they come to the music a lot of times they’re like, “Wait a minute! Someone else feels this way? I thought I was the only person!”
I look at the influence Bikini Kill, and all the other feminist musicians have had on culture and I see Beyonce putting out songs like “If I Was A Boy” and [“Run The World (Girls)”], and I’m like, “This is great!” I’m not like, “This is only for us!” That’s the part of punk I don’t like. You know, it can become another set of rules. When you try to be the opposite of something, you’re only reinforcing it.”
– Kathleen Hanna on the legacy of Bikini Kill and riot grrrl
Is Myspace Making A Resurgence For Musicians In Social Media?
Back in 2006 when Myspace was at its height, there was more musical activity on that site alone than any other site on the web according to Jupiter Research. But then Facebook’s rise quickly overshadowed Myspace and then a disastrous buyout destroyed it further. A new company bought the site in 2011 and their work is starting to show results.
In the year 2013, visits to the site increased by 469% according to Comstock and they are continuing to grow. The reason for this is Myspace’s decision to focus solely on music and video content. Unlike more personal listening sites like Spotify or Pandora, Myspace focuses on musical connections between your friends and with musicians and other artists.
Many independent artists are even using Myspace as their main website because it the users of the site are so music-focused. Unlike most other social media sites, an account is not necessary to view a Myspace page. This gives a big advantage if you need to suddenly change your tour around.
Via MusicThinkTank
That Awkward Moment When You Throw A Black Friday Sale And Nobody Shows Up
A fine example of the state of Black Friday sales can be found on many North American TV station sites, where chaos reigns. But in Brazil, where they might be getting used to the big discounts, things are a little bit different.
https://youtu.be/4dfiPUQLlog
DJ Earworm Is Back With His Annual United State Of Pop Mashup
Jordan Roseman (aka DJ Earworm)has received massive – and rightfully so – recognition for his technically sophisticated, songwriting oriented music and video mashups. His annual “United State of Pop” mashup features the top 25 songs of the year according to Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 chart in one mix. He’s been doing this since 2007, and this morning, he’s released the 2015 version with a name change.
“50 Shades of Pop,” a five-minute jam (perfect for radio) that highlights everything from Justin Bieber to Drake, with a lot of Taylor Swift in this mix. Nice work, as always.
The Rolling Stones Without Mick Jagger On “Satisfaction” Is As Tight And Dirty As You Imagine
Ladies And Gentlemen, Keith Richards on electric guitar, Brian Jones on acoustic, Bill Wyman on bass, Charlie Watts on drums, and arranger Jack Nitzsche on piano and tambourine. So tight.
Give Your iPhone That Retro VHS Feel With This App
It’s 1985, and you’ve got a camcorder! It’ll look that way when you record and send old, messed up-looking videos to friends. They’ll swear you built a time machine: “OMG, how’d you shoot that?”
VHS Camcorder shoots videos that look and sound like videotape recordings that have been in storage for 30 years. Remember that birthday when Dad pulled out the huge camcorder and chased everyone around with it? Or that Little League game when you struck out in front of all the girls? And who could forget the day of that embarrassing school play when you fell off the stage? VHS Camcorder by Rarevision know you’ve been absolutely dying to relive those moments… and now you can!
Best. Throwback. Videos. Ever.
You can get the app here.
Patti Smith: “I didn’t feel I was embarking on a career”
“I didn’t feel I was embarking on a career. The main mission in Horses was that rock’n’roll in 1974, at least in America, was going through a difficult transition. The ’60s was like the Renaissance. You had Hendrix and Morrison and Lennon and Neil Young and Grace Slick and Janis Joplin and the Stones, The Animals, you can go on and on, all the great R&B artists. And then many people died, and the culture was shifting into opulence and decadence.
“I was young, but I felt our cultural voice was in jeopardy and needed an infusion of new people and ideas. I didn’t feel like I was the one, I didn’t consider myself a musician in any way, but I was a poet and a performer, and I did feel that I understood where we were at, what we’d been given and where we should go, and if I could voice it, perhaps it could inspire the next generation.
“I did Horses as a bridge, a touchstone, for the future, and if that sounds presumptuous, what’s more presumptuous than youth?”
– Patti Smith in MOJO Magazine
WATCH: Leon Bridges on ‘Morning Becomes Eclectic’
Leon Bridges came onto the music scene when he released two demo songs on Soundcloud in late 2014. “Coming Home” received regular airplay on radio stations ranging from KKXT to London. It and “Lisa Sawyer” received more than 800,000 views and attracted the attention of more than 40 record labels with Bridges eventually signing with Columbia Records in December 2014. Bridges hails from Fort Worth, where he teamed up with members of fellow Texan band White Denim to produce his debut. He’s one of the most talked about new artists of the year and watch this video courtesy of KCRW to see why.
Nina Simone On Martin Luther King, Jr, Her Daughter, And Her Love Of Clothes
“I feel more alive now than I ever have in my life. I have a chance to live, as I’ve dreamed.” – Nina Simone in July, 1968
Lilian Terry had a national radio show in Italy–everyone from Ray Charles to Duke Ellington appeared on her show–and there was one person she always wanted to interview: Nina Simone.
But Lilian had heard Nina didn’t enjoy speaking with white people. Thankfully Lillian had a confidant in Max Roach, the legendary jazz drummer, who introduced Lillian to Nina at the Newport Festival in 1968.
“Lilian Terry comes from Egypt, ” Roach said. The was was true; Lilian was born in Cairo to a father from Malta and a mother from Italy.
With that simple introduction, Nina waved Lillian over. Soon they were talking about nefertitti and the pharoahs.
Nina even told Lilian she thought she’d been in Egypt in a previous life.
A few days later Lilian went to Nina’s house in Mt. Vernon, New York. They sat by the pool, the tape recorder was turned on, and the conversation continued.