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Video: 10 Things to Bring to a Music Festival
Monday, May 6th, 2013Music festival season is heating up! Here in California, Coachella and Stagecoach have come and gone. Across the US, fans are anxiously counting down the days until festivals such as Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza. But before you hit the road, it’s important to pack a few essential items to ensure an amazing experience. Check out this video to learn what to bring to a music festival:
Weekend Headliners: Viral Videos We Love
Friday, April 5th, 2013Congrats – you’ve made it to another Friday! Busy weeks can leave you feeling like a bit of a zombie, so don’t forget to take a break today. It’s time to give in to your viral video cravings with some wacky, wow-factor videos!
First up: what do you get when you ask 300 random passersby to sing one note, and then compile everything together? In this videographer’s case, a charming and witty version of the Mario theme song, on a “human piano” of sorts!
Video: Turn Your Piano Into a Drum Machine
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013The piano might seem like a simple instrument, but there’s actually a lot you can do with it! You’re not just limited to classical and jazz genres. For the extra creative types, have you ever thought about changing the sound of the piano by altering the strings inside? This is called “prepared piano,” a term coined by experimental composer John Cage. As you can see in the video below, these artists have used everyday items like coins and a wallet to turn their piano into a drum machine of sorts, lending a hip-hop feel to this jazz standard…
Song Stuck In Your Head? Here’s The Cure
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Last year, I’m pretty sure I had Carly Rae Jepson’s “Call Me Maybe” song stuck in my head for the entire summer season. Jepson certainly had control of the Top 40 radio waves for a while there, but there was also a lot more to it. Researchers explained that the tune was a prime example of an “earworm” – a song that, by definition, you just can’t get out of your head. NBCNews.com even called it “arguably the earwormiest song in recent memory.”
