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

Wheezes [HP WEEK]

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I'm a Hufflepuff!

This video has been working its way around the internet recently:



For the record:
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true,
And unafraid of toil.
(via the Sorting Hat, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

Daniel Radcliffe on Extras

If you've never seen Extras then you're missing out on one of the great British comedy gems of the past decade.  Developed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (original creators of The Office), Extras follows Andy Millman (Gervais), an ambitious actor who can't seem to grow out of the bit parts in which he is repeatedly cast.

Each episode of Extras features a chance encounter between Gervais and a different film star—usually an A-list Brit portraying an outrageously parodied version of her/himself.  As with this episode guest starring Daniel Radcliffe, hilarity quickly ensues:



Other stars that have lent their considerable comedic talents to Extras include Kate Winslet, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and David Bowie.

Save Ginny Weasley From Dean Thomas, by Harry and the Potters

Because Harry Potter Week needs a theme song, here is the wizarding world's definitive punk rock cover band, Harry and the Potters.



Other songs by Harry and the Potters include: My Teacher is a Werewolf, Let's Drink to Aragog, The Economics of the Wizarding World Don't Make Sense, and Fleur is Fine.


Yes, you can stream all of their albums online.

8tracks.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

I came across an interesting website last night; it's called 8tracks.

The concept is simple: user-created playlists that anyone can browse and stream from their computer.  The argument: musical mixes that are "handcrafted" by human beings are more enjoyable than sites like Pandora.

After a little exploring I'll admit that 8tracks makes a compelling argument.  Sure, finding music that'll satisfy your mood might be a little less intuitive than Pandora, but I get the feeling that I'm more likely to find new music this way—and for me, knowing that another person took the time to "craft" what I'm hearing does make it more fun.

I signed up for free and played with their very simple, straightforward music uploader.  In no time I had DJ-ed together a broken-hearted-love-scorned-revenge mix that I've embedded below:



I don't know how much I'll personally use 8tracks to create awesome playlists like this one, but I'm looking forward to substituting this website for my usual dose of internet radio.

Check them out: http://8tracks.com