Auto-Tune the News
Since it’s Friday, I figured I’d post something funny. I may be a little late to the party on this one, but The Gregory Brothers created a series called Auto-tune the News on YouTube that’s a riot.
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Imogen Heap – Ellipse Live Stream
Going through the morning e-mail, tweets and other such updates and came across the most wonderful surprise. Imogen Heap is streaming her latest album, “Ellipse” online.
I’ve already pre-ordered the album on iTunes, but since it doesn’t release until August 24th, I’m thrilled that I don’t have to wait any longer to enjoy her new album. [direct link]
For those that are interested, Imogen has been using her Twitter account to show her creative process which has been very interesting. If you don’t want to catch up on month’s of tweets, you can check out these two videos on YouTube courtesy of Billboard Magazine.
Return of the “B-Side”?
Just last week, Dan and I were engaged in a little music trivia and the topic of “B-Sides” came up. I lamented that it was a shame to lose the B-side because I discovered a lot of music that way, but that there was no digital equivalent. Well, I guess I spoke to soon.
Today iTunes announced that they have added a new “D-45″ to the music section [iTunes Link]. Their prices range from $1.49 – $1.99, and you get two songs for that price. Right now there are over 20 different artists to choose from and the range is pretty wide.
Personally, I like this idea, but it seems kind of pointless. The B-Side died with the CD, so this seems like too little to late. What do you think?
My New Favorite Toy
I came across this courtesy of Kayray via Identi.ca and it’s my new favorite toy. This site is brilliant!
| Make your own at MoreCowbell.dj | ||
Mix Tapes Are Back Baby!
In the immortal words of Bender, “I’m back baby!” Well, mix tapes are at least. 
Via a twitter message late last night, I saw that Mike Rohde had posted an 80′s mix tape. I’ve been listening to it this morning and I have to say that it rocks and I’m happy to see that the intent of the mix tape has lived on.
I think the tape imagery is a bit silly, but clearly their target market is to those of us that remember creating and sharing mix tapes. For those that find that cassettes a bit dated, like my good friend Pickles, perhaps it’s just a cool retro thing. Thinking about that for a moment makes me cringe slightly when I think that my memories have become kitsch. Wow, that’s a really special feeling.
But that’s beside the point — these mix tapes are fun and Rohde’s 80′s mix is quite a trip down memory lane. You can listen to his mix tape below, or create your own at MixWit.com
Holly’s New Song – This Is My Day Today
I just finished submitting a song to the American Idol Songwriter competition for Holly. She and her good friend Mary wrote the song specifically for the competition in the hopes that they will be chosen as one of the songs used for the top 3 finalists.
If you’re not familiar with how Idol works, when the show is down to the final three (I think it’s three) contestants in the finale, an original song is chosen for them to sing. This is the first time in the competition when original music is chosen for them to sing and not something that’s already been recorded.