Tag Archives: music

YouTube Remix Tames Savage Commenters

Israeli sampling genius creates ‘mother of all funk chords.’ What’s not to like? I used to think there was no YouTube clip perfect enough to satisfy the site’s vicious commenters. Minimalist moderation and mass popularity have combined to create what … Continue reading

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An ode to Charles Darwin

The 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth Thursday ignited a little burst of online Darwinian love — Google populated its logo with fish and birds, and the New York Times posted this video, along with an accompanying article. The singer is Richard … Continue reading

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The return of the music video

If I hadn’t been perusing the viral video charts this weekend, I might never have heard of Oren Lavie. A music video for the Israeli playwright/songwriter’s new track, “Her Morning Elegance,” has been getting some attention on the web this week, … Continue reading

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