Within easy reach of the desk that I write from is a tenor ukulele. Although I don't play it nearly as much as I should, it's there, always within reach whenever I get the urge to strum away. I remember telling my dad that I was going to get a ukulele because I wanted to learn how to play Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's timeless "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" medley. He laughed and didn't think much of it. The next time I saw him I pulled out my ukulele and did my best Kamakawiwoʻole impression; well, the best a [...]
Guest Post by: Brendan Muruch Editor Vic may not have been fond of Amanda Palmer's ukulele era, but I've been enjoying her performance of popular Radiohead hits on her Magical Ukulele: Even more awesome is the fact that she brought her ukulele to C-Span. Amanda's Ukulele anthem is among the free downloads available from her [...]
Although a true hangover cure remains sadly elusive, today's Friday Five features some of our favorite artists to help soothe the pain of the morning after! Check out these mellow, ambient tunes from Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Shlohmo, Phaeleh, and Nujabes, and Dabrye. 1. Original post: Friday Five: Hangover Cures 2. Posted in: Electronic , ambient , downtempo , shlohmo , phaeleh 3. Find more music on Indie Shuffle's Indie Music Blog . [...]
Mashup-Germany has made some absolutely dope mashups. This time, after the sad news of Amy Winehouse's passing, this chilling yet masterful ballad was created in tribute to the soulful singer. Not much else needs to be said, just listen to the track, you'll feel it. Tracks used: Amy Winehouse: Rehab John Lennon: Imagine Mumford & [...]
They ran the last trucks through Paradise Lake Road last night, their claws clutching desperately at the piles of brush and branches which have covered the curbsides and yards since the month began. The high school seniors who worked so tirelessly to bring hope and helping hands to shellshocked neighborhoods the morning after their graduation did not happen begin to move on, visiting colleges, taking off for the summer. The church with the fallen clocktower posts daily on our facebook page, its requests sounding evermore desperate as it struggles to find enough volunteers to keep the momentum going. [...]
I want to go where troubles melt like lemon drops. If anyone knows where that is, please let me know. And don't say "way above the chimney tops." MP3: Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a household name in his native country of Hawaii. Beginning his singing career at 11 Israel teamed up with his brother and had huge success with their traditional... Download your favourite album at The Mood Indicator
“What, the show for kids?” my colleague, the one with an extravagant collection of adidas tracksuit jackets, replied when I asked if she watched Glee . It’s a regular prejudice to confuse Glee with High School Musical , and therefore to presume that the interpretations of the songs covered on Glee must be intrinsically inferior to their originals. The former presumption can be ascribed to benign ignorance; the latter claim can be made only by people who hate music. Fact is, in many cases the Glee versions are equal to their originals, [...]
The long days of what has been a brutally hot and humid summer for many areas of the United States, Europe and Russia are beginning to wane as August tips towards September. Millions of kids are going back to school, people are returning from vacations, and millions more are hoping that the autumn brings more [...] Related posts:Summer 2010 Mixtape, Vol. V: Wavves, Band of Skulls, The Cars, Cold War Kids, Roxy Music, Glasvegas, The Decemberists, Modest Mouse Summer 2010 Mixtape, Vol. II: Animal Collective, The Drums, Jay-Z, Magic Kids, The Flaming Lips, Spoon, LCD Soundsystem, Radio Dept.Vol [...]
Dan Kois is a contributing writer for New York Magazine and a film critic for the Washington Post, and has written for a variety of other top-shelf publications. His first book is Facing Future , a volume in the 33 1/3 series about the life and music of the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, the most iconic artist in the history of Hawaiian music. It's a terrific book that explores Iz's fascinating life story as well as issues of Hawaiian cultural identity, the mainstream crossover of niche music, and the spread of music through [...]
06.23.2009 Discovered this watching season 3 of Primeval. And yet another reason why excessive TV abuse is good for you. And not just regular took the day off work to watch the daytime talkies, sitcom reruns and half unscrambled porn. I`m talking sweaty night & day marathons of Mama`s Family and Abfab, fueled by Popeye`s Chicken, cheap merlot and mini tubs of Ben and Jerry`s Chunky Monkey. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Any man worth his weight in "manly things" knows that sometimes getting a lady home is just the beginning of a wild night. Even with the right chemistry, you could still find a way to screw up a "sure thing," so with a little help from this handy guide, you'll know which songs you need to remove from your iTunes playlists or home audio equipment immediately. You don't want to be thisclose to sealing the deal and have "Baby Beluga" pop on the stereo, do you? If you don't have kids, that might be especially [...]
Long-time Wizard of Oz fan chiming in here - I read the books as a child, I watched the movie on our black-and-white television when it aired every year about Easter time (even now, watching a full-length DVD, I can still sense when all the commercial breaks should appear)... and I was absolutely amazed when we got our first color TV and I found out the witch's face was green! Who doesn't relate to the entire concept as metaphor? - every life has its share of yellow brick roads ("it's always best to start at the beginning"), wicked [...]
Zshare hasn't been working all day. They say "come back in a few minutes". Nope. Fuck some catchy hip-hop and poppy indie rock. Here are some tracks that I listen to when I'm pissed. I usually don't get too pissed, so don't come here looking for some Hatebreed or anything. Gotta have this one. I didn't think the line "Fuck you I won't do what you tell me!" could be any more clear...unless you follow it with "MOTHERFUCKER!!" Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name That's why I fucked your [...]
Apparently, there's a little land called Oz somewhere over the rainbow, where bluebirds fly. Bluebirds also fly here on Earth (is Oz on Earth?), so that's a rather silly lyric, but as far as music goes, Over The Rainbow is a great song. Judy Garland - Over The Rainbow (mp3, 3.9mb) Israel Kamakawiwo'ole may not be the most attractive man ever, but he can sing beautifully. His medley of Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World has become [...]
The song for this week’s episode, There’s No Place Like Home (Part 1): Israel Kamakawiwo'ole ∞ Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World "Dreams really so come true" "I see trees of green, skies of blue" "Why oh why can’t I?" Obligatory recap of The Recaps : [...]
Happy Earth Day inhabitants of the planet! Today is a great time to focus on the big and small ways we can all do our part at home, work, school and in our communities on a daily basis to nurture our planet and conserve our natural resources. Having been born and raised in Oklahoma, Native American culture has always been a big part of my life and a cornerstone of their tribal cultures
Over the past several months I've seen this video twice...once on Good Morning America and then again on Oprah. Randy Pausch is an extraordinary individual who is facing an inevitable and ordinary challenge that all of us will one day have to face. The only difference between Randy and so many of us is the way in which he's choosing to accept his fate and how he's sharing the lessons
For those who've been emailing wondering where I've been and what's taking me so long to finish up my year end lists, it is with a heavy heart that I explain that my family suffered a great loss last week and all of my time and attention has been focused on keeping busy so I don't have to think about the gaping hole we've no way to fill. In November I made a post and mentioned my Grandpa and
In the bleak midwinter, we all need some sunshine. By the time you read this (by the wonders of modern publish-by-proxy technology) I will be suspended somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, heading to Kauai. I will probably be listening to this mix (on my new noise-cancelling headphones) to wash away the ice and stress of modern life and prepare for some island revellry. I am staying here . Aw yeah. These tunes capture a slice of the island/surf/sun lifestyle for me, and will be my soundtrack until Tuesday. The mix starts with a lovely little Ed Vedder [...]
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