Clever ‘Me and Coolio Down by the Schoolyard’ Mashup
"Me and Coolio Down by the Schoolyard" is a clever mashup by DJ Cummerbund that combines iconic songs by Paul Simon and Coolio.
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An Electromechanical Lithophone That Plays Individual Notes in the Round Performs ‘You Can Call Me Al’
During the 2016 Cheltenham Music Festival in England, audio researcher Jay Harrison set up his bespoke Electromechanical Lithophone to play a pitch perfect individual note…
A Young Paul Simon Deconstructs the Song ‘Mrs. Robinson’ From ‘The Graduate’ for Dick Cavett in 1970
In April 1970, a very young Paul Simon sat down with legendary television host Dick Cavett to talk about his latest work with and without…
50 Hit Songs From 1986 Remixed Into a ‘Big Time’ Three Minute Mashup That Has an ‘Invisible Touch’
In a continuing installment of their “Thursday” mashup series Aaron Brink and Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet compiled 50 music videos from 1986 and…
Taking a Look at Claims That Songs Had Subversive Messages That Showed Up When Played Backward
Simon Whistler took a look at claims that musicians put subversive messages in songs that were revealed when played backward.
‘Tales From the Loop’, A Wondrous Amazon Prime Series Based Upon the Artwork of Simon Stålenhag
Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag (previously), who creates breathtaking art that combines nostalgic imagery from the artist’s childhood in 1980s Sweden with hovercraft, dinosaurs, robots, and…
How Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Scarborough Fair/Canticle’ Tells Two Musically Harmonious Stories at One Time
Music writer Polyphonic, who creates incredibly informative video essays on an ongoing basis, takes a deep look at the classic Simon and Garfunkel song “Scarborough…
How Bob Dylan’s Distinct Style Became Legendary Fodder for Parody by Other Well Known Musicians
In a surprising video essay, the very knowledgeable YouTuber Polyphonic delves into how the very distinct vocal, lyrical and musical style of Bob Dylan became…
Puddles Pity Party Performs a Slightly Ominous But Very Melodic Cover of ‘The Sound of Silence’
Puddles Pity Party, the golden throated singing clown, performed with the band Tongo Hiti, a rather ominous but oh so melodic cover of the classic…
Louis C.K. Tells Conan O’Brien Why He Quit the Internet
Comedian Louis C.K. appeared on Conan and told host Conan O’Brien why he quit the internet and how that has helped him be closer with his…