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The Bright Sides of Japan
The stunning majesty of our planet knows no bounds yet we face myriad boundaries that prevent us from experiencing these, at times, indescribable wonders.
Having been fortunate to have parents (shout-out to my amazing parents!) who prioritized traveling the globe in order to venture to various cultures around this floating marble, I am keen to discover new places, people, and wildlife whenever possible.
Even if I’m restrained to my laptop on a random Tuesday.
(Increase this video’s resolution to your computer’s/laptop’s/phone’s maximum capacity)
What am I thinking right now? Can you read my mind?
Maybe it’s about the good old days or being an honest man? The restless heart? The Promised Land?
Vulgarity Is Killing the Radio Stars
Interesting words to consider from one of pop rock’s best singers and musicians.
Music, like any entertainment medium, can be tricky to navigate as to what pushes close to the boundary and what crosses “that line.” More often than not, it’s the un-clever way in which something is presented that desperately lacks subtlety, decency, and creativity that inspires the powerful connection via a myriad of sounds and lyrics.
I think that’s the underlying point Killers frontman, Brandon Flowers is alluding to by his line in the interview above, “we need to class it up a little bit.”
Essentially, what he’s saying is comparable to a stand-up comedian just spouting off about someone or something without a set-up and punchline that, when done effectively, makes the point in a new, entertainingly memorable fashion.
And he’s right…
on the line of what constitutes original, thoroughly entertaining music.
Happy Monday!
The Killers killed it.
Last year’s March Madness song came courtesy of the hit, “Shot at the Night” from the Las Vegas rock quartet. It was perfect. And after last night’s exciting bracket reveal, the Killers’ pump-up video from 2014 still holds today for its motivational and inspirational qualities. Before this tournament’s song is debuted in a matter of days, let’s start this magical week with a look back at an instant classic.
Take a Crazy Shot This Week!
All The Things That They Did
The Killers + Coldplay + Bono = A pretty nice little post on a Tuesday.
This happened back in 2009 and the video is a little shaky, but still awesome nonetheless.
To have been there…
It’s great to see how songs can transform with different vocal interpretations.
A killer rendition for sure.