Radiohead (Part 4)

Today I'll cover Radiohead's OK Computer era. Truly one of the most revolutionary and influential albums of the 90's.

Here is the 3-part masterpiece "Paranoid Android" (which also has a very quirky music video):



And of course the lamenting song "Karma Police":



This song actually makes a reference to "Creep", and the "fridge buzz", that song has...

Hope, if you aren't already a fan, that this helps you on your way there...

Radiohead (Part 3)

Well, I suppose I'll wrap up The Bends era today. It's been great, quite nostalgic for me in fact. I've been listening to this album since I was very young. It's just a moving album in general, and at the same time, great to rock to!

Here's the awesome "My Iron Lung":



And one of my favorite songs from the album, and one of the most moving, "Black Star":




Can't wait to start the album OK Computer in the next post!

Radiohead (Part 2)

As Radiohead gained popularity from their single "Creep" they felt the need to evolve. They were trying hard around the world (especially in America) to prove they were more than just a one hit wonder. So today I'll feature that album and a few songs from it.

Here's their awesome song "Just":



And here's the softer introspective song "Fake Plastic Trees":



I hope some of you can appreciate Radiohead soon. If not now, maybe by the end of the series.

Travis

Today I'll feature a band that always seems to put me in. From the smooth and mellow vocals, to the simple, yet creative guitar leads, to the driving beat and grooving bass, Travis is a band that never dissapoints. And to boot, they make great music videos! If you're at all fan of Alternative rock or pop I would definitely reccomend them.

Walking in the Sun:



Closer (with a Cameo from Ben Stiiler, a friend of the band):



Hope these songs brighten your day!

Sondre Lerche and thesixtyone

Today the musician I'll feature is a Norwegian singer/songwriter Sondre Lerche. I first discovered his music from the movie Dan in Real Life. He plays great acoustic, and pop/rock music, that seems to give hope to that genre of music, which lately seems to be turning in a bad direction. Anyways here's a song from the Soundtrack of Dan in Real Life:



And a song from Heartbeat Radio:



He's on tour right now so maybe you can see him then...

Also, I found this great website for listening to new, emerging, or underground music. The music styles feautured on this website vary from electronic to rock. Totally a great place to find music if you're ever interested:

thesixtyone


EDIT:

He just recorded and posted this free to download session on his website today:


http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/sondre-lerche-concert/20031109-110724.html

Guitar

As many of you, I love to play guitar. I'll show you two of my favorite guitarists, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. Today I'll follow my normal format of course and show you a funny video that still follows the guitar theme:



and yes Michael Angelo Batio is actually playing that, he is the using minimum movement technique.


Now, here's Joe Satriani playing "Flying in a Blue Dream":



And Steve Vai playing "For the Love of God":



Hope these songs make your day better in some way, I know they did for me.

Blind Dates

While I've never been on a blind date (not really my thing), I've heard some funny stories about them. Here's a funny (and slightly creepy) video about a blind date (see if you can recognize the girl).



And here's a great new song by Radiohead:



And an awesome song by Blind Guardian:



So my question for you is, have you ever been on a blind date? How did it turn out?

Well I've been very busy lately. School starts soon for me so things have been a bit hectic.

Here's a really funny comedian. If you've heard Canon in D or Canon Rock played WAY too many times you will understand:


Here's a great Brubeck song:



Also here's a beautiful Miles Davis tune:



Finally, please recommended some jazz tunes that work well for piano, guitar, and drums. Preferably if you know where there is sheet music.
Oh and thanks for 100 followers!