Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

The origins of the Futurama theme music

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Perhaps one of Henry’s most well-known influences on contemporary popular culture is to the theme song of the TV series Futurama. The tune is inspired by Henry’s 1967 song “Psych
é Rock.” Ceremony (1969) (in collaboration with English band Spooky Tooth)

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The Best Living Drummer in the Entire World?

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Best known as the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush, Neil Ellwood Peart is a Canadian musician and author, In terms of music, Peart has received many awards for his recorded performances and is widely regarded for his technical proficiency and stamina.In terms of influence, he is one of the most important drummers in history.

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Hands down the best performance by a 12 year old girl ever caught on film

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Singing probably the most over done, badly done, “omg please tell me they’re done” song ever mutilated in front of a live audience, a 12 year old South Korean girl enters stage center and stuns a television audience with the first five words of the song. I thought they were dubbing her voice at first..You’ll find yourself wondering too.

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