Truth for your Wednesday. I’d never heard it put so starkly, but it’s totally what is needed, especially these days, with even our art being commodified as heavily as it has.
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“If music be the food of love, play on.” ~Shakespeare
I’m kind of surprised I haven’t used this as a quote yet, since it seems to be exactly my opinion on the matter. Good job Billy Shakes!
Victor Hugo Had Opinions On Music?!
Someone who managed to use words so freaking well his whole life, I assumed didn’t really have much of a penchant for music. Glad to see I was wrong.
If You Don’t Know Who MrSuicideSheep Is, Change That. Today.
MrSuicideSheep is the best part of YouTube. One of the purely music-based channels, track after track shows up and it is always quality. Whether it’s electro, drum & bass, dubstep, ambient/chillout, experimental, indie rock and even progressive house, it’s good. The gorgeous art used in backgrounds adds to the presentation as well. Really cool person, with a great story & they deserve all the success. Mixes get added from time to time, like the chill-out one I’ve linked below. Glide into your Friday. And show that channel some love.
“Sing sweet, but put a little dirt in it.” ~Duke Ellington
The Duke himself was able to say so much with so little. Being addressed by him when you were in his band must’ve been fun, unless you sucked of course.
Kid President Asks What Your Space Jam Is.
Kid President is one of the best internet sensations you may not have heard of. Just in case you weren’t sure where to get your inspiration from, check with a 9 year old. Like this kid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o You got this, whatever your version of “this” is. “What will be your Space Jam?” (from the video) is going to be my go-to motivational phrase for 2014 I think.
The Royal Tart Toter Encourages Us To Keep Fighting For Sweetness!
From the “Tart Toter” episode of Adventure Time, the Royal Tart Toter is completely insane. Even for the standards Adventure Time aspires to. Though, there is wisdom in there, if you look closely enough.
Madeon Couldn’t Be More Right.
Madeon had a banner year in 2013 and he looks to do nothing but continue heating up in 2014. Make sure to check him out if you can, and remember, he’s right. There is no bad music, only bad musicians or bad environments for certain music to be played. Try and expand your horizons this year. I know I’m gonna try 😀
“When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war.” ~Confucius
2013 was not the year when all war was reduced to dance battles, iron chef matches & ninja warrior competitions. Let’s hope?
Ship-Based Interaction Tips.
A reminder about what we should look to when it comes to ourselves. The stars are a much better guide than the distracting crackle of other people’s fires.
Terry Gotham 