Remember when MTV actually played music videos? You can now re-live those days at the MTV Music web site. (Nice redundant name, by the way: “Music Television Music.” Brilliant.)
I did a search yesterday for Video Killed the Radio Star and nothing came up. It seemed odd they wouldn’t have the first music video to air on MTV back when it launched in 1981. On a hunch, I did the exact same search this morning, and wouldn’t you know it… There it was. Either they fixed something with their search engine, or they are adding new videos at a rapid rate.
Be prepared for some low resolution, with particularly noticeable pixelation on some of the older ones. While I have your attention, I will of course take the liberty of recommending a few vids:
Pork and Beans by Weezer — Great inside-joke tribute to tech geeks and various Internet memes
Take on Me by a-ha — Very creative, and technically advanced for its time
Weapon of Choice by Fatboy Slim — Because Christopher Walken cuts a mean rug
Who’s Gonna Save My Soul by Gnarls Barkley — Deep, insightful video about love and loss
A Little Respect — Remember the dance audition sketches on SNL, where the DeMarco brothers (played by Chris Kattan and Chris Parnell) “dance” by acting out the lyrics to songs? Maybe this video was their inspiration.
November 12th, 2008
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When the former publisher of one of the most conservative publications in the country announces his support for Barack Obama, it’s time to stand up and take notice. Mr. Allison should be lauded for admitting that today’s “conservative” rhetoric and flag-waving no longer represents what the GOP actually does.
Another conservative publication, The Economist, apparently agrees.
November 4th, 2008
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Two years ago, Audrey and I were sitting at King’s Fish House at the Commons with some friends and my siblings. Being a very health-conscious pair, we ordered our usual protein and veggies. The other folks selected items that weren’t quite as austere, and my brother paused to note what Audrey ordered. He warned that it was only a matter of time before age would slow down her metabolism, and she would be forced to join the “rest of us” in mourning the loss of the youthful six-pack. While getting some exercise outdoors recently, I wondered when my metabolism might succumb to the inexorable progress of time. I think it is clear from these pictures that age has indeed taken its toll on me: I only have a six-pack instead of my eight-pack. I guess my brother was right.
October 28th, 2008
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I love Big Sur. The next time I make a trip up there, this is where I’d like to stay. It seems like it would also be a great location for an intimate wedding.
October 27th, 2008
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It’s been years since I last went river rafting with Eric, Eph, and Yvonne, so I was thrilled when Eric called and asked if I was up for another trip. Just like last time, we had a total blast. If you’ve never been river rafting before, drop what you’re doing right now and start planning a trip.
Choose from the links below to see more great shots from the rafting weekend.
August 3rd, 2008
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