Opening Lyrics Quiz

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Last months Opening Narration Quiz was a minor success, so here is the sequel, this time with the lyrics to opening (or closing) theme songs. Guesses in the comments, no cheating. It's like you're always stuck in second gear, Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your ...

iTunes DJ

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Apple has a new iPod out and that means a new version of iTunes. Along with support for the new device, there are a couple of interesting new features. The first is autofill, a feature that I have been waiting for since I a got my first iPod. Up until now ...

The Robocop Rap

Friday, December 12th, 2008

I like Robocop. I like it a lot. But not as much as this man, who sounds a bit like the guy from The Streets, but probably isn't. Super secret bonus: The Predator Rap Related posts:The Aliens Rap Following up on the epic 10 minute rap summary of...Opening Narration Quiz You know ...

Rachmaninov had big Hands

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

I was talking with a co-worker a few days ago about Rachmaninov's Prelude in C-sharp minor - everybody's favourite piece of overwrought classical piano. I am no piano player, but looking at the sheet music it seems almost impossible to play. These guys have found a solution: No related posts. Related posts brought ...

“duumDum duumDum, He’s a Shark”

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Jaws was a pretty cool movie but I think we can all agree that the theme tune really needed lyrics. Luckily one man stepped up to the challenge: The same guy has done a whole bunch more: Batman Superman Back to the Future Indiana Jones James Bond Halloween (particularly good) Related posts:Freaky Friday Today has thrown up some ...

Gorbachov: The Music Video

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Usually, whenever I see something entertaining but inexplicable on the Internet I just shake my head and mutter something about those crazy Japanese. In fact Japan has had a monopoly on capital-C Crazy for so long that sometimes it seems that no other nation could possibly compete. Recently, however, Russia has ...

New Zealand Cover Songs at Coverfreak

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

One of my favourite things about browsing the web on Mondays is seeing what is new over at coverfreak.com, a weekly blog with links to interesting covers of (usually) familar songs. Normally I wouldn't mention it, but this week they have a selection of songs with a New Zealand flavour. The ...