Katy Perry - Dark Horse (In 20 Different Styles) By Ten Second Songs

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Hi!

Sometimes you'll stumble across something that is really different, entertaining and interesting and you just have to share it.

Case in point:  Ten Second Songs has posted a very creative video on youtube where he takes Katy Perry's song, Dark Horse and sings and produces it in 20 different styles all 10 seconds or so in length.

There is a style for everyone from Katy's original to Nirvana to Michael Jackson, and even to old crooner Frank Sinatra. 

One of my favorites when he gets to The Doors style...but you'll also find "boy-band" versions, and styles from Rap to pop, and even opera and metal.  : )

Hope you enjoy it too!




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Video: Flower duet by Léo Delibes - Vocalists Anna Netrebko & Elina Garanca



Clément Philibert Léo Delibes

I love this beautiful duet!

Sous le dôme épais ("Flower Duet"), written by French composer Léo Delibes (21 February 1836 – 16 January 1891) has been used in movies, television shows and commercials...and so while most people couldn't name it or it's author...it will seem familiar to many.

If you listen to the beginning and it doesn't seem familiar to you, either wait or fast-forward to 1:19...which is the most well known (and used) section.

That this version was performed "live" with vocalists Anna Netrebko and Elina Garanca just makes it all the more beautiful.

Hope you enjoy it!








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Awesome Video: Bob Ross Remixed - "Happy Little Clouds"

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For years, millions of PBS Television viewers have watched Painter Bob Ross create "happy little clouds"...and happy trees, mountains, lakes, cabins and more.


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Although he passed away from Lymphoma in 1995, PBS continues to air his half hour show several times a week.

There was something in his delivery and style that was so soft, gentle and peaceful that made each episode quite mesmerizing.

If you've seen the show before...no doubt you'll agree.

Using auto-tune to set his words to music, PBS Digital Studios put together an awesome "remix" tribute video last July around the anniversary of his death.

Since today would have been his 70th birthday, it's fitting that he be celebrated again for all the warmth and joy he gave to so many people.

He is remembered for many sayings, some of which you'll see in this tribute video, like:  ""We don't make mistakes, we just have happy little accidents."   (Perhaps his most famous and probably most often repeated quip)


Other favorite Ross sayings include:

• As he closed each show he said, "Goodbye my friend and God Bless."
    
• He was fond of saying, "....It's as tender as a Mother's love."
    
• When emphasising to paint softly he'd say:  "Barely touch the canvas, using just two hairs and some air".
    
• When adding another tree or mountain or bush he'd say:  "Let's paint another one...because everyone needs a friend."
   

So to Bob Ross:  Rest in Peace...Goodbye my friend and God Bless.

BTW...Bob was speaking only of his ability to create on the canvas...and he wasn't claiming to have power in any other way.

He often said:  "In painting, you have unlimited power. You have the ability to move mountains. You can bend rivers. But when I get home, the only thing I have power over, is the garbage."

So it's very clear that he was talking about the power of imagination, developing our talents and creative power.


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Amazing Bird Imitates Other Birds...And Human Sounds

Hi!

Have you seen this yet?

Originally shown on BBC Earth,David Attenborough narrates this facinating look at a Lyre Bird (also sometimes called a Mimic Bird)!

This unusual creature is able to mimic the sounds of other birds so well it even fools them.

At about 1:50 this video gets even more interesting!

The Lyre bird immitates human interactions in it's enviornment.

I won't say more because it might take away from the impact of it especially if watching the video for the first time.

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Cool Animation: Life Insurance!

Awesome Animation:  "Life Insurance" by Roy Iddan

From its YouTube description:  "An insurance agent attempts to take on one of mankind's greatest enemies - time and fate."

Music by Yuval Gerstein.

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There is also a version of this animation inter-cut with footage of a live band playing the back-ground track which is interesting as well.

 

Tar Boy!! Awesome Animation!!

At least once in your life you MUST see Tar Boy...an awesome animation by James Lee...and a fantastic music track by Hania Lee.

 

The video follows this brief description:

According to it's YouTube description, James Lee completed Tar Boy "in 2007 as part of my honors study at the Griffith FIlm School."   

The original background music score was composed and performed by Hania Lee - www.hanialee.com 

You also owe it to yourself to check out her link and hear her other beautiful compositions.  (She's pretty easy on the eyes too!)

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Awesome Two Legged Kitty Playing!!

I can't say it any better than the YouTube description on this one does:

Anakin our two legged kitten playing with his ball & feather. This little guy loves his toys!!

Meet Anakin! Ani is a two legged cat, born without a pelvis or back legs but that doesn't stop him. He is full of love & life! 

My family and I rescued Anakin and I am caring for him. My family and I are lifelong animal lovers and will give Ani the absolute best possible home, love and care. 

I will be posting updates, photos and videos of Anakin on his Facebook page, Twitter and YouTube as he grows.

Screen-Capture of Little Two Legged Anakin Having Fun!

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Video: 100 Riffs (A Brief History of Rock N' Roll)

If yer a musician...especially a guitar player...you'll probably enjoy this one.

From the description on YouTube:

"Alex Chadwick plays 100 famous guitar riffs in one take giving you a chronological history of rock n' roll."

For extra points...see how many you can name without looking at the screen.

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Walking With Dinosaurs???

I saw this video on YouTube called Walking With Dinosaurs. 

 

I had to translate it's description using Yahoo Babel Fish auto-detect...so I'm not sure what the original language is.

After a bit of "editing...to have it make more sense...here's the translated video description: 

"An elementary school near the Australian city of Sydney's Bondi was visited by a baby dinosaur.  

 

The Tyrannosaurus Rex came as promotion for the show "Walking With Dinosaurs", from the Australian company Global Creatures."

You'll see that most of the kids were having fun, especially the older ones...while some of the younger kids were a bit frightened. 

But OTOH I've seen videos of kids who were terrorized by an Eeyore mascot...and I certainly am willing to guess it was no one's intention to frighten anyone. 

And I'll bet it will be a day most of them will never forget!!  : ) 




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Kuroshio Sea - 2nd Largest Aquarium Tank In The World

 

Shot at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan:  

This is another awe inspiring YouTube Video of the 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world.

According to the video's description "the main tank is called the 'Kuroshio Sea' and holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters."

Wow!

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Kite Surfer "Flies" Over Pier

Howdy!

This video is a bit hard to see but I still thought it was worthy of inclusion on a blog about Awesome Stuff!

The title on YouTube is: Kite Surfer Redington Beach 6-24-12

I believe it is genuine because of the reaction of those around whoever is taking the video. 

Here's a screen-cap for folks who's browsers won't display the YouTube preview image.

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Don't Even Think About it! But Cop Can't Stop Man

"Sorry Officer"

I won't give away what this guy is trying to do in this video...because when I saw it I had no idea...and was amazed at what he ultimately did.

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YouTube Video:  The Police Can't Stop him!

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Worth it??

YouTube Video: Avatar in 5 Seconds

How could I not post this one??!! : )




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Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers - I Can't Go For That

Hello!

Have you seen this yet?

I wanna go on a road trip with these peeps!  : )

Road Trip!  Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers