I always love when two things I like come together, and this is one of those times. Tapulous has released Tap Tap Revenge: Dave Matthews Band. If you’re a DMB fan, it’s worth the $5.
Music
"Wild Things" trailer features new version of Arcade Fire song
As you probably know, Apple posted the first trailer for Spike Jonze’s new “Where the Wild Things Are” movie today. The music in that trailer excited me a lot more than the movie itself. I consider any new Arcade Fire song a big deal, since their last album came out 2 years ago, with only a few tidbits since then. “Wake Up” isn’t a new song, but you’ll notice the version in the trailer is different than the album version (acoustic vs. electric guitar, and the vocals are different). So it looks like Arcade Fire may have recorded a new track for the trailer & maybe for the movie itself. Maybe we’ll see a new album this year.
My latest musical discovery
When i guess i’m floating compared Fanfario to Arcade Fire, it caught my attention. I really like the two samples from their upcoming debut album, Reservoir, which still isn’t listed in iTunes or eMusic. I did find a few EPs and collections with their songs on eMusic, though. I’m definitely going to buy their album as soon as it’s released.
The best is yet to come
Apple’s special musical guest at the keynote was Tony Bennett.
R.I.P. Myriam Maeba
Legendary South African singer Myriam Makeba has died following a concert in Italy. I’ve been in shock since I read the news this morning, as she was one of my favorite singers.
Here’s a vintage performance of her most well-known song, “Pata Pata” to remember her by.
Happy Birthday, Grace
Grace Slick, from Jefferson Airplane (and later Jefferson Starship) is 69 today. When I was in high school I thought she was incredibly hot. I still think she was one of the greatest rock singers ever. She had one of the most powerful voices with great control.
Vampire Weekend joins Crosby & Nash to support Obama
Vampire Weekend is playing a special show in New York City on Sunday, Oct. 12. All proceeds from the show will go to helping Obama win in swing states.
With Wall Street in economic turmoil, Music for Democracy has proposed an economic stimulus package for this Sunday’s fundraiser event in New York.
“We’re releasing 100 pairs of tickets at $55 per pair to provide economic relief to fans of Vampire Weekend and Crosby & Nash to enjoy our intimate event at St. Raphael’s Catherdral on Sunday,” said Music for Democracy executive director Mitch Manzella, “These tickets will not be available at the door, they are only available through our online ticketing system.”
To purchase these special limited tickets please visit:
Loreena McKennitt's new album
One of my favorite singers, Loreena McKennitt, has a new album called A Midwinter Night’s Dream, now available for pre-order from her website. The album is available as a CD, digital download, or two special editions featuring a DVD.
Start Wearing Purple
Flickr Blog introduced Yahoo’s new Start Wearing Purple campaign. I sure hope they got permission from Gogol Bordello to use that name.