For the non musically inclined, here are two clever wordings that John Williams hid in the Star Wars suite for orchestra: "with great force" and "Hn. (Han) Solo". Click here to view the first image in this week's WINS gallery. Continue reading for a video of an insane tire rolling competition in Japan.
At first glance, this may appear to be a giant guitar (or Photoshopped images), but it's a real functional boat designed by none other than a musician. Click here to view the first image in this week's autocorrect gallery. Continue reading for a video of an awesome remote-controlled car chase that's more than meets the eye.
Derek Amato is possibly the only person in the world to have acquired musical ability after a traumatic brain injury. Basically, a severe concussion left him with the ability to play piano, an instrument he had never played before. He now plays professionally and earns his living as a musician. Continue reading for two videos.
Adam Levine, Kendrick Lamar, and The Lonely Island released the official YOLO music video during last week's SNL episode. YOLO is an acronym for "you only live once". Similar to carpe diem, it implies that one should enjoy life, even if that entails taking risks. Continue reading to see more.
Technically speaking, a floppy drive refers to a disk storage medium composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric that removes dust particles. They are read and written by a floppy disk drive (FDD). For those who didn't grow up in the 80s and 90s, you may not have even used one of them. Fortunately, one geek decided to use them for something everyone is familiar with: music. Continue reading to see five more cool songs played with floppy drives.
Robert Miles, a Swiss-born Italian record producer, composer, musician and DJ in electronica, is probably best known for his song "Children". To date, the track has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and it earned Miles platinum records in many countries. Continue reading to see what the song sounds like when played with Pandoras.
This student used PVC pipes to build an unusual instrument that sounds like something straight from the Blue Man Group show. That's right, the concept of using PVC pipes as musical instruments was introduced to mainstream audiences by the widely popular Blue Man Group, during the 1990s. Continue reading for the video and more information.
It's that time again, time for our annual roundup of creative Christmas light shows. This year, we bring you a strange selection that ranges from classic songs like "Carol of the Bells" to more modern hits, such as "Gagnam Style". Continue reading to see them all.
Facebook users have probably seen more than enough photos that have gone through the Instagram treatment. "Look at this Instagram", a Nickelback parody, shows just how ridiculous the filter-laden service really is. Continue reading for more.
We have seen the future of guitars, and it's the Misa Digital Kitara. Technically speaking, it's a digital MIDI controller and musical instrument. In other words, it enables musicians to produce a synthesized sound using techniques and motions similar to actual guitar playing. It's built in the shape of an electric guitar, complete with a full twenty-four fret neck. Continue reading for a video and more information.
