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The message of hope, peace and love for humankind and the fact that life is a gift that must be treasured in Julien Drolon's "No More Divisions" is emphasized by the accompanying video which features Julien singing and playing guitar among dancing, smiling kids of Childhope Asia Philippines. Aside from these adorable boys and girls, the video also includes shots of Julien and his band mates performing in the streets of Manila, as well as beautiful sunset scenes that add to the tone and ambiance of the song. Julien captures your attention with the song as the acoustic guitar strums into a catchy percussion groove with hand drums. A positive vibe pop tune that's fun to listen to, "No More Divisions" has clever tempo changes, solid playing, and meaningful lyrics. "No More Divisions" is an inspiring track on its own, made even more amazing with the endearing content and exceptional quality of what Julien describes as "the first chapter in our musical adventure." Picturesque, positive and filled with joyful children, our future, the song and video speak to the hope of better days to come.The message of hope, peace and love for humankind and the fact that life is a gift... more
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Professor Brett Erlich, has spent the entire year teaching you lessons in viral videos. His course has recently been accredited by Comedy.com and Urlesque. If you are trying to get a diploma, this is your final exam.
If you did not pass, he wants you to review each and every one of these videos again, and retake the exam, before next semester. GO!
Excercise ball to the face
Susan Boyle surprises judges
Los Colorados - Hot & Cold (Katy Perry Cover)
Greatest freak out ever
Bizkit the sleep walking dog
JK Wedding Entrance Dance
Surprised Kitty
BANGS Take U To Da Movies
I'm Yours (ukulele)
Awesome Garbage Can Explosion
The Best Guy ever
Baby dancing to Beyonce
Clown dancing to Beyonce = fail
Keyboard Cat
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Today on Current Music, you can watch an exclusive clip from Jason Mraz's new live CD/DVD, "Beautiful Mess," filmed during his most recent stop in Chicago.
Jason is a performer who's gone from tiny coffeehouses in San Diego to headlining sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl. He's toured nearly non-stop for what seems like the past five years straight. (Next he's off to South America.)
His shows pack in a lot of things at once—radio hits, rarer b-sides, Jason-as-band director leading the audience in massive, extended singalongs. And not to sound like a total hippie about it, but they've got this vibe to them that even I—who will only ever set foot in jam band-land if dragged there by my wife—can't help but be all moved by. Plus he's got a hell of a voice that never quite shines as much in his studio takes as it does on a big stage he makes feel just like one of those tiny cafes where he got his start.
Check out jasonmraz.com for more music, tour dates and one of the best—and oldest—tour blogs from any musician in the business of spending life on the road.
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Current Music interns cover for Peter this Friday with a roundup of their favorite cover versions. Stop doing work already, and let us cover for you.
Yim Yames, Behind That Locked Door
Yim Yames is actually Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and on Tuesday he released his digital EP "Tribute To.," an album of George Harrison covers, on his website. "Behind That Locked Door" is from Harrison's 1970 gem "All Things Must Pass." —James Risolo
Son of Dave, "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"
Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” has gotten a lot of attention in the past couple years thanks to Kanye West sampling it and the infamous YouTube video “Daft Hands” (and all of its subpar clones). However, as the rest of music listeners were buzzing about those things, I just kept thinking to myself: man, this would really be perfect if that one dude from Crash Test Dummies decided to folk up this synth beat a la their bafflingly infectious 90s single “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.” Luckily, somebody with influence over Benjamin Darvill loves me. He performs as solo act Son of Dave now, and here he takes apart Daft Punk’s electronic hit, and then rebuilds it with acoustic sounds, looped perfectly just to prove to everybody that, yeah, he’s still got it. —Chanelle Johnson
The Kooks, “Kids”
The Kooks sat in the studio and listened to MGMT's original track as it played over the airwaves and then came up with this acoustic cover. I was skeptical about this track’s sound with only two acoustic guitars, but the stripped down feel seems to bring out the gloomy feel. The upbeat, more blissful tones are gone, resulting in a smooth and thoughtful cover. Luke Pritchard’s voice works really well. It might not sound too much different than the original, but the raw sound and emotion fit in with the darker feel of this acoustic version. These U.K. boys understand pop music, and this impromptu jam shows it. —Josh Middleton
The Vines, “Ms. Jackson”
This works surprisingly well as a rock number, but I wish the Hives would have sped things up a bit more. Having said that, their choice to take it slow highlights some redeeming qualities of the track. The chorus becomes a heartfelt cry for forgiveness, something I didn’t quite pick up on from Big Boi and Andre 3000. The Hives have some other Outkast covers out there that aren’t too shabby either, go find some good ones. —JM
Jason Mraz, "Three Little Birds"
I've had this tune stuck in my head thanks to a recent Panic at the Disco cover I heard; I won’t deny it. While that version is sweet, it also reminded me of Jason Mraz’s own tendency to play the Bob Marley hit live. Mraz has always had a strong voice and great stage presence. He demonstrates both for this number, but what’s really impressive is how much of the audience he gets to participate, up to and including their sloppy but enthusiastic whistling. This version tends to inspire me to do a little call and response of my own when it plays, but unlike Jason’s fans, the people I'm around in public tend to drown in haterade and shush joy music coming their way. Their loss. —CJ
Norah Jones, "Jesus, Etc."
You might not take Norah Jones fans for indie/alt-country types, but the crowd obviously got the reference when Jones performed her pared-down cover of Wilco's "Jesus, Etc." Despite the recent death of ex-member Jay Bennett, Wilco are still going strong. Their seventh album "Wilco (The Album)" debuted June 30th at #4 to strong reviews. —James Risolo The album will be available in stores on August 4th. —JRCurrent Music interns cover for Peter this Friday with a roundup of their favorite... more
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Peter's off in South Carolina for a little summer R&R & BBQ, but luckily we've got a full house of eager and awesome interns here at Current Music. They're filling in this week with a selection of cover songs that all scream summer to them.
Antony & the Johnsons, "Crazy in Love"
Back in 2003, Beyonce blew up the charts with her summer anthem, "Crazy In Love," launching her into commercial success as a solo artist. Well, things have definitely changed since then. Antony and the Johnsons' take on the hit is much more subdued—there's such a resonant quality to Hegarty's vocals, which is pretty typical of the singer-songwriter who is known for layering melancholy on top of beautiful orchestral arrangements. In fact, Hegarty and crew are prepping a double A-side single of the bands "Aeon" and a recorded version of "Crazy In Love" for release later this summer. —JD Bray
Gnarls Barkley, "Reckoner"
I actually may be the only one in the world who likes this song as a cover better than the original. And that is saying a lot because we all know Radiohead has got their music stuff down (their version is also Vanguard's theme music). I think it's mainly Cee-Lo's raw voice that cuts to the bone. Thom's voice is beautiful but Cee-Lo's is
fresh in the most haunting and unconventional way. It makes me want to jump from tall buildings, or partake in dangerous jungle hunts. All in all, I like the way this cover makes me feel. And watching Cee-Lo in his white tee and gold cross necklace makes the experience just that much better. (Get more Gnarls Barkley at Current.com here.) —Amy Williams
Alan Pownall, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
Everybody and their favorite Jonas Brother has either covered, parodied, or tried to do the dance to Beyonce's "Single Ladies," but I still dig Alan Pownall's acoustic, folk jaunt a lot anyway. Before this, he performed a cover of Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" that completely reimagined the instrumentation for the song. He does the same on this track, and then earns extra bonus points for not bothering to change any of the pronouns or imagery. I appreciate the gloss on Alan's lips and the man on his hips that holds him tighter than his Dereon jeans. —Chanelle Johnson
More summer covers, including Jason Mraz's "Summer Breeze," Belle & Sebastian, Ari Hest and Easy Star All Stars after the jump.
Jason Mraz, “Summer Breeze”
Before Jason Mraz wrote number one hits and melted tween hearts, he developed his craft in San Diego, Calif. Listening to Mraz’s cover of Seal & Crofts’ “Summer Breeze,” I imagine Mraz sitting on a San Diego front porch and thinking, “what is the most summer-y song I could possibly play?” Well, here it is! —Jon Jacobs
Belle & Sebastian, "A Minha Menina"
What better way to start off the summer than with Belle & Sebastian’s cover of awesome Brazilian Psych-Rock band Os Mutantes? It may not be summer in São Paulo, but with ever-growing popularity in the US, the Tropicália rockers will be releasing their first album in 35 years through Anti- Records in September. And be sure to keep an eye on Belle & Sebastian, who will be releasing the soundtrack to their upcoming movie (that’s right) “God Help the Girl” on June 23rd through Matador. —James Risolo
Ari Hest, “I’m On Fire”
Bruce Springsteen’s lyrical stories of blue-collar America evoke the memories of the construction work I’ve never done as well as summer road-trips through the country’s heartland. When I hear New York City based singer/songwriter Ari Hest’s cover of Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire,” I see America’s prairies whipping past my car, and I think about the year past, and all the possibilities for the summer ahead. If you like this cover, check out Hest’s covers of other classics like Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and U2’s “With Or Without You.” —JJ
Easy Star All Stars, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds"
The only thing better than the song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is the dub-reggae version by the Easy Star All Stars. When I listen to the Beatles I want to lie in my bed and question the meaning of life. When I listen to Easy Star's version I want to dance around my house, ideally in the nude. Both are great experiences but completely different. Easy Star has done the entire Sgt. Peppers album, along with albums by Radiohead and Pink Floyd. All well worthy of a listen to escape into the slow bump and grind dub that will melt your soul... —AWPeter's off in South Carolina for a little summer R&R & BBQ, but luckily... more
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Grooveline Horns turn in a stunning performance on episode 16.... brace yourself for the funk!
http://www.livefromsugarhill.tv/?p=365Grooveline Horns turn in a stunning performance on episode 16.... brace yourself for... more
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We Are The World 2 ( Part 2 , The Second " We Are The World " Song ) Many of you favorite musical artist have come together once again to lend their talents to help raise money and support to people in need. Before it was USA for Africa, now they have come together to help the devastated people of Haiti in their time of need due to crippling earthquakes. Please do what you can to help. Donate, buy the song, anything you can do will be appreciated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nafWtussrKQWe Are The World 2 ( Part 2 , The Second " We Are The World " Song ) Many... more
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Brett takes a look at the most popular viral videos of 2009 in the Viral Video Film School Final Exam.
Viral Video Film School is a recurring segment on the weekly television show infoMania. In each episode of VVFS, Professor Brett Erlich teaches you valuable skills in the discipline of Viral Video making. So sit down, take notes, and try not to piss him off. For more Brett visit http://current.com/viral-video-film-school-im/ and Current TV.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Brett takes a look at the most popular viral videos of 2009 in the Viral Video Film... more
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maybe that video works, if not then you just have to click and see it.
In a bad mood? Not after you watch this.maybe that video works, if not then you just have to click and see it.
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Check out this exclusive clip of the title track from Jason Mraz's new live CD/DVD, "Beautiful Mess - Live on Earth."
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Have you ever wondered what inspires Jason to write the songs that he does? Well in this installment of Grati-tube Jason tells all!Have you ever wondered what inspires Jason to write the songs that he does? Well in... more
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After seeing two contestants on season five of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance perform a piece to his song "If It Kills Me," Jazon Mraz has said that he wants the couple to make an appearance during his Chicago tour stop next week. That show will be filmed for a live DVD, and as a secret dance aficionado, Mraz wants them to be part of it.After seeing two contestants on season five of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance... more
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While Jason Mraz is busy trekking on his 'Gratitude Cafe Tour,' which runs through October 10, the singer-songwriter is sending PopEater exclusive footage from his extensive travels in 2008. For 13 days, Popeater will be rolling out a series of webisodes, which will shed some light on what it takes to tour across the country, both logistically and emotionally.While Jason Mraz is busy trekking on his 'Gratitude Cafe Tour,' which runs... more
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Current Music's awesome interns gathered their favorite cover songs by Yim Yames, Son of Dave, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones and The Vines of original tunes by George Harrison, Bob Marley, Outkast, Wilco and more in this week's roundup.Current Music's awesome interns gathered their favorite cover songs by Yim Yames,... more
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Jason Mraz’s We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. hits stores today, and Rock Daily caught up with the singer-songwriter for some behind-the-scenes insight on his third studio album.Jason Mraz’s We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. hits stores today, and Rock... more
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Peter’s off in South Carolina for a little summer R&R & BBQ, but luckily we’ve got a full house of eager and awesome interns here at Current Music. They’re filling in this week with a selection of cover songs that all scream summer to them.
That's Gnarls Barkley doing Radiohead's "Reckoner" up above, but also check out not one but two Beyonce reinventions (by Antony & the Johnsons and Alan Pownall), plus Jason Mraz, Belle & Sebastian, Ari Hest and the Easy Star All Stars.
Watch them all at: http://blogs.current.com/music/2009/06/19/cover-for-you/Peter’s off in South Carolina for a little summer R&R & BBQ, but luckily... more
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