History Of Rock Written By The Losers

(via The Onion)

BOSTON—Fifty years after its inception, rock ‘n’ roll music remains popular due to the ardor of its fans and the hard work of musicians, producers, and concert promoters. But in the vast universe of popular music, there exists an oft-overlooked group of dedicated individuals who devote their ample free time to collecting, debating, and publishing the minutiae of the rock genre. They are the losers who write rock’s rich and storied history.

“The city of Boston is about more than just Mission Of Burma or Galaxie 500, and it’s certainly about more than Boston or The Cars,” said 28-year-old Dana Harris, a rock historian. “The scene in Boston is full of history, but it’s also vibrant right now. Someone needs to record all the amazing things going on here, even if it means that person will never have a social life.”

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Behind The Scenes of The Iconic Abbey Road Cover Photoshoot

(via shooting film)

,,,The Beatles crossed the road a number of times while (Iain) Macmillan photographed them. 8 August was a hot day in north London, and for four of the six photographs McCartney walked barefoot; for the other two he wore sandals. Shortly after the shoot, McCartney studied the transparencies and chose the fifth one for the album cover…”

Read more: http://www.shootingfilm.net/2013/04/behind-scenes-of-iconic-abbey-road.html

Songs You May Have Missed #615

Karl Jenkins: “Introit” (2005)

Karl Jenkins’ contemporary requiem combines Eastern and Western traditions–with text in Latin, Japanese and Welsh–for an uplifting and melodically memorable work that deals with the cyclical nature of life, death and rebirth.

“Introit”, which begins the album, is a gorgeously rendered full-choir highlight.

Did You Ever Realize…

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Video of the Week: Green Day Crowd Sings ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at Hyde Park

65,000 fans waiting for a Green Day show at London’s Hyde Park sing a flawless version of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” on July 1 .

Video of the Week: Every Time “Despacito” Comes On…

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