Best of 2011 Part 4

Hard to believe but we're already half way through the list. We have some really divergent stuff for you today, so let's get to 'er!

#12

DJ Cam

Seven

Laurent Daumail is our next contributor to the list, and does so with his latest solo effort. I'm a huge fan of the stuff he's done with his group, simply called the DJ Cam Quartet, and while this album doesn't stray too far from the lo-fi jazzy trip-hop style beats that he's known for, it offers a few more intricate and less loop-based jams that are an evolution from his previous material.

This is really a champion of chill-out tunes we're listening to, and this album is as intimate as you could ask for, pulling you in with some brilliant, soulful, almost haunting tracks while at other times just gently tugging with bright, fleeting artsy jazz rhythms. The only question now is when can we hear more?

Swim

California Dreamin'

Ghost

#11

Kraak & Smaak

Electric Hustle

After hearing the really crunchy sounding single "Dynamite" I figured the rest of the Dutch's trio's new album would be a similarly sounding house album. I'm happy to say I was proven wrong. I loved the single, but the album just had so many surprises and so many layers that any of my preconceptions were totally off-base.

This album has elements of soul, blues, jazz, R&B, but really at it's hard is a sort of synth-pop nu-funk awesomeness that should be listened to in its entirety. The whole thing just really makes you want to get up and boogie. They also tour as a live act to rave reviews and are now on my list of bands to see before the world blows up. Might have to make a little European tour to catch them.

Let's Go Back

Hold Back Love

Wasted With A Smile

#10

The Black Keys

El Camino

Into the top 10! This is an interesting selection for me, because I actually have mixed feelings about this album. With their follow up to last year's wildly successful "Brothers" album, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney have put together another fine album of bluesy rock that anyone who liked last year's record would love as well. Starting with the single, "Lonely Boy", it's full of the same catchy hooks and nearly every song is a winner, but is that really a good thing?

For music aficionados this album just sounds like an extension, some left over songs from the same writing and recording process. In this essence I'm not as excited about it, but that doesn't mean it's not a very good album. In fact just about any other rock duo in the world would be ecstatic about releasing an album of this calibre, but we've come to expect so much from these guys that I was just hoping for something really different this time. That said it's still good enough to make my top 10, which maybe says something about how good these guys are.

Gold On The Ceiling

Dead And Gone

Mind Eraser

EP #4

Com Truise

Fairlight

Seth Haley really likes his synths, drum machines, and really likes 80's video games. Probably loves robots too because that's what I think of when I listen to his music. This EP was my first exposure to his weird audiotronic world, and I was impressed. Even though his choice of instrumentation is limited, there is emotion and versatility exposed in a strange robotic kind of way. Even though I was ultimately underwhelmed by his later LP release, this EP is definitely worth checking out.

Fairlight

Polyhurt

Beta Eyes

Tomorrow we move deeper into the top 10.

Best of 2011 Part 3

Of course by a couple hours I meant a few? I had to run to the cinema to catch the latest Sherlock Holmes movie. I missed the first one but I heard it was mediocre. After hearing this one was supposedly better and so on, all I could think of after watching it was "meh". Guy Ritchie was the director, and while I loved some of his flicks, there was just too much going on and not enough plot in this one. Lack of substance seems to me a recurring theme in modern entertainment. Let's check out some stuff with a little more of that shall we?

#15

Owiny Sigoma Band

Owiny Sigoma Band

Who? I hadn't heard of them either until Thom Yorke posted one of his little lists on his website. Thankfully those Radiodudes have pretty good taste in music, because what we have here is a lovely little surprise of an album. It's a fusion of traditional Kenyan music with an English style jam band. The result is really cool.

It has all the esoteric percussion bits you'd expect from something out of the African continent, but also lots of funky guitar riffs and some traditional drum kits to even it all out. They wouldn't be out of place at all at a festival, like say Evolve. Actually I think they'd be awesome to see live. After listening to this album, I bet you'd feel the same way.

Wires

Doyoi Nyajo Nam

Odera Lwar

#14

Battles

Gloss Drop

Ya buddy! Battles returned with their second full length album, four years after their last totally awesome album. This time they were without vocalist Tyondai Braxton who has left to pursue a solo career but the vocals were really secondary anyway so he's hardly missed on this one. The real key to this group is drummer John Stanier, formerly of metal band Helmet, who kicks drum-skin ass like few others.

Thumping drums and pile-driving guitars are trademarks of this band, and this album does not disappoint. It even features some guest vocalists including the magnificent Gary Numan, who is still at his best more than twenty years after the height of his fame. If you want high-octane noise pollution with a hint of direction and the slightest brush of sanity, look no further. These guys are truly a sight to behold live, and this album might suggest it, but really it has to be seen to be believed. Check it.

My Machines

Africastle

Inchworm

#13

Foo Fighters

Wasting Light

At last! A rock album! It's getting harder and harder to convince everyone, myself included, that rock isn't dead. I mean all we really have left are a half dozen decent old timers like these guys to keep the dream alive. Hopefully somebody new picks up a guitar and learns how to play it like a champion soon, because otherwise we're gonna be stuck with pre-fab pop garbage and run-of-the-mill raison d'etre indie rubbish.

For rocking out alone this album leapfrogs over several possibly more deserving albums, but that doesn't mean this one isn't good. It might not be the best Foos ever, but it's still pretty damn impressive considering their first album came out in 1995! Credit where credit is due, it's a solid record and well worth picking up to drown out the mainstream chorus. And while we're on the topic of ass kicking drummers, who else aside from Taylor Hawkins can sing awesome backup vocals at the same time?

Rope

Bridge Burning

Dear Rosemary

EP #5

Parov Stelar

La Fête

If electro-swing was a piece of equipment, then Parov Stelar would be the industry standard. Marcus Füreder is the man behind the music, and he can make you groove like few other. Maybe it's his Austrian roots, maybe he just really likes to swing, whatever it is, he's got it down to a science. This latest EP has more of a tech house feel to it than previous offerings, but it's still swingin' like nobody's business and you should definitely grab the vinyl if you can get your grubby little hands on it. Take caution, though, this kind of music can incite the same kind of scantily clad dancing portrayed in the video below.

Wanna Fête [Wanna Get Remix]

Diamonds

Le Piaf

Back with part 4 tomorrow!

Best of 2011 Part 2

Ok, on to part 2, with part 3 coming right after this one. I got an extra pair of underwear as a late Christmas gift, so I'm in a good mood. Anyone know why they call them a pair? There's various stories on the interwebs, and none of them make any sense. I digress. Here's music.

#18

Wagon Christ

Toomorow

Wagon Christ is one of several pseudonyms employed by English producer Luke Vibert, and under which his best stuff has been published. His specialty is lo-fi hip-hop instrumentals, often with a downtempo breakbeat style. Releasing on a bunch of different labels over the years, this one is on the world class Ninja Tune label, and it's easy to see why.

As a straight album front to back it's a little choppy, but that has more to do with the eclectic style of Vibert rather than misplaced track selection. At any given time there is a mashing of muted horns, chirpy vocal samples, and dreamy synth organs. If you're into trippy, mind-expanding beats, this one could be just the ticket.

Chunkothy

Respectrum

Ain't He Heavy, He's My Brother

#17

Colin Stetson

New History Warfare Vol. 2

You're heard Colin Stetson before, you just don't know it. He's performed with Tom Waits, LCD Soundsystem, The National, and the Arcade Fire, just to name a few. He's a brilliant musician, and if there is any album off this list that will go down as one of the best in future lists, it's this one. The only reason it doesn't make it higher on this list is because it's not something you can just pop in the tape deck and go for a drive with. It takes serious effort to sit and appreciate the eccentricity and splendor contained in it.

It was shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris prize, and by estimation should have won. In terms of pure musicianship and recording innovation, there is nothing even close. Stetson recorded the whole thing live on his bass sax, in single takes, with no dubs or loops, using twenty-odd microphones to record everything from the clicks of the pads to the vibration of his vocal chords. It is a groundbreaking, landmark recording and truly a triumph of modern music. Two thumbs, way up.

Judges

Red Horse (Judges II)

The Righteous Wrath Of An Honorable Man

#16

Hey Rosetta!

Seeds

Tim Baker and Co. have given us their most accomplished album to date, but paradoxically it is my least favorite so far. I say this because it is unquestionably a graduation of sound and depth from their previous work, but it's not nearly as catchy and it's really moved them from merely a really good nu-folk storytelling sort of band into a fully blown epic rock ensemble. After a few more listens, this album will grow on me even more, and it's highly probable that I will eventually prefer this sound to the one I've become accustomed to.

As is the case in these kinds of albums, the most accessible songs on the album are the least impressive. Songs like "Yer Spring" and "Young Glass" are very good but ultimately well surpassed by the rest. If you were previously into the band, like me, you might not appreciate it for all it is yet, but you will. Just give it time. I'm talking to myself again, aren't I...

Yer Fall

Bricks

Parson Brown

EP #6

Mux Mool

Drum EP 2

Brian Lindgren operates out of New York these days, but for a while it seemed like he wouldn't be operating out of anywhere. After contemplating quitting the music scene altogether he was convinced to stick it out a little longer, and thank goodness he did because he's put out a killer EP that will surely lead to even better things in the future. Funky instrumental layers of sonic goodness are awaiting all who pick this six song offering up. Go ahead, you won't be disappointed.

Flying Dreams

The Hundred Dollar Beat

Jen And Soda

Time for snack then back with part 3 in a couple hours.

Best of 2011 Part 1

Well I suppose since we're at the end of the year I should post my top albums of 2011. For those who missed last year's list, check it out here. This year was mostly, by my estimation, one of experimentation and there weren't really a lot of standouts per se, and I doubt many of these albums will put up much fight in any future "best of" lists, but there were some good ones amidst the piles and piles of dross.

The end of the year, in particular, kind of saved this from being a "who can I throw in" list rather than picking the best of a decent group. As usual I include the disclaimer that this is not a definitive list of the best albums of the year, merely a list of those that I found stimulating, unique, and most of all that I enjoyed. I'm sure there are many more good ones that I'll continue to find well into the new year. That said, I'm think there's a pretty good range of styles represented here. With the increasing prevalence of EPs being released rather than full LPs, I'm also going to give you my top 7 of those as well. 

Without further adieu, here's part 1 of my best of 2011. Enjoy.

#21

Nujabes

Spiritual State

This is kind of a sentimental selection, as its creator Jun Seba tragically died in a traffic accident early last year. This album is a collection of songs he had left unpublished, some of which being finished off by collaborators. It's the first full-length Nujabes release since 2005, and it's a fitting end to a truly unique producer.

While it probably isn't quite up to the standards of his earlier work, it's still a very good album and worth getting if you're at all interested in him or lo-fi beats. His signature use of jazz samples are prevalent, and the beats are rock-solid as usual. At the end of the hour you're left wishing for more, but hopefully a new generation of Japanese musicians will be inspired to greatness because of it.

Spiritual State

Spiral

Far Fowls

#20

Icebird

The Abandoned Lullaby

Icebird are a sort of part soul, part hip-hop, all groove project duo in the vein of Gnarls Barkley. While not quite of the same level of genius, the combination of producer RJD2 and vocalist Aaron Livingston is probably the next best thing. There's even a hint of Black Keys style blues in there.

With twelve tracks clocking in at around fifty minutes, it's a solid effort for their debut release. The infusion of soulful organs and jazzy pianos are a bit of a departure from RJ's usually percussion-driven tracks, but they're smooth and have a bit of swagger and lack nothing in character. There's not much more to say on this one, how's about we let the music do the talking.

Going And Going And Going

Charmed Life

I'm Green

#19

Round Table Knights

Say What?!

Round Table Knights is the brainchild of the UK's Benjamin Fay (aka Benfay), Christoph Haller, and Marc Hofweber (aka DJ Questionmark). They've been around for a few years now but this is their first full-length LP release and it came with a fair bit of fanfare. At it's heart it's basically a house album, but it's much more than that with a surprising amount of depth that has been a feature of several purely electronic releases this year.

If you're looking for straight-up four-to-the-floor beats, this isn't the album for you. If you want style, sass, jazz, and some attitude, then maybe this is more your flavor. Really this could have been much higher on this list based on the amount I've listened to it, but oh well here it is. The tricky part is going to be picking three songs to give you, because there really isn't a bad song on the album. Highly recommended, whether you're a house fan or not.

Cut To The Top

Paparussi

Say What

EP #7

Gigamesh

Gigamesh

If you're into dance music of any kind and you haven't heard of Gigamesh by now then you've either been living under a boulder or are just completely oblivious to who's making half of the awesome beats you've been rocking out to in the past twelve months. Matt Masurka has been absolutely killing it in the remix department lately, and he's finally gotten around to releasing something of his own with this cool self-titled four-track EP. No videos as of yet, so just listen to these goodies.

When You're Dancing

It's So Intense

Red Light

Phew... break time! Tomorrow, parts 2 & 3!

Treevenge

Wow, 30 posts in one day. New record! I guess that's about a week's worth? You're welcome. This film short is by the director of Hobo With A Shotgun, and it's an instant Christmas classic. I can't believe I hadn't seen it before right now, but better late than never. Warning: excessively violent, vulgar, bloody, gory, offensive, and hilarious. Merry Christmas everyone!

Alabama Shakes - You Ain't Alone

If you haven't heard of these guys yet, you can thank me later. Probably the most exciting new group to arrive in 2011, if their EP is anything to go by they're going to be amazing. They already are. Please please please bring them to Fredericton for the Harvest Jazz fest this year! So good. Enjoy.

Mati Zundel - Señor Montecostes

Never heard of this guy, but this video is from Bolivia and it's nuts.

Eduard Khil - Trololo

Live in 1984, the greatest version of this song ever. Can you imagine being in the audience? Holy moly. Those silly Russians.

The Stranglers - Golden Brown

These guys are awesome.

Goapele - Play

More great music to help round off the year. Love the minimal production on this one.

Ron Paul uncut interview with Gloria Borger

I promise this will be my last political post of 2011. This is the full, uncut interview that Ron Paul did with CNN's Gloria Borger, not the bogus misleading garbage that the media has been trying to use against him in their pathetic smear campaign. Honestly, CNN is a disgrace, and Ms. Borger is a complete joke.

Touched by a wild mountain gorilla

Craaaaazy! I wanna hang with a gorilla.

Reporter makes backwards half court shot

Keep practicing Sigourney.

Sigourney Weaver can ball

Who knew?

Brenda Hewlett wins truck with hockey shot

59 years old and had never held a hockey stick before in her life. Legendary.

The Hobbit production video 5

Right, back to fantasy land. This is part 5 of the Hobbit production blogs. So awesome. Can not wait to see this movie, but I suppose I'll have to, so I will. Peter Jackson has come full circle in this one, he's put back on pretty much all the weight he lost before. Apparently there's no room for diets or exercise in Middle Earth.

Rap News - Occupy 2012

Maybe we should put this in layman terms. These guys do a pretty good job here. Ha. Ha ha. Ha ha ha. Baaaaahahahahahaha! Hilarious.

Bluecrest CEO Michael Platt on the euro crisis

Well here's a step back to reality for a couple minutes. I'm hardly an economics major and this has a lot of jargon in it, but hopefully you'll get the gist of it, which is basically that the world economy is really gonna suck in 2012. For those of us with no money as it is, not a big deal. For the rest of you, good luck.

Bustin' moves, Charleston style

Aw hell yes! So sick.

Detroit police caught breakin' it down

The greatest cop video ever. Too bad they aren't all like this.

Paul Kalkbrenner - Sky And Sand

Great winding down tune, posted by JilLusion a few days ago.

Nonstop - Dreamer

This is Marquese "Nonstop" Scott on the great wall. The tune is "Russian Lullaby" by Butch Clancy. Unreal.

Willis Earl Beal - Wavering Lines

Watch out for this guy.

Nonviolence is the most powerful weapon

Martin Luther King interviewed by Martin Agronsky in 1957 at the ripe old age of 28.

Kim Jong Il droppin' da bass

See ya later Kim dude, thanks for the memes.

Grandpa shufflin'

Here's a couple cheap laughs for ya.

Ozomatli - Cut Chemist Suite

This feels like old school day all of a sudden. Here's some more from '98, featuring the bad-ass Chali 2na on the mic.

Gregory Alan Isakov - Big Black Car

Cool song from an up and coming songwriter.

Biz Markie - Turn Da Party Out

Da Biz from 2001!

Salt N Pepa - None Of Your Business

Another old school jam from '93!

What the future will look like...

...according to the 1920's, anyway. I especially like the "candy for cuties" container.

B. Dolan - Film The Police

A little modern take on the ol' N.W.A. classic. Obviously not nearly as good, but it's interesting.

Super Cat - Ghetto Red Hot

Classic dancehall killer from back in '92.

Sweet Thing - Dance Mother

Whoa, it's been a week since I've posted! Better make up for it. Here's the first of a bunch of stuff I'm about to post, creds to Free Lee for the heads up on these guys!

Pirate Soul - Shine On Me

This is Fredericton's own Nick Mazerolle of Weak Size Fish fame.

Concrete buffer is out of control

Man vs machine!

The dolphin jetpack

The what? How do people come up with this stuff?

A tribute to Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens has left us. He was a particularly polarizing figure who I wasn't really a fan of, but he was nothing if not entertaining. His discussions as part of "The Four Horsemen" were particularly noteworthy. That said I'll miss him, in a way, for the mere fact that he incited real intellectual debate, something distinctly absent in most of our everyday lives. A glass of mid-day whiskey is probably appropriate right now. Cheers Hitch.

Canadian Brass - Flight Of The Bumblebee

Suresh posted this one today, great to see these guys still at it in their latest incarnation.

Miike Snow - Devil's Work

Fresh track! New album coming in January! Awesome!

Puscifer - Man Overboard

Puscifer is my least favorite of Maynard James Keenan's many projects, but that's like saying that it's my least favorite chocolate ice cream. This is from the newest album "Conditions Of My Parole" and this video kicks ass.

Pogo - Upular

This is Pogo, some nutty guy who remixes videos and comes up with these wacky mashups of audio clips ripped from various movies. This is probably his most accessible track but there are lots of other cool ones. For the record, I thought "Up" was kind of dull, but this interpretation is great!

Superman Lovers - Starlight

Mizz Maxine posted this one earlier this week and I'd totally forgotten about it. It came out way back in 2001, gotta love the video!

Zola Jesus - Vessel

Haven't posted much music lately because my ears are still recovering from a nasty bout of otitis media, but here's the first of a few today. This is Nika Danilova, of Russian descent who's lived a pretty crazy life, as you can imagine listening to this crazy tune with the crazy video.

Experience human flight

This looks fun... but a little scary! Watch in HD!

Speedflying in Wengen

This one's from early least year, another crazy flying video. You might recognize the music, it's "Disco Science" by Mirwais.

Bearded dragon playing Ant Crusher

Hahahaha what a cool lizard.

NASA develops a space harpoon to catch a comet

Well, not the whole comet, but parts of one! Think they'll name the thing Queequeg?

Camera captures video at the speed of light

Wow! This camera is almost fast enough to catch a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the solar plexus! Almost...

Fox News caught using fake footage

Surprise surprise Faux News is at it again. Propaganda much?

Ron Paul's answers at the Iowa debate

Once again I maintain that I find it virtually impossible for any educated person to consciously support anyone but Ron Paul in the upcoming election. Here are his responses from Sunday night's ABC Iowa debate. I think they speak for themselves.

The single best thing for your health

These dry-erase drawing presentations are becoming much more prevalent on the ol' YouTube. Neat idea, I just hope they don't get too overdone. This is a good video with some easy - and free - tips to help you feel a little better.

Three Sheet - Stand Still

Reppin' the 902, Three Sheet are back with a new album, "Sheet Music".

Cab driver teaches jerk a lesson

Had to post this one.

A corporation is not a person

Senator Bernie Sanders gives an impassioned speech about the horrible Citizens United case and his proposal to overturn that ruling. I think the definition of "person" in general as it applies to a "natural person", i.e. human being, likely needs some legal revision more so than merely declassifying a corporation as one, however I agree with his point in general. A corporation should not be protected under the constitution with the same rights as a living, breathing human being.

Jon Epworth - Happening

And from Nova Scotia here's some new Jon Epworth. Sounds like a cross between Led Zeppelin and Sam Roberts, with a little Soundgarden tossed in for good measure. Not too shabby.

Lenny Kravitz - Push

Enough politics for today, here's some music. This is the new Lenny, not sure what I think of it yet. It's definitely a far cry from his older stuff, but I've pretty much given up hope of ever seeing that Lenny again. He certainly isn't afraid to show that he's still in great shape at the age of 47.

Chuck Norris is tougher than you

Maybe we need him to save the world. Seriously. Can you do this?

Mitt Romney is a flip flop

Speaking of clowns, here's yet another.

Utterly pathetic Rick Perry campaign ad

You don't need to be in the pew every Sunday to know that there's something wrong with the country when clowns can serve in political office but honest people can't even get a job.

Rod Blagojevich gets 14 years in prison

At least Illinois is prepared to deal harshly with corrupt politicians.

Obama decries the free market

In a speech given in Kansas, Obama first espoused the virtues of controversial former president Teddy Roosevelt, then decried the concept of free market economics, stopping just short of blaming it for the current financial crisis. I find it a hard pill to swallow that is was the free market, and not absolute corruption, that was the problem. I really wonder from day to day what Obama's personal political convictions really are.

MythBusters experiment gone wrong

Hilarious! I can't wait to see the show footage on this one! Busted!

4th Annual Feels Good Christmas Party

Another great party to look forward to, filled with great music, great art, and great people. Of course you can find me getting it started with some jazzy grooves in the Phoenix. Come one, come all, and please, try the beer.

Rob Dickinson - Heal

Nice acoustic performance of a great Catherine Wheel song by this hugely underrated performer.

Lianne La Havas - No Room For Doubt

Awesome performance from a future star out of the UK.

Steven Sharp Nelson - Cello Wars

This is just bizarre.

Occupy Sesame Street

I feel your pain, Mr. Monster.

Dick Dale - Misirlou

Never knew there was lyrics! Great live version from 1963. Vincent Vega would approve.

Ron Paul presser and interview

Another great interview with Dr. Paul. I was impressed, but not really surprised, to hear him say basically the same thing I did about his press team's Newt Gingrich video. He's also released his first TV spot, check it out below.

Come to the dark side

Mmmmm... cookie...

Rob Ford kicking meme

I love this one. Here's some more.

Beware the evil occupying tent monsters!

From Occupy Melbourne.

The 45 most powerful images of 2011

According to Buzzfeed, anyway. Here's my pick of their list.

Night time lights on the Korean Peninsula

An older one but still pretty cool.

Tax Cuts For The Rich

Had to laugh at this one.

Blawan - Fram

Some crazy minimal techno out of the UK to finish this evening off.

Bob Ross painting an evergreen tree

Little birds gotta have a place to put their foots.

Marcel The Shell part 2

Everyone's favourite talking shell is back! It's just nutty.

Luscious Jackson - Naked Eye

If you're trying to get a hold of me via the phone, don't worry, I'm not dead or ignoring you. My phone is toast. Hopefully I'll have something in working order mid-week, but until then you'll just have to message me via the interwebs. Here's a classic from '97 that I feel should be remixed at some point or another.

The Roots - Undun

This is a short film produced by The Roots to accompany the release of their new album, Undun, that comes out in a couple days. Last year they put out "How I Got Over" and it was my choice for best album of the year so I can't wait to hear this one.

Chris Cornell - The Keeper

Chris has a new acoustic album called "Songbook" out. It's ok but if you've gotten your hands on the other unreleased acoustic live album from a few years back you'll find that it's a little better, in my opinion anyway. This is obviously a million shades lighter than any of his stuff with Soundgarden or Audioslave, but it's still pretty cool.

Ryan Adams - Dirty Rain

Is it just me or does this guy look like Steve Martin's crazy character from "Little Shop Of Horrors" when he sings?

Newt Gingrich slammed by Ron Paul campaign

I really don't like this side of politics, I don't agree with it and I think the method is abhorrent in an educated society, but maybe I have to quell this idea somewhat as I'm not sure the public at large is sufficiently politically educated. At least they've used Gingrich's own words against him, and not just put a bunch of nonsense statements out. Anyway I couldn't begin to imagine the horror that the world would become if the Newt somehow won. Won't happen, so I can rest easy.

CBC wrestling spoof

I have to say I can't really understand the CBC's recent attempt at humor by putting out this "what if the CBC was sold to a wrestling promoter". I'm all for the CBC, and completely against Stephen Harper, but maybe the friends of the CBC should think about finding better ways to sell it to Canadians, like featuring some of it's best journalists and commentators in a sort of highlight short. Remind us why it's important. I didn't find this funny, and I don't think many people did more than a slight giggle. The CBC has a history of being dreadfully flat in the comedy department and this did nothing to change that. Here's another tip to the CBC: change your website, it looks awful.

The Quantum Revolution

Michio Kaku presents another of his "Visions Of The Future" series, this time on the amazing world of quantum physics. Trust me, it's very interesting, and scary at the same time, particularly seeing some of the technology that was available in 2007, when this was filmed, and comparing that to what must be out there now. Craaaazy.

PART 2

PART 3

PART 4

PART 5

PART 6

Patrick Byrne takes on Goldman Sachs & Merrill Lynch

There's a pretty important legal case starting on Monday in San Francisco. Patrick Byrne, the CEO of Overstock.com, has filed a RICO Act lawsuit against some of the big names on Wall St. and he claims to have evidence that will be irrefutable in a court of law. It will be very interesting to see what happens in this case, and you can get a brief idea of what it's about in the following videos. Basically he's accusing Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch of racketeering! I love that word.

EDIT: I just read that the trial has been moved to March 5, 2012. I hate waiting.

Madeon - Pop Culture

This is a live mashup by Madeon using a Novation Launchpad. This kid is from France and he's unreal. I can call him a kid because he's only 17!

George Bush on September 11, 2001

This is old but I'd never actually gotten around to watching the raw footage of George Bush being informed about the attacks on 9/11. I don't really have an opinion on the footage, just thought it would be interesting to see how the President reacted. I kinda feel bad for the kids.

Boards Of Canada - Olson

Actually from Scotland, this is a cool remix by K Armstrong (from Peru!) and an equally cool video. As usual, you should watch it in HD!

Bluejuice - Act Yr Age

These silly Australians can't spell, but this tune is pretty good. Warning: the video content might be not be your cup of tea. Or coffee. Probably not yerba mate either. Definitely not coffee.

The Known Universe

This will make you feel very, very small. Watch it in HD.

Justin Timberlake vs The Cure - Lullaby Love

This is a mashup by Ben Double M that I came across randomly. It's not new and I'm not normally into mashups or Timberlake for that matter, but this one is pretty good.

DJ Revolution - King Of The Bridge

This is basically just an advertisement for The Bridge, a software collaboration between Ableton and Serato, but it's pretty cool nonetheless.