Category Archives: Music

NASA goes Across the Universe

There’s some noteworthy anniversaries happening this week, and they touch on two of my favorite subjects, music and space exploration.
February 4th: NASA beams The Beatles “Across the Universe” towards Polaris, the North Star. It’s the first time a song has been transmitted into deep space by NASA’s Deep Space Network. This marks the 50th anniversary of NASA, as well as The Beatles, who both started in 1958.
See the video on anon.nasa-global.edgesuite.net.
45 Years Ago: The Deep Space Network is founded.
50 Years Ago: Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite is launched into orbit.
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This Crazy Blog

After taking another look at this blog, especially over the past year, I’ve decided I can do more. To that end, ThisCrazyCosmos will explore an exciting partnership of astronomy and music, that will greatly enhance the experience of the observer. This is not a new relationship, but a common thread that continually runs through this blog.
We have all felt the power and passion great music brings to our senses. There’s something very special happening, speaking in a universal language understood across the world and probably Across the Universe.
Imagine looking up at the stars across [...]

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Apple adds Wi-Fi & touchscreens to new iPods

Apple announced a new generation of iPods today. Now you can have a touch screen and wireless music downloads at Starbucks stores. iPhone price cuts were also announced.
Sources:
http://money.cnn.com
http://blogs.zdnet.com
http://news.com.com

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Sean Lennon @ Montreal Jazz Festival

Sean Lennon recently performed concerts in Montreal and Toronto as part of The Montreal jazz festival. He had some interesting comments about the state of the music business today, and his place in it. Lennon is promoting his new album Friendly Fire. His last album Into The Sun was released in 1998.
Sean Lennon has said that there is little room for innovation in the genre that his father helped make famous as a member of The Beatles.
“I mean rock ’n roll is already kind of played out,” he said at a news conference at the Montreal International [...]

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7-7-2007 Live Earth Festival

Spinal Tap for Live Earth
Read More about the Live Earth Concerts at:
www.musicians-blognet.com
http://liveearth.msn.com/

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Montreux Jazz Festival marks it’s 41st year

Video: Buddy Guy & Carlos Santana @ Montreux Jazz Festival 2004
The 41st Montreux Jazz Festival begins today, at the foot of the Alps on the banks of Lake Geneva, known as “The Swiss Riviera.” Some of my favorite artists are playing this year…Booker T. & the MG’s, Jeff Beck, Living Colour, Norah Jones, Roger Hodgson (from Supertramp,) Sly & the Family Stone and Van Morrison.

Online: 41st Montreux Jazz Festival

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Beatles Memorabilia Auction

A Beatles Memorabilia Auction is happening July 3rd in Las Vegas, featuring Stuart Sutcliffe Original Art, which was endorsed by John Lennon, at that time as Johnny & the Moondogs. This is the first time Stuart’s art, lyrics and paintings are available for sale anywhere, plus Beatles Memorabilia and Autographs will be displayed and on sale.
The assorted works of art will be offered for sale July 3rd at the ItsOnlyRockNRoll.com online and in-person auction at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, and also on eBay. These include: Abstract Sculpture, Abstract Figures on Paper, Seagull Painting, Abstract Oil Paintings, [...]

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Freeway Jam ~ To Beck & Back

Freeway Jam ~ To Beck & Back
Released July 5th, this tribute CD to Jeff Beck by various artists, is a guitarists who’s who list…
Steve Morse, Greg Howe, Eric Johnson, Warren Haynes, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Adam Rogers, Jeff Richman, & Chris Duarte all contribute blazing guitar performances, along with Stu Hamm on bass and Simon Phillips and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums.
Rich Murray has a great review on www.modernguitars.com.
CD Released July 5th
Online: www.jeffbeck.com/

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Larry King Loves The Beatles

Larry King Live hosted Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Olivia Harrison, Yoko Ono Lennon, and Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque du Soleil, and celebrated the first year anniversary of the show LOVE, the brainchild of George Harrison and Guy Laliberte, a high tech blend of modern circus theatre set to an exciting mashup of Beatles music remixed by Sir George Martin and his son Giles.
CNN filmed the tribute show from the Beatles Revolution Lounge at the Mirage in Las Vegas last night, Tuesday June 26th. Good interview and great dialog between Paul and Ringo, and an [...]

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McCartney Debuts Memory Almost Full

Paul McCartney’s new album “Memory Almost Full” is officially available now on the new Starbucks Hear Music record label.
YouTube Video Channel features “Dance Tonight,” this first track opens the album with Paul playing a new mandolin.
“Memory Almost Full” Album Segways: WinMedia ~ RealAudio
1st Single: “Ever Present Past” Audio: WinMedia ~ RealAudio
Hear Music @ Starbucks www.hearmusic.com featuring the entire new album from Paul McCartney!
FansOnTheRun.com Nellie has the scoop on all the latest Macca blogs & news…
About.com: Classic Rock Dave’s got all the reviews covered…
Paul McCartney.com

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