Nature's Orchestra

This is one of the most amazing things I've seen in a long time. Playwright Robert Wilson recorded the harmonious sound of crickets one night. With a little recording magic, he was then able to stretch out the sound they make "by as much as one would have to stretch the life of a cricket to equal that of a human." The result is something that sounds very much like an intentional orchestra. Bravo, mother nature!

Listen to the full recording here: https://soundcloud.com/acornavi/robert-wilson-crickets-audio

That Time Glen Hansard Jammed in the Street

I had one of the most amazing nights of my life last night. I watched one of my favorite artists create an impromptu jam session in the middle of a quiet street in downtown Seattle.  Anyone else out there a fan of Glen Hansard (previously part of The Frames)? If you're not, you might be missing out on one of the musical greats. This man has a way of turning your soul inside out with the stroke of only a few chords. If he's coming to your area during his tour this year, I highly recommend you catch his show. It's absolutely magical.

Post-show at The Moore Theater, Glen took the band out in the street and of course, we followed.

A photo with The Lost Brothers, another fantastic Irish band.

Keyboard Tile Art

Check out these amazing celebrity portraits by Australian artist WBK (Works By Knight) made entirely from keyboard tiles. According to the artist, the use of tiles from both the analogue and digital eras pays homage to important transitions in technology.

Hey girl it's me, Ryan Gosling.

Usain Bolt

U2's Bono

The Littlest Music Man

Since I missed out on posting yesterday, I'm making up for lost time with extra posts today!   Let's start with a fun video clip, shall we?   I received this from a family member over the weekend and finally had time to watch it last night.  It's obvious this kid has a future in music  -  what an energetic little guy!

She Was Born To Rock!

Found this adorable video via NeatoBambino.  Behold a future rocker!

Breathing Blues

"Since my baby left me..."

Know anyone who suffers from asthma or other breathing-related issues?  Listen up!  Doctors in Baltimore have initiated a new form of therapy to help their patients with lung disease and surprisingly enough, it doesn't involve drugs or high-tech instruments.

Coolest Thing Since Sliced Bread

One of my favorite bands, OK Go, recently released a video for their new song, Last Leaf.   It's a romantic little ditty, cleverly crafted atop a very unusual backdrop.

While the tune may not be for everyone, it's inspiring to see something so simple transformed into art.