M.I.T.o.R.

Top Of The Pops

2012-02-06T09:48:00.000-08:00

Everything Counts

2012-01-29T19:17:00.000-08:00

Dicken Schrader: 80's keyboard, xylophone, kazoo, tambourine, Coke bottle and voice.
Milah Schrader: Recorder, rattle, windchime and voice.
Korben Schrader: Toy keyboard, maraca, cheese grater and voice.
Music and lyrics by Martin L. Gore (Depeche Mode)

R.I.P Clare Fischer

2012-01-29T08:47:00.000-08:00

Cal Tjader-vibes
Clare Fischer-piano
Poncho Sanchez-conga
Robb Fischer-bass
Vince Lateano-drums

Lukáš Kmiť vs Nokia

2012-01-24T11:48:00.000-08:00

Life's a Happy Song

2012-01-23T12:49:00.001-08:00

Wild Ride

2012-01-23T12:45:00.000-08:00

Visualization of the 1st violin of the 2nd symphony, 4th movement by Ferdinand Ries performed by Zurich Chamber Orchestra (Zürcher Kammer Orchester)

Dave Brubeck Surprise

2012-01-21T19:57:00.000-08:00

During a visit to Moscow in the 80's, Dave Brubeck met the faculty and students in Moscow Conservatory. While he was improvising on a "Ei, uhnem", a Russian folk song, a young man downstage stood up to play Stéphane Grappelli-style violin jazz with him.

"This young man turned out to be a student at the conservatory. His name is Denis Kolobov and he is now a violinist of international renown." (via)

The Boys Are Back In Heaven

2012-01-16T16:06:00.000-08:00

Thin Lizzy vs Pixies

2011-10-29T08:34:00.000-07:00

Daisy Lowe for UK esquire HD from Greg Williams on Vimeo.

2011-10-09T19:19:00.000-07:00

"An elderly couple walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic for a checkup and spotted a piano. They've been married for 62 years and he'll be 90 this year. Check out this impromptu performance. We are only as old as we feel, it's all attitude. Enjoy! They certainly do."

Gayageum

2011-10-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

2011-10-03T10:01:00.001-07:00

Bass Licks on your Grave

2011-09-27T21:26:00.000-07:00

The major rager on the four-string motherfucker died 25 years ago today. damn.

I remember so clearly exactly where I was when I heard, who told me...the moment is crystallized in my brain forever. I shed a tear for him that day, and I shed a tear for him today. I loved that man. Rest in peace, Cliff.

You're Gonna Miss Me

2011-09-24T15:20:00.000-07:00

OG version by Lulu and the Lampshades here

2011-09-20T21:53:00.000-07:00

It's like Scarface had sex with Mr. Rogers

2011-09-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

2011-09-16T08:49:00.000-07:00

2011-09-08T22:08:00.001-07:00

2011-09-08T22:03:00.001-07:00

God's Away on Business

2011-08-20T23:44:00.001-07:00

Take 5 with Spicy Vindaloo

2011-07-25T23:43:00.000-07:00

Sachal Studios - "Take Five"

Penisbutter

2011-06-14T11:21:00.000-07:00

The Greeks

2011-05-27T20:46:00.000-07:00

Is Tropical

Laurindo Almeida vs. The MJQ

2011-04-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

Milt Jackson kills the vibes, as usual. The announcer here needs a swift knee to the nuts, however.

8-Bit Floyd

2011-04-04T07:55:00.000-07:00

by Brad Smith

R.I.P. Pinetop Perkins

2011-03-22T20:56:00.000-07:00

"Reefer And Champagne" and "Blow Wind Blow", live in France, early '80s.

I Heart Nancy Wilson

2011-03-20T19:41:00.000-07:00

Fred Rogers Loves HIp Hop

2011-03-16T10:36:00.001-07:00

Intelligent Dance Music

2011-03-15T12:52:00.000-07:00

Autechre - "Cfern"

R.I.P. Joe

2011-03-14T10:26:00.000-07:00

Dave Brubeck Quartet - "Sounds of the Loop", 1964

Joe Morello
17 July 1928 – 12 March 2011

Sammy Scat

2011-03-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

Sammy Davis Jr. - Suntory Whisky, 1974

North Korean Children's Guitar Ensemble

2011-03-10T09:06:00.000-08:00

Cha Sun Chon et al. - "Our Kindergarten Teacher"

Imagine a Jump

2011-02-17T21:13:00.000-08:00

Slowmo Bass Licks

2011-02-14T11:43:00.001-08:00

You Ain't Bad, You Ain't Nothin'!

2011-01-26T23:57:00.000-08:00

Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic - "Smooth Criminal"

Krafty

2011-01-18T15:42:00.000-08:00

Kraftwerk - "Pocket Calculator" 1981

dirigído por Nicolas Mendez

2010-12-12T17:26:00.000-08:00

El Guincho - "Bombay"

Chopped and Screwed

2010-10-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

Cool Ruler, R.I.P.

2010-10-25T11:57:00.000-07:00

Gregory Issacs
Reggae Sunsplash, 1983

Solomon Burke, R.I.P.

2010-10-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Phil

2010-08-20T23:17:00.000-07:00

R.I.P.

"Emerald", Thin Lizzy.

Banana

2010-06-06T21:20:00.000-07:00

Lio - "Le Banana Split"

It's the dessert served by / The abominable snowman /
To the abominable teenager / A lovely dessert /

Informer

2010-06-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Arash feat. Aneela - "Chori Chori"

Grazin' in the grass is a gas, baby, can you dig it?

2010-05-31T07:43:00.000-07:00

The Friends of Distinction - "Grazing In The Grass" 1970

Samba Time Babe!

2010-05-31T07:39:00.000-07:00

The unstoppable Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.

Deee-Lovely Lady Miss Kier

2010-05-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

Deee-lite were the fucking business in ‘94, son.

Moanin'

2010-05-30T22:32:00.000-07:00

Ernestine Anderson - "Moanin'" 1967

Cherry Wainer takes that organ into orbit! Jam Fucking O'Clock!

Mr. Ibu

2010-05-29T16:44:00.000-07:00

Meara O’Reilly

2010-05-28T11:23:00.001-07:00

Chladni Singing

Membranaphone

ArcAttack

2010-05-27T20:00:00.001-07:00

"Theme from Dr. Who"

RJD R.I.P.

2010-05-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

Ronnie James Dio was a friend of mine.

"The Man on the Silver Mountain"
Munich, 1977

"Heaven & Hell"
Japan, 1982

"Children of the Sea"

"Shame on the Night"
Utrecht, Holland, 1983

"Don't Talk to Strangers"
Philadelphia, PA - 1984

Godhead

2010-04-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

Soundgarden - "Beyond the Wheel"
Showbox at the Market, Seattle, WA.
4.16.10

Ring Ring

2010-04-09T15:29:00.000-07:00

Sleigh Bells - "Ring Ring"

Viktoriya Yermolyeva

2010-02-18T20:35:00.000-08:00

Ace of Spades

Sweet Leaf

GnR Slayer Metallica

Buckingham

2010-02-11T02:05:00.000-08:00

Lindsey Buckingham - "Big Love"

The Welsh Witch

2010-02-11T01:58:00.000-08:00

A very early version of "The Wild Heart" shot in Stevie Nicks' dressing room
just before a show in 1981.

Twin Peaks Love Theme

2010-02-07T21:50:00.000-08:00

Badalamenti explains how he wrote the Twin Peaks Love Theme on an old
Fender Rhodes sitting alongside David Lynch.

Ski Party

2010-02-07T16:08:00.000-08:00

Lesley Gore - "Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows"

Dr. Funk

2010-02-07T16:05:00.000-08:00

Dr. Lonnie Smith solo on "The Midnight Creeper"
w/ Lou Donaldson on sax

Miles vs MJ

2010-02-07T16:04:00.000-08:00

Miles Davis - "Human Nature"

Filipino Batman

2010-02-07T15:59:00.000-08:00

Singing Saw

2010-02-07T15:58:00.000-08:00

Austin Blackburn - "Ave Maria"

Fucked Up, Got Ambushed, Zipped In

2010-02-07T15:56:00.000-08:00

Fugazi - "Waiting Room"

Carmen Jones

2010-02-07T15:52:00.000-08:00

Pearl Bailey - "Beat Out That Rhythm On A Drum"

@ Channel One Studio

2010-02-07T15:51:00.001-08:00

Mighty Diamonds - "Pray Unto Thee"

Mellowtone

2010-02-07T15:42:00.000-08:00

Josey Wales and Horace Andy - Elementary vs Jah Jah Call You

Slash

2010-02-07T15:37:00.000-08:00

Slash - "The Godfather Theme"

Vijay Iyer vs M.I.A.

2010-02-07T15:31:00.000-08:00

Vijay Iyer Trio- "Galang (trio riot version)"

Northern Soul

2010-02-07T15:26:00.000-08:00

The Flirtations - "Nothing But A Heartache"

Heebie Jeebies

2010-02-07T15:24:00.000-08:00

The Boswell Sisters - "Heebie Jeebies" 1932

Balloon Bass vs Green Big Muff

2010-02-07T15:22:00.000-08:00

Patsy

2010-02-07T15:20:00.000-08:00

Patsy Cline - "Walkin' After Midnight"

The Answer

2010-02-01T09:08:00.000-08:00

Die Antwoord - "Zef Side"

Die Antwoord - "Enter The Ninja"

“I play the guitar because it let’s me dream out loud.”

2010-01-28T21:04:00.000-08:00

Michael Hedges - "Aerial Boundaries"

Dr Feelgood

2010-01-28T16:04:00.000-08:00

Dr Feelgood - "She Does It Right"

Listen To The Silence

2010-01-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

Céleste Boursier-Mougenot

2010-01-18T11:04:00.000-08:00

Godfather of Reggae

2010-01-17T23:56:00.000-08:00

Joe Higgs - "There Is A Reward For Me"

What the Cluck?

2010-01-12T19:58:00.000-08:00

Death Metal Rooster

Bone Daddy

2009-11-19T13:59:00.000-08:00

Boney M - "Daddy Cool"

Another Night to Cry

2009-11-19T13:56:00.000-08:00

Lonnie Johnson - "Another Night to Cry" 1963

This Video Gives Me A Boner

2009-11-19T13:20:00.000-08:00

Kylie Minogue - "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"

animated by Joel Trussel

2009-11-19T13:18:00.000-08:00

Jason Forrest - "War Photographer"

Soul Train Killer pt3

2009-11-19T13:14:00.000-08:00

Brighter Side of Darkness - "Love Jones"

Soul Train Killer pt2

2009-11-19T13:10:00.000-08:00

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - "If You Don't Know Me By Now"

I Love Kim

2009-11-19T10:27:00.000-08:00

The Pixies - "Gigantic" (1988)

Gonks Go Beat

2009-11-19T10:24:00.000-08:00

"Drum Battle featuring Ginger Baker, Bobby Graham, Alan Grindley, John Kearns, Bobby Richards, Ronnie Verrell, Andy White, Ronnie Stephenson and Arthur Mullard.
The late Bobby Graham was a top English session man. He played on thousands of records including early Kinks and Pretty Things hits. The late Ronnie Verrell was the drummer for Animal in the Muppets.
The late Ronnie Stephenson played with many top jazz stars and also did many pop sessions.
Andy White is best known for playing on the Beatles first single 'Love Me Do'."

2009-11-16T10:03:00.000-08:00

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.
-George Eliot

The Midnight Special 1978

2009-10-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

"The Midnight Special TV Show was hosted by Ted Nugent. Ted the Cat was introducing talkin´ with Steven Tyler from Aerosmith about the "new band" AC/DC who did support Aerosmith on their latest Tour. The Band down under did this 1978 gig with a cool Sin CIty Live performance and a few weeks later AC/DC did no more supporting tours for other bands, they were supported from this time on."

Suck It Beyonce

2009-10-09T12:11:00.000-07:00

Pomplamoose - "Single Ladies"

Spacesynth

2009-10-09T12:04:00.000-07:00

La Bionda - "I wanna be your lover"

Keith Carlock

2009-10-05T16:34:00.000-07:00

Steely Dan's current touring drummer get's some during "Josie".

Cosmic Auto-Tune

2009-09-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

Carl Sagan - 'A Glorious Dawn' ft Stephen Hawking (Cosmos Remixed)

Still

2009-09-22T00:16:00.000-07:00

Scorpions - "Still Loving You"
World Wide Live, 1985

Yo, Yo, Yo...

2009-09-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

Andy Milonakis - "Pussy Pussy Marijuana"

Soul Train Killer pt1

2009-09-20T23:44:00.000-07:00

Ben E. King - "Supernatural Thing"

Fighting the Nation pt2

2009-09-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

The Clash - "Police and Thieves"

Fighting the Nation pt1

2009-09-20T23:31:00.000-07:00

Junior Murvin - "Police And Thieves"

Next on Upbeat...

2009-09-20T23:21:00.000-07:00

Funkadelic - 'I Got A Thing, You Got A Thing, Everybody's Got A Thing'

"Funk is fun. And it's also a state of mind, ... But it's all the ramifications
of that state of mind. Once you've done the best you can, funk it!"
-George Clinton

Leo

2009-09-20T23:07:00.000-07:00

Leo Kottke - Medley: Part Two/June Bug/Train And The Gate