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This masked cellist apparently prefers Slipknot

August 30, 2019August 29, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cello, Cover Version, Slipknot

While the world muses over the identity of Slipknot’s Tortilla Man (Gilbert Gottfried? Is that you?), there’s another mystery to

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Your weird music video for the weekend

February 9, 2019February 8, 2019 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cello, Sergej Drobyshev

I know, I know. You’re looking at the still frame below and wonder “What. The. F**K?” But don’t pre-judge. If

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Music News 

Random Music News for Monday, February 19, 2018

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Blue Whales, Cello, Crystal Castles, Ethan Kath, George Harrison, Idol Bands, Japan, Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead, Stalker, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson

This year, February 19 is a stat holiday where I live, so please excuse the later-than-usual posting. We’ll be back

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Recommended Music WTF? 

Meanwhile, In a Park in France, This Happened

September 4, 2016 Alan Cross 10 Comments Cello, France

Brilliant? Deranged? Your call. (Thanks to Danny for the link. I think.)

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

Who Will Live Longer: A Rock Guitarist or a Cellist?

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cello, Guitarists, Harp, Violin

Does the instrument you play determine how long you will live? Not really, but there is some kind of correlation.

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This Woman Can Play a Duet with Her Brain

October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cello, Katinka Kleijn, Neurology

Katinka Kleijn is a classical cellist who plays a duet with her brain–specifically music transmuted from her brain waves. (Via

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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    You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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