Spotify
This may be ancient history to many of our readers, but TOTD only recently discovered Spotify, a superb site for listening to a huge library of music. TOTD even found obscure material, like Don Ellis’s “33 222 1 222”, which …
Tag: music
Across the Universe
It is the first anniversary of NASA broadcasting the Beatles song ‘Across the Universe’ towards the Polaris star. Here’s NASA’s report on the event: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/universe/features/across_universe.html On a more sober note today is World Cancer Day to promote awarness of cancer …
The Day the Music Died
Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the untimely death of Fifties Rock and Roller Buddy Holly. Holly was killed in a plane crash along with fellow musicians Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson Jr, also known as the Big Bopper. One …
Library Holiday Song
Seneca college library in Canada has created a song to promote their services and wish their users a Happy Christmas. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cMVMgDWnoaA I’m sure the aim was to be cool but I’m not sure they have entirely suceeded! As it’s the …
Just in case you missed it…
… here’s a chance to catch up: http://www.eurovision.tv/ TOTD was of course rooting for the pirates (Latvia) as Freshers’ Fayre has seen the Library stall staffed by several characters of ill repute (eye patches and all). If you want to get …
Computer Music
Here’s an astonishing tour de force. A piece of music using only Windows sounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsU3B0W3TMs
Magnatune
Yes, this is a commercial site, but you can listen all you want before you buy. And if you’re really want free music (legally!), you can sign up for a ‘song of the day’. Produces an eclectic music collection – …
The Interval Library
Some people have waaay too much time on their hands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns314ZNaJb4 but strangely beautiful.
