Today, I finally caught up watching a video that Chris had sent me of Jimmy Buffett visiting Google recently (as part of their @Google speaker series). The video is worth watching if you want a brief glimpse inside the life of Jimmy. During the talk, Jimmy would reference something and would follow it by suggesting “we” Google it, and as a good little Googler, I did. While a couple of the references were not that exciting (to me), one reference he made was to a project that had taken the Bob Marley song, “One Love” and had performers record it around the globe. The project is called Playing for Change, and it is a “multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music.” The video is awesome, and definitely worth a listen.

Also check out another song from the some project, “Stand By Me”

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I went along with Chris and our friends, Bobby & Ian to see Mamma Mia! over the weekend. Not having seen the stage musical I was not really sure what to expect, nor had I seen (read) how the music had been interwoven into the story. I thought it was brilliant!

I think my two most favorite songs (based on lyrics) were “Our Last Summer” and “The Winner Takes It All” from the movie. The song Donna (Meryl Streep) sings about Sophie (“Slipping Through My Fingers“) is also up there amongst the favorites.

The cinematography of the film is spectacular, and makes me want to go visit that part of Greece (well any part really), and the singing talents of all the cast, especially Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep. Go see it!

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This music video appeared on Towleroad a few weeks back, and now that I’m finally getting around to catch up on blogs, I found it. I really like the sound of it (it has a familiar beat), and the words are really great. The singer, Ivri Lider, is an Israeli gay boy who has a great voice, and who is easy on the eyes. Listen through to the end, and note the subtle difference in the words.

Don’t forget to check out Ivri’s official site, and listen to his version of “Nights in White Satin” – a nice version, a little energetic, and electronic!

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Thanks to Paul for providing the link to this. This is an incredible action by Sarah McLachlan and her supporters. Watch the video, as it contains figures for what it would have cost to do the video and what impact that money is making on the communities in the world that need the funding.

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I found this very cool music video that integrates exercise with music. The in-line skating routine is amazing!

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Darren Hayes, the former front guy of Australian band Savage Garden, has come out by announcing his marriage to his partner of two years, Richard in London. According to his official website, Hayes stated:

“On June 19th 2006 I married my boyfriend of two years, Richard, in a Civil Partnership ceremony in London. I can honestly say it was the happiest day of my life.”

See: News Story

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I was stumbling around MySpace this morning and found this musician, Michael Tillman. He is a Dallas-based musician and plays guitar, and according to his site, “His cross-genre repertoire includes standard classical pieces, flamenco and jazz influenced composition and songs from various countries of South America and Europe.” If you visit his MySpace page you can listen to some of his music. Things like this need to be shared

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