You probably have already read this WaPo article (or one like it) about the RIAA’s next evil plot …
In legal documents in its federal case against Jeffrey Howell, a Scottsdale, Ariz., man who kept a collection of about 2,000 music recordings on his personal computer, the industry maintains that it is illegal for someone who has legally purchased a CD to transfer that music into his computer.
This makes me Hulk mad, but the graphic that accompanies the story actually gave me a chuckle:
$9,250 for a Richard Marx song? Now that is a true injustice sir! The RIAA should be happy that people even go through the trouble of downloading his music from a CD instead of just using it as a drink coaster.
You can file this video for Jenny Owen Youngs‘ version of Hot In Herre under my like affair for alternative versions of hip-hop songs (see herre, herre, and herre for more).
Last night the boy grabbed my iPod off our dresser. I figured if he was going to listen to it he should at least listen to some good tunes. I sat with him on our bed–he with the left earbud, me with the right–and I queued up some Beastie Boys for our listening pleasure.
I think this is the first time he has ever heard the Boys. We rolled though some tracks and were about to embark on an all night listening party until the wife called for bedtime.
He liked Groove Holmes the best. I just liked hearing him say Beastie Boys and sharing some of my music with him. A great couple of minutes that will hopefully be repeated soon and often.
In related Beastie listening fun I ran across the So Watch’ Cha Want (Soul Assassin Remix) while poking around and thought I would share it for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
The Morning News culls some hilarious Flight of Concords videos for your viewing pleasure. My favorite is Business Time, but the Hiphopopotamus vs. The Ryhmenoceros is purty good as well.
Just thought I’d share three songs that XM has been clubbing me over the head with lately. All are right fine ditties that will stick in your craw. None are necessarily new, but all are worth a listen …
Beck’s Timebomb is a single he released late in the summer. He says it’s “a song for bonfires, blackouts, and the last hurrah of summer.” Sounds about right. (listen, lyrics, and a homemade fan video)
Spoon’s The Underdog sounds old school with the hand claps and tambourine and I love it. (listen, lyrics, and video)
