Bronson Harrington» 7 Awesome Live Acoustic Rock Tracks by Staind’s Aaron Lewis Bronson Harrington http://www.bronsonharrington.com eGaming SEO Consultant, Cape Town, South Africa Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:37:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 7 Awesome Live Acoustic Rock Tracks by Staind’s Aaron Lewis http://www.bronsonharrington.com/7-awesome-live-acoustic-rock-tracks-by-stainds-aaron-lewis/ http://www.bronsonharrington.com/7-awesome-live-acoustic-rock-tracks-by-stainds-aaron-lewis/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:31:07 +0000 Bronson http://www.bronsonharrington.com/?p=2252 I recently rediscovered Aaron Lewis and Staind thanks to the Rhapsody music service and thought I’d share some of my favorite acoustic rock tracks and cover versions by this very talented artist by digging up some of the videos from YouTube.

Staind – Comfortably Numb (Acoustic Cover)

An acoustic cover version of the Pink Floyd song "Comfortably Numb." This track is off the Singles 1996 – 2006 album which was released in 2006.

Staind – Outside (Live Acoustic)

Aaron lewis performs a live acoustic version of "Outside" alongside Limp Bizkit front man Fred Durst. This track is off the Staind album entitled Break the Cycle released in 2001.

Staind – Nothing Else Matters (Live Acoustic Cover)

A cover version of the Metallica song "Nothing Else Matters" performed live at the MTV Icon Metallica show in 1991.

Staind – So Far Away (Live Acoustic)

Staind performing "So Far Away" live at Yahoo Studios. The original version of this track can be found on the Staind album entitled Singles 1996 – 2006.

Staind – Everything Changes (Live Acoustic)

Staind performing "Everything Changes" Acoustic at MTV. The original version of this track can be found on the Staind album entitled Singles 1996 – 2006.

Staind – Sober (Live Acoustic Cover)

Staind front man Aaron Lewis performs a live acoustic cover version of a Tool track entitled "Sober." This track can be found on the Staind album entitled Singles 1996 – 2006.

Staind – Black (Live Acoustic Cover)

Staind does an acoustic cover of a track entitled "Black" originally by Pearl Jam.

Well, that’s it for my selection of kick-ass acoustic rock courtesy of Aaron Lewis and Staind, please enjoy and share.

Have a rocking day
Bronson.

PS: I’ve subsequently also discovered some more killer acoustic tracks by Pearl Jam, so keep an eye out for those as I’ll be sharing them soon too.

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StarWars Movie

StarWars Movie Poster

Good afternoon, I just had to log in to share this geeky, but seriously cool music video entitled "Galactic Empire State of Mind" I recently discovered via Chris Garrett‘s tweets earlier this morning:

Empire State of Mind http://bit.ly/aE09hN (geeky but cool)

This high quality music video spoof from the CollegeHumor Originals Collection remixes the popular Jay-Z & Alicia Keys track "Empire State of Mind" with Star Wars to produce a very enjoyable piece, besides, Leia is a little hottie! Enjoy.

Watch Galactic Empire State of Mind Video

Galactic Empire State of Mind Lyrics By Owen Parsons & Conor McKeon

[DARTH VADER/JAY-Z]
Yeah
No longer Anakin
Formerly a Skywalker
Son’s next rebel hero
But I’ll be Sith forever
I’m the newest Dark lord And since my training years
I can choke from anywhere
Yeah my force is everywhere Used to run with Obi Wan We were both best buds foreva
But after three movies Now I’ve got a blood vendetta Grew up on Tatooine
No vegetation Catch me rolling through the cosmos in a moon-like station to Leia’s home nation Death Star wrecks it Now princess knows, Vader ain’t one to mess with
Flying through the trenches
Blasting rebel noobies
What happened to the fat one
Think he died of heart disease All that’s left is this guy
Chasing him in my TIE I won’t deny That his force is pretty damn high
Damn i just got wiped out
Falcon shot the back of me
Spinning into outerspace
But I’ll be back definitely

[PRINCESS LEIA/ALICIA KEYS]
In Star Wars Empire is out to find Leia Death star plans in R2 Shoot the exhaust port Kenobi may now be see-through But the force is within Luke
Let’s hear it for new hope, new hope, new hope
[Vader: You're welcome Obi Wan... I made you a ghost!]

[DARTH VADER/JAY-Z]
Catch me rockin boots and a cape like superman
Hell, I made wearing black more famous than that Jay-Z can
You should know I’d find you, hiding out at Echo
Now I got a Blizzard Force eliminate you quick yo
Welcome to the planet Hoth AT-ATs hit the spot Walking tanks are too legit
But they fall down a lot Check the front, check the back, cant find the Falcon yet
We need them all alive, so no disintegrations Boba Fett 8 million asteroids, where’d your little ship go?
Get me to Cloud City, I got Lando on my payroll
Me I gotta double check if carbonite’s ok If freezin’s safe for Han
Doing Luke the same way
New deal Lando
Ain’t no pardon
Kid blew up my boys
Rest in peace Moff Tarkin
Turns out we are family
Embrace your dark fate
Dad and son together, yo No way the emperor’s safe, cause…

[PRINCESS LEIA/ALICIA KEYS]
In Star Wars
Now Han Solo’s a coffee table
There’s nothing Luke can do [Vader: Should've joined me, bro!]
He’s on Dagobah
With some dyslexic Jedi dude
Right hand still got sliced through Looks like they struck back, struck back, struck back

[DARTH VADER/JAY-Z]
Lightsabers grinding
Palpatine’s smiling
Cause he knew it would come to this The light side is blind with casualties
Who do evil casually, then gradually become worse
Don’t fight your destiny
Wasn’t a great dad, true
Absent all the while
No happy times behind us, and plus, now I’m killin’ you
Keep fencing mister, ’cause now I sense a sister
You don’t go bad, maybe I’ll enlist her
Now Emperor wants you, only wants me rubbed out You controlled your anger, stayed light side devout Watch out kid, he’s got lightning bolts to immolate Uh-uh, hell no, daddy powers activate
End this prune with a badass murder suicide
Bald headed, mask off, heart melted kid you were right Burn all my gear so those Ewoks can’t wear it again
Do it, I’ll be watching you, a ghost, name of Anakin

[PRINCESS LEIA/ALICIA KEYS]
In Star Wars
Destroy new Death Star’s generator
Ewoks to the rescue
Blast through to the core
This Regime’s gonna be brand new
Galactic Empire’s through
The Jedi have returned, returned, returned

"Empire State of Mind" Jay-Z & Alicia Keys [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

I also managed to track down the Official Music video for Empire State of Mind featuring Jay-Z & Alicia Keys from JayZ‘s YouTube Channel.

They’re both actually pretty cool tracks. I’m not normally much of an R&B fan, but this makes for some nice easy listening while chillaxing on a Sunday afternoon.

Cheers,
B.

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photo by Gemma Simone, Ramfest 2009

Good morning folks, I just spotted a tweet from Seth at 2OceansVibe about Die Antwoord that was rather surprising. According to the blog post, Die Antwoord have a new celebrity fan who has just given them the thumbs up.

Fred Durst RAVING about Die Antwoord - http://bit.ly/9f2jNX

Clearly all the media and internet buzz about South African hip-hop trio Die Antwoord has not gone unnoticed across the pond. Die Antwoord have a new fan in the form of Limp Bizkit front man, Fred Durst, who had the following to say about Die Antwoord on Twitter recently:

Whatever you do today, make time to check out my new FAVORITE group DIE ANTWOORD http://www.dieantwoord.com/ - Watch "Enter The Ninja" NOW!

On 9-2-2010 20:39:20 from web

I mean, his new favourite group, that’s HUGE!

Thanks to Wes B for turning me on to Die Antwoord!! DOPE!!!! http://www.dieantwoord.com/

On 9-2-2010 20:40:09 from web

Nice one Wes B, you beauty.

Check this video out -- Die Antwoord - Zef Side (Official) http://youtu.be/Q77YBmtd2Rw

On 9-2-2010 21:00:21 from web

Check this video out -- Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja (Official) http://youtu.be/wc3f4xU_FfQ

On 9-2-2010 21:00:50 from web

Okay, last video, had to do it -- Taxijam presents Die Antwoord http://youtu.be/Ziz-dUe5tWA

On 9-2-2010 21:08:58 from web

Die Antwoord performing live in south african taxi cab. Must see! This video is copyrighted and owned by Taxi Jam.

and what must certainly be the icing on the cake…

@DieAntwoord I fucking LOVE your music, vibe, and chemistry. Take them by the fucking neck and choke'm down! Die Antwoord! Raw!! Werd!!

On 9-2-2010 21:24:19 from web in reply to Ninja

Ok, it’s not all good, some of Fred’s followers had a difference of opinion, check out what RuloRivas had to say in response to Fred’s waxing lyrical about the band.

I'm usually in tune with u But this?!! Sucks ass pretty bad RT @freddurst: Check this video out -- Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja...

Well, if Die Antwoord were buzzing before, they’re probably going to be on freaking fire now. I think it’s their crass, no bullshit style that resonates with Fred Durst and that’s why he likes them so much, who knows, we may even be hearing some "Zef" influences on the next Limp Bizkit album.

If you’re in dark as to who Die Antwoord are, check out the official Die Antwoord website or if you’re keen to find out what they sound like, check out some of the music videos from YouTube included above and if you want to stay updated, you can follow the band on Facebook or Twitter.

I also noticed that they have a new track available for download on the official Die Antwoord website, the new track is titled "Jou ma se poes in ‘n fishpaste jar" – ROFL!

Thanks for taking time out to read this and find out more about Die Antwoord, as always if you enjoyed this post, please consider spreading the love, or leave me a comment outlining your thoughts on the band, I’d love to hear from you.

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There’s a really cool event called the Forbidden Fruit Music Festival, a South African Rock Festival scheduled for 13-15 November 2009 in the Boland. This three day event that is set to rock the Boland like never before and is hosted by FGroup in conjunction with Western Cape Tourism and The Trust.

Forbidden Fruit Music Festival

Forbidden Fruit Music Festival

The event to be held at Kleinplasie Show Grounds is set to feature eighteen of South Africa’s hottest bands and artists such as Zebra & Giraffe, Prime Circle, Cherry Vinyl, Just Jinger, Aking, Kurt Darren and Josie Field.

Forbidden Fruit Day One

Friday 13 November, 2009

The festival will kick off on the Friday morning with a golf day for sponsors and VIP’s. Gates will open at 12pm along with the restaurants and entertainment, bands take to the stage at 5pm.

Here’s the line-up for Forbidden Fruit Friday which is set to close out at around 01h00:

  • 17H00 – Cherry Vinyl
  • 17H45 – Saint Fearless
  • 18H30 – Cofield Mundi
  • 19H30 – CODA
  • 20H30 – DJ Ossewa
  • 21H30 – Karen Zoid
  • 22H30 – Just Jinjer

Forbidden Fruit Day Two

Saturday 14 November, 2009

Forbidden Fruit Saturday starts with a fun run and the bands are on stage at 11am, acts include:

  • 11H00 Matthys Roets & Vriende
  • 12H00 Justin Bergh
  • 13H00 Kurt Darren
  • 14H00 Emo Adams
  • 15H00 Akkedis & Albert Frost
  • 16H15 Josie Field
  • 17H15 Sterling EQ & Gugulethu Tenors
  • 18H15 Aking
  • 19H15 Zebra & Giraffe
  • 20H15 Bed On Bricks
  • 21H15 Prime Circle

Forbidden Fruit Day Three

Sunday 15 November, 2009

Forbidden Fruit Sunday opens at 9am for a fun filled family day.

Forbidden Fruit Music Festival Ticket Prices

  • Early Bird Specials: (Bookings before 24 September)
    • Weekend only package: R250
    • Weekend only package kids under 14: R110
  • Pre-bookings
    • Friday: R130, Saturday: R160, Sunday: R40 -Kids under 14: Friday: R70, Saturday: R100, Sunday: R20
  • V.I.P Tickets
    • -Friday:R350, Saturday: R450 These include front-row seats on a private deck, with an exclusive bar, private parking, V.I.P Meal, private bar and ablutions.
  • Tickets @Gate
    • Friday: R160, Saturday: R190, Sunday: R40
    • Kids under 14: Friday: R100, Saturday: R140, Sunday: R20
  • Accommodation & Transport

More Information

For more information about the Forbidden Fruit Music Festival, visit the event web site at www.4biddenfruit.co.za or check out the event’s Facebook Group.

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Pefect for rocking out on a Saturday night. One of my favourite tracks of all time for sure.

Lyrics: RATM – Killing in the Name

Killing in the name of!
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Huh!

Killing in the name of!
Killing in the name of

And now you do what they told ya (11 times)
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites

Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Some of those that were forces are the same that bore crosses
Uggh!

Killing in the name of!
Killing in the name of

And now you do what they told ya (4 times)
And now you do what they told ya, now youre under control ( 7 times)
And now you do what they told ya!

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, theyre the chosen whites
Come on!

(guitar solo: yeah! come on!)

Fuck you, I wont do what you tell me (8 times spoken becoming a shout by the 8th time)
Fuck you, I wont do what you tell me! (8 times, shouted)
Motherfucker!
Uggh!

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The brand new Ferry Corsten: Made Of Love, with the amazing vocals of Betsie Larkin. Taken from the Ferry Corsten album "Twice In A Blue Moon, out on Flashover Recordings now!

Twice in a Blue Moon Tracklisting

Twice In a Blue Moon Tracklisting
# Title Length
1. Shelter Me 5:59
2. Black Velvet (feat. Julia Messenger) 5:45
3. We Belong (feat. Maria Nayler) 5:45
4. Gabriella’s Sky 7:10
5. Made Of Love (feat. Betsie Larkin) 6:41
6. Radio Crash 6:37
7. Twice In A Blue Moon 5:52
8. Feel You (feat. Betsie Larkin) 5:24
9. Life (feat. Ben Cullum) 6:15
10. Brain Box 6:05
11. Shanti 7:09
12. Visions Of Blue 2:08
13. U2 – New Year’s Day (Ferry Corsten Extended Vocal Mix) 7:23

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]]> http://www.bronsonharrington.com/ferry-corsten-twice-in-a-blue-moon/feed/ 0 AC/DC Rock N Roll Train – ASCII music video in Excel http://www.bronsonharrington.com/acdc-rock-n-roll-train-ascii-music-video-in-excel/ http://www.bronsonharrington.com/acdc-rock-n-roll-train-ascii-music-video-in-excel/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:43:58 +0000 Bronson http://www.twenty20.co.za/bron/?p=48 The world’s first music video in an Excel Spreadsheet!

AC/DC smashes through the corporate firewall with real rock ‘n’ roll. Watch the video playing back as ASCII art in Microsoft Excel!

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