The environment is certainly a holy place, so doesn’t it seem fit for holy men to do their part to preserve it?
Well, a man named Renze Rispens has designed what he calls the “Ghettoblaster for Monks,” which is an eco-friendly boombox of sorts… that doubles as a seat!
Yes people, there is a new jacket on the market that is designed specifically for use with the iPod.
Now you would think that it looks like any snowboarding jacket, with its hundreds of hidden pockets and trendy design, but what makes this jacket different is that it has an iPod keypad controlled on its sleeves!
Take a look:
And with a low price of $109.40 it’s totally affordable for everyone. Okay, maybe not for everyone, but obviously anyone who’s cool enough to own an iPod.
Now I agree that this jacket is somewhat creative, but seriously, does one really need a keypad on his or her arm?
And just how eco-friendly is this jacket? I doubt that it’s made from organic cotton, and it doesn’t look like it’s made from recycled products (which would have been extra cool).
I just think I would rather spend my $109.40 on a cooler jacket, like this one:
You wouldn’t need an iPod to get down to the ground in this jacket!
When an artist writes a song, there’s usually some hidden meaning or message behind it that no one but the artist knows. For all we know the song could be about an ex, a pet dog or that guy bagging groceries in the local supermarket.
I personally think that many songs, or whole albums, could be about the environment. So I chose a few albums to help convey the eco-message of that artist.
Someone who just may become the next president of the United States not only proves that he is an advocate for change, but he also advocates listening to good music.
I recently read an article on CNN that shared what was on Barack Obama’s iPod. Since I consider myself to have relatively good taste in music, I was pleasantly surprised at what he listened to. His taste ranged from Bob Dylan and Jay Z to The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder.
But, even though he thinks that rap artists, like Ludacris, have broken many boundaries (just like he would be doing if he became President), he does agree that certain rap lyrics are troubling.
I truly think that the type of music a person listens to is a reflection of the type of person they are. I think the more willing they are to listen to a wider variety of musical styles, the more likely they are to accept broader ideas as a whole. And those ideas include changes in how we tackle global warming and foreign oil issues.
So with that being said, Obama, you keep listening to your iPod full of diverse music, and we’ll keep listening to what you have to say.
Now I can’t lie, I liked the New Kids on the Block. I was a rebel and drooled over bad boy Donnie Wahlberg (who was surprisingly good in the Emmy Award-winning series Band of Brothers and disappointingly bad in the Saw sequels), while many of my friends dreamed about Joey and his baby blues.
And of course I was very excited about the reunion tour (though I doubt I will pay $95 for a ticket). It’s just good to know that they’re making music together again.
On Saturday, June 7 of this year, a free concert was held in Yokohama, Japan. So besides being free, what else was so great about it?
Well, the entire power for the concert was generated by the concert-goers!
Titled the “Yokohama Human Powered Concert: Power Saving Saves the Earth,” this concert used four old refurbished bicycles that people would ride to generate the power. This power was supplied to the PA system and other stage equipment.
There was even a solar-powered cooking demonstration!
Here’s the poster:
Okay, all fans didn’t have to pedal for power. Volunteers were asked to do this, and many happily accepted.
I can only imagine if fans in the U.S. would be able to do this. We environmentalist love to help out the environment, but when it comes to exercise, that’s a whole other subject.
It’s called “Lights Out,” by New York native Santogold. The song could be referring to turning off the lights to save energy. Or not. Regardless, it’s still a great song!
Even though Amy Winehouse clearly expressed in her pop hit, “They tried to make me go to rehab, I said no, no, no,” she eventually did last January to combat her drug and alcohol addiction.
I’m glad she at least tried to get help for her personal problems because that girl can sing like no other. Her raspy voice is reminiscent of old school Motown lady legends, and her signature beehive hairstyle looks like it can outwit and outlast anybody on Survivor.
So, I’m a huge fan of Weezer. I was first introduced to this great band by an ex of mine. He gave me the Pinkerton album because for some reason the song “El Scorcho” reminded him of me.
Maybe it was the famous “god damn you half Japanese girls.” I’m half Korean, but we pretty much “all look same.”
Anyways, I’ve grown to like a majority of the albums the band has put out. I’m at a crossroads with the Blue Album and Pinkerton as my favorite. Read the rest of this entry »
