Do the Black Eyed Peas actually make music, or do they just film commercials, and compose some random music to fill out the other 2:35? Their current Direct TV commercial takes a random part of their latest video, and proceeds to have Will.I.AM & The girl who voiced Lucy sell you on the service. Now, this is nothing new, in fact it’s a move Direct TV has done this same thing with scenes from TV shows, and movies for well over a year, but it’s a bit odd they decided to go with that video. Usually the ads are made from scenes that range from iconic to immediately recognizable, which the BEP video is far from. Hell I can’t even tell you what channel shows music videos,which makes the fact this video was turned into a commercial that more confusing.
Seriously the state of music these days can at times be disheartening, you have pop songs made to sell bubble gum snatched up an used to play in a wedding procession, despite the fact that the artist behind the song was convicted of assault. Rappers are more concerned about selling ring tones the albums, and every pop singer has a signature line of merchandise that coordinates with their movie/tv show/toy line. All this does is further show that some bands are less about doing something creative, and more about marketing.
Of course Direct TV followed this with an ad where David Spade pisses all over Chris Farley’s grave, so really I don’t know why I’m complaining. Click below for music and videos.
Wednesday
The Smothers Brothers- Boil That Cabbage Down
The Smothers Brothers did more for music, and comedy in this country then Ed Sullivan, Johnny Carson and Lorne Micheal’s combined. The risk they took with musical acts, and skits on their show were not only groundbreaking, they paved the way for many an act. that being said, I have no idea how the hell these guys are still alive.
Thursday
Built to Spill- Life’s A Dream
This song serves as a lesson on how to shred through a slow paced, contemplation of a song, a lot of bands would do well to learn this lesson.
Dinosaur Jr.- Just Like Heaven (Cure Cover)
This is not your usual Dino Jr fare, it’s restrained, and subduded, nothing like what you usually get. I like it.
Friday
Jim Gaffigan- Traditions and Hot Pockets
Saturday
Brian Regan- UPS
This shit is not funny.
1 Comment
October 25, 2009 at 11:54 am
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click my name if your interested, modest mouse and a lil’ black keys influenced but not a copy cat.