…is the Moonwalk but BACKWARDS. Trippy, but not as trippy as “Billie Jean” played backwards. (Paul is dead. Paul is dead.)
Japanese band SOUR's music video for “Hibi no Neiro” (Tone of Everyday) features synchronized moves from real fan webcams across the globe. Can't help but feel extra warm inside about this one — song's not bad either.
Here is a sampling of 30 different raps, from 30 different countries (in alphabetical order). Why is that guy from Norway so angry?!
This is video of Michael performing just two days before he passed away. He looks kind of sluggish, actually.
This is pretty old, but I love the fact that if you Google Nickelback Rocks! this is what you come up with. So, even if you've seen it before, take 30 seconds to watch Nickelback getting hit with rocks in Portugal. I guarantee it will make your day better.
Music Buzz Happy early early 4th of July everyone! I know you're all probably worried about the playlist for your various barbecues, so I've devised this quiz to help. Rock out the American way, guys.
Music Buzz Get ready for Independence Day with this mash-up of the internet's worst versions of our national anthem. If this doesn't make you proud to be an American, nothing will.
This is the most beautiful song about Chinese food ever. Amazing. I'll be watching this all day.
Music Buzz These are really cool. They're acapella versions of Michael Jackson's songs. It's like listening to MJ in a totally new way. My personal favorite is definitely “I'll Be There.” His older stuff sounds amazing.
As noted by Caroline McCarthy: here is “I Want You Back,” covered by Discovery (the collaboration with Mr. Ra Ra Riot and Mr. Vampire Weekend), using auto-tune. The only thing missing is some sort of 80s-movie-referencing mashup. Anyway, listen now (right now!) before it becomes uncool.
I like to think I was in the top sliver on June 25. Nope, I totally wasn't. I am the worst kind of follower. Miss u, Michael!!!@##%!
So Britney's new music video for “Radar” leaked last night and… I like it (surprised?). There's no dancing and it's kinda slow for an uptempo song, but it's something different. Speaking of something different, I have to talk about the sexy horse shots. The video takes place at a polo match so the horses make sense, but it gets really weird because there's a bunch of sensual close-ups on them. Here's a gif of one such example. The horse is shaking its “money makers” while being sprayed with “water.” Watch the music video and see the gif in here. Thoughts?
All obvious jokes aside, no one can quite do the Moonwalk like Michael Jackson — but these kid impersonators come pretty close. Just forget the uncomfortable crotch grabs and you'll be all set.
Music Buzz It's like West Side Story, but for the internet. And Leonard Bernstein would be proud. Seriously, “Pandora” is a pretty great remix.
Warning: turn your speakers down. Otherwise, at the risk of beating the MJ horse, this is a totally delightful video in which Lupe invites a random concertgoer up on stage and then they square off in the greatest impromptu Michael Jackson dance party that I've ever witnessed.
Two rappers who wear fake facial hair, sing very silly songs, and make pretty low-budge vids. Most epic dance hit I've heard in ages. I'm going to be pissed if this turns out to be a joke.
Superpowerless remixes the video and tune for “Jizz In My Pants” by The Lonely Island. Who knew a song about premature ejaculation would be so popular? [Jack's Note: I wish all songs sounded like they were from the soundtrack of some early '90s Nintendo game. Maybe we could make that a rule?]
For Father's Day, this kid and his awesome dad shot a Journey video together. The choice of song is what makes it work - it's totally poignant and absurd and adorable all at the same time. Don't stop believing, you guys.
Beloved web person David Rees is running a countdown of the best 'I Want You Back' videos on YouTube, and you need to spend the rest of the day watching them. Go over and feel the wonder. UPDATE: He has posted the winner, and IT IS TREMENDOUS. GO.