Category Archives: Music

Phantom of the Floppera

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Gill

Floppy disk drives have been obsolete for years, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still serve a purpose! Youtube user FunToTheHead programmed this old tower to play Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor on four different floppy drives. Here … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Birthday of the Day – February 8

Posted on February 8, 2011 by the mike

You know when you go to see a movie, and you hear that music? You know what I’m talking about. The movie theme songs that get stuck in your head. The movie theme songs that sometimes become more famous than … Continue reading →

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Two John Williams Tributes That Rule

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Gill

It’s John Williams’ birthday, and who doesn’t love the man’s music? He’s contributed so much to the world of film that we at the Back Row would be remiss if we didn’t pay him some kind of tribute on his … Continue reading →

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Last Link of the Day: Punkoala

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Gill

Proof that air guitar isn’t just for humans.

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Filler Link: Four-handed Bluegrass Bad Romance

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Gill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEKp0Yu-HqU Patrick Goble and Donovan Kirkpatrick may not look like your average Lady Gaga fans, but man can they ever play “Bad Romance!” This is definitely one of my favourite Gaga covers.

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Last Link of the Day: Snooky and the Metronome

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Gill

Behold the newest toy sensation: the twitchy clockwork cat! Just wind it up and watch it tick.

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Falx – Joseph (Happy Birthday, George!)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Vince Nitro

Those of you who listen to Shouts from the Back Row will be familiar with this tune, but for those who don’t, here’s the video in it’s entirety. I wrote this in late 2007 initially, and have since moved on … Continue reading →

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I Wonder How Much John Waters Got Paid For This…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by tk

I have to admit that I’m a fan of Lonely Island, and I think this is the best thing they’ve made since Great Day. I am incredibly impressed that John Waters agreed to be a part of this, but if … Continue reading →

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Jason Segel and Paul Rudd meet Rush

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Gill

I really enjoyed the 2009 Judd Apatow bromance I Love You, Man in which Jason Segel and Paul Rudd play best friends who are obsessed with Rush. Well now, in this Funny or Die sketch, we get to see Segel … Continue reading →

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Make Love The Tom Lando Way! Part 1

Posted on February 3, 2011 by tlando

Before I begin this thing, I’ve got some instructions. First, if you don’t have a Grooveshark account, get one! Honestly, it’s way faster than downloading all your music, and it allows you to subscribe to friends with similar tastes so … Continue reading →

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