WTF is Chocolate Rain?

WTF is "Chocolate Rain"? Yeah, I could google it. Heck I could even ask a human. But that would take all the fun out of it, right? "What?" You say?

Apparently in my walled-garden of 300 bookmarked sites, I have managed to miss the latest web meme (short for "phenomenon"), "Chocolate Rain". I don't even know what it is. Is it a music video? A song? An old TV commercial? A new TV commercial from some foriegn land? (Cuz you know how funny them Kiwis are!) I honestly have no clue.

If I don't know anything about it, how do I know think this is one of those viral internet thingies? Well I'll you why: In less than a week, I have heard at least 6 different people refer in some way, to "Chocolate Rain". And then they laugh. Profusely. And then everyone in the circle sings "chocolate rain" again, and they all laugh again. I mean like when you were telling your friends about Gary Brolsma doing the "Numa Numa Dance" and then everyone does the dance and starts laughing. Yeah- like that. Could Chocolate Rain be even bigger than the guys who dance on treadmills? You know those guys- um... well... I haven't seen that one either actually. Except when Ozzie did a spoof of it to open up his set at Ozzfest this year. And everyone laughed.

So how do I manage to miss the latest hip, trendy, viral, internet meme stuff until it's old news? Well, frankly, I got shit to do. Yes, I said it. I'm a grown man. I work hard, doing grown man shit all day. And when I get home, I'm still doin' shit. That's what adults do.

When I'm on the web I'm not neccessarily being "entertained". I'm checking two bank accounts and six credit cards and trying not to bounce shit. I have 5 email addresses! FIVE! I'm maintaining 5 more blogs and two websites. I'm producing two podcasts and watching twenty while updating and tweaking accounts on Flickr and YouTube and MySpace and this funky thing called Dizzler.com I just heard of a few weeks ago. I know I'm forgetting something else- that's how pre-occupied I am. Oh yeah and Digg.com. I know that one. If it hits the front page on Digg.com I might know about it within the next two weeks. I mean, except for the whole Carlos Mencia backlash. A perfect example of another dude who managed to get famous without me ever knowing who they are, until it's old news. In Internet-time that is. Oh by the way, LonelyGirl15 is dead. Yeah. Killed off by a religious cult. I saw it on an online NEWS SHOW?! (puhleeease!)

There are a ton of Web 2.0 revolutions I'm missing right now just by writing this blog entry (which incidently, used to be called an "online journal" until the term "blog" was coined by Peter Merholz in 1999). I'm not doing the Twittr Pownce Jaiku trifecta. I don't have a Facebook account. I don't have a Skype account. Heck I don't have an iTunes account. And I'm not even 70. Sure I shunned "that mp3 thing" for the longest too. I think I'm doing alright.

And since you're still reading, maybe you can tell me who the F is Rihanna? I've never seen or heard of this person before being inundated with banner ads from the worst of all sites ever (what exactly do you do with $580 million dollars?).

Yeah, I know I'm ranting. This post doesn't make the world a better place. I'm not giving out free hugs every Thursday or flying to Salt Lake City Utah to preach Atheism. (cool video btw! *thumbsup!*). I'm not winning any Air Guitar Championships. And we all know how lucrative that sport is. And I'm definitely not going to record a rap song and send it to 50 Cent for a chance to win a record deal in exchange for giving up all copyrights to my own work. Yeah- you heard me Curtis.

But while I'm writing this I can tell you what else I'm not doing- I'm not getting anything important done! And so is the conundrum we call, InterWeb.

No martians were hurt during the production of this entry.

Video Kills The Radio Star (Again)

I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts last night, "The Podcast Brothers" (they're all about the business side of podcasting!). In it, one of them mentioned a recent article in Forbes that really caught my attention. So I looked it up:

an excerpt:

"So how did TV become the new radio?...

Radio can blame itself. While radio exposure remains essential for recording artists to notch platinum-plus sales, much of the FM dial remains mired in the nostalgia of classic rock and "Jack" programming formats or conservative playlists of new releases by mostly proven hitmakers. Those seeking musical discovery look elsewhere..." -- forbes.com

Whatever your interests, it's worth a read.

Gettin' the Drop on Ya! (Part One) - Bushfinger Music Project

The Bushfinger Music Project GarageBand Show, Episode Twenty One!

We're legal drinkin' age! Bring on the Grey Goose yo!

Ironically, it wasn't the Grey Goose but the "Two Buck Chuck" that led to this project. Yet another spirits-induced adventure, "Gettin' the Drop on Ya' " expresses one man's account of the many benefits of mainstream pop-stardom, in a comical hippity-hop style, even! We call it "Part One" because we're already working on "Part Two" with.... (wait for it...) a special guesty appearance? (I'm such a tease!)

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Puppies! (Video Test 2)

Cute dogs on their way to AMVIV '06. (Music by Bushfinger)





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My first attempt at a video podcast.


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Gravy Train - Bushfinger Music Project

The Bushfinger Music Project GarageBand Show, Episode Twenty
is brought to by that Entourage TV show on HBO. Not because I watch it, but, well, you'll see.*

I never watch that Entourage TV show. Well, once. By force.

I started this project and before you know it, I found myself inspired by the show I never watch, "Entourage" (starring Jeremy Piven, Kevin Dillon, Debi Mazar, and Kevin Connolly). As a result, this song is dedicated to the hard working behind-the-scenes folks who make- and keep- superstars, well, super! Agents, Artist Management, A&R, (*cough*dealers*cough) you know who you are!


So, Take a 1/5th of what you give me, because I love you Gravy Train!

*(I wonder if I say Entourage enough, if GoogleBot might pick up on it!)

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Big Bear Jam

Wow! A video post I can legitimately post on all of my blogs!

This past weekend I was uber bored and made a spontaneous drive to the lake.


(stay tuned for a higher-quality "podcast" version!)

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New Music Tuesday - Episode Eighteen*

One night I was totally bored. Hey- it happens. I ended up on Craigslist. The "Rants and Raves" section is good for a laugh every now and then. There was one particular post that caught my attention. It was funny. It was odd. It was cryptically poetic. It got a couple interesting replies from the CL community.


Me? I stole the words and made a song out of it. you know- for fun!

:BMP:

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Hey Everybody! Lets Bumrush The Charts!

Now here's an interesting movement:

"People are sick of the watered-down, cookie-cutter content that networks and record companies expect us to enjoy. People are tired of watching friends and loved ones get sued by record labels who only care about profits and nothing else, not even the artists they supposedly represent.

We want and deserve more. On March 22, 2007, we're going to change that with your help..."

bumrushthecharts.blogspot.com | blacklabworld.com | www.myspace.com/blacklabband

Note: I do not necessarily endorse the band, "Black Lab" or their track "Mine Again", but I endorse the concept!

:bmp:

The 100th Friend?

I dunno how it happened- One day I looked up and the Bushfinger Music Project had over 90 "friends" on MySpace. That is so "small potatoes" for most people, but I'm pretty particular who gets added to the list.

To celebrate this upcoming milestone of the "100th friend", there's going to be...

CASH AND PRIZES!! Click here for details!

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Code Monkey Like You!

Man oh man.... Man I wish I wrote this song!

"Code Monkey like Fritos
Code Monkey like Tab and Mountain Dew
Code Monkey very simple man
With big warm fuzzy secret heart:
Code Monkey like you..."

www.jonathancoulton.com


No- really- you need to listen to it, then you need to buy it on iTunes!


Yeah, it's not new. Yeah, I heard it on net@night with Amber MacArthur

OMG! Ozzfest is FREE?!?!

WTF?!?! Being the cynical type... (who? me? naaaah?!) ... I didn't believe it either!

The Rock masses need to make this work! Read it, pass it, plan it!

ozzfest.com/news_2007.html

Damn Sharon's a genius! (still not forgiven for the whole 'Maiden thing though)

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Holy Hand Grenade! What Gives?

Perhaps you are wondering why the lack of recent posts, uploads, tracks, podcast episodes, etc? (or not)

No- the rumors of a band breakup- aren't true! We're not being lazy, *nor* trapped under something heavy. Truth be told, there's this pesky little distraction called "trying to meet a Thesis deadline!" (you mean *gasp* college?!?!) Once this is complete, a veritble onslaught of BMP goodness is sure to follow!

Meanwhile, enjoy this Monty Python inspired project, created almost a year ago today, "Holy Hand Grenade!" Thanks for hangin' in there!

:BMP:



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A Cello Rondo - Ethan Winer

I found this clip a long time ago but it kept crashing on me right around 3:20. Thanks to the power of YouTube it is now available for the Internet masses.

As a musician/cameraman/producer/editor, I must give it up to Ethan Winer. He may be a dorky looking band nerd/tech geek, but he can play the **** out of a Cello! No youtube whore here- Ethan Winer (www.ethanwiner.com) was an accomplished musician before the Internet was invented! I strongly suggest any aspiring cellists (sp?) not only enjoy this video but visit his website which includes tons of high-quality resources and magazine articles (yes- he writes!).

If the Bushfinger Music Project GarageBand Show had a ratings system, Ethan Winer would definately get five stars! *****

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Sugar Daddy - Bushfinger Music Project

New Music Tuesday - Episode Seventeen?!

Wow! Seventeen Episodes of "New Music Tuesday" and no major record deal yet?! (I'm kidding!)

By now we all know that pretty much every song ever written is/was based on a real life events right? And by "based" i mean, "somewhat related...". Therefore, I'm sure no one gets offended as we take liberties will the real life events of an oh-so-exciting News Years' Eve weekend in this track we call "Sugar Daddy". Because, well... it's funny, and it's Episode Seventeen!



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Have I "arrived"?

How do you know you're "super cool"? When you get a "MySpace Friend Request" from someone you have absolutely no connection with?! (yes, I checked!)


With a band profile on MySpace I do get a lot of requests from other bands, friends of bands, and other band/music-related MySpacers. Then of course, there are all the folks I actually know in real life. Call me naive or just behind the curve, but I never anticipated an unsolicited request from a random 'Spacer, let alone a hottie that *isn't* trying to lead me to a porn site (so far anyway).

So, as the BMW/MINI factory navigation system says as you reach your destination,

"You [pause] have arrived"

(/me pops collar) :)
極度冷却しなさい

Solar Terrestrial Dispatch - Bushfinger Music Project

It's New Music Tuesday* - Episode Sixteen

Hey Folks- this week's edition of New Music Tuesday features a track consisting entirely of Garageband default loops. i.e., no "jam packs" (man, where the heck did I put that disk!)

A dancey, drum-and-bassy, trancey track, this one reminded me of outer space, so I named it "Solar Terrestrial Dispatch, because I thought it would be funny to have a song I could call "S.T.D.".

Enjoy!


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Streetlight Flicker - Winter Circle

PROPS WHERE PROPS ARE DUE:

I stumbled on the "Garageband.com Faceoff" podcast about a two weeks ago (I was actually trying to find my own podcast on the podcastosphere).

Oklahomeboys, "Winter Circle" showed up a few episodes ago. Now, don't get me wrong- I really don't like "Streetlight Flicker"- Frankly, a bit to candy-coated for my taste. But dammit, just from the 40-50 seconds on the "faceoff", I can't get that damn chorus out of my head! Haven't even heard the full song and i'm singing "watch the color of the streetlight, flicka flicka" as i'm washing the dishes. "Okay- i gotta give em props", i said.

Actually the candy-coating reminds me of one of my first bands. (Hey- I was sixteen, gimme break!) I wrote them an email and signed it, "not necc. a fan but i know a well-written song when i hear one."

Visit Winter Circle at wintercircle.com and judge for yourself. If you like em, buy their album for Buddha's sake!

Jennifer Tuesday - Bushfinger Music Project

It's New Music Tuesday, Episode Fifteen*

Have you ever been walking from the parking lot to your office, and in those five minutes you've managed to write a song in your head? Then you might appreciate the 30-40 minutes it took to complete "Jennifer Tuesday".


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Funk Concerto - Bushfinger Music Project

Ladies and Gentlemen, on this fourteenth episode of New Music Tuesday,* we present to you...

The Funk Concerto!

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