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Irishman sings about COVID 19 Lockdown

Acapella COVID 19 Lockdown song to the melody of Lanigan’s Ball (Old Irish song) Funny and pertinent! Fair use policy no claim is made on the content! For educational purposes only!

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Swinging birds play with rhythm like jazz musicians | New Scientist

At least a handful of species of birds swing as they sing, playing with the timing in their songs in a similar way to jazz performers A veery thrush, ready to join the band William Leaman/Alamy Stock Photo   It … Continue reading

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Watch Snowball the cockatoo show off the 14 dance moves he’s invented | New Scientist

Snowball the cockatoo can not only dance in time to music, he’s also invented a range of dance moves and can even combine moves like foot lifts and head bangs. The idea that we humans have lots of unique abilities … Continue reading

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Dutch orchestra performs ‘Ode to Joy’ from self-isolation

Musicians from the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, who are self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic, came together to record a virtual, collaborative performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th symphony from their homes.

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A Trio of Dancers Brave Icelandic Temperatures in a Stunning New Music Video for Pianist Hania Rani

Set against a snow-sprinkled mountain range in Iceland, composer and pianist Hania Rani plays meditative sostenutos on a lone piano in an enthralling new project. Directed by Paris-based filmmaker Neels Castillon, F Major begins with Rani and a figure in the distance … Continue reading

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Viral Counterpoint of the Coronavirus Spike Protein (2019-nCoV)

While we cannot see small nanoscopic objects like proteins or other molecules that make up virtually all living matter including our cells, tissues, as well as pathogens such as viruses, our computational algorithm allows us to make its material manifestation … Continue reading

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The Beekeeper Making Electronic Music With Bees

Everyone’s buzzing about Bioni. He’s a British beekeeper and producer making electronic music incorporating the sounds of bees. You can’t really bring bees into a recording studio, of course. They’d swarm the mic. So Bioni records the insects buzzing in … Continue reading

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Cut Your Own Vinyl with this DIY Record Engraver and Player Designed by Yuri Suzuki

Making mixtapes and burning CDs might be a forgotten pastime, but the days of simple, homemade vinyl are just arriving thanks to Yuri Suzuki. The London-based designer, who is also a partner at Pentagram, has created the Easy Record Maker, a … Continue reading

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BESSEMER – The Fire Breathing Dragon by Global Grooves (some friends of ours)

THIS EXCITING STREET PERFORMANCE LIGHTS UP THE STREET AND WARMS THE ATMOSPHERE AS HER KEEPERS ‘THE SINISTER DRAGON PLAGUE DOCTORS’, KEEP HER UNDER CONTROL WHILST LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO BE PURIFIED WITH DRAGON FIRE… Gasp and wonder at her fiery … Continue reading

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The Italians Making Music on Balconies Under Coronavirus Quarantine | The New Yorker

While locked down under national quarantine, neighbors all across Italy played music together and found connection in their shared improvised concerts.

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