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HitRECord.org & Turntable.FM….COO!!!

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So, I heard about a couple cool sites today…I know, I know…SOOO yesterday.  What evs!  #JosephGordonLevitt’s collaborative production company site called HitRECord.org allows you to upload and share original material with other users on the site.  Once you upload a submission it becomes a “record”, permitting every user the right to use it or remix it in any fashion they like, as long as it’s for another record they are posting back on HitRECord.

If Mr. Gordon-Levitt and his team decides a record is worth the effort and pushes to turn it into a “production”, all of the contributing users have the chance to make a profit off of the work.  HitRECord splits its productions’ proficts 50/50 with its contributors, as it is a pro-profit organization.  They use a non-exclusive license structure.  So, you maintain the rights to your original works.

Cool concept.  I plan on trying it out myself and have already signed up!  For more info, go to www.hitrecord.org.

The other site I heard about today and have already taken the liberty of peepin’ out is Turntable.FM.  Basically, it allows you listen to blast playlists from anywhere around the world that are being produced by DJs or everyday Schmos like yourself.  In essence, you are the DJ for someone else’s get down moments.

This takes online music streaming to a whole new level.  Because, now, you are actually listening to music being put together by someone else using the music you like to hear….with flare!   Rather than simply allowing a program to put music together for you, you’re being interactive.  In fact, another awesome feature is you can actually rate the music the DJ is playing, forcing him to eventually change the song, or, giving her mad props yo!

This site is great for hearing new tunes or your beloved classics.  It’s also a perfect stage for aspiring disc jockeys to get their feet wet and feel out crowds.  Just be ready for the haters, because you know people are WAAAAY more brave sitting behind their firewalls!  And remember, your listeners have the power to change your picks in the end.

All in all, Turntable.FM is a really fun and creative site.  So much for hiring in-house DJs! …..well, I wouldn’t go that far.  😉   Go to www.turntable.fm for mas info.

Never ceases to amaze me the creative thinking going on out there on the web.  Hard to keep up with it all!  Impossible really.  But it’s fun to try.  Hay ohhhhh!!!!

Late.

– B

Believe it.  Do it.

 

***As always, Bryan doesn’t take resp0nsibility for any misspelled words or Names, or, inaccurate facts.  He does his best and, frankly my dears, doesn’t give a damn.  Haters!  🙂  Much love.

 

 

Posted in B's Poetic Justice

Touching the Sky

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Peaking,

Above the horizons we all know,

Above the formations of mist and glow,

Striding amongst nuclear aura and forgotten souls,

It is in the end we cannot loll.

But is not the end when we can rest,

To put aside pain and stress,

Wishing not for more of these days,

Instead of unending space,

Our new sun the light of cosmic rays?

Tears will come.

And they will dry.

But always laid in time the spirit will shine.

All are connected within matter’s rhyme.

To let go….

The ultimate test of one’s might.

To trust….

The belief far beyond one’s sight.

To forgive….

The final key,

Glory conceived,

Riddles solved.

Now to love….

Above it all.

Above it all.

Kind drops of easy water tap at your door.

They reflect all.

But you can see through them,

As the rain continues to pour.

If left too long they will reside.

If left too long the dust abides.

Will you let them in?

Will you make akin,

All that you fear for the sake of all that you may win?

It is there,

And long has it been.

But much longer than the memories of men.

 

– B

Original X:  Bach

 

 

Posted in B's World Blog

Obama’s Speech – 9.6.2012

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Watched #Obama’s speech.  Good stuff.  No matter your opinion or views, the man was dealt a tough deck of cards.  And I do agree change will never happen without struggle, especially if we quit.  We’ll see if he can continue progress….that is if he wins another term.

So far, from what I’m hearing and seeing in the midst of all the political mumbo jumbo, he’s got my vote….again.  All in all, I just hope #America can come together and push.  Nothing is won without hard work and determination, or else we’d all be rich playboys and playgirls who are ex-professional athletes that graduated from the best universities with honors on our way to a Nobel Prize for something and starring in our own movie with a Grammy-winning soundtrack provided by none other than us.

Think with your mind peeps, not with the other guy’s.  Believe it.  Do it.

 

– B

#BryanBachar

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A Few Flicks B Picked – August 2012

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I’ve spent some time watching a few films recently that I had been holding off seeing for a long while.  Below are my thoughts on them….

Watched the flick #Warrior last night with #TomHardy and #JoelEdgerton.  I had heard it was a decent film.  But I really enjoyed it.  Good story line and the actors’ performances were well done.  Tom was a bit brooding, but I saw nothing wrong with that.  Overall, I felt director #GavinOconner captured the relationships of the Father-Sons and Brother-Brother in a natural way, considering the subject matter and obstacles at hand in the film’s storyline.  It had a lot going on in terms of different story arcs, and did a fine job illustrating them without taking focus off the main subject of the film, which was the relationship between the 2 brothers.  Some might argue the main subject was the fight tournament they enter.  But I think that was more of a capsule to bring the brothers’ relationship to the forefront.  The father’s (Nick Nolte) relationship with his sons was a close second, always overlooking them throughout the film.  Bottom line, if you like fight films you’ll enjoy this movie.  If you like drama and are open-minded to a little action and bruising, you’ll like it also.  Good stuff.  It’s on #Netflicks if you got it and are interested….and haven’t already seen it, of course.

Another film I watched recently was the film #TheThing.  Now, I believed this to be a remake of the 1980’s flick of the same name starring the awesome #KurtRussell, or #JackBurton as I like to call him.  Others may prefer #Snake.  🙂    Anyway, spoiler alert, turns out this film is actually a prequel, with a similar, but different storyline than the original.  The Thing wasn’t anything mind-blowing.  But it was what I expected and all I could really hope for, in terms of action, suspense and horror.  The characters were believable, although, I can’t say you really get to know them very well, even the main female role.  But, alas, when do you ever really get to know horror films’ characters all that well?  If you’re in the mood for a fun movie you can chill and have a couple (or more) beers to, I’d say it’s worth popping in your device of preference.  If you can’t stand horror, aliens or Norwegians, then look elsewhere.

The final movie I’ll talk briefly about is #LucBesson’s #LockOut, starring #GuyPearce.  Yes, I’m a bit of a sci-fi nerd, and have always loved Besson’s #TheFifthElement.  So, I wanted to give this film, although not directed by Besson, a punching and kicking chance.  In the beginning, I must say I had my doubts.  The film came off a bit cheesy and I was in a mode of “what was I thinking”.  But I sat through the first 20-30 minutes and things began to pick up once they transitioned into space….and the female lead, played by #MaggieGrace, was more in the swing of things.  There are two Scottish brother characters in the film that really helped to keep it interesting also.  One brother’s psychotic rants I found to be amusing.  Anywho, this film might be better off untested if you are in the mood for a really good movie.  But if you are bored, why not.

As always, I take no responsibility for any spelling, grammatical, factual or other noticeable errors found in this post.  So rant on something else busters!   🙂

Later.

 

– B

#BryanBachar

Posted in B's World Blog

Productive Social Media Sites

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With so many different avenues for social opportunity on the net, it’s hard sometimes not to get caught up in the hype of various sites.  I recommend choosing the ones most beneficial to your cause.  Example: If you’re in it for the job market, #LinkedIn is a good bet.  #Facebook has become a good outlet for businesses (and everything else it seems 🙂 ).  #Twitter is great for just reaching out.  Other useful sites are #Tumblr for media showcasing, #MySpace for bands & filmmakers and #SoundCloud for getting your music heard.

 

– B