Category Archives: Music

New Video: The History of Christmas Music

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

I had a weird question for Christmas this year. How many “standard” Christmas songs are there? You know, the ones we sing over and over every year. I went through a bunch of playlists and compiled a master list, and … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Mary Poppins Returns

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Alex R. Howe

In the endless string off remakes and sequels that plagues Hollywood, Mary Poppins was not one I expected to see on the list. The 1964 classic has stood the test of time for more than half a century; it told … Continue reading →

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The Marble Machine

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Alex R. Howe

Hello. No insightful commentary on science or fiction today. I’ll get back to that tomorrow. I just wanted to point out that this is one of the most epic things I’ve seen in a while. I don’t think I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Astronaut records first song from space

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

Chris Hadfield, Commander of Expedition 34 on the International Space Station, joined Ed Robertson, lead singer of Barenaked Ladies, to perform the first song composed and recorded (partly) in space. The result: I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing). Check it out. This … Continue reading →

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