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Clubbed to Death - Rob Dougan, The Actual Music Video

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:38:14 -0700

(23 votes - 10 comments - 1263 views)
Via Wikipedia:

The subtitle "Kurayamino variation" is Japanese for "darkness's variation" (暗闇（くらやみ） kurayami means darkness, and の no is the genitive suffix). It denotes Dougan's own mix in a tragic style, as well as his stated inspirations from Japanese 'dark' writers such as Yukio Mishima or Yasunari Kawabata.[3]

The short strings intro is an excerpt from the first movement of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations. On the other hand, and contrary to a widespread rumour, the piano parts are not "samples of Elgar's Enigma Variations", and you wouldn't find them on Elgar's score: they are Dougan's own composition, played by himself; but this composition is indeed derived from the Enigma Variations (especially the visible Theme and variations 1 and 12), and could be considered either as an apocryphal 15th variation, or as Dougan's attempt at solving said enigma, which is the fabled second, hidden theme Elgar said he based his 14 variations on, but never revealed; see details in Enigma Variations's history.

"Clubbed to Death 2"'s classical part is built around Chopin's "Prelude No.4 in E-minor" (from Preludes, opus 28). The piece was played in the classic film "The Amazing Mr. X" (1948).

A mix of Clubbed to Death titled 'Peshay Mix' was present on The Big Brother soundtrack, following the first season of Big Brother in the UK. This version features only minimal string, piano and synthesiser parts and light percussion with an intense breakbeat section in the middle of the song.

An adaption of Clubbed to Death is used for the title sequence of Secrets of the Dead on PBS television.

Piano Duel Between Jelly Roll Morton and 1900 - pt. 2

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:54:57 -0700

(14 votes - 9 comments - 388 views)

What were you thinking when you first saw this?

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:49:40 -0700

(25 votes - 13 comments - 713 views)
This is the epitome of cliffhanger endings. Everything about this part is fantastic. The action that led up to it. Luke finding out Darth Vader is his father, Han being encased in carbonite, the rebel base being forced to be on the run in space. Not to mention the music at this part, John Williams sets the mood perfectly. So I ask you, what were you thinking when you first watched this scene?

They Call Me Mellow Yellow

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:49:56 -0700

(14 votes - 3 comments - 601 views)
cartoon made in Italy - drawings & animation by Giovanni Rabuffetti

I've always loved the song, and I really like this animation!

The Way Battles Should Be Fought - Breakdancing Koreans

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:35:09 -0700

(38 votes - 15 comments - 848 views)
North Korea vs South Korea from 'PLANET B-BOY'

A film by Benson Lee (Mondo Paradiso Productions) & Charlie Shin (Weeping Buddha Productions & Cartel Creative).
Starring:
B-boy Ducky (Drifterz Crew) as South Korean Guard 1
B-boy Trickx (Drifterz Crew) as South Korean Guard 2
B-boy Physicx (Rivers Crew) as North Korean Guard 1
B-boy Hong10 (Drifterz Crew) as North Korean Guard 2
Cameos:
B-boy Bongs (Drifterz Crew) as North Korean Officer
Johnjay Chon (Cartel Creative) as South Korean Officer
Filming Location: same film-set as JSA (Joint Security Area/Gongdong Gyeongbi Guyeok, 2000 http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0260991/)

Vintage Bordeaux: A look at the world's best wine.

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:32:43 -0700

(11 votes - 3 comments - 416 views)
This documentary explores the wine culture in the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux. (more)
Added: April 30, 2007
This documentary explores the wine culture in the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux.

Airbus A380 Crosswind Landing Flight Tests

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:57:50 -0700

(21 votes - 2 comments - 874 views)
This shows a flight test for the Airbus A380 landing in crosswind conditions. I like this video because it shows the A380 next to what looks like a Boeing 737, which really allows one to see the difference in size.

William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:48:48 -0700

(14 votes - 3 comments - 633 views)
Claudio Abbado conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker in the William Tell Overture. Video 2 is right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D5SDGjRidY

I like that they show the umbrellas once the storm part starts.

1812 Overture (Part 1)

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:59:33 -0800

(16 votes - 1 comment - 507 views)
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkS9THHjp38

Seiji Ozawa conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker for Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

I figured the last two minutes of this song are already famous that they should be put into context since I think the rest of the song is fantastic as well. Enjoy!

Rocky Mountain High by John Denver in 1974

HistNerd (http://www.videosift.com/member/HistNerd) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:32:48 -0800

(13 votes - 6 comments - 350 views)