Category: Music

One of the most inspirational songs I’ve heard in a long time!

Just read the story of Zach Sobiech, a teen who was suffering from a rare form of cancer. He knew that he was reaching the end of his life and turned to music as a way to leave a message behind for his friends and family. I got chills when I heard his song, “Clouds”. [...]

Monday May 20th, 2013 in Family Safety, Music, World Gone Wild | No Comments »

Interview: By Lighting – The music behind the Subaru “Take Your Daughter To Work Day” commercial.

My 10 year old daughter, Sage couldn’t stop singing “Future History” after catching this Subaru commercial on television. For days, she begged me to download it from iTunes. After a few searches, I learned that the song was created by a band called “By Lightning” exclusively for Subaru. At that time, nowhere to be found [...]

Monday October 15th, 2012 in Entertainment, Interview, Music | No Comments »

Review: GeekBeat.TV Line 6 Mobile Keys 49

Anyone who knows me, already knows that I’m not much of a keyboard player. Imagine my surprise when I was asked to review the Line 6 Mobile Keys 49 for GeekBeat.TV! Check out this video.. a keyboard review by someone who doesn’t play keyboard! LOL

Thursday October 11th, 2012 in Entertainment, Music, Reviews, Technology | No Comments »

Review – GeekBeat.TV: Apogee Duet 2

During a recent visit to see my friends at Geekbeat.tv, Cali Lewis asked me to do some more music product reviews. In this segment, I review the Apogee Duet 2 recording interface for mac. Check it out! Here is a link to the review on the GeekBeat site.

Wednesday July 11th, 2012 in Entertainment, Music, Reviews, Technology | No Comments »

Not sure what to get your Dad for Fathers Day?

I have some great suggestions for anyone searching for a last minute.. UNIQUE gift for their Dad’s this weekend! 1. The Most UseLess Box – This will keep Dad busy for HOURS! 2. Buckyballs – Addictive magnetic balls that will keep a Dad and their kids busy for hours. For some reason, Mom’s are immune [...]

Saturday June 16th, 2012 in Entertainment, Music, Reviews, Technology | No Comments »

Getting ready for the #140 Conf in NYC! Who wants to go?

I’m excited and honored to be invited to speak at the #140 Conf in New York next week! If you are in the NY area and would like to go, send me a message and MAY just have an extra pass to the event! Want more info? Visit http://140conf.com/

Amazing Tron Dance performed by Wrecking Orchestra

I’ve seen this video link floating around facebook and totally expected it to be a very dorky Tron tribute… Because so many people were sharing it, I decided to go ahead and give it a watch.. WOAH.. It’s actually pretty sweet. Love the bullet time effect!

Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 in Entertainment, Music, Technology | No Comments »

Happy Star Wars Day.. May the 4th Be With You!

As May 4th aka Star Wars Day comes to a close, I thought it would only be fitting to share the Star Wars “Party with My Friends” Sing Along! May the 4th Be With You until next year!

Hooked – LightWave Animated Short

NewTek received an awesome letter from LightWave artist..Ben Cooper. I had to share the letter and his fantastic animated short with you! Hooked from Character Matters on Vimeo. My name is Ben Cooper and i am the lead-lighting artist at Character Matters Animation Studios in South Africa. Our short-film “Hooked” was lit, shaded and rendered [...]

Friday March 2nd, 2012 in Entertainment, Music, Technology | No Comments »

Article: How One Tech Company Got MTV to Embrace Live Music

How One Tech Company Got MTV to Embrace Live Music Seven years ago a Texas company called NewTek launched TriCaster, a product that essentially puts all the equipment from a TV news truck into one box. It’s affordable as broadcasting equipment goes, with rigs as cheap as $5000. There is even a video interview with [...]

Monday February 27th, 2012 in Entertainment, Interview, Music, NewTek, Technology | No Comments »