This "olden style" rendition of the New Order classic Blue Monday uses only instruments available in the 1930s. Performed by Orkestra Obsolete, it features a theremin, a musical saw, a hammered dulcimer, a zither, and singing glasses.[BBC via Open Culture]
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Blue Monday performed with obsolete instruments
Listen to a 1980s teenager's Commodore 64 covers of Huey Lewis songs
It was hip to be square, even in 1986. Especially in 1986. Jma Mitch writes: As a teenager in 1985 and 1986, I used my trusty Commodore 64 and the “Music Construction Set” program to create computer versions of a slew of songs by the greatest musical artist of all time: Huey Lewis and The […]
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Heimdal Thor cleans up viruses, blocks future malware, and may just extend the life of your computer
If you remember your Norse mythology (or just watched Marvel’s Thor movies), you’re probably familiar with Heimdal, the god whose ever-watchful eye was entrusted with protecting the home of the gods in Asgard. Back on Earth, Heimdal Thor is also the name of a security package from Heimdal Security, that’s actually dedicated to much the […]
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Unleash your mobile app development skills with this world-class training
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Slice and dice like a professional chef with this stunning knife set
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