Friday, May 7, 2010

Blown Away

*Note: The video sizes don't seem to fit into the post body, so it is advisable to go to the original links of the videos on Youtube for maximum viewing pleasure.

The last video I posted was Jason Yang playing the electric violin. And THAT was amazing, so you should trust my taste from now on.

Have you guys heard of Kurt Hugo Schneider? He's a musician/director/producer on Youtube. Basically, he works with other artists, helps with arrangements and stuff like that, AND IT IS FREAKING MIND BLOWING.

I mean, it's not something you've never seen before, but the videos and songs are really well made, such that it becomes something new and different. Basically, it's a step-up from normal good Youtube covers. These people are really talented, and they deserve to be watched. Anyhow, I'd rather not say too much, instead you should just go check out his channel.

All the artists he works with are AMAZING. Most of them are independent artists with their own brilliant channels, except for Sam Tsui, who's sort of working directly with Kurt on all his songs. The other artists, like Jake Bruene, AHMIR, and Christina Grimmie, all have their own channels which you should check out too. Actually, I was already a fan of Christina Grimmie before this, and that's how I found this guy's channel.

Anyway, I'm talking too much. Should just let you see some stuff. Here are some of my favourites(for the lazy people who can't gather the strength to click on his channel link):



Nothin' On You/Hey, Soul Sister mashup by Sam Tsui and AHMIR.



Fireflies cover by Sam Tsui 1, Sam Tsui 2, Sam Tsui 3, Sam Tsui 4 and...

Yeap, you guessed it: Sam Tsui 5.

And finally, the fun, less serious(but still mind-blowing) video duel.



You should really click for Jake's video response. And all the following responses that make up this video battle.

Jun Shern out.

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