Let’s face it history can be boring in todays world of real time updates. So with old songs being freshened up by adding some Dubstep of a dash of metalcore, how to bring the Black Death back to 2012? Add some “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani! Thats how.
Amy Burvall and Herb Mahelona have a series of homemade music videos that use self-written parodies of popular songs to explain different historical events. like Ancient Minoan Civilization done to “Creep” by Radiohead or William the Conqueror to the tune of “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake.
“We are real, live, honest-to-goodness teachers. We do everything ourselves with zippo budget out of love…and sometimes insomnia!”
“We make history-based music parodies because we are PASSIONATE about history, art, music, technology, humor, and yes, costumes!”
Go check out there youtube channel @ youtube.com/user/historyteachers
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz
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| Taylor Swift rumored to play at the bowl |
Taranaki is set to have several international A-list artists perform at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands over the next three years. The New Plymouth District Council has an agreement with promoter Andrew McManus, who brought Fleetwood Mac in December 2009, to have six events featuring A-list artists between now and the end of 2013.
While Ms Thurston would not be drawn on which artists could perform in New Plymouth, there are several options for summer 2011.
One potential artist is American country singer Taylor Swift who announced she would perform in New Zealand at the end of the year as part of her world wide tour.
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| R.E.M. Might play at the Bowl |
Other possible performers are R.E.M, Coldplay and Radiohead, who are all set to release albums this year.
Mr McManus has signed on with the council following the success of the two Fleetwood Mac shows.
Each concert will be exclusive to Taranaki, with the solo artist or band playing no other North Island shows while in New Zealand.
Andrew McManus Presents promotes artists such as ZZ Top, Chris Isaak, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Jethro Tull, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dog, Korn and Guns N Roses.
FELICITY ROSS – Taranaki Daily News
Until next time keep rockin’
The 0800 Jukebox crew.
www.0800jukebox.co.nz