Geeking Out With the Beatles: The Magic of Music and Melody on a Young Mind
Photo: dunechaser Not only do I love Rock Band, but the Beatles also happen to be my favorite band in the entire world that ever was or will be from now until the end of the world. Suffice it to say,...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles
We’re going to have a literary theme for the next few GeekDad Guitar Lessons because November is National Novel Writing Month. Playing the main riff to The Beatles “Paperback Writer” seems like the...
View ArticleMix (Medium) Tape: Artist Creates Gorgeous Art From Cassette Tape
Photo: copyright Erika Iris, via DesignTAXI Who says the cassette tape is a dead medium? Artist Erika Iris has taken the defunct cassette tape and turned it into something jaw-droppingly beautiful. Her...
View ArticleRIP George Martin, the True Fifth Beatle
A great patriarch of my own biggest geekdom, Sir George Martin (not the author, no “R”s), died last night, March 8, 2016. This is no tragedy. He was 90 years old. He led a thoroughly fulfilling life....
View Article‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Music Video: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
'Kubo and the Two Strings' hits theaters next week, and among other things, the film is about the power of song and storytelling. Click through to read all of "‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Music Video:...
View ArticleEnjoy This Video/Musical Mash-up of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely...
This is one of those mash-ups that would never have occurred to most people, but in hindsight, makes so much sense. Click through to read all of "Enjoy This Video/Musical Mash-up of ‘Star Wars’ and...
View ArticleMake Your Own ‘Sgt. Pepper’-esque Album Cover
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the biggest rock albums of all time by creating a version starring your own family! Click through to read all of "Make Your Own ‘Sgt. Pepper’-esque Album...
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