“Anonanimal” by Andrew Bird

Multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird performing “Anonanimal” from his latest cd, The Noble Beast. Check out more of Andrew Bird’s music at his official website.

Firekites’ video for “Autumn Story” is the coolest chalk stop-motion you will ever see

Maybe a bit of hyperbole.  Either way, this is a cool video from Firekites‘ album ‘The Bowery’.

The pros and cons of technology displayed in this amateur music video

Good: You can make your own music videos for all to see.

Bad: You can make your own music videos for all to see.

“Glosoli” by Sigur Ros

An exquisite song and video by one of my favorite bands, Sigur Ros.  The track below, “Glosoli” can be found on the 2005 release, Takk.  More about them at their official website.

“Out of Reach” by Bump. The Sweetest One-Shot Video You’ll See for a Very Long Time.

Bump is a 4-piece band from the Detroit area.  In addition to producing great music, they’ve also come out with one of the best music videos I’ve seen.  The entire video is one-shot filmed and produced by Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Fulvew Productions.  Kudos to Fulvew as this is the best one-shot sequence I’ve seen in quite some time.

Find out more about Bump at their official website.

“Say it to Me Now” by Glen Hansard-Bonus update: “Falling Slowly” by Hansard and Marketa Irglova

“Say it to Me Now” is featured in one of the opening sequences of one of the Chum Master’s favorite movies, Once.  I generally hate musicals, but Once was so good I didn’t really notice it was a musical.  The WHOLE FREAKING SOUNDTRACK IS GREAT!  Wow….sorry, got a little carried away.

**Update**

I had to put up the song “Falling Slowly,” also from the film.  Simply beautiful.

“Crazy in Love” by The Magic Numbers

The Magic Numbers are a groovy band based in London. Check out their superb cover of Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love” below. This version was recorded live on BBC radio. You can also find The Magic Numbers performing “Crazy in Love” on “Sounds Eclectic-The Covers.”

Pick yourself up a copy of “Sounds Eclectic-The Covers” on KCRW’s website. Find out more about The Magic Numbers on their official website or on MySpace.

Video Wars: “Why Must I Cry?” by Reh Dogg

Video Wars is coming at you with no mercy in the ’09.  The first attack of 2009, courtesy of Reh Dogg.  I’m not sure what this song is about…but, before you criticize the vocals, ponder the sentiment of lyricist and performer, Reh Dogg:

This song is highly emotional and it’s not about how well the singer is it’s about expression of hard times.

Happy New Year, Jon.

“How it Ends” by Devotchka

You might recognize this song from the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack, or more recently from a commercial for the video game Gears of War 2. Check out more of Devotchka at their official site or at their MySpace page. They didn’t realease an official video of this song so enjoy this song with a collection of photographs of the band.