For my entire life I didn’t know what I was hearing, something I loved, is called “ostinato.” It’s a repeating phrase or rhythm and I’m always obsessed with it. The first song I remember catching my attention as a young kid was “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. So I’ve compiled a list ofContinue reading “10 Mostly Modern Songs with Ostinato”
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Amazon Dog Snowboarding Commercial – The Music, the Narrator, and Rufus the Dog
Hello all you early Christmas shoppers! Amazon loves needs you and to show it, they have a commercial featuring a cute little pup named Rufus. Rufus shreds the downhill. They also call on the familiar voice from previous commercials going way back to this Greek mythology Medusa ad. Find out the actress behind the voiceContinue reading “Amazon Dog Snowboarding Commercial – The Music, the Narrator, and Rufus the Dog”
I watched Barbie so you don’t have to
I can’t think of a movie more suited for the United States in 2023 than Barbie. You know how in real life, there are clashes going on between liberals and conservatives over things like “the patriarchy,” women’s rights, abortion, social justice, etc. Well, this movie paints a vivid and obvious picture as to who’s toContinue reading “I watched Barbie so you don’t have to”
The iPhone 15 Commercial with Common’s Uncommon Mistake
Hello! I’ve written quite a bit about iPhone commercials. If you’d like, check out my Popular TV Ads page to read up on those ads and lots more. The latest iPhone commercial I’ve seen features rapper/entertainer Common and his alter ego Reflection Common. Mirror jokes never get old, I guess! Common sits down for aContinue reading “The iPhone 15 Commercial with Common’s Uncommon Mistake”
Jordan Commercial in Paris, France – The Music, the Stars, and More
Is there anyone or anything more iconic than Michael Jordan? Well, Dolly Parton but that’s beside the point. The next most iconic thing might be the Eiffel Tower so to have the well-known structure appear in an ad with the well-known basketball legend, well that’s a recipe for an iconic commercial. Check out the stars,Continue reading “Jordan Commercial in Paris, France – The Music, the Stars, and More”
Out of the Wilderness 