Thursday 28 February 2013

Could "The Final Countdown" Be The Most Covered Song On YouTube?

Probably no question that Europe's one hit wonder "The Final Countdown" is one of most instantly recognisable and catchiest songs ever written but could it be the most covered song on YouTube? One day probably, but they definitely have the widest variety, here's 10 of my favourites and fear not, no Kazoo's;

Anders Flanders's one man band version;

The metal marching band version by Blaas Of Glory;

Barbershop version;

Abba's Benny Andersson's version, on his accordian with members of his solo band (starts at about 50secs)

Speaking of accordian players *ahem*, this one also features a Tuba and a 'voice';

Symphony Orchestral version;

Big Band version;

Precision Chinese Marching Band version - drums sound epic on this;

The Empty Festival version - hardly surprising with this infamous attempt;

And if you'd like to play the hook on your Casio keyboard, here's how - and it only requires the right hand apparently;

And finally. The original in all its 80's glory - I'd forgotten all the behind the scenes footage of the 'making of the video' in the video itself, wonder what the budget was for the pyros at the start, or are they fire extinguishers? 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. *cut to director* GO.

Friday 15 February 2013

Amazing Footage Of Russian Meteorite

Footage here, not to be confused with the DA14 that's coming nearby tonight. NASA's Asteroid fast facts here (what is the difference between a Meteor, Meteorite and an Asteroid I hear you ask)

**Update** Over 250 people injured which I didn't realise at time of posting :(

Sound here:

Volume warning at around 30secs!!!!!