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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Playing for change
I know this video is long, but it is amazing to watch and worth your time.
This is an amazing video. It is a cover of Stand By Me and was recorded by completely unknown artists in a virtual studio all around the world. The base track of vocals and guitar were recorded on the streets of California by a homeless guy named Roger Ridley. Then Grandpa Elliot, a blind singer in New Orleans, added more vocals and harmonica. Washboard Chaz's, a homeless guy from the same city added metal percussion to it.
From there the mix went all through Europe, Africa, and South America. All done with a laptop and microphone.
I am currently a senior professional writing major at Savannah College of Art and Design. At night, I find myself moon-lighting at Kevin Barry's Irish Pub, where my Frye boots trample through puddles of bar gunk as I serve as a recognizable peon mixing up liquid deliciousness . I like to think of my job as a booster in celebrity status, but serving drunk assholes of the blue collar society isn't that glamorous. Any additional time outside of school and work is spent getting my write on and tearing through the pages of magazines like a rabid raccoon.
Do you know a place where we can download this song?
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