TechIntersect

Usually, I take a long time to post videos after I record them. Sometimes I never post them. Today, I am testing the immediacy of Web 2.0. I am uploading videos from the party that is currently going on as I type this. If this works, you gotta love it! If it doesn’t, it’s because the YouTube is still processing. Check back in a bit.

Edit: Ok, the Flip Video advert at the end is a surprise. I used the Flip’s built in software, so I guess that’s what you get. I’m still playing. Here’s another video made entirely with Flip Camera software:

Tags: flipcamera, web2.0, YouTube

I was amazed to see the story on CBS Sunday Morning this week about how Journey guitarist Neil Schon found a new lead singer from the Philippines on YouTube. Frustrated at Journey’s resurging popularity but lack of a lead singer, Schon scoured the internet for leads until he discovered Arnel Pineda singing in cover band videos on YouTube.

Some people I have talked to about this story are amazed, but I am not at all surprised. Some of the best musicians and bands I have ever heard were in the Philippines. Journey was one of my favorite groups in High School and I’m glad to see that they have found someone to keep the group going. Congratulations Mr. Pineda on your newfound success. I wish you a long and happy Journey.

Tags: music, YouTube