ProjectPlaylist Beware: Music Gone Haywire

For some bizarre reason which is not showing up on helps, forums or blogs, I'm experiencing problems with all of the playlists I have posted for your enjoyment recently. I clicked on a couple of the standalone player links in my posts and they either pop up with bad code, or worse yet, pop up with other people's playlists. In a couple instances I had a bunch of Eminem crap pop up. Sweet.

So, please be warned in the event this also happens to you. I have spent significant effort creating these playlists, and have tried to keep them tight and clean, and would hope you might still be able to enjoy this special BarryBlog feature. But since I'm all about accoutability and gurading your heart and all, I thought you might want to know.

So for now use your judgement on whether to go there or not. I will be on top of the answer, so no need to email me if you find errors.

Thanks, and hope you've enjoyed them in the past. When they are working, the posts that include them are Late March here, Zero 7 here, Feb. 08 here, and bt here.

Project Playlist: Late March Music to Design To

Click the Standalone Player link (above) for this week's BarryBlog Music To Design To. I know I will. If you like any of the tunes, follow the links to buy them, hit up iTunes or your favorite music store. Keep in mind, this player may not work for you if your browser prefs are set to block pop up windows, as some are.

Let me know if you want to hear something special and I'll include it in my next installment. Also let me know if any uncool lyrics pop up. I'm trying to guard my heart more than ever, and my understanding is these songs are clean. My desire's not to listen to any dicey lyrics, so drop me a comment if you notice any.

Thanks and enjoy the tunage. I'm a bit partial to Weird Al's White and Nerdy. Mowin' season's just around the corner. Gotta get my black socks ironed.

Zero7: Music to design to...UPDATED

I've been enjoying the sound of Zero 7 of late. I love the voice of Sia Kate Isobelle Furler. You may have heard her voice if you're a fan of HBO's Six Feet Under (I am not). the Argentinian Swede Jose Gonzalez can also blast. Now you can enjoy Zero 7 too using this stand alone player I've created....for me (and yes, you). Then go to iTunes and buy their stuff.

Good music to have on in the background. Let me know if you come across any objectionable content in their lyrics. Though I am listening for the overall experience and don't often catch that nonsense, I wouldn't want to make a brotha' stumble, ifyaknowhatImsayin'. Enjoy.

UPDATE: I have fixed the code on this particular post. I was currently playing different songs than just Zero 7. This one should work. E N J O Y .

bt (Brian Transeau): A Designer's Soundtrack.

Chicago native Brian Transeau goes by the name "bt." He's an incredible talent. I've developed a mix of his songs for you in the event you need some background music today. Just click the button below. It will launch a new web page with a standalone player you can have open in the background while you work. I tried to design an entire player interface into this post, but no matter what I did, I kept messing up the html embed code. I figure this pop up player is a great plan B.


If you're interested in learning more about Brian, hit his music website or Facebook profile. With a bit of curiosity and some research you'll discover the unfortunate fact that allegedly Brian's ex-wife ran off with his daughter and they were on the run for an extended period over the holidays until they were eventually located by authorities and his daughter subsequently returned. If any of this is true, I am sad. If it's not true, and has been fabricated as suggested by many posts online, I am also sad. The whole situation, true or not, was not a fun thing for anyone associated with this talented individual. But his music really is the opposite of this ugliness. It is very upbeat, intelligent, energetic and hopeful. I originally heard of his music and for some unknown reason thought he might be a brother in Christ. I am now not sure, but in any event he has been in my prayers, and I am appreciate of his talents and gifts. Hope you will enjoy his stuff, and then go out and buy some of his music.

If you're interested in a real informative how-to on his latest project, This Binary Universe, check out the video below. It is really very incredible to hear how it all came about, his personal thoughts, and some serious behind the scenes goodness- including how he captured some of the beats for the project in a Starbucks using an inconspicous M-Audio micro track recorder. He says his whole travel studio now consists of his 15 inch titanium Macbook pro and his 0-2. Amazing.