Renovation Update

I'll be honest, renovation has hit a bit of a hiccup since my last announcement.

It would seem there are some issues with setting up individual static pages that I haven't been able to resolve yet. I'm looking into it, but it will take time. Please continue to be patient as this process unfolds.

In the meantime, here's a bit of a filler for you guys.

Dumb Ways to Die: (http://youtu.be/IJNR2EpS0jw)

Renovation

That's right folks, we're set to make a comeback! After oh so very long, it's time to double down and make a serious attempt to revive Pinoyzic Review! Lots of changes are planned, so be sure to check back soon and often. More music will be heading your way!

RIP Andy Griffith

Before I get started today, I do realize it has been a long while since I've posted any sort of blog here. Recently I've been content to post random songs that come to mind on the page on Google+. I guess you could consider it slacking on my part. I apologize.

Oddly enough though, it is death that has brought me back here with the post for today. Yes death. But not just any death, my friends. The death of one of television's greats, Andy Griffith.

As many of you know, Andy Griffith was an American actor and comedian, best known for his roles in shows and movies such as A Face in the Crowd, Matlock, and his namesake, The Andy Griffith Show. Many of his roles in shows were well past our time, including mine. But I have to admit, I did rather enjoy watching the old reruns of The Andy Griffith Show.

So, I leave you today with the well known theme song to that show. And Mr. Griffith, do enjoy your trip down to the fishin' hole. It'll definitely be the best one you've ever laid eyes on!

The Fishin' Hole composed by Earle Hagen and Herbert W. Spencer; words by Everett Sloane (http://youtu.be/6PVUit1-0Ck)

Well, with that, I bid you good day everyone. I will try to start posting more too by the way. Here's your more info links. ;P

Andy Griffith: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Griffith)
The Andy Griffith Show: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Andy_Griffith_Show)

Sweet Child O' Mine - Harp Style

I debated on whether or not to share this one with you today, as it's technically just a cover of a great song. And I'm sure we all know how most covers turn out. But what about the few "good" ones? Well I figure if they're that good, might as well share em eh? ;P

And besides, I do enjoy promoting lesser known music groups!

Sweet Child O' Mine - Electric Harp Duet by Camille and Kennerly: (http://youtu.be/kIPj3hLNYls)

It seems that these multi-talented twins, Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known as the "Harp Twins," aren't just good at strumming the strings. Not only have they gained a couple million views on YouTube from their remakes of hit rock and pop songs, but they also have acted in a few movies, landed spots in television commercials, and even been featured recently in a two-page photo spread in National Geographic Magazine's article "A Thing or Two About Twins."

Honestly, I knew nothing about these two till a couple of days ago. So I'm going to recommend doing what I do: dig through their channel some and check stuff out! I will, of course, put a link to that below. I know I saw Stairway to Heaven in the list somewhere...(insert shifty eyes).

Oh by the way, I do hope you like my new posting layout with the video in the middle. It does help my flow a lot more doesn't it? I'm not sure why I didn't think of it earlier actually. Hmm.

Remember to feel free to leave any comments, recommendations, and et cetera below or on the page on Google+. That's all I have to say today (I think), so enjoy your weekend and peace off! (Sorry Toby for stealing your line! xD)

More info: (http://www.camilleandkennerly.com/About.html)
Camille and Kennerly's channel: (http://www.youtube.com/user/CamilleandKennerly?feature=watch)

Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind

Now this really isn't much for today, but it had Mister Rogers in it, so I just had to share it!

Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind: (http://youtu.be/OFzXaFbxDcM)

Like I said, this really isn't too much. This was a real nice remix done up by Symphony of Science's John Boswell for PBS Digital Studios. I'll put a link for more of his works below. I definitely recommend checking them out. As for this, simply enjoy!

Symphony of Science's (John Boswell's) YouTube channel: (http://www.youtube.com/melodysheep)

A Little Japanese Rock

Well here we are again at another good ole Monday! Don't you just love it? :P

It has been a while since I posted a completely non-English song, so I figured I'd go ahead and show y'all this one. Enjoy guys!

Shissou by LAST ALLIANCE: (http://youtu.be/l9tkt5XcUQk)

Note: The volume on this is a little low. So go ahead and turn it on up!

Any anime buffs out there will probably recognize this one real quick. LAST ALLIANCE (ラスト・アライアンス) is a Japanese rock band based out of Machida, Tokyo that has been playing since 2002. They are well known for their opening and ending theme songs for such anime series as  RD Sennō Chōsashitsu, Hajime No Ippo: New Challenger, and Ouran High School Host Club; the latter of which this song is from. To date, they have released five studio albums, eight singles, and a mini-album, the most recent of which was released in June 2011.

As a side note, if you like watching fairly humorous shows, I'd definitely recommend that you check out Ouran High School Host Club. ;P I'll put a link to the wiki article down here.

More info on LAST ALLIANCE: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Alliance_(band))
More info on Ouran High School Host Club: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouran_High_School_Host_Club)

Eurovision 2012 Winner!

I have to say, I'm getting a kind of late start this week, but I am here now to inform you of a definite winner!

As I'm sure many of you probably already know (outside of the U.S. at least), the Eurovision Song Contest is now over and done with for this year, bringing a brand new victor into our midst. Loreen of Sweden with her song, Euphoria!

Euphoria by Loreen: (http://youtu.be/Z4PMQB5zmAU)

Born Lorine Zineb Noka Talhaoui of Stockholm, Sweden, Loreen has had a pretty well off singing career even before this big win. She took part in the first Sweden's Idol competition in 2004, placing fourth overall. And her hit single My Heart is Refusing Me, released in February of 2011, peaked at number 9 on the Swedish charts and earned two platinum awards.

But last Saturday night, May 26th, by a margin of 113 points, Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest with a final score of 372 points! And now her song is currently topping charts throughout Europe! Well deserved I'd say!

Also, this win brings Sweden's total win count over the history of the contest to five! Only two below the leader, Ireland, with seven wins.

More info on Loreen: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loreen_(singer))
More info on Eurovision: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_Song_Contest)
Score Chart of Eurovision 2012 Grand Final: (http://www.eurovision.tv/page/history/by-year/contest?event=1593#Participants)