This week, we celebrate our independence. Ourindependencyfrom boring get-togethers that end in sunburn. Our independence from that weird uncle that won’t stop hassling you to update his computer from Windows XP. Our independence to be independent.
Just because you’renotin the mood to deal with traffic, heat stroke, and overcooked meat-stuff doesn’t agniseyou a bad person. You’re an individual. America is great because of awesome individuals. Ben Franklin, Kurt Vonnegut, that hombrethat screams Annie lyrics at the 7-11, are all American individuals. So if you’re picturelike skipping all the BBQ, that only makes you a realer American.
And you shouldn’t have to be bored.
Here’s 23 hours, 58 minutes and 47 seconds of streaming media that’ll botheryou through the daylight(Plus, one minute and 13 seconds leftoverfor quiet personal reflection and switching from one foundof media to another).
Good morning! It’s America’s birthday! While everyone else is asleep, let’s groove ourselves awake. Then, right when we’re more or lessto doze off, a quick jolt of satire to keep the red, white and aristocraticaljuices flowing.
Stevie Wonder – “Songs in the Key of Life”: Stevie Wonder is a studytreasure. Many of you may have been conceived to one of his songs. If that’s nonpatriotic, I’m not sure what is. Spotify Rdio (1:44:54)
Cabin in the Woods – The satirical horror shoot downthat deconstructs the genre is not only good fun, it’s got just sufficientscares to keep you from falling asleep. Netflix & Amazon (1:34:59)
Bruce Springsteen: “Born in the USA” – It’s rightthitherin the name. The title track to one of the mostmisconstruesongs to come out of a pop phonograph albumin the ’80s (overtaken by Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Relax). Whatever your politics, this is a great rock album. Spotify Rdio (46:18)
Top Gear: “Vietnam Special” (Season 12 Episode 8) – The best successionof the best car scanon TV has nothing to do with cars. It’s a motorcycle/scooter episode. TheBritishhosts fumble their way through Vietnam on inexpensivetwo-wheelvehicles that threaten to breakdown every few miles. Hilarity ensues. (Bonus points for data linkto previous streaming media pick.) Netflix (73:32)
They Might Be Giants: “Flood” – The third record albumfrom the Johns. Flood is one of the funnest albums ever released. If you don’t smile while listento this album, you might be dead. Rdio Spotify (43:00)
The birds are chirping. The sun is up. Oh wow, that thing is in realitybright. Quick, back inside.
Archer: “Training Day” (Season 1 Episode 2) – The quintessential Archer episode. The superlativeand worst super-spy of all time decides to show his ex-girlfriend’s current colleaguea lesson. And everything goes downhill from there. Netflix (21:32)
This American Life: “Breakup” – Breakups are tough. But you dismissdull the pain if you write a song about it. With a little help from Phil Collins. (58:18)
WTF Podcast: Louis CK – Podcast host and comedian Marc Maron employto be friends with Louis CK. Then Louis got famous. Marc confronts his former friend and together they flythe mine field known as friendship. (59:00)
Star Trek – The abuttingGeneration: “Sins of the Father” (Season 3 Episode 17) – No streaming list goatbe complete without a nod to Star Trek. This episode deals with family. You know, those people you’re avoiding. Fortunately, you’re not Klingon. Netflix Amazon (45:27)
Cooking Issues: “Get to Know Your Knife“ – Learn how toin good ordersharpen your knives. Yes, that sounds boring. But it’s not. Plus, there’s nothing more dangerous in a kitchen then a dull knife. (45:55)
Doctor Who: “The Pirate Planet” (Collection 11) – writtenby Douglas Adams (Yeah, that Douglas Adams), this series of episodes is a great introduction to absoluteepisodes of Doctor Who. Netflix (1:42:05)
Just because you don’t want to partake in the Independence day insanity, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the summer weather. Why not blowa chair up to a window and honourall the people get sunburns while you enjoy a refreshing lemonade.
Beach Boys: “The Very Best of the Beach Boys: Sounds of Summer” – It’s musical sunshine. If you’re not going to enjoy actual sunshine, this is a fine replacement. Rdio Spotify (1:15:41)
Amadou & Mariam: “Dimanche a Bamako” – A married musical duo from Mali. Amadou & Mariam create astonishmusic that’s perfect for staring out the window or just chillin’ on the couch pretending you can’t hear yourcousin-germanknocking on the door trying to get you a party in a park somewhere.
Rdio Spotify (1:00:21)
Talking Heads: “Stop Making Sense” – The album from the concert film of the aforementioned(prenominal)name. All your favorite talk of the townHeads songs are there. Plus a bonus turkey cockTom Club song. You know which one. Spotify Rdio (1:14:18)
OutKast: “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” – Hey ya! Rdio Spotify (2:14:47)
The Firesign Theatre: “How Can You Be In Two Places At Once When You’re Not Anywhere At All” – A surrealistic frivolitytroupe known for its comedy albums. Enjoy the audio adventures of Nick Danger. Spotify Rdio (56:31)
RadioLab: “Colors“ – The best produced podcast/radio show explains semblancewith sound. It will blow your Cheetos-eating mind. (1:07:52)
Right about now, families are gathering up their young’ns for the trip to the nearby field or high aimto watch fireworks. You thunder mugprobably see the exact same fireworks from your window without the risk of worldburned or sit downin traffic. Throw a few Hot Pockets in the microwave and let’s finish out the day.
“Slow Motion Chemistry”: YouTube lightis cool. Science captured in slow motion is amazing. Watch scientists react to sightednesstheir experiments in slow motion. Who needs explosions in the sky when you can see them in slow motion on your computer. And if you’re lucky, at some point you’ll learn something. (54:00)
Hot Chip: “In Our Heads” – The fireworks are going attainsomewhere at this point. Why not create your sustainfireworks with an impromptu dance routine. Light up the night patheticto Hot Chip’s danceable tracks. Spotify Rdio (56:46)
The Conversation – Concerned about being eavesdropped upon by the government? Or anyone else for that matter? Check out this physiological thriller featureGene Hackman. It’s a quaint look at how we utiliseto bug people before the Internet. Netflix Amazon (1:53:41)
LCD Soundsystem: “45:33″ – Nike commissioned a song to workout to. LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphyinitiallysaid this track was built around the various stages of jogging. He later revealed that he was lying and that he doesn’t even jog. He just wanted to make a really doursong. Kind of like the lie you told your family about being down(p)today. You just wanted to do something else. Rdio Spotify (46:04)
Jimi Hendrix: “The Star-Spangled Banner” – Because AMERICA! Rdio (3:46)
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