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Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Dec. 8, 2015

It’s Dec. 8, 2015! In Japan, and in the USA (it’s Dec. 7 in America), that means today is “Pearl Harbor Day.” The anniversary of the day the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor! So that also means it’s time for me to “drop some real ‘bombs,’ hits and misses,” with the “Cool & Strange Music Countdown.”

Cool and Strange music isn’t just turds on the turntable! Sometimes the Cool & Strange music does include some cool tunes. For example, Dave Brubeck just passed away yesterday (R.I.P.) and his music can definitely be considered “Cool” – Dave Brubeck will be on the countdown someday, I promise! So don’t judge a book by its cover…. So, let’s get into our first song today; and this song is waaaaay cool.

At #3 is Messer Fur Frau Muller. Messer Fur Frau Muller is a duo from St. Petersburg, Russia. The band was founded by well-known guitarist and multi-talented composer and musician, Oleg Gitarkin with Oleg Kostrow. Messer Fur Frau Muller translates into “A knife for Mrs. Miller.” Today they perform as trio known as Messer Chups and they will most certainly be on the Cool and Strange Music Countdown in days and months to come. Go and “Like” the Messer Chups Facebook page. You can thank me later. (https://www.facebook.com/messerchups/)

#3) Messer Fur Frau Muller-  Best Girl from USSR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7ImFwXARf0

At #2 is an Elvis Presley impersonator from Sweden known as Eilert Pilarm. Pilarm is off-key and off-tempo, but could arguably be the most famous Elvis presley impersonator in the world. He released several records imaginatively titled Elvis I, II and III before signing to a label, which issued Greatest Hits in 1996. The world-famous DJ, John Peel, played Eilert Pilarm often and it was something of a Peel favourite. Eilert Pilarm has sold over 1 million records. Listen to this version of Jailhouse Rock. Hilarious… And, after many listens, it begins to sound, “right”… You’ll see.

#2) Eilert Pilarm – Jailhouse Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MiJTxlEdtQ

This week’s #1 is Zlad. Zlad is the brain-child of Santo Cilauro who is an Australian television and feature film producer, screenwriter, actor, author, comedian and cameraman; he is also an author and former radio presenter on the Triple M Network, and achieved worldwide fame with the viral video Elektronik Supersonik. This is pure genius. Check out the tortured English including new lexicon such as”offblast”, “downsplash” and “bestest.” Today, this is the even bestest video of today you will have seen today!

#1) Zlad – Electronic/Supersonic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyG-xu-7SQ

Well, that’s it for today! Hope you have a great rest of the week and hope you stay Cool and Strange! – Mike Rogers

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Top 3 Videos for Dec. 5, 2015! Pretty Vicious, Beck Black, No Girlfriends, Japan’s Own Su Ko D Koi

Time once again for the Top 3 Video Countdown! The Top 3 Indies Artists videos for Dec. 5, 2015.

First up is a brand new band from Merthyr Tydfil in Wales (I’d pronounce it for you, but you already got it, right?). Here’s 4 young guys in a band named “Pretty Vicious.” They are hot! Go check their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Prettyviciousuk/?fref=ts

#3) Pretty Vicious – Cave Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuCfyLWIZ44

At #2 is a band named Beck Black. Their webpage describes them as a “a Bluesy Punk Rock n Roll experience, based out of Los Angeles, California.” This really reminds me of something that Siouxsie Sioux might have conceived – and that’s a huge compliment! Here’s their Facebook too: https://www.facebook.com/beckblackmusic/

#2) Beck Black – American Mister https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl-y0kzl898

At the top of this week’s chart is another group from Los Angeles. It’s an all-girl group named “No Girlfriends.” Both “No Girlfriends” and the previous “Beck Black” were turned onto us by Kona Cindy. Thanks, Cindy! Yeah, here’s the FB page for No Girlfriends: https://www.facebook.com/NoGirlfriendsBand/?fref=ts

#1) No Girlfriends – Groce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2wYSpUg5w0

While we’re at it with the female fronted groups, we’re finally to this week’s Spotlight Artist and it’s my favorite all-girl Japanese Punk trio: Su Ko D Koi (Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it, nobody else can either). They just released their second album on Nov. 11, 2015 and have been performing at “In-Store” record shop events all over the place. I love this band! They need more FB likes! https://www.facebook.com/ssttddkk/?fref=ts

Here’s their latest video.

Spotlight Video: Su凸ko D凹koi (Su Ko D Koi) – Boss! I Quit This Part-time Job! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iidnGJKJ-rQ

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK: Top 3 Videos for Nov. 27, 2015! Wimps, Ringo Deathstarr, The Neatbeats, Italy’s Utveggi! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-27-2015-wimps-ringo-deathstarr-the-neatbeats-italys-utveggi/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 20, 2015! Sin Shakers, Two Tens, Moonlandingz, Japan’s Own The Neatbeats robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-20-2015-sin-shakers-two-tens-moonlandingz-japans-own-the-neatbeats/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 13, 2015! Mac Sabbath, Acid Baby Jesus, Doll Skin, Su Ko D Koi from Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-13-2015-mac-sabbath-acid-baby-jesus-doll-skin-su-ko-d-koi-from-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 7, 2015! Wax Idols, The Turns, Honeyblood, Samurai Attack! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-7-2015-wax-idols-the-turns-honeyblood-samurai-attack/

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

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These Top 3 Video posts are sometimes getting tens of thousands of hits per week. Need proof? Do a Google Search for “Top 3 Videos” or “Top New Artists Videos” and you’ll see Robot55 on page one! blowing away MTV, Billboard Magazine, Billboard, Niconico Douga and all the rest.

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Cool and Strange Music Countdown – Dec. 1, 2015

Well it’s the end of the year and that means time for lots of parties and get-togethers. It’s also time for me to ressurect the weekly Cool & Strange Music Countdown… Countup… Whatever.

Why is the end of the year the best time for the revival of the Cool & Strange Music Countdown? That’s easy! Year end means, like I said, lots of parties and get-togethers. And parties and get-togethers means that you are going to have a bunch of people drinking and partying at your house and they just won’t leave!

How do you clear the room and get everyone to go home? Play the Cool & Strange Music Countdown for your party animals and friends and just watch how quick the room clears out! Of course! As soon as they hear the Cool & Strange Music Countdown tracks, they’ll be out of there faster than that slob of a politician Chris Christie signing up for free tickets to an All-You-Can-Eat Butter convention!

Ah! Immediate peace and quiet!

Since this is the first, I’d like to slide dear reader into the marvelous tracks slowly… We’ll get real weird later on. But today, first up is Mrs. Miller! Mrs. Miller is probably one of, if not thee classical “Strange music” vocalist. Mrs. Miller sang in an untrained, Ethyl Mermanesque, vibrato-laden style. Miller’s voice has been compared to the sound of “roaches scurrying across a trash can lid.” Nevertheless, “Downtown” reached the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in April 1966, peaking at No. 82. The single’s B-side, “A Lover’s Concerto,” barely cracked the Hot 100 that same month at No. 95. She has also, by the way, sold more than a million records! So just let that sink in for a minute!

#3) Mrs. Miller – Downtown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw07CDid0JM

So, OK, you laughed at Mrs. Miller, did you? Ha! I wish I could sell a million records.

The next guy up is another Cool & Strange Music standard. His name is Ray Stevens. Stevens, is an American country and pop singer-songwriter and comedian. He has also won Grammy Awards for two super pop hits he made in the sixties; “Everything Is Beautiful” and “Misty.” But I loved his funny tunes such as today’s “Gitarzan.” Ray Stevens been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Christian Music Hall of Fame; and received Gold Albums for his music sales. Wow! Listen carefully to the lyrics of Guitarzan. This is hilarious!

#2) Ray Stevens – Guitarzan  https://youtu.be/D3_1KN5c4BU?t=28s

Well, folks, don’t get spoiled because usually these Cool & Strange Music Countdown hits will usually never have a proper music video like Guitarzan. But….. are you sitting down? Guitarzan hit #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts in April of 1969! So now you know why there is a video.

Finally, today, we’re at one of the most bizarre songs ever to grace the record books of the Cool & Strange Music Countdown: Barnes & Barnes – Fish Heads. Barnes & Barnes is a fictional twin brothers unit of Art Barnes and Artie Barnes and they are a comedy rock duo based in “Lumania”, a fictional mythological civilization (similar to Atlantis). Does Billy Mumy sound familiar to you? Billy Mumy was Will Robinson in the the classic American sixties TV series, “Lost in Space.”

Barnes & Barnes – Fish Heads? This is some weird stuff! I love it!

#1) Barnes & Barnes – Fish Heads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTpUVAcvWfU

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

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LAST WEEK: Top 3 Videos for Nov. 20, 2015! Sin Shakers, Two Tens, Moonlandingz, Japan’s Own The Neatbeats robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-20-2015-sin-shakers-two-tens-moonlandingz-japans-own-the-neatbeats/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 13, 2015! Mac Sabbath, Acid Baby Jesus, Doll Skin, Su Ko D Koi from Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-13-2015-mac-sabbath-acid-baby-jesus-doll-skin-su-ko-d-koi-from-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 7, 2015! Wax Idols, The Turns, Honeyblood, Samurai Attack! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-7-2015-wax-idols-the-turns-honeyblood-samurai-attack/

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Top 3 Videos for Nov. 27, 2015! Wimps, Ringo Deathstarr, The Neatbeats, Italy’s Utveggi!

We’re back one day early for this week’s Top 3 Videos! The Top 3 Videos for the Week of Nov. 27, 2015. Happy Thanksgiving (if you are doing that sort of thing!) If not, then have a happy Friday!

First up today is a band from Seattle and they describe themselves as a “post-punk trio.” Here is a band called, “Wimps.” LIke it? Go “Like” their FB page! (https://www.facebook.com/thesewimps/?fref=ts)

#3) Wimps – Dump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwZ_TXL-aUg

Next up is a band named “Ringo Deathstarr.” Wikipedia says, “Ringo Deathstarr is an alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, which channels such diverse influences as Fugazi, The Cure, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, and The Velvet Underground.” “Fugazi, My Bloody Valentine, and The Velvet Underground?!” Say no more! Ringo Deathstarr are currently touring Europe and coming to Japan soon! Here’s their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ringodeathstarr/?fref=ts

#2) Ringo Deathstarr – So High https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWWS6mXAvgY

At #1 this week is one of Japan’s best bands and one of my very favorites! The Neatbeats! I call them the Japanese Beatles and that’s a massive compliment. On Monday, they begin a tour of Spain! Neatbeats into Europe and beyond!

#1) The NEATBEATS – Snakey Baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1L3leqBg-8

And now this weeks special “Spotlight Artist” and our Freebie tune. Introducing a hot band from Palermo Italy named “Utveggi.” Utveggi’s Facebook page describes this 5-piece group as an “Alternative Rock” unit. I think this is hot! If you do too, go “Like” their FB page: )https://www.facebook.com/Utveggi)

Currently they are touring Japan and you can check them out on my radio show, “WTF?” (What the Funday?) this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 from 8 am ~ 11 am on InterFM 897. You can also check them out on www.radiko.jp.

Spotlight Artist: Utveggi – Il Trucco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_U0go5KvIk

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK: Top 3 Videos for Nov. 20, 2015! Sin Shakers, Two Tens, Moonlandingz, Japan’s Own The Neatbeats robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-20-2015-sin-shakers-two-tens-moonlandingz-japans-own-the-neatbeats/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 13, 2015! Mac Sabbath, Acid Baby Jesus, Doll Skin, Su Ko D Koi from Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-13-2015-mac-sabbath-acid-baby-jesus-doll-skin-su-ko-d-koi-from-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 7, 2015! Wax Idols, The Turns, Honeyblood, Samurai Attack! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-7-2015-wax-idols-the-turns-honeyblood-samurai-attack/

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 30, 2015! The Monsters, The Jacques, The Fontaines, Mr. Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-30-2015-the-monsters-the-jacques-the-fontaines-mr-diagonals-midlife-crisis/

Top 3 Videos for October 23, 2015! The Routes, Moon Kids, Theee Bat, The Jacques! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-23-2015-the-routes-moon-kids-theee-bat-the-jacques/

Top 3 Videos for October 15, 2015! Japan’s Theee Bat, The Shit, The Fontaines, Lola Dutronic! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-15-2015-japans-theee- bat-the-shit-the-fontaines-lola-dutronic/

Top 3 Videos for October 9, 2015! The Jackets, Hear Kitty Kitty, Wavves, Japan’s Own Titty Twister! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-9-2015-the-jackets-hear-kitty-kitty-wavves-japans-own-titty-twister/

Top 3 Videos for October 2, 2015! The Monsters, Dirty Coal Train, Subways, Japan’s Own The Mack Show! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-2-2015-the-monsters-dirty-coal-train-subways-japans-own-the-mack-show/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 25, 2015! Death by Unga Bunga, The Interrupters, Dollyrots, Japan’s Own The Routes robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-25-2015-death-by-unga-bunga-the-interrupters-dollyrots-japans-own-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 18, 2015! Fidlar, Jungle Giants, Su凸ko D凹koi and Barrence Whitfield robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-18-2015-fidlar-jungle-giants-su凸ko-d凹koi-and-barrence-whitfield/

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

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Top 3 Videos for Nov. 20, 2015! Sin Shakers, Two Tens, Moonlandingz, Japan’s Own The Neatbeats

Let’s get rockin’ with today’s Top 3 Indies Video Countdown!

First up are two guys from Narbonne, France who name themselves the “Sin Shakers.” Their FB page (“Like” them here: http://on.fb.me/1kIEXRF) describes them as, “Honky tonk trash, rock’n’roll, primitif, garage, surf punk and only wild music.”

#3) Sin Shakers – Stomp Spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIgbWXpthLk

At #2 this week is a duo from Los Angeles called “The Two Tens.” Blurt Online magazine says, “…they have been compared to everyone from Ramones to White Stripes to sundry Nuggets combos. Have they got it going on, or what?

#2) The Two Tens “Watching Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt1e1aq7y-U

At this week’s #1 is a band from Sheffield, England named “The Moonlandingz.” The Moonlandingz feature Johnny Rocket and his friends and they describe what they do as, “Psychedelic Ouija Pop.”  Their FB page is worth a few chuckles too: (https://www.facebook.com/themoonlandingz/)

#1) The Moonlandingz – Sweet Saturn Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIE_mG7BWE4

Next up are a Japanese rock band called the “Neatbeats.” The Neatbeats are a band that have been described as, “The Japanese Beatles” as they perform hot original sixties style rock music even better than those sixties rock bands did! The Neatbeats are gaining fans all over the world and next week, from December 1, 2015, they’ll be touring Spain! These guys are HOT! Go “Like” their FB page: (https://www.facebook.com/theneatbeats/?fref=ts)

Here is their Spain live schedule: (http://www.neatbeats.net/schedule/)

FREEBIE: The Neatbeats – Shakin’ the Night  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BAw-ENl7hM&feature=youtu.be&t=17s

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend! – Mike (in Tokyo) Rogers

PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK: 

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 13, 2015! Mac Sabbath, Acid Baby Jesus, Doll Skin, Su Ko D Koi from Japan! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-13-2015-mac-sabbath-acid-baby-jesus-doll-skin-su-ko-d-koi-from-japan/

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 7, 2015! Wax Idols, The Turns, Honeyblood, Samurai Attack! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-7-2015-wax-idols-the-turns-honeyblood-samurai-attack/

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 30, 2015! The Monsters, The Jacques, The Fontaines, Mr. Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-30-2015-the-monsters-the-jacques-the-fontaines-mr-diagonals-midlife-crisis/

Top 3 Videos for October 23, 2015! The Routes, Moon Kids, Theee Bat, The Jacques! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-23-2015-the-routes-moon-kids-theee-bat-the-jacques/

Top 3 Videos for October 15, 2015! Japan’s Theee Bat, The Shit, The Fontaines, Lola Dutronic! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-15-2015-japans-theee- bat-the-shit-the-fontaines-lola-dutronic/

Top 3 Videos for October 9, 2015! The Jackets, Hear Kitty Kitty, Wavves, Japan’s Own Titty Twister! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-9-2015-the-jackets-hear-kitty-kitty-wavves-japans-own-titty-twister/

Top 3 Videos for October 2, 2015! The Monsters, Dirty Coal Train, Subways, Japan’s Own The Mack Show! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-2-2015-the-monsters-dirty-coal-train-subways-japans-own-the-mack-show/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 25, 2015! Death by Unga Bunga, The Interrupters, Dollyrots, Japan’s Own The Routes robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-25-2015-death-by-unga-bunga-the-interrupters-dollyrots-japans-own-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 18, 2015! Fidlar, Jungle Giants, Su凸ko D凹koi and Barrence Whitfield robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-18-2015-fidlar-jungle-giants-su凸ko-d凹koi-and-barrence-whitfield/

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

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History Repeats Itself: The “Stars of Silent Films Are Alive” Today (But not well!)

By Mike Rogers

History Repeats Itself: The “Stars of Silent Films Are Alive” Today (But not well!)

Most will probably find the title of this blog to be a bit curious. But history is repeating itself right now and the “Stars of Silent Films” are “alive” today! Well, maybe not those exact people, but people who follow in their footsteps and fail to learn the lesson that they taught us….

History is truly repeating itself in front of our very eyes in the TV and radio world and the reaction of many TV and radio “stars” – and even broadcasting company management – towards the Internet.

And, just as it was in the 1920s, the silent film stars who were able to survive – and actually make more money, along with the production companies who profited handsomely from “Talkies” – the stars who survive and prosper will be the ones who embrace the new technology and use it to their advantage. 

The ones who do not, will fade away. (It’s actually curious to think, that after all this time, there are mass media talent and company management who refuse to consider the internet as a profitable promotional tool or revenue stream, but I know a few… I understand if they are over 60-years-old. But under 60? I don’t “get it.” This seems like complete denial of reality.)

Silent films were big entertainment from about 1910 (“Birth of a Nation” in 1913 was the biggest grossing silent film of all time) until the beginning of the end in 1927 with Al Jolson’s “Jazz Singer” and the abrupt ending of all Silent Films by 1937. 

So, from the advent of “Talkies,” until the death of the Silent Movie Star, was only a few decades – or even less than 20 years, depending upon how you look at it.

When Talkies first arrived, many of the world’s biggest stars refused to accept it. Even the great Charles Chaplin said of Talkies, “Talkies are spoiling the oldest art in the world— the art of pantomime. They are ruining the great beauty of silence. They are defeating the meaning of the screen.” 

Yet, even Charles Chaplin could not deny progress and he stayed silent no longer. Just six days after Britain declared war on Germany, in 1939, he started work on “The Great Dictator”. It would be a stroke of genius – as well as the acceptance of the inevitable – that helped solidify Chaplin’s place as one of the greatest film makers of all time and a worldwide superstar – even to this day.

Many stars, though, simply refused to embrace the new technology and they faded away. 

It is said that many of the silent film stars insisted that their fame and talent was good enough and that their audience were loyal enough that they would never abandon them because they ‘could speak with their eyes, therefore they didn’t need sound or Talkies.’

In hindsight, anyone can see that this sort of thinking is foolish. 

I wonder why some of today’s radio and TV stars refuse to do the Internet… I know a few who refuse to even do simple ones like Facebook or Twitter! I can understand not having the confidence in writing ability to not do a blog (how about taking, photos?) but not using FB or Twitter to keep your name in front of the audience and potential sponsors, is basically the same as “shooting yourself in the foot.” 

Many of the old silent film stars obstinately refused the Talkies for the very same illogical, self-defeating and completely impractical reasons. 

I can’t blame them for being artists, but I can blame them for being stupid.

They faded away, right? 

After long avoidance, some finally did try, but found they didn’t have the voice to match the face…

What should we call a TV or radio star today who refuses to participate in the internet besides “someone in denial”?

From Forbes (April 10, 2014): 

“Perhaps the iconic pose of our era is someone squinting at a smartphone screen–replacing another iconic pose, the couch potato pointing a remote at the TV screen. That stark change is apparent in a new report that says for the first time, Internet ad revenues have passed those of broadcast TV.”

From a guy who has worked in the mass media for over 30 years, I can tell you for a fact that, even though many won’t say it, many of today’s TV and radio “talent” and broadcasting station management think the exact same thing about the Internet: They foolishly believe they don’t need it and they refuse to participate in it; as if it is “below” them… Just as the Silent Stars once did

They think TV and radio are going to survive in their current form for the next twenty years and giving them a livelihood; just like the Silent Stars believed about the Silent Film industry.

Starting to see a connection here? I do. And this is why I state that “History is repeating itself right in front of our eyes.” 

Here’s a list of 10 former Silent Film superstars who didn’t make it through the transition to Talkies for various reasons.

The World Wide Web began in 1990 and now has mass acceptance. It’s been 25 years now. Talkies destroyed Silent Films completely in about 25 years or so.

How many of us can see the writing on the wall? 

It figures that if you do not do the internet (Facebook, blogging, Twitter, Instagram), you’ll be out of a job within 2 ~ 5 years. 

So, TV and radio star, ignore the internet at your own peril… 

They can predict the future by following the examples shown perfectly by the Silent Film stars who proceeded them: some adapted; some didn’t.

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Top 3 Videos for Nov. 13, 2015! Mac Sabbath, Acid Baby Jesus, Doll Skin, Su Ko D Koi from Japan!

Welcome back to the Top 3 Videos! The Top 3 Indies Artists’ videos guaranteed to blow your mind.

First up is a hilarious new artist turned onto us by alert reader and friend Mami Nagamachi. Thanks Mami san! Remember Beatallica, the band that blended Metallica and the Beatles? Well, these guys turn up the ridiculousness to 11 and will knock on your butt. McDonald’s nor Black Sabbath will never be the same.

#3) Mac Sabbath – Frying Pan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1wkfJY3AZM

Next up is a band introduced to us again by a local friend name Rin Ishioka who does great work for Slovenly Records here in Japan. I do not kid you when I tell you that Rin is one of the few remaining label promoters who actually make an effort to promote the labels music…. I wonder if the other labels even have any promoters or not? If they do, I never see them. Rin keeps sending me music and messages, and well, like this band, it’s hot! The band is from Athens, Greece and their name is Acid Baby Jesus. They are a heavy psychedelic rock’n’roll band and are coming to Japan next week. Check out their webpage: http://acidbabyjesus.com/

#2) Acid Baby Jesus – Vegetable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UPCIWrDO54

At #1 this week is Doll Skin. Doll Skin are an all-girl punk outfit from Phoenix, Arizona. Produced by David Ellefson – who did albums with Megadeath and Greg Hetson the ex-Bad religion members who who produced for the Circle Jerks.

#1) Doll Skin – Family of Strangers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFydW8CzlyU

Finally our freebie and it’s from Japan’s own Su Ko D Koi. Su Ko D Koi just released their 2nd EP a couple of days ago and they are a hot three piece girl’s punk unit. I love this band! Please go “Like” their FB page: http://on.fb.me/1Psmvcz

Su凸ko D凹koi (Su Ko D Koi)

Su凸ko D凹koi (Su Ko D Koi)

Freebie: Su Ko D Koi – Boss! I’m quitting my part-time job at the restaurant! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iidnGJKJ-rQ

Well, that’s it for today! See you next week!!!!! Have a great weekend!

PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

LAST WEEK: 

Top 3 Videos for Nov. 7, 2015! Wax Idols, The Turns, Honeyblood, Samurai Attack! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-nov-7-2015-wax-idols-the-turns-honeyblood-samurai-attack/

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 30, 2015! The Monsters, The Jacques, The Fontaines, Mr. Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-30-2015-the-monsters-the-jacques-the-fontaines-mr-diagonals-midlife-crisis/

Top 3 Videos for October 23, 2015! The Routes, Moon Kids, Theee Bat, The Jacques! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-23-2015-the-routes-moon-kids-theee-bat-the-jacques/

Top 3 Videos for October 15, 2015! Japan’s Theee Bat, The Shit, The Fontaines, Lola Dutronic! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-15-2015-japans-theee- bat-the-shit-the-fontaines-lola-dutronic/

Top 3 Videos for October 9, 2015! The Jackets, Hear Kitty Kitty, Wavves, Japan’s Own Titty Twister! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-9-2015-the-jackets-hear-kitty-kitty-wavves-japans-own-titty-twister/

Top 3 Videos for October 2, 2015! The Monsters, Dirty Coal Train, Subways, Japan’s Own The Mack Show! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-2-2015-the-monsters-dirty-coal-train-subways-japans-own-the-mack-show/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 25, 2015! Death by Unga Bunga, The Interrupters, Dollyrots, Japan’s Own The Routes robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-25-2015-death-by-unga-bunga-the-interrupters-dollyrots-japans-own-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 18, 2015! Fidlar, Jungle Giants, Su凸ko D凹koi and Barrence Whitfield robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-18-2015-fidlar-jungle-giants-su凸ko-d凹koi-and-barrence-whitfield/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 11, 2015! Texaco Leatherman, The Atom Age, Blonde Summer, the Routes! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-11-2015-texaco-leatherman-the-atom-age-blonde-summer-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 5, 2015! Titty Twister, Potty Mouth, Palaye Royale, Plashments! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-5-2015-titty-twister-potty-mouth-palaye-royale-plashments/

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Top 3 Videos for Nov. 7, 2015! Wax Idols, The Turns, Honeyblood, Samurai Attack!

Time again for the Top 3 Indies Artist’s videos for the week of November 17, 2015.

First up is a band from Oakland and Los Angeles, California. Their Facebook page describes them as, “Bitch Pop” and “Sad Core.”

#3) Wax Idols – All Too Human https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0ILrLkd2w

Next up is a band introduced to me by Kona Cindy. I really have to give a nod here to Cindy (some of you read her name here almost every week)… I have been collecting music and been doing this silly music/radio business since 1978. I even used to be Rodney on the Roq’s Go-Fer in 1980 and 81. Over many years, I have traded music with many people and DJs around the world. Many, many have come and gone. There is one thing I can say and that is Cindy has been there (for a few decades actually!) and consistently she finds new and interesting and exciting stuff to play and sends it to me…. I am deeply thankful for her for doing that for me. I know there are a few other DJs around the world who think the exact same thing, too.

Thanks Cindy Kona, for all you do. I don’t know what I would do without you… But I do know that, without Kona Cindy, this Top 3 countdown would not be consistently good each and every week... (I am very happy with this Top 3 countdown and think it is one of the best and most exciting things on the entire internet to look forward to every week – I really do!)

On that note, next is a band introduced by Cindy Kona (duh!). The Turns are a psychedelic rock group from Los Angeles, California.

#2) The Turns – Taken Over https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG3M_LfOwuo

Did someone mention Cindy Kona? Yep? She turns us onto this weeks #1 also! Honeyblood is a Scottish musical duo formed in Glasgow Scotland in 2012.

#1) Honeyblood – Killer Bangs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEz4_X7tshg

Finally today’s FREEBIE! It’s probably one of Japan’s most famous Punk Bands. They are called “Samurai Attack” or just “SA” for short. These guys have been around for years and are legendary! They are having a big show this weekend at Club Citta in Kawasaki (information below the video)

FREEBIE: Samurai Attack (SA) – Callin’ You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOa4D2TRqc4

Check out SA tomorrow at Club Citta Kawasaki with The Neatbeats, Douhatsuten and the 50 Kaitenz! (More information? Click here: http://clubcitta.co.jp/detail/989.html)

SA presents BIG TOP SPECIAL – 感謝爆発祭
SA / 怒髪天 / THE NEATBEATS / ザ50回転ズ

Samurai Attack

【THANKS ACT】
Welcome DJ : TAISEI、フォークソング部:NAOKI、MR.EDDIE&THE BOON FRIENDS:KEN×土佐”MR.LAWDY”和也、 中村”MR.MONDO”匠(THE NEATBEATS)、昇り坂:SHOHEI×坂詰克彦(怒髪天)

http://clubcitta.co.jp/detail/989.html
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LAST WEEK: 

Top 3 Videos for Oct. 30, 2015! The Monsters, The Jacques, The Fontaines, Mr. Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-oct-30-2015-the-monsters-the-jacques-the-fontaines-mr-diagonals-midlife-crisis/

Top 3 Videos for October 23, 2015! The Routes, Moon Kids, Theee Bat, The Jacques! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-23-2015-the-routes-moon-kids-theee-bat-the-jacques/

Top 3 Videos for October 15, 2015! Japan’s Theee Bat, The Shit, The Fontaines, Lola Dutronic! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-15-2015-japans-theee- bat-the-shit-the-fontaines-lola-dutronic/

Top 3 Videos for October 9, 2015! The Jackets, Hear Kitty Kitty, Wavves, Japan’s Own Titty Twister! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-9-2015-the-jackets-hear-kitty-kitty-wavves-japans-own-titty-twister/

Top 3 Videos for October 2, 2015! The Monsters, Dirty Coal Train, Subways, Japan’s Own The Mack Show! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-2-2015-the-monsters-dirty-coal-train-subways-japans-own-the-mack-show/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 25, 2015! Death by Unga Bunga, The Interrupters, Dollyrots, Japan’s Own The Routes robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-25-2015-death-by-unga-bunga-the-interrupters-dollyrots-japans-own-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 18, 2015! Fidlar, Jungle Giants, Su凸ko D凹koi and Barrence Whitfield robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-18-2015-fidlar-jungle-giants-su凸ko-d凹koi-and-barrence-whitfield/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 11, 2015! Texaco Leatherman, The Atom Age, Blonde Summer, the Routes! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-11-2015-texaco-leatherman-the-atom-age-blonde-summer-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 5, 2015! Titty Twister, Potty Mouth, Palaye Royale, Plashments! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-5-2015-titty-twister-potty-mouth-palaye-royale-plashments/

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Business and Social Media Videos? Keep it 30 Seconds! 60 Seconds at Most!〜会社紹介動画は30秒か60秒がおすすめ

Need a video for your business or service on your webpage or business page on Facebook or other social media? Remember this one critical rule: Keep it at 30 seconds length; 60 seconds at most!

Need data to understand why? OK. Here you go:

According to research data by Visible Measures, the internet video audience measurement service: 20% of all your viewers will click away from a video in 10 seconds or fewer.”

That means, we must get the message out about what you or your business is about within the first 5 ~ 10 seconds. Think about it; how many times have you seen a video and then clicked away immediately? If people are going to click away, we might not be able to stop them (depends on their reason for clicking away), but we can at least let them know who/what you or your business is about.

The same data from Visible Measures shows that: “… by 30 seconds, you will lose about 1/3 of your viewers! 45% of all viewers will be gone by 1 minute…” Then it drops off a cliff. “You will lose 60% of your viewers by 2 minutes.”

So the most logical and cost-effective answer is to keep all your business videos at 60 seconds and under – with 30 seconds being the prime target. Oh, and by the way, Twitter’s new video platform will not support any videos over 30 seconds... That, right there, should end the discussion of how long an internet video for business should be.

It was Shakespeare who wrote; “Brevity is the Soul of Wit.” That rule fits the stage a few hundred years ago, and it fits today’s internet world too!

The breakdown for users of various devices offers insights for your business on who the users are and their habits:

* It’s the desktop viewers who seem to watch videos for 2 minutes or less.

*Mobile users seem to watch longer (maybe they are burning time while waiting for friends or riding a bus or train?) iPhone users average about 2.4 minutes on videos. Android users average about 3 minutes. iPad users are the ones who watch the longest at 5 minutes.

I do, though, think we have to take this with a grain of salt: mobile users are the ones who are watching dramas and longer videos in the car or on public transportation to kill time in a long ride (you don’t usually see people watching movies or dramas on their PC whilst riding the train or bus.) And, perhaps, iPhone and Android users are waiting for their friends and just trying to kill a few minutes.

Need more evidence that your videos shouldn’t be over 1 minute?

Here’s another thing that is important to keep in mind. The Jun Group (2011) survey shows that videos that are shorter than 15 seconds are shared 37 percent more often than those that last between 30 seconds and 1 minute. If you make your video longer than 1 minute, then the percentage of people sharing your video goes down by half! Only 18% share videos that are longer than 1 minute.

The conclusion? Great and effective video must be exciting, informing and effective from the very start. And they must be short and sweet and to the point; 30 seconds is optimum and 60 seconds is an important line to stop.

But how will you know when your video is or isn’t doing what you need? Video analytics! You can purchase information from YouTube Analytics API, but that costs money. Video analytics are available and offer a detailed look at your users: who is watching and how long they stay watching. It also will tell you exactly when they click away. So, you know exactly which scene turned people off!

But if you don’t want to spend money (and who does?) then you can just use this blog and the information that we provide for you for free! Your cash register can be another good measure!

Finally, there is another good reason that you need a video for your business: It keeps people on your page and that increases business! Once again, Visible Measures tells us:

“A real estate group reported that real estate listings that have a video garnered 403% more inquiries than properties without videos.” The math is simple; the real estate with videos generated more than 4 times more sales leads than the real estate without videos. That’s an awesome number!

Here are two examples of effective videos. These were done by Robot55 for a very cool bar in Shinjuku named Albatross. First the 30 second video: (If link doesn’t work, click here or copy and paste this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwdgP2bFL9I)

And now the Albatross 60 second video: (If link doesn’t work, click here or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5B41Jio1MI)

These videos are very effective. Why? You know what kind of business it is; where it is located; you know the mood and atmosphere of the shop … All that in 5 seconds or less!

At Robot55, we specialize in high-quality, engaging and exciting 30 and 60 second videos; and we do it at an unbeatable price! If you need free advice on making your own business video or just want to discuss making one with us then email the humans who work at Robot55, Mike or Ken: contact@robot55.jp

Let us work together with you to build your dreams! Success is right around the corner!

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More on this subject:

More Data Proving That You Need an Online Video For Your Business  (robot55.jp/blog/more-data-proving-that-you-need-a-video-for-your-business/)

For free tips on making your own video:

6 Easy Tips For Making a Viral Video (http://robot55.jp/blog/6-easy-tips-for-making-a-viral-video/)

Video Tips! Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Pt. 1 (www.robot55.jp/blog/video-tips-make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-pt-1/)

Video Tips! Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Part 2 (www.robot55.jp/blog/video-tips-make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-part-2/)

Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Part 3 – You Need a Map: How to Write a Script! (http://robot55.jp/blog/make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-part-3-you-need-a-map-how-to-write-a-script/)

Video Tips! Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Pt. 4((www.robot55.jp/blog/video-tips-make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-pt-4/)

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Top 3 Videos for Oct. 30, 2015! The Monsters, The Jacques, The Fontaines, Mr. Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis!

Hey! Happy Halloween! Time for the Top 3 Videos; the Top 3 Independent Artist’s videos of the week.

First up are the Monsters from Switzerland. The Monsters are fronted by a Rock N Roll Legend from Switzerland named Reverend Beat-Man (You might remember him as the goofy guy in the awesome video: Blow! Um Mau Mau). The good reverend is prolifically genius and has so many projects going on, you gotta wonder how he does it! This is the second time the Monsters have placed a video on the countdown. (Go “Like” the Monsters FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/The-Monsters-official-123189661111110/)

#3) THE MONSTERS – More You Talk, Less I Hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzCSRXPt40k

Next up is a new band named the Jacques that debuted on the chart just last week. I think The Jacques could be the hottest band from England since Suede and I’m dead serious about that. They do not appear in this video but I think this is one of the most well made lyric videos I have ever seen.

#2) The Jacques – This is England https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhGR2c1a4ZI

At #1 this week is another artist introduced to us by Cindy Kona in Hawaii. Cindy has a hotline phone to many of the top DJs around the world, so if you are an artist and need airplay all around the world, Cindy is your “Go to” person.

Cindy turns us onto the Fontaines. The Fontaines are a duo from Los Angeles and bill themselves as a “New-Wop” band. Cindy just can’t stop raving about this band, so much so that I checked it out and thought, “Hey! This is great!” If you like Amy Winehouse and that sort of music, I think you’ll love the Fontaines. This is quite melodic but with a twist… Definitely watch to the end. This ending is not what I expected.

#1) The Fontaines – Charlotte Fontaine https://youtu.be/VK6jdYs-mmk

Today’s Freebie… Did someone say, “Twisted”? I did?… OK, this is especially for my crazier friends like Ken Nishikawa and Kevin Riley. This is Mr. Diagonal and his Midlife Crisis… It, er, he, uh, well, I found this information: “Mr Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis is a groovy concept album about the male menopause to highlight some of the hidden facets of Mr Diagonal’s tortured soul.” (Go “Like” the Mr. Diagonal and his Midlife Crisis FB page, otherwise weird shit might happen to you too! https://www.facebook.com/events/966962883343026/)

Precisely! Exactly! That’s what I was going to say!

FREEBIE! (WARNING! CLICKING THIS LINK MAY CAUSE PERMANENT BRAIN DAMAGE – OR MAYBE NOT!!)

Mr Diagonal’s Midlife Crisis – Rockstar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqxGI_qhDUw

He, he, he… Great, eh?

Well that’s it for this week. Hope your brain exploded. See ya next time!

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Top 3 Videos for October 23, 2015! The Routes, Moon Kids, Theee Bat, The Jacques! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-23-2015-the-routes-moon-kids-theee-bat-the-jacques/

Top 3 Videos for October 15, 2015! Japan’s Theee Bat, The Shit, The Fontaines, Lola Dutronic! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-15-2015-japans-theee- bat-the-shit-the-fontaines-lola-dutronic/

Top 3 Videos for October 9, 2015! The Jackets, Hear Kitty Kitty, Wavves, Japan’s Own Titty Twister! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-9-2015-the-jackets-hear-kitty-kitty-wavves-japans-own-titty-twister/

Top 3 Videos for October 2, 2015! The Monsters, Dirty Coal Train, Subways, Japan’s Own The Mack Show! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-october-2-2015-the-monsters-dirty-coal-train-subways-japans-own-the-mack-show/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 25, 2015! Death by Unga Bunga, The Interrupters, Dollyrots, Japan’s Own The Routes robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-25-2015-death-by-unga-bunga-the-interrupters-dollyrots-japans-own-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 18, 2015! Fidlar, Jungle Giants, Su凸ko D凹koi and Barrence Whitfield robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-18-2015-fidlar-jungle-giants-su凸ko-d凹koi-and-barrence-whitfield/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 11, 2015! Texaco Leatherman, The Atom Age, Blonde Summer, the Routes! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-11-2015-texaco-leatherman-the-atom-age-blonde-summer-the-routes/

Top 3 Videos for Sept. 5, 2015! Titty Twister, Potty Mouth, Palaye Royale, Plashments! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-sept-5-2015-titty-twister-potty-mouth-palaye-royale-plashments/

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