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- Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:21 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: The AMF Top 100 Artists 2016!!!
- Replies: 737
- Views: 566535
Re: The AMF Top 100 Artists 2016!!!
And I'd like to say that my Backstreet Boys comment was just out of pure shock. I like Backstreet Boys: it's where Max Martin honed his skills. I did not list them, but I am happy that some pop acts are showing up. Among those I did list, saddened that I was evidently the only vote for Arthur Russe...
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:14 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: The AMF Top 100 Artists 2016!!!
- Replies: 737
- Views: 566535
Re: The AMF Top 100 Artists 2016!!!
I don't know if you're using "bands" as a generic term for "acts", but I believe Aphex Twin has a fair chance too. I'll keep my illusions about Underworld as long as possible, but despite my high ranking, I don't see them breaking into the top 100. No way Aphex Twin makes it to ...
- Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:09 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: The AMF Top 100 Artists 2016!!!
- Replies: 737
- Views: 566535
Re: The AMF Top 100 Artists 2016!!!
With more new blood you might expect more mainstream acts to show up just from people who haven't been using the site to discover as long as we have. Yes, and despite my tendency for sarcasm, I'm also humble enough to accept the idea that using this website will not necessarily change how they feel...
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:16 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.16
- Replies: 34
- Views: 27132
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.16
1. Röyksopp - Melody A.M.
2. Terry Riley - A Rainbow in Curved Air
3. Tears for Fears - The Hurting
4. Sharon Van Etten - Epic
2. Terry Riley - A Rainbow in Curved Air
3. Tears for Fears - The Hurting
4. Sharon Van Etten - Epic
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:52 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.15
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14213
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.15
1. The Soft Machine - Third vs. Madonna - Madonna
2.Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts vs. Tame Impala - Innerspeaker
3. Sun Ra - Atlantis vs.Eric's Trip - Love, Tara
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3. Sun Ra - Atlantis vs.
- Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:48 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Albums of 2016
- Replies: 254
- Views: 162958
Re: Albums of 2016
I think there are at least a few others here that liked the last Huerco S. album. Sad to say that his new one--For Those of You Who Have Never (And Also Those Who Have)--is not impressing me as much (some critics like it a lot though). He has nearly completely abandoned his deep house trappings in ...
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:41 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Albums of 2016
- Replies: 254
- Views: 162958
Re: Albums of 2016
I think there are at least a few others here that liked the last Huerco S. album. Sad to say that his new one--For Those of You Who Have Never (And Also Those Who Have)--is not impressing me as much (some critics like it a lot though). He has nearly completely abandoned his deep house trappings in f...
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:27 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.13
- Replies: 30
- Views: 21273
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.13
1. Adele - 21 vs. Radiohead - Hail to the Thief Hail to the Thief is the worst Radiohead album for me (excluding their pre-OK Computer guitar-rock stuff) so I am far more likely to listen to 21, even though I am not a big Adele fan. 2. Harry Belafonte - Calypso vs. Tom Waits - Frank's Wild Years The...
- Tue May 24, 2016 12:39 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.9
- Replies: 39
- Views: 21118
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.9
1. Super Furry Animals - Rings Around The World
2. Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
3. Various Artists - Angola Prison Spirituals
4. Modest Mouse - Building Nothing Out of Something
2. Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook
3. Various Artists - Angola Prison Spirituals
4. Modest Mouse - Building Nothing Out of Something
- Tue May 24, 2016 12:35 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.8
- Replies: 49
- Views: 28380
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.8
Is this still going? If so, I'll go with Peter Gabriel.Bang Jan wrote:Remember this exists!Brad wrote:Beach House - Bloom vs. Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel (III) 9-9 ***TIE Next Vote Wins!!!***
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:29 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Albums of 2016
- Replies: 254
- Views: 162958
Re: Albums of 2016
5. The Revenant (OST) by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto. Another December 31 release that was officially not out until January of this year. I don't understand what this sentence means. But regardless, the soundtrack for "The Revenant" was definitely available at the time of the film's fi...
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:34 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.6
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16384
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 7 - Round 1.6
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms vs. Nick Cave - The Boatman's Call Thanks for making me listen to a Dire Straits album in its entirety game. . . Arthur Russell - World of Echo vs. Magma - Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh Never listened to the Magma album before. It was good, but it's not Arthur. Bon Iv...
- Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:18 pm
- Forum: Books
- Topic: Le Mot et le Reste (collection)
- Replies: 70
- Views: 53294
Re: Le Mot et le Reste (collection)
I think I posted the Africa list from this series several months ago, but I'm not sure what the thread title was. http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2591&p=37181 There it is. I'll just copy and paste it into this thread in case Henrik would rather the series all be in ...
- Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:11 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Re: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
Hey Jeff, hope you don't mind that I post here my nominations for the Argentinian and Spanish teams before these threads definitely sink… And many thanks again for hosting the game, Jeff I do not mind at all. I have been meaning to get the others up too, but have been busy at work lately and have l...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: Books
- Topic: Le Mot et le Reste (collection)
- Replies: 70
- Views: 53294
Re: Le Mot et le Reste (collection)
I think I posted the Africa list from this series several months ago, but I'm not sure what the thread title was.
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:45 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Wrap-up and Suggestions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2701
Re: World Music Cup: Wrap-up and Suggestions
Some initial thoughts Make each nation use at minimum one traditional--strictly defined (i.e., no trace of pop/rock influence whatsoever)–-folk song. These songs were nearly uniformly crushed in this edition. So perhaps a designated round in the group stage where each nation must use one of these wo...
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:37 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Wrap-up and Suggestions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2701
World Music Cup: Wrap-up and Suggestions
Cuba wins the Acclaimed Music forum's World Music Cup! The managerless team was in control for the entire match and defeated finalist Mali by a score of 7-3. Argentina prevailed 5-4 over Germany for third place thanks to a second-half comeback. In the fifth-place match, France erased an early defici...
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 4:05 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Ethiopia
ETHI OPIA Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 6.5 points | 19 votes | 49% Result: Second in Group H; defeated 1-11 by Japan in the Round of 16. Team MVP: Mulatu Astatke - Yegelle Tezeta [First in match three with 8 votes] Roster Adjuran tribesmen – Introduction of Man to Woman Field recording of a r...
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 4:04 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Portugal
PORT UGAL Manager: bonnielaurel Record: 7.5 points | 25 votes | 63% Result: First in Group F; defeated 4-8 by Cuba in the Round of 16. Team MVP: Madredeus - O Pastor [First in match one with 8 votes] Roster Amália Rodrigues - Asas Fechadas She did a lot for the worldwide recognition of fado in the ...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 7:53 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Championship
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6987
Re: World Music Cup: Championship
My last votes. I still enjoy seeing Belgium in the final eight, having done so without ever using forum-favorite Jacques Brel. Who would have expected that? CUBA VS. MALI I assumed I would go with Mali since I liked the Amadou & Mariam track already and have wanted an African team to win all alo...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:43 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Jamaica
JAM AICA Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 6 points | 18 votes | 45% Result: First in Group C; defeated 3-9 by Argentina in the Round of 16. Team MVP: Althea & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking [First in match two with 8 votes] Roster Althea & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking Dummy-team submission by D...
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:42 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA Manager: Dan Record: 6.5 points | 21 votes | 51% Result: Second in Group B; defeated 2-10 by Brazil in Round of 16. Team MVP: Letta Mbulu – Mahlalela [First in match one with 9 votes] Roster DJ Mujava - Township Funk Freshlyground - Fire Is Low Letta Mbulu - Mahlalela Miriam Makeba - P...
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:33 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Championship
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6987
Re: World Music Cup: Championship
I had to post this a day late since I had evening plans last night and didn't want to close voting early because two teams were tied (France and Belgium, with France ultimately winning due to having a higher overall vote percentage). I'm leaving this one open until next Saturday instead of Friday to...
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 6:22 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Championship
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6987
World Music Cup: Championship
Welcome to the championship of the World Music Cup's knockout stage. Listen to all of the songs at least once and select the one in each matchup that you most prefer. If there is a problem with any of the links (e.g., region locks, dead links), please mention it in a post below and do not vote for t...
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:37 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Semifinals
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10036
Re: World Music Cup: Semifinals
I don't think Faust is going to make it through, but I think the Stockhausen track would be eligible for the consolation round (if there is one next week. But even, then, I don't really see Stockhausen winning anything with my pick. :mrgreen: The consolation round continues next week, with the thir...
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 12:16 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Semifinals
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10036
Re: World Music Cup: Semifinals
ARGENTINA VS. CUBA GERMANY VS. MALI BRAZIL VS. JAPAN Contrasting styles this week. Both are strong, but Boredoms eek out a narrow victory. BELGIUM VS. FRANCE I haven't had time for these yet . Slight edge to Belgium due to their energy. Also, "Ca Plane Pour Moi" was one of those songs tha...
- Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:16 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Semifinals
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10036
World Music Cup: Semifinals
Welcome to the semifinals of the World Music Cup's knockout stage. The winners advance to the finals while the losers play the third-place match. Listen to all of the songs at least once and select the one in each matchup that you most prefer. If there is a problem with any of the links (e.g., regio...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:23 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Quarterfinals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11728
Re: World Music Cup: Quarterfinals
BRAZIL VS. ARGENTINA I love Piazzolla, but sonofsamiam is right about "Rios, Pontes & Overdrives" being an earworm. The shock of the new is enough for Chico Science & Nacao Zumbi to get my vote, though I'm not sure I would want to listen to an entire album of theirs. CUBA VS. JAPAN...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:50 am
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Quarterfinals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11728
Re: World Music Cup: Quarterfinals
Ummm.. Jeff. I had actually private messaged you regarding changing my line up a little bit, because i thought Janitor of Lunacy wouldn't do all that well. I was a little late though, sorry. Would it still be possible to switch Janitor of Lujacy with The Falconer, also by Nico? Edit: Actually, real...
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:50 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Quarterfinals
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11728
World Music Cup: Quarterfinals
Welcome to the quarterfinals of the World Music Cup's knockout stage. The winners of each matchup advance to the semifinals while the losers are eliminated. Listen to all of the songs at least once and select the one in each matchup that you most prefer. If there is a problem with any of the links (...
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:44 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Extra Time, France vs. Italy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8576
Re: World Music Cup: Extra Time, France vs. Italy
Ending this a bit early since I don't think enough people would vote to change the outcome.
France scores an unheard of 7 goals in extra time to Italy's 1 to advance,
France scores an unheard of 7 goals in extra time to Italy's 1 to advance,
- Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:42 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Extra Time, France vs. Italy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8576
Re: World Music Cup: Extra Time, France vs. Italy
I like Italy's energy, but for me they lack the finishing ability to beat the traditional approach of the French side. So I'm going France here. I don’t want to overcomplicate things, but I wonder if the next time we do the World Cup (and I’m really hoping it becomes a tradition!) we could have team...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:56 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Extra Time, France vs. Italy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8576
World Music Cup: Extra Time, France vs. Italy
They were evenly matched throughout the voting session, and when time expired both had netted six votes. That means it's time for a one-day only tiebreaker! The nation with the most votes after time expires advances; the other is eliminated. Listen to each song and select the one that you most prefe...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:49 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 3
- Replies: 35
- Views: 17432
Re: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 3
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On: "What's Happening Brother?" The Band - Music From Big Pink: "To Kingdom Come" Van Morrison - Astral Weeks: "Slim Slow Slider" U2 - The Joshua Tree: "Running to Stand Still" John Coltrane - A Love Supreme: "Resolution" J...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:40 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
India
INDIA Manager: luney6 Record: 1 point | 7 votes | 26% Result: Fourth in Group H; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Avial - Chakala [Third in match one with 3 votes] Roster A. R. Rahman - Jai Ho I don't like this song, but it's pretty popular, so why not use its popularity? It might do well. ...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:39 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Canada
CAN ADA Manager: DocBrown Record: 4 points | 10 votes | 37% Result: Third in Group H; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Tanya Tagaq Gillis – Qimmiruluapik [First in match two with 6 votes] Roster DocBrown took over the Canadian team after it had received a few dummy-team submissions and mixe...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:17 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Colombia
COLO MBIA Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 3 points | 14 votes | 52% Result: Fourth in Group G; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Bomba Estereo – Fuego [First in match three with 8 votes] Roster Bomba Estereo – Fuego This aptly titled song is a modern take on cumbia, filtered through house...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:15 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Algeria
ALG ERIA Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 4.5 points | 11 votes | 41% Result: Third in Group G; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Aziza Brahim – Julud [Tied for first in match two with 6 votes] Roster Aziza Brahim - Julud This singer belongs to the Sahrawi people in the Algerian Sahara. Sh...
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:45 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Round of 16
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8925
Re: World Music Cup: Round of 16
Voting for this round ends in about 28 hours. A few matches are separated by a single vote.
- Wed Feb 24, 2016 6:20 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 2, Week 1
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12980
Re: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 2, Week 1
18 | Public Enemy | It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back 46 | Stevie Wonder | Songs in the Key of Life 44 | Prince | Purple Rain 35 | The Who | Who's Next 123 | Queen | A Night at the Opera 147 | The Rolling Stones | Aftermath 28 | Led Zeppelin | Led Zeppelin IV 41 | Joy Division | Closer I...
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:26 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Sweden
SWE DEN Manager: Henrik Record: 4.5 points | 14 votes | 50% Result: Third in Group F; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Cornelis Vreeswijk - Balladen om herr Fredrik Åkare och den söta fröken Cecilia Lind [First in match three with 6 votes] Roster Henrik took over as Sweden's manager after t...
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 3:25 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND Manager: DaveC Record: 1.5 points | 6 votes | 21% Result: Fourth in Group F; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: The Topp Twins - Nga Iwi E [Third in match three with 3 votes] Roster Herbs – Sensitive to a Smile Fat Freddy’s Drop are today’s best known product, but Herbs are the gr...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:31 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Mexico
MEX ICO Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 1.5 points | 5 votes | 18% Result: Fourth in Group E; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Murcof – Urano [Tied for third in match three with 3 votes] Roster Brujeria - Brujerizmo Dummy-team submission by spiritualized. Esquivel - My Blue Heaven Dummy-...
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:30 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
Indonesia
INDO NESIA Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 4.5 points | 12 votes | 43% Result: Third in Group E; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Various Artists – Gamelan Gong Kebjar: Hudjan mas (Golden Rain) [Second in march one with 7 votes] Roster Detty Kurnia – Dar Der Dor Pop Sunda mixes tradition...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:39 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Round of 16
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8925
Re: World Music Cup: Round of 16
BRAZIL VS. SOUTH AFRICA This was tough. I'm going Brazil by the slightest of margins. I could easily change my mind later in the week though. JAMAICA VS. ARGENTINA DaveC happens to have submitted a track from one of my favorite Jamaican albums. Argentina was lovely, but few would stand a chance agai...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:23 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 2
- Replies: 32
- Views: 15791
Re: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 2
Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation: "Candle" Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde: "Absolutely Sweet Marie" Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica: "Veteran's Day Poppy" Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II: "Thank You" Prince - Purple Rain: "Darling Nikk...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:19 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: TOP 10 Rock Albums
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13329
Re: TOP 10 Rock Albums
This was the top ten albums I would consider rock from the albums list I submitted for the most recent forum all-time poll, with only a few adjustments (I've been souring a bit on Talking Heads lately, relatively speaking of course). 1. Slint | Spiderland 2. Patti Smith | Horses 3. Ariel Pink's Haun...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:08 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
England
ENGLAND Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 3 points | 12 votes | 43% Result: Third in Group D; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Spiers & Boden/Bellowhead - The Outlandish Knight [Second in match one with 7 votes] Roster Spiers & Boden/Bellowhead - The Outlandish Knight Dummy-team su...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:07 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Group Standings and Playlists
- Replies: 28
- Views: 18741
South Korea
SOUTH KOREA Manager: none (dummy team) Record: 1 point | 8 voes | 29% Result: Fourth in Group D; eliminated in the group stage. Team MVP: Girls' Generation – Gee [Third in match two with 5 votes] Roster Girls' Generation – Gee Dummy-team submission by Henrik. Imperial Orchestra – Samhyon Yongsan Tr...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:50 pm
- Forum: Music, Music, Music...
- Topic: World Music Cup: Round of 16
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8925
Re: World Music Cup: Round of 16
Thanks to a trip to the airport I'm up earlier than usual, meaning this stage can get started a bit sooner. There's lots of songs in this one, so please let me know if I made any mistakes with YouTube links (and as always, please alert me to any region-locks) or anything else. Let me know what you t...