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Arcade Fire Fotes

 Photographer-at-large, David Lichterman (he covered 2010 Sasquatch for us) scored a press pass to the recent Arcade Fire gig at the Key Arena in Seattle.  Here are the results and some words from David. -- Hugo Munday

In Seattle, Autumn marks the tail-end of the festivals and the beginning of an amazing concert season. With big names like The Black Keys, The Dirty Projectors, The Flaming Lips, and Arcade Fire all playing within a 7 day timeframe, it's only natural to have trouble prioritizing which should get your hard-earned dollar.  Speaking of which, a buck from every ticket sold on the Arcade Fire tour is donated to the Haiti aid organization Kanpe.

I had the pleasure of photographing Arcade Fire's Seattle tour stop in support of their third LP, The Suburbs. While, sadly, I didn't get to see the Calexico opener per my own fault for not knowing my way around Seattle's Key Arena, watching the 100 minute set fly by, as I sang along with the crowd, was something rather epic. -- David Lichterman

50 Cent & Bette Midler: BFFs

Rapper 50 Cent and legendary singer and Beaches star Bette Midler are new best friends. This is no story from the Onion, and I'm not kidding--I am however, slightly stunned to learn this bit of information.

The two apparently met while working on park restoration projects together. Says Bette, "He is one of the newest members of our tribe. He has really made my life worth living. 50 has been with me through thick and thin."

50 Cent agrees, "Look how beautiful things are and how nice it feels when I'm around her. Me and Bette collaborating would be really hot. But I'd need to make something new for her. For the right song, we'd definitely get together."

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.

While I might be surprised, I have to admit, I think it's super cool that they're such tight friends. I'm curious just what he's doing that's making her "live worth living," though. That's quite a bold statement.

What do you think? Would you be into a 50 Cent/Bette Midler collaboration?

--Alan Wiley

(via Towleroad)

Elton John vs. Warren Zevon vs. Dent May: Who Wore it Best?

I've recently happened upon what appears to be a decades-spanning rock 'n' roll fashion triumvirate and thought I'd throw the photo evidence out to Chordstrike readers for a vote. Who do you think wore this look best? Was it eccentric, piano-man Elton John, “satiric songwriter” Warren Zevon, or ukulele-toting indie rocker Dent May? You be the judge.

   Elton John, circa 1970

vs.

  Warren Zevon, circa 1978

vs.

  Dent May, circa 2009

 

-- Shelby Earl

Music Moves Me and Other Stuff

Non-Newtonian fluid loves to dance too.  This awesome display of musical science is a result of sound waves moving this mixture of corn starch in water (sometimes called oobleck).  Has anyone tried this with different types of music? I'd be curious to see how Beck,  Ice Cube,or James Brown would make this Non-Newtonian fluid shimmy and shake.