COFFEE BREAK | Violinist Lara St. John takes on 'Anaconda' by Nicki Minaj (Video)

By Michael Vincent on November 5, 2014

(via) Released just today, virtuoso violinist Lara St. John has taken up the challenge to rework Nicki Minaj’s latest hit “Anaconda”. Renaming it “Anachorda", St. John hired out a number of well-known Vancouver musicians to help her bridge the great style divide. Her approach was to focus on the rhythmic element, rather than the controversial lyrics, which have received some criticism. The original is inspired by Sir Mix-a-Lot’s Baby Got Back, which is all about celebrating a “big butts”...

COFFEE BREAK | Stephen Fry on the history of the Glenn Gould Prize

By Michael Vincent on October 25, 2014

In this short video, discover the legendary Glenn Gould and the vision for this "Nobel Prize of the Arts" given in his name. Narrated by past Juror, Stephen Fry. This years nominations are open until Nov 15, 2014...

COFFEE BREAK | Hitler's New Orchestra

By Michael Vincent on October 19, 2014

We couldn't resist sharing this one. Hitler insists on being the concertmaster... "All those who don't know the difference between violin and viola, leave the room."

COFFEE BREAK | Yo-Yo Ma injured during practice

By Michael Vincent on October 16, 2014

COFFEE BREAK | Leonard Bernstein conducting with only his face (Video)

By Michael Vincent on October 14, 2014

COFFEE BREAK | Elvis Presley discusses atonality (Video)

By Michael Vincent on October 9, 2014

COFFEE BREAK | The definitive video for Air Canada musical instrument policies

By Michael Vincent on October 6, 2014

COFFEE BREAK | A polyphonic overtone singing video that will absolutely blow your mind

By Michael Vincent on October 3, 2014

COFFEE BREAK | Igor Stravinsky plays the famous "Rite of Spring" chord for 10 minutes straight

By Michael Vincent on October 1, 2014

COFFEE BREAK | The Classical Conspiracy Theorist

By Michael Vincent on September 26, 2014