One of our favorites: “Cello Wars” (The Piano Guys’ brilliant #StarWars parody)

We highlighted this waaaay back around the time it was released, but decided to give it a second showing today for a few reasons:

1. After all this time, some folks will have forgotten about it;
2. Countless others will not have seen it the first time around; and
3. My two sons really, really like it…

Admittedly, it’s been awhile: ‘The Piano Guys’

Sometimes you just get so busy, so focused, …that you lose sight of the important, aware only of what’s necessary.

Ever feel that way? Yeah, I figured as much.

So rather than touch on current events today, or anything which has so occupied our thoughts for the past several months (campaign, election, POST-election, holidays, the “Fiscal Cliff!”, etc), I’m going to….not.

Just for today, I’m going to put my numerous news-feeds down, and turn my music UP.

By request, we’re bringing back an old blog favorite: The Piano Guys. Included is their latest (which guest stars Lindsey Stirling), plus a 2nd piece which was released back in November 2012.

Both are excellent, and represent TPG’s two highly distinct video styles. The ‘Mission Impossible’ clip is fun, campy and visually entertaining right to the end. In contrast, ‘LOTR’ can be enjoyed just as much with your eyes open or closed: