So, how long will youtube.com last before they go the way of Napster?

[HughBeaumont]

Let me say that this is one of the best and most addictive websites, IMHO, since . . . Democratic Underground, par example.

Ever since MTV became the Pretty White Girl and Frat Boy channel when they aren't playing rap videos, Vh1 became the All Nostalgia, no Videos channel, MTV2 became MTV, and Vh1 Classic playing 100 corporate rock oldies for every 1 New Wave/Punk/metal gem they used to play - this is a virtual treasure trove. Genesis Belgian TV footage from 1972, A Captain Beyond concert live, Thomas Dolby videos, Adam & the Ants vids I haven't seen in 20 years, High On Fire live performances, Husker Du's "Don't Want to Know if you are Lonely", Mr. Bungle's banned "Travolta" video, videos from artists that I didn't even knew HAD videos, live shots from underground and unsigned groups . . . I seriously could be on there all night. It harkens back to the days of Night Flight on USA Networks (remember this show from the 80s? It's where I first saw the Dead Kennedys). Who the hell NEEDS eMpTyV when you have this?

Yet, I'm not going to pretend that this Holy Grail of MTV's glory years is going to last. It DOES skirt the bounds of legality although you really have to wonder why. I mean, face it, unlike Napster's and Audio Galaxy's near-perfect and formerly free music, you aren't really watching digital quality footage here. Much of the content is either taped off of VHS or bootleg 8MM, thus leaving it quite grainy. Not to mention MTV hasn't even THOUGHT about playing many of these older videos even on Vh1 classic in years.

MTV has already made a deal with youtube to show some content like "Andy Milonakis" and "Wonder Shozen", and it's only a matter of time before this On Demand video channel becomes corporate, limited and a paysite.

When do you think it's going to happen?

[vi5]

1. Oh great. Thanks...

Now I'm going to be obsessed with seeing this High On Fire live stuff all day and won't want to wait to get home (I can't use it at work).

NightFlight was a great show.

You also made me nostalgic for audiogalaxy. Sigh......

[HughBeaumont]

2. I thought AG was better for underground metal than Napster.

They had a more knowledgable community in that area and many people giving good recs on good bands.

NightFlight was the best thing to watch coming off an alcohol buzz.

There's a couple of HOF concert videos, but the fact that they play so loud and deep renders the sound kind of buzzing. Still worth it.

[Beware the Beast Man]

3. Night Flight absolutely ruled.

Where else could you watch a b-grade 50's sci-fi film followed by a Bad Brains video?


Curse USA for cancelling it in favor of Up All Night...

[HughBeaumont]

5. WIT GILBAHT GODFREEED!!!

Who the HELL thinks that guy is funny?

That was the WORST exchange by anyone since Ron Harper got traded for Danny Ferry.

Night Flight was the first time I saw a LOT of bands.

[HughBeaumont]

6. dupe

:P

[vi5]

4. Plus, AG's format was much more user friendly I thought...

And I agree about their underground metal community. It was much more knowledgable.

Are you a fan of Jesu at all?

[HughBeaumont]

7. Heck yes.

Jesu is the logical continuation of the Justin Broadrick experience. That's great stuff to listen to on vacation or just driving for long periods of time.

[vi5]

8. What do you think of the Silver EP?

I know a lot of people who really don't like it but I just got it this weekend and I love it. I wish the drum sound was a little higher in the mix, but overall the production and songwriting and everything else is just top notch in my opinion.

[HughBeaumont]

9. Haven't yet bought it.

I knew it was out, just haven't purchased it yet.

I never doubt Justin. He hasn't let me down yet.