Archive for 2023

Totally-Mashed-Holiday Edition

A Elf got off the shelf and took over Totally Mashed

A Elf took over Totally Mashed! This week, I found at my desk while working on Totally Mashed. A little Elf was off of the shelf and complaining about how I never do any holiday music. At the pole we always listen to …Ok Ok I get it. So why don’t we do this weeks mash together? She thought it was a great I idea then I got hit with a skittle in the eye […]

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Everything can burn on the Highway To Hell

In a 2014 Reddit AMA, AC/DC’s Angus Young described the time his guitar amplifier caught on fire while he was recording his the solo for 1977’s “Let There Be Rock.”

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Totally Mashed Country Edition Take 2

Get ready for a musical rollercoaster with “Totally Mashed,” a one-of-a-kind mashup show that seamlessly blends the diverse sounds of Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Joan Jett, Usher, Beck, Metallica, Billy Ray Cyrus, Billie Eilish, and more! This playlist promises an electrifying fusion of genres, from country and pop to rock and hip-hop, creating a unique and unforgettable auditory experience. “Totally Mashed” guarantees an unpredictable musical adventure, where the familiar becomes fresh, […]

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Springsteen’s CD Truly was Born In The USA

On Sept. 21, 1984, CBS opened up the first American compact disc pressing plant in Terre Haute, Ind. The first disc to come off the production line was Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., which had been released three months earlier. Given the album’s title and the spotlight on the plight of the American worker contained in many of his songs, it made perfect sense that Springsteen’s album became the first American-made CD. The format had been […]

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The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady named Ching Shih

Strange But True – The world’s The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady named Ching Shih. She was a prostitute in China until the Commander of the Red Flag Fleet bought and married her. But her husband considered her his equal, and she became an active pirate commander in the fleet. The Rest of the Story When one thinks of the world’s most notorious pirates, names like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Calico […]

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A Little Tongue From Kali The Destroyer

In 1970, John Pasche designed a logo for the Rolling Stones. He was paid £50. Almost 30 years later, the V&A bought Pasche’s original artwork at auction for $92,500. He met with Jagger again where the singer “talked about things he liked and things he didn’t like, nothing too specific,” explains Pasche, “and then I just had this idea.” While an obvious reference to Jagger’s features (not especially flattering, but Jagger didn’t seem to mind), […]

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The Saga of Humpty Dumpty

Rhyme + Reasoning “Humpty Dumpty” is an egg right? Historical evidence suggests that Humpty Dumpty was a cannon. Used by the Royalists during the English Civil War. During a vicious battle in 1648, the cannon fell from a battlement. It was unable to be recovered (i.e., put back together again). Tellingly, the lyrics of the nursery rhyme never describe Humpty Dumpty as an egg either. Let us dig deeper “Humpty Dumpty”—with its simplistic lyrics and surrealistic […]

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Totally Mashed Ep: 2 Season 3

Hey there, music enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a world where genres collide, beats blend, and creativity knows no bounds! Welcome to the mesmerizing universe of mashups. The iconic sounds of Linkin Park, the pop vibes of Katy Perry, and many others. Legendary artists come together in a symphony of musical magic!

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Totally Mashed Returns: Uniting Legends Through Mesmerizing Mashups!

Ladies and gentlemen, music aficionados, and mashup enthusiasts, rejoice! The long-awaited return of Totally Mashed is finally here, bringing you a captivating blend of iconic artists and their greatest hits through awe-inspiring mashups. This electrifying fusion of 50 Cent, Oasis, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ariana Grande, Eric Clapton, The Cure, Fatboy Slim, Queen, Bon Jovi, Rob Base, Faith No More, Stevie Wonder, and many more promises to take you on an […]

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