My new favorite song comes courtesy of this Ask MetaFilter thread I posted. The identity of the song had been driving me crazy for weeks, ever since I first heard it play in a commercial for HBO Documentary Films before a movie at the Landmark Theater by my apartment. Ask MeFi to the rescue! Within hours, site members had it pegged — “Sparks Fly”, by Daniel Agust (mp3).
The e-mail forwards I’ve been receiving remind me commencement season is upon us. And that means one thing: great speeches. Here’s a list of some great ones from the past 70 years.
… highly recommended. Brought a single tear to this jaded cheek. Go see it, and try not to be all culturally imperialistic about it.
And then come back and listen to “Aayo Re Saki,” a ridiculously good song that shows up midway through the movie and has its way with you for a few moments.