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Penn President Amy Gutmann’s musical commencement speech (VIDEO)
In light of John Legend being this year’s commencement speaker, it seemed fitting that Dr. Amy Gutmann dedicated her commencement address to the theme of “the soundtrack of our lives”, cleverly weaving in musical clips throughout her speech. Some of my favorite parts include: Dr. Gutmann’s tickled reaction around minute 9 after the “Gangnam Style” clip plays Audience […]
These Penn Musicians Show You How To Record an Album (VIDEO)
A year ago, last August, we started a new exclusive DT monthly Vlog series documenting the life of 2 Penn graduates who are embarking on a music career, so that others can learn from their experiences. In this 9th episode (and after living in Austin now for about a year), Ben Naecker (C’09, Water Polo) […]
Glee and High School Musical Are Making This Penn Alum Actor Up His Game (VIDEO)
Last fall, we started our “An Actor’s Path” vlog series with Penn alum Alex Weber (C’09, Lacrosse). Throughout this year we’re tracking Alex’s journey as a new actor here in Hollywood. Recently, Alex debuted the commercial he was in with some of his idols. In this month’s vlog episode, after the jump, Alex talks about: […]
They tell musicians how to choose the best city to live in (VIDEO)
Last August, we started a new exclusive DT monthly Vlog series documenting the life of 2 Penn graduates who are embarking on a music career, so that others can learn from their experiences. In this 8th episode (and after living in Austin now for almost 10 months), Ben Naecker (C’09, Water Polo) and Blake West […]
He’s Giving Minor Characters from Epic Movies a (Musical) Voice (VIDEO)
Remember a few months ago when I posted a video about one Penn alum’s musical interpretation of The Godfather? Tom DiMenna (C’ 02, Quarterback for Varsity Football Team, Music Reporter for XPN Radio) is at it again with another musical interpretation from another Hollywood classic… His new short after the jump!Check out Tom’s Braveheart inspired […]
This Oscar Nominated Writer/Director Has a Musical Tribute For All You Beautiful Pregnant Ladies (VIDEO)
After his short film was nominated for an Oscar in 2006, Rob Pearlstein (C’95, DP) went on to create another funny film that caught our attention. Now, Rob has created what seems to be a sure viral video sensation called “She Gotta Bump”, a song as he says, “for all you beautiful pregnant ladies”. Watch […]
