The Future and Freebies

I recently listened to the Flight of the Conchords song, "The Humans are Dead," which opens by setting the scene as, "the distant future... the year 2000." Now Bret and Jamaine are referring to music in the distant future for comedic effect --- but music will probably still be around in the distant future.

I've been impressed by the staying power of classical music, much of which has remained popular for hundreds of years. I wonder how many of the recent hit songs will still be played in the next century. I don't think too many of my great-great-great grandkids will ever sing, "oops, I did it again." And probably none of them will know what zig-a-zig-ah means.

Still, when folks in the real distant future look back at our music, what might they think (after a millenium or so passes, and time distorts some facts.)?

Here's a suggestion:





And here's a bonus video, just because I love it:




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Have a great week.

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