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Have You Seen This? Reporter can't handle 'Guardians of the Galaxy' ride on live TV
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Being on live TV can be stressful. Screaming like a small child on live TV is much more stressful. - photo by John Clyde
John Clyde
KSL.com
Published: May 31, 2017, 2:19 PM


REGRETSVILLE I've been on TV a fair number of times, but no matter how often I do it, I always have that nagging voice in the back of my mind saying, "Don't embarrass yourself. Come on, for you and me, don't embarrass yourself."

Unfortunately, I embarrassed myself way too often and that's how I quickly realized that I was more suited for life behind the camera.

On the other hand, life in front of the camera is very much suited for reporter Cory James, but he maybe wished he'd called in sick a few days ago and not done his live shot on the new "Guardians of the Galaxy" ride at Disneyland.

The ride is a new take on the old Tower of Terror at California Adventure, but it still includes the same terrifying drops as the old attraction. I don't know if James had just never been on the Tower of Terror and didn't know what to expect, or if he had repressed the memory, but he was surprised. You need to watch the video yourself to really understand the man's absolute terror, but suffice it to say he screams louder than my 6-year-old daughter.

In James' defense, it is a pretty scary ride, as my wife can attest to. A few years ago, I convinced (forced) her to ride the Tower of Terror with me. When we took the big drop she managed to look at me between screams and shout at the top of her lungs, "I hate you!"

Thankfully posterity can enjoy this moment forever because it happened to be at the exact moment our picture was taken on the ride. My wife's angry face, as she screams bitter words toward me while I have a smile from ear to ear, is captured in time forever, much like James' cries for help.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot
Martha Ostergar
KSL.com
Updated: Dec 30, 2018, 5:00 PM
Published: Dec 29, 2018, 1:57 PM

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Street musician killing it on clarinet

She must have lungs of iron! Its inspiring hearing the upper registers being played so well.

Posted by Clarinet Life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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