Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers Remixed - PBS & Melodysheep

That all got a bit heavy yesterday didn't it? Even for a Friday. So today we're going to provide a salve for your depressed ear drums with two of The Happiest People Ever: MADE EVEN HAPPIER.

These videos are part of the Icons Remixed series PBS have launched on their YouTube channel in conjunction with Melodysheep (a.k.a. John D. Boswell) of the Symphony of Science remixes.

Bob Ross may be better known to you as that painter dude with the wicked afro. His show Joy of Painting ran for eleven years on PBS, and remains one of the most positive viewing experiences you will ever have. Ross was known for his soporific-level relaxing voice and uber positive outlook, but prior to his success as a painter he held down numerous positions in the military which required him to be an absolute bastard. He vowed that once he escaped those jobs he would never shout again- presumably unless he became particularly excited by a particularly happy little cloud.

The remix is saccharine as hell, but it makes me stupid happy. Sometimes we need to live in a world of no mistakes, only happy accidents.

Mr. Rogers was a children's entertainer, educator and minister whose show Mr. Rogers' Neighbourhood ran from 1963 to 2001 on American Television. Every week children were invited to explore the land of make believe. The adult world was glimpsed through the window. And many (MANY) sweaters were worn.

In this video Mr. Rogers is a cross between your favourite teacher, your parents when they could do no wrong in your eyes, and Timothy Leary.

Autotune remixes are a staple of YouTube. These videos are not explosively new ideas. But, unlike most autotune remixes, they don't feel like they were tossed out in five minutes. There's a genuine mood and exploration of character within the songs which I find fascinating. I love the idea of taking soundbites from a media personality and crafting a distillation of their outlook into music. More please.

May The Fourth Be With You - Star Wars Triple Bill

So today is STAR WARS DAY! How do I know it's STAR WARS DAY? Well everyone is saying it's STAR WARS DAY because you can make a pun with May the Fourth and THAT'S all the reason I need for it to be STAR WARS DAY (which really should be everyday).

So for all you fresh faced young rebels and imperials of tomorrow, here are three cool cuts of Star Wars music mayhem. And no John Williams in sight!

RUM TUM DUM DUM DAHDAHDAAAAHHHHHH it's the Cantina Song! A capella! By Sixteen Feet, the Swathmore College based vocal group that do tons of amazing covers of your favorite songs. Want barbershop re-workings of Blink-182 (your FAVORITE!) or The Muppets? They have you covered.

This remix of the Imperial March by Fader Gladiator was used to brilliant effect in the British sitcom Spaced, though their rendition didn't feature Yoda busting moves like nobody's business.

CHEWBACCA! WHAT A WOOKIE! Need I say more?

Have an awesome Star Wars Day everyone. And of course: May The Fourth Be With You.

TurretMalfunction - Mart815

TurretMalfunction by Mart815

A short and sweet update for a short and sweet song.

Eleanor (our extraordinary artist) has been playing through Portal 2 recently, which reminded me of this awesome dubstep remix of the Aperture Turrets. Because the soundtracks of Portal 1/2 are built around organic and electronic sounds meshing, the style is a natural fit for the samples.

The mix is generally pretty great, though understandably without a background in Portal it becomes a dubstep song with a bunch of overly polite helium voices apologizing, screaming, and killing.

Okay wait actually that still sounds pretty awesome.

Get it for free forever here.

Lost Woods Dubstep Remix - Ephixa

This year marks The Legend of Zelda's 25th Anniversary, so in honor of this auspicious occasion I order you to rock out to Ephixa's incredible dubstep remixes of a few iconic Zelda tracks.

My personal favourite is The Lost Woods Theme, which sounds like a demented clockwork shop getting bombarded by laser cannons. It's incredible, and if you're playing it right your windows should explode from the pure intensity of it.

Somebody please make The Legend of Zelda: Link's Weekend Bender and use these songs as the soundtrack. I will pay infinity money gratitude. Thank you.

Ephixa - Zelda Step Remixes