Amazing Planet

Tony Melendez - Armless guitar player

2010-04-06T18:45:00.000-07:00

Some amazing people just ignore adversity and adapt. Anyone who is feeling a bit sorry for themselves - get over it, this will help keep your issues in perspective.

Embrace Life

2010-03-01T21:02:00.000-08:00

This amazing commercial proves one thing - that there are some very clever creative people in this world. Fortunately they have a medium called the internet to show their work world wide and we can enjoy it. This is so clever.

Kiran Bir Sethi

2010-01-19T02:26:00.000-08:00

This amazing woman teaches kids to take charge in India by teaching the principle of "I can". You will love this short but very inspiring TED talk.

Swan Lake - truly amazing ballet

2009-10-14T16:01:00.000-07:00

Whether you are into ballet or not this You Tube clip of the Chinese State Circus performing Swan Lake will blow you away. You will not be able to watch this just once.

JK Wedding dance

2009-08-02T16:52:00.000-07:00

Nearly 15 million hits on You Tube, this is one of the most uplifting and original videos you will ever see. As soon as it starts you start smiling and you find yourself clapping and laughing the whole way through. Positive originality, you just cant beat it. You will love this.

Luckiest man alive

2009-08-01T23:16:00.000-07:00

This is self explanatory.

Playing for change

2009-07-16T02:25:00.000-07:00

This extremely rewarding video combines street musicians across the planet playing together will clever sound editing. if you love music you will love this.

Clay Shirky - New media provides new collaboration.

2009-07-04T18:49:00.000-07:00

This TED talk doesnt sound amazing but it is absolutely rivetiing if you are interested in how our new media is changing the world. Clay can really explain what is happening in clear terms. This talk was recently given to the US State Department. Enjoy.

Amatuer - Lasse Gjertsen

2009-06-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

Lasse can neither play the drums nor the piano. He is just a film editor with a hyper active style. This is original and very entertaining, it must be to have over 10 million hits on You Tube. Thanks for the contribution Bazz. Cheers MM

T Mobile Dance Ad - Life is for Sharing

2009-06-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

Totally inspirational ad and event. Enjoy.

T Mobile ad - Hey Jude

2009-06-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

This is master marketing at its best. You will love this. Life is for sharing.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

2009-06-16T05:29:00.000-07:00

Yann Arthus-Bertrand has just released a feature film to the world for free. His film HOME can be downloaded from You Tube. His stunning use of photography to show us the planet we live on and to bring attention to the damage we are causing to it is so effective, there can be little room for debate. As he says in this short video "we dont want to believe what we know." I assure you this video will at the very least intrigue you and arouse your curiosity for more information on our HOME.

The advance of technology

2009-06-15T05:27:00.000-07:00

The pace of technological change advances regardless of the state of the world economies, this short TED talk clearly demonstrates where we have come from and where we are heading. We are truly living on an amazing planet that will only get more amazing as time goes on. Enjoy.

Kyle Lograsso

2009-05-24T16:58:00.000-07:00

This is a truly amazing story. Its not a golf story. Please watch it right through and keep the tissues nearby. A great lesson as to what can be acheived in the face of adversity and every cloud can have a silver lining.

Kyle Lograsso @ Yahoo! Video

Danny MacAskill

2009-05-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

Amazing talent comes in all forms. Danny is just a master on two wheels. It takes great talent and courage to imagine doing something thought impossible and then creating it. Enjoy this video.

Paul Potts

2009-04-24T21:31:00.000-07:00

This is an amazing story of an amazing talent. The video is self-explanatory. You will love this. Truly an amazing talent.

Arthur Benjamin

2009-04-07T05:07:00.000-07:00

This guy calls himself a mathemagician. I simply call him amazing. If you pride yourself on being "good with numbers" then get ready for a humbling experience because this guy is the best.

The Big Kite

2009-04-01T22:36:00.001-07:00

The resoucefulness of then human race to create unique adventures will never cease to amaze me. This is beautiful, thrilling, stunningly filmed and you will definitely watch it more than once.

Are you going to finish strong?

2009-03-20T19:19:00.000-07:00

If you think you have some problems in your life, think again. If you think your attitude cannot determine the quality of your life, think again. If you are not inspired by Nick Vujicic, then you are probably uninspirable. I have no problems.

Bianca Ryan - Age 11

2009-03-17T16:37:00.000-07:00

The best thing about the shows like Idol and the ... Got Talent series is the amazing talent that they uncover from often the most unlikely people. Bianca Ryan appeared as a contestant number 297 on Americas Got Talent. This performance is amazing, inspirational and shows that age is no barrier to pursuing dreams. I think we will be seeing more of her.

Eight babies

2009-03-16T18:25:00.000-07:00

This may not be the most amazing video you will ever see but it will certainly be one of the funniest. I dont think I have laughed any harder in my life. Wait for the guy with the tray. Enjoy.

Where the hell is Matt?

2009-03-02T15:26:00.001-08:00

With nearly 19 million views on You Tube, not far short of the population of Australia, this simple concept has spread good will across the globe. It shows that it can be done despite and mainstream media's unrelenting efforts to pump misery into our lives. The more this goes on the more you smile. Enjoy.

Amazing graphic reconstruction of New York emergency landing

2009-02-28T17:00:00.000-08:00

This amazing animated reconstruction of the emergency landing in the Hudson River in New York. The animation is overlaid with the actual radio traffic between the plane and air traffic control. What a hero this pilot was. You will not be able to just watch this once.

Do schools kill creativity?

2009-02-23T03:12:00.000-08:00

"Everyone must watch this" is the most common label attached to this talk by creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson as it has been forwarded around the world since it was given in 2006. Funny, thought provoking and liberating for anyone who is interested in children, their education and your attitude towards what society sees as important academic measures.

Lost Generation

2009-02-17T14:31:00.000-08:00

I have been sent this video from several friends. Apparently it was done for a contest called U @ 50. It got second. The girl that produced this was 20. I wish I had had this clarity and wisdom at 20. You will enjoy this and find it totally inspiring. I did. Enjoy.

Inflatable Bag Art

2009-02-14T16:19:00.000-08:00

Creativity comes in many forms and this guy uses shopping bags and similar material to create inflatable street art. The beauty of it is that it lives and dies by Subway exhaust air! Check this short You Tube video out - brilliant!

The luckiest (smartest) penguin

2009-02-07T16:22:00.000-08:00

This is absolutely amazing footage of a great escape. I still cannot work out why the killer whales didnt just eat the boat. Enjoy

Dima Shine - acrobatic world champion

2009-02-03T16:00:00.000-08:00

Acrobatics may not be everyone's cup on tea, but this 23 year old Russian is truly amazing. This short routine is just beautiful and his control astounding. Enjoy

Amazing Surf footage of Mike Parsons

2009-01-26T02:53:00.000-08:00

In my opinion this is one of the most brilliantly filmed pieces of big wave surfing ever made. Filmed from a helicopter, the close up of surfer Mike Parsons being towed into this wave and then slowly panning out to reveal the size of the wave in the context of the size of the surfer is masterful cinematography. The ride itself is amazing as Parsons actually gets tubed on this 64ft monster, you think the wave has claimed him and he comes out of the whitewater. On the same day he had taken a massive wipeout on an earlier wave and came back to take this wave. The footage is from a Billabong surf documentary of a big wave contest.

Robert Ballard - ocean explorer

2009-01-20T16:07:00.000-08:00

This is an inspiring and at times jaw dropping talk from the one of the worlds leading ocean explorers. Among his many acheivements he was the guy that found the Titanic. The ocean covers 72% of the planet yet is relatively unexplored. The facts he presents will amaze you. Please take the time to view this.

You're Beautiful - tell your family

2009-01-17T10:56:00.000-08:00

Here is a great video postcard that you can post on You Tube and send your family a link. Of course you will have to add your own images, but the song by Tim Wood says it all. This is our version. Check it out and then read below for directions on how you can do it. Our families loved it. Enjoy.

1. Go to Tim's myspace page and purchase the song www.myspace.com/timwoodmusic
2. Get together all you favorite family photos and create Power Point presentation
3. Add the song to the Power Point presentation
4. Load up to You Tube
(if you are not sure how to do it ask anyone who is under 25!)

Just when you think you have seen it all

2009-01-14T22:18:00.000-08:00

The resourcefulness of the human race will never cease to amaze me. You would expect this guy to be a giant strong man to carry this many bricks, but to throw them above his head, then balance them and walk out of a boat - amazing. I can only assume he is getting paid per brick not per load. I am not making any judgement on this guys life situation, just his incredible abilities. Check this out.

Our future is exciting

2009-01-13T17:30:00.000-08:00

This brilliant piece of visual communication has many WOW moments in it. I am a huge fan of this form of media and its ability to communicate effectively. The message in this video is quite clear. The future is very exciting and anyone who thinks America will lead the world from this time on needs to reconsider their thinking. Enjoy this amazing video.

The Girl Effect

2009-01-12T10:19:00.000-08:00

To me this amazing video is as much about brilliant creative minds being able to communicate an important message effectively as it is about the message itself. You can have every intention to try and make the world a better place but if you cannot communicate it, it makes your intentions difficult. I have watched this many times and the positive sentiment created by watching it is quite inspiring. I hope you have the same reaction.

The magnificent Benjamin Zander

2009-01-11T19:54:00.000-08:00

I think this is one of the most inspiring talks I have ever seen. Benjamin Zander is the conductor for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and has been for nearly the past 30 years. His thoughts on leadership are profound. Please enjoy this video.