“Shark-Bear & The Matthew” : Episode 1

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Both myself and Charles Ketchabaw are really proud of this first cartoon and hope you enjoy it’s awesomeness. So, spread the word, tell your friends and make sure to subscribe!

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Hot girls are plunging, and we can't look away!

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When the coast is clear, we'll Drive Into The Sun...

Music & Words by Billy Reid

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If you haven't already, check out DoogToon's new musical masterpiece, "Skywalking." It's beyond epic. Keep your eyes peeled for my brief cameo.

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Here’s an audio clip from episode #92 of the PreRecorded Friends Show. Joe asks me to read the opening monologue of "Thriller" as Vincent Price...changing into Cobra Commander.


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I just got back from a great trip in North Carolina, visiting my pals Rhett & Link. We've got a fantastic video in the works, but because of some delays out of our control, that video won't be seeing the light of day until November..ish. I also had the pleasure of spending some time with the enormously talented Joe Penna, who will be directing that video.

Speaking of directing, Link directed my upcoming music video. Say tuned for that, I'm just in the editing process now.


Link and Billy

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The lovely Taylor Swift was about to give her acceptance speech, when out of the blue Kanye West grabbed her mic and completely ruined the moment. He then wrote on his website his apology. I felt text wasn't enough to really convey his sincerity, so here it is in music form.....enjoy.


"I'M SOOOOO SORRY TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER FANS AND HER MOM. I SPOKE TO HER MOTHER RIGHT AFTER AND SHE SAID THE SAME THING MY MOTHER WOULD'VE SAID. SHE IS VERY TALENTED! I LIKE THE LYRICS ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER AND SHE'S IN THE BLEACHERS! ........................ I'M IN THE WRONG FOR GOING ON STAGE AND TAKING AWAY FROM HER MOMENT!................. BEYONCE'S VIDEO WAS THE BEST OF THIS DECADE!!!! I'M SORRY TO MY FANS IF I LET YOU GUYS DOWN!!!! I'M SORRY TO MY FRIENDS AT MTV. I WILL APOLOGIZE TO TAYLOR 2MRW. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!! EVERYBODY WANNA BOOOOO ME BUT I'M A FAN OF REAL POP CULTURE!!! NO DISRESPECT BUT WE WATCHIN' THE SHOW AT THE CRIB RIGHT NOW CAUSE ... WELL YOU KNOW!!!! I'M STILL HAPPY FOR TAYLOR!!!! BOOOYAAAWWWW!!!! YOU ARE VERY VERY TALENTED!!! I GAVE MY AWARDS TO OUTKAST WHEN THEY DESERVED IT OVER ME... THAT'S WHAT IT IS!!!!!!! I'M NOT CRAZY YALL, I'M JUST REAL. SORRY FOR THAT!!! I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR TAYLOR AND I'M SINCERELY SORRY!!! MUCH RESPECT!!!!!"

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The third video I collaborated with Rhett & Link aired last night on the Science Channel. This video was especially fun for me, because not only did I do the artwork, but I also produced the song and co-wrote the lyrics with the guys. I sing the alien character as well.


Special thanks to Ashton Kutcher for spreading the word about the video today.

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Here’s my first attempt at drawing in the Flash using my Wacom Cintiq 12WX.

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The garbage strike of '09 here in Toronto has forced the locals to get creative with their waste disposal.

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*ring, ring*
“Hello?”
“Hey, do you wanna see that band tonight”
“Which band?”
“You know, the one with the chorus that goes..”la,la,la,la,la”
“uh...”
“Pick you up at 7.”


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Here are the keys to my radical time machine....

Music & Words by Billy Reid

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The inimitable Michael Buckley wanted to collaborate on a video, so he sent me multiple takes of him saying only three words : I’m Your Bitch. I then blended it up, added some spicy peppers and this is what came out of the oven.

Chew slowly.

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Here’s the second of three videos were doing for Brink on the Science Channel. Enjoy, “Robot Girlfriend.”

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Our second video collaboration airs tonight on Brink on the Science Channel at 10:30 pm (Eastern). This time we tackle the über nerd fantasy of Robot Girlfriends.

(Video tomorrow on YouTube)

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Rhett and Link asked me to collaborate with them on three videos for Brink on the Science Channel. Here’s the first of the trio, entitled “Space Junk”.

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Legend has it this girl walked in for 3 small star tattoos on her face, took a nap(?) then woke up to find the tattoo guy gave her over 50! I’m pretty sure she was experiencing a lil’ instant regret. Make sure to check out the final shot of the guy who did her work.

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Last night I wrote this song after my buddy John showed me these pictures of Megan Fox “refusing” a rose from some kid. I like imagining that he did research before trying to hand over the flower. Bad research.

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Stop yer pacin’, my pop rock album “The Sights & The Sounds is now available on iTunes and Amazon! Now, hop to it and go download some tracks!

All the songs are remastered for iTunes.
The Sights & The Sounds

All Right With Me

The Serfs Are On Their Way

What We’ve Got

The Prescription

Don’t Be Silly

Another Year Down

Work In Progress

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I’m pleased to announce that Very Tasteful : Volume 1 is now available on iTunes! So, what are you waiting for, go download some tracks!

All the songs are remastered for iTunes.
Forest Ninja

White Chicks & Gang Signs

I Am Awesome

Lip Syncing to the Song

Spring Yields a Goldblum

Wiki Man

True Story

Swim Now

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This is based on a real photo..True Story!

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The Sights & The Sounds”will be available worldwide on iTunes and Amazon June 15th
Very Tasteful : Volume One is already available on Amazon and will soon be on iTunes as well.

Both albums feature 8 tracks of my best material from the last two years. I think you guys will really enjoy these.

I’ll post again once we’re closer to the debut dates.

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Yesterday was the song, today is the video. Enjoy Beige Shoes is Magic.

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Beige Shoes on sale.

Music & Words by Billy Reid

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Have you seen my Keys?

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I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Alexis Stoymenoff for her piece on comedy and music for CBC Radio 3. Click the link below to listen. I’m in the first half of the piece.

http://radio3.cbc.ca/blogs/2009/04/Music-and-Comedy-A-Match-Made-in-Canada

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Sometimes regret is instantaneous.

Music & Words by Billy Reid

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I’m Sipping Smoothies While Your Grandpa’s Snoozin’.

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Kirby Ferguson asked me if I was interested in doodling some drawings for his new video. Check out our collaboration in his new video “Talent : 10,000 Hours + Work.”

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Here’s a song I wrote today, “Work In Progress”. Enjoy.

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Enjoy, “Serfs Are On Their Way.”

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The PreRecorded Friends are back, and I’ve decided to start posting highlights from shows. Here’s a clip from episode #65 : Every Other Scene in Benjamin Button.


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Enjoy “Who’s Fooling Who?”

Music & Words by Billy Reid

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The cool people at YouTube Canada featured my music video “ All Right With Me” today on the mainpage.


Thanks to everyone who wrote in to let me know.

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Yesterday was the song, today is the video. Enjoy.

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Here’s my latest pop tune, “All Right With Me.”

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I had the great pleasure of hanging out with 3 of the 5 Haché sisters these past few days. Here’s what happened.

Music by Billy Reid
Words by Billy Reid, Bridget Haché, Jill Haché & MK Haché

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The swell people at Revver have chosen “My Mom” as their top pick today.



Thanks to everyone who wrote it to let me know.

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“Ready Or Not”, here’s my new song.

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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Enjoy my latest music video, “My Mom.”

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Special thanks to Doog Bresler.

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Here’s my new video , “What Time Is it?”

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Here’s my reaction to John McCain calling Barack Obama “That One” during the second presidential debate.

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UPDATE :

The video was featured in the “News & Politics” section worldwide on YouTube.

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Enjoy my song, “Another Year Down”

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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If you’re a regular listener to the Prerecorded Friends Show, you might know the story behind this song. If not, you’ll just have to tune in sometime.

Enjoy!

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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The PreRecorded Friends Show will celebrate it’s 60th show this Sunday with a first ever LIVE broadcast on Ustream.

Tune in HERE at 6: 30 PST/9:30 Eastern.

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Don’t smoke.

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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Here’s my latest pop song I wrote today. Enjoy.

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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Here’s a short lil’ tune I wrote about my Mom.

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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Very Tasteful hit 12,000 subscribers today on YouTube.


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It’s time to drop those “F-Bombs.”

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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I finally put a video together for my song “Swim Now,” so come check it out. If it isn’t already obvious, the song is about my favourite comedy sketch.

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Here’s a song I wrote today, “Nobody Is Foolin’ You.”

Written & Performed by Billy Reid

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Check out new song I wrote called "Forest Ninja". Then dance, hard.

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