I named this blog shiny bits because i love little things that are so alive and vibrant they shine. This is the shiniest bit I’ve seen in a long time; it caught my total attention and kept it for hours. I’ve been absolutely mesmerized, and each time I watch it (too many to count at this point) 
it digs deeper, penetrating layer after layer of meaning in me.
It’s 2 minutes of what’s possible using music and media as a medium of connection.
Now, I don’t know how many times I watched this clip before I heard Ryan Seacrest announce it was Chris Cornell’s version of Billie Jean. Huh? Ok, so I’m more removed from the music scene than most…after all I am watching American Idol! But it sent me in search of Mr. Chris Cornell…and I loved what I found.
This, to me, is a great example of “creating from.” Here is an extremely popular song known by a significant percentage of the population, re-arranged by a significantly unknown musician and blown out of the water on significantly popular television show. This creating from each other re-vitalized, renewed a cultural stronghold and gave two careers a huge boost, and most likely significant royalties to MJ (Michael Jackson) and his folks, while touching the masses in new and exciting ways. I am INSPIRED.
It raises all the boats!
