One of the most quiet Internet revolutions going on right now is in the area of shared music. No, I don't mean bands creating buzz off their websites and becoming the next Ok Go. What I'm talking about are the millions upon millions of amateurs out there who are using video to share music, guitar licks, lyrics and voice lessons. I can't imagine what the publishers of sheet music are doing to make ends meet these days, but, as the father of an amateur up-and-coming guitarist, I can tell you that web video is nearly as important at the guitar.
That brings us to Aimee Mann. The songstress, one of the smartest lyricists working these days, is holding a contest for fans to sing along with her song, Freeway. Take a look:

And here's the original video of her song, Freeway:

And here's a utterly shameless plug for my son, Gabe Collie, and his friend, Zack Cohen, singing Sublime's Santeria. They have never met Ms. Mann and are still mulling over taking part in her contest:

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