Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
First Aid Kit - LA BLOGOTHEQUE
via blogotheque.net
This is cool. I liked hearing these girls' voices. Unique and interesting plus, they seem so mellow. I heard a song from them about 6 months ago on the radio and was pleasantly surprised to see this piece on Blogotheque. I looked for some more videos like this on XXMERGE http://play.converse.com/play/show/?tag=xxmerge but didn't find anything of this caliber. Will keep checking back, but I liked the freshness of their voices and their apparent "lightness". I think we all need a little lightness going into 2010........
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
This is when what happens when you leave your
takeaway car radio in the car! I should be thankful they didn't steal thr two carseats in the back. The thief left the car locked nicely too. No sign of forced entry so I'm lucky thr whole car is still here I suppose....
Sunday, December 27, 2009
i'm trying to find my way home - Flickr photo
via flickr.com
Now this is a lovely photo. I can almost hear the soft crunch, crunch of their boots in the snow.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Nourse Farm Jam Commercial #1
We had a hilarious time this past summer shooting this video on the farm when Tim was in town. Dan is the horse owned by Sean, who boards him at the farm. He is a favorite in the local community for lying down in the pasture so often, passers-by will knock on my parents' door asking if their horse is ok.
It was a beautiful summer day at the peak of strawberry season and Tim learned to walk slowly and say, "Whoa Dan". Happy Holidays from all of us at Nourse Farm! http://www.noursefarm.com
John Giura's Quest for the Perfect Christmas Card - 1970-2009
My uber-talented neighbor, John Giura, has been making Christmas cards now since 1970 and has been working diligently at his craft. My favs are: 1972, 1974, 1975, 1978 as I wish I could draw as well as that as a young person. The stars he draws ('72 & '74) are just brilliant and really represent for me what it was like when I thought of 'that' star growing up and going to Sunday school in Bedford. 1982, 1984 and 1988 are the best section I think (1982 pictured here), but it may be because I am a true child of the '80's that my aesthetic leans this way. 1988 feels like the pinnacle of good design as it is so clean and balanced. I particularly like the 1992-1993 years as they remind me of the Saul Bass style of using kinetic typography in some of my favorite films' title sequences like 'The Man with the Golden Arm' and 'North by Northwest'. We learn more about the man, the myth, in 1998, the same time I moved to NYC where this poignant card marks the end of an era and a beloved pooch. 1999, 2001 and 2004 are my favs from this final group as 2001 was a card that would touch anyone living in city during that horrendous fall as that view from our roof, shows our now tallest building. 2005's card was the first we received in the mail, and even though I have walked past this sign hundreds of times down West 26th St, I never saw it as he did-so funny and perfect. His final cards include his muse, Malain, one of our favorite smiling faces from the building and a constant on our block and in the elevator. John has displayed these cards so nicely, I just had to share as there is nothing like a little bit of fine art to remind us of the beauty of the season. Enjoy!
Friday, December 18, 2009
PROJECT FOR AWESOME! The Station on YouTube AN AWESOME BOOK
via youtube.com
I just read this book online and went to buy it as it's lovely, really. And trust me, I read a lot of books. You can also read it here, but watch the film first and then take a gander at what it's all about. Nice to think about dreams during a holiday season like now. Dallas Clayton seems like someone I'd like to meet some day.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Are we running out of oil? The world in energy statistics |Environment | guardian.co.uk
via guardian.co.uk
Yes, I think this is worthy of a read. Something that affects everyone who drives a car. The nitty gritty says that we have about 42 years of oil left, so what will transportation be like then? Assuming we live that long, will we be using some other form of fuel by then? Cars seem so dirty......
Found this by looking in my Datablog Advent Calendar
I like reminding myself of the facts out there that I most want to avoid. Click on a number each day to open your eyes to more interesting tidbits. The Guardian people have put together some really nice statistical charts in Flickr too.
My favorite is the Map of global food crisis hotspots Just 'food' for thought.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Album of the day: White Hills – Dead EP |
White Hills - Dead EP
Lovingly pinched from SILive.com: At first blush, names can be misleading. Take White Hills, for example. If you were to think of white as sterile and hills as rolling mounds, you’d have the wrong impression. But if you think of white as in “white hot” and hills as “infinitely sprawling masses,” you’d be right on the money with this group of Brooklyn musicians.
While it seems that more groups than ever are exploring spacey drone and heavy ambient metal, White Hills has shown remarkable panache and a distinctive dexterity in this genre. Its appropriately titled debut, Heads on Fire, was an impressive space rock tour de force — a mix of Hawkwind’s swirling psychedelic boogie freakouts and Pink Floyd’s more pastoral astral explorations.
The latest offering from White Hills, Dead, a very limited, vinyl-only release (1,000 copies), is shorter but reveals more diversity and reference points.
Continue reading: MUSIC REVIEW: White Hills’ new EP ‘Dead’ explores band’s dexterity | Staten Island Entertainment – Music – - SILive.com.
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via roadburn.com
Yes, White Hills is in the news again. It's about "Dead" so it's about time you listened...........
Their vinyl has sold out so Thrill Jockey is streaming the track off it's site. http://www.thrilljockey.com/catalog/?id=104335
Monday, December 14, 2009
Lightspeed Champion - 'Marlene' on YouTube
via youtube.com
I liked this video, not just because it tried telling a story, but especially for the part at 3:11 in. Weird, yet I was tapping my feet. Old time feel from my youth......
Sunday, December 13, 2009
little brothers
via vimeo.com
I liked this short film a lot. It shows how you can really use this set-up [Canon EOS 5D Mark II still camera with 24mm, 50mm and 85mm lenses] to great affect while capturing moments with kids so they are practically unaware that video is taking place. I wonder about the absence of color as while the black and white was the choice of Brown, I don't think it makes sense [ie shooting it in B+W doesn't add anything to the film, it just subtracts-you can always take away color in post, but why shoot in B+W?]. Love the focus on the twins faces, smiles and hands. Something to look for in using a camera like this. Thanks to Brown for showing us this portrait.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Deetjens: Big Sur
via deetjens.com
Talking about this magical place Deetjen's in Big Sur, California tonight and it brought me back to my honeymoon. This was our bed and it was foggy but warm with a lovely fire in the fireplace and records and no phone. What a place. We went down the highway at 2am and sat in the natural hotsprings at Esalen- wow! To experience it all- walking through the silent grounds of the Institute, the moonlight and crashing waves, the fresh ocean air- was almost unbearably too much. Nothing to say except, that if you find yourself in this region, stay at this peaceful place. There is a series of journals in the rooms and if you stay in Grandpa's room you can read our thoughts. I think Z did a sketch of us sitting in the hot-tub. I may have a photo somewhere. Brought me back while we were celebrating the end of the year with our video team tonight on Park Avenue South. Nice memory.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Phoenix - 1901 YouTube [Lighting Design]
via youtube.com
I posted a link to this same song on La Blogotheque last week as I was really impressed with the "quietness" of the song as the band was playing it in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But then I found this original video and the lighting and projections are stunning. For my friends out there in lighting design, this is a shout out to you. Love it. It's cool when you can see the video pixels over the singers' faces too. Very nice and of course I want to understand the lyrics, but at this point they are not available yet on VEVO. Took a few more look at the La Blogotheque video to compare and I really like the 'hero shot' that starts with the focus on the guy's finger up in the air by the Eiffel Tower directly after we see "Part 1", lovely seamless filmmaking. I'll keep watching these guys. Really fun video.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
50 of the Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media
In every industry there are a few people who are unarguably outstanding at what they do. In addition to that, they are typically charismatic, energetic, and creative. In an effort to find some of these people Ron Hudson, of Immediate Influence, ask
Yes, this was interesting to me. Check it out as there could be a good muse in here for each of you.
B.N.E., the Graffiti Writer, Gets a Manhattan Exhibition
via nytimes.com
I have enjoyed seeing his BNE sticker everywhere in my neighborhood and elsewhere in the city. It's almost a thrill when I see more pop up in places I haven't seen before. It's a little like the Obey campaign of yesteryear which I also loved seeing http://obeygiant.com/
Anytime someone is "showing their work" in a unique way, I get excited. Maybe we will check out the exhibition as it's only 18 blocks away.
Article on Creativity-Online.com: Google: Favorite Places
karen@kzfilms.com recommends you check out this article on Creativity-Online.com: Google: Favorite PlacesI really liked this. I know I will try this if I see it in any window around NY or San Francisco. It's a funny ad with the looks on the actors faces, but it made an impression on me. Mainly, I want to try it.In case the link above does not work, copy and paste the following into your browser's address field: http://creativity-online.com/work/google-favorite-places/18159
Monday, December 7, 2009
they always cry at this point on the walk
via flickr.com
This year, 11/09 and two years ago, 12/07.........http://www.flickr.com/photos/knz/2142439299/in/set-72157594473620586/
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Ricky Gervais... Obviously.
via rickygervais.com
I love Ricky Gervais. Here is a sneak peak at the new HBO animated comedy series that I can't wait to see. If anyone has listened to their brilliant podcast, here it is in animated color.....
Additionally, I found this earlier version on Newsgrounds as this one is called Monkey News (the player is a little annoying as there are no controls so you can also watch it on youtube). Love the concept and think that the animation is cool to look at. Love in the Monkey News animation the expressions on Steven and Ricky's face as they hunger to understand the mind of Carl. This is really for anyone who wanted to see what it is like to sit in the room with these three outstanding minds.
Friday, December 4, 2009
The Fiery Furnaces -The End is Near -Video - Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 - Winners
via nme.com
My friend Lucien Harriot sent me this clip this morning. While I don't really know what NME is, I am always happy to hear a shout out about our work. We are up to almost 4,500 views on TouTube in a little over 3 months so this is cool.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Phoenix - 1901 - A Take Away Show (video)
This is great documentary photography. I love the setting of course and watching the passers-by is really the thing about this video. The newlywed couple is the coolest to watch. I love, love, love it and this band sounds surprisingly lovely playing in this way. Keen on the whole idea from this revolutionary french website of music fans.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SET YOUR FINGERS FREE: Video
via masa-ka.com
This is old, but I still like it and wanted to note that I am watching
MASASHI KAWAMURA. He is one of my YouTube subscriptions and I really like his work. The production value on this one is lovely and it's such a clear, well defined piece. On another note, his new animation made with matchsticks is very cute too and how I found this old piece. His website is cool too:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Inglourious Basterds Movie Review vs Jennifer's Body- Rotten Tomatoes
88% vs 45%: There is really some value in listening to Rotten Tomatoes. I saw Quentin Tarantino's most recent film two weeks ago and loved it. Think the acting was terrific, and even though I sometimes get tired of all the blood and guts (bloody scalps and fights), I really liked this film, hands down compared to the Kill Bill series and Grindhouse films of late. The actor Christoph Waltz was brilliant as Hans Landa and was a terrific bad guy to fear throughout the story. The opening scene's mood was absolutely riveting and kept me nervous, knowing that bad things were coming. Mélanie Laurent as Shoshanna was also a wonderful strong woman character who didn't take it lying down from her evil Nazi counterparts. Tarantino always lets me taste anticipation and fear in his films which keeps me coming back for more......
But in comparison, the folks at RT warned me about Jennifer's Body and I ignored it because I had heard Diablo Cody talk about it on NPR (WNYC) and was intrigued (can't beat Juno for excellent writing, right?). Unfortunately the best joke was ruined by her saying it out-loud during the broadcast. I didn't even know that this was a horror film until I was sadly freaked by the gore in the first few minutes. Some of the dialogue was decent, but ruined in this Donnie Darko rip-off. Next time I will listen to Rotten Tomatoes.
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