THE COVETED talks shoes. And I nearly pass out with desire. Irregular Choice shoes are ah-MAZ-ing.
August122009
August112009
The Sky Drops “Truth Is” (Directors: Joe Castro and Justin Clowes)
Viva la retro music video! Also, I really like this song.
August72009
Venice is Sinking - Ryan’s Song (via 99dollarmusicvideos)
I like to call this video love at first site. Unsure if the band name’s was Venice is Sinking or if it was Ryan’s Song, when we received this submission, I was won over immediately with its simple concept, ever-changing wall color and beautifully orchestrated track. And I hope that you guys enjoy it too.
I’ve watched/listened to this song, like 10 times already this week. So good!
August52009
Cameron & April at Spuyten Duyvil | Brooklyn (via ldandersen)
GPOYW: Spuyten Duyvil, Brooklyn Edition
July302009
“Twitter, Facebook, video games - they’ll all be there when you get back. You can have experiences that will last a lifetime. Together, we own the most majestic mountain ranges, the highest free-falling waterfall on the continent. As owners, we ought to just go every once in a while, visit our property , make sure it’s being well taken care of, and put it in our will for everyone else. It’s the best bargain there is.”
Ken Burns in August 2009 Sunset Magazine, answering “How do we make sure the [national] parks exist for future generations?”
3PM
One of my favorite things about the music video community over on Antville, is how people there appreciated and remember music videos over a long period of time. Because of the posting bulk, a majority of the videos shared are new and will be soon forgotten but there are frequently opportunities for videos to be resurrected. Some of the ways include people asking the forum for a music video they kind of remember or just posting old videos not previously seen on the site. But the best, the BEST, is when someone makes a music video that may or may not have been directly inspired by a pre-existing music video. If it’s at all like something that was already made, it WILL be pointed out. Let us examine one such example.
This unofficial turned official Death Cab for Cutie music video, directed by Ross Ching, was shared. Upon being posted to Antville, commentors immediately list other videos that pre-date this music video but have much of the same idea: using every day objects to spell out the song lyrics.The video most often refered to as having inspired the Death Cab video is the SoftLightes music video for Heart Made of Sound, directed by Kris Moyes. It was made in 2006 and although appears to be a complete original, you’d be mistaken.
The first link to this music video concept was actually found in a graphic designer and typography enthusiast not attempting to make music videos at all. His name is Stefan Sagmeister. He explains on his website that while growing up, his sign painting Gradnfather hung sayings and wisdom around the house. Sagmeister decided that with this art installation Art Grandeur Nature 2004, he’d continute the tradition. His five images across a variety of scenes tell you “Trying to look good limits my life.”
(Seriously now, click through to view!)
Following the breadcrumb trail of music videos can frequently lead you to other work you may enjoy or even better, you may learn something about this history and transformation of an idea across several mediums. Have you seen any similar music videos that use this concept as well?
This was so much fun to write! AND it’s fun to watch. Play play play!
1PM
I appreciate the sentiment. Espcially from a such an accomplished individual. Humility isn’t often seen coupled with extraordinary talent.
(via hrrrthrrr and Mr. Fancy Pants Bryant)
July282009
I’ve always wanted to learn stained glass and this is EXACTLY the type of beautiful thing I imagined making. Learning how to make stained glass, who is with me?!?
Frm the Gravel & Gold blog.
8AM
Meat spread via Gradian magazine and www.eatmedaily.com. I’m drooling just looking at this. Never underestimate my love for cured meats.
