Nova Seed

posted March 28, 2017 #

i don't post much on-demand content from VHX anymore but this is an impressive creation

Style Frames 2016

posted March 28, 2017 #

Absolutely love this Eran Hilleli animation sequence that functions as the opening sequence for the Style Frames 2016 creative conference. It's an epic journey of colorful characters that manages to not take itself too seriously. This interview from Art of the Title really does a great job digging into the creation and process of the piece from Hilleli. Do recommend.

Manufacturing Consent

posted March 28, 2017 #

Pretty fascinating animation here (narrated by Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!) that takes the time to explain Noam Chomsky's "5 Filters of Mass Media" from his book Manufacturing Consent. The idea (and book) were published in 1988 and was based on previous publications from the 1920's and late 1880's. That is to say, this isn't a new idea but it does feel more relevant these days.

This isn't a slag on Fox News or "fake news" or any particular political bend. Nor is it a conspiracy theory that I'm brewing in my own brain (those seeds are hard to unsow). It's a video of a concept that's worth being aware of. What action we take beyond that is still unknown.

Coupler: Our Heavenly Bodies

posted March 28, 2017 #

Almost a year ago I posted about Nashville band Coupler providing a live, improvised score to the 1925 Hanns Walter Kornblum silent film Our Heavenly Bodies. My hope was that the event wasn't just a one time event. Fortunately for me, it wasn't!

The band is now on tour screening the restored version of the German epic (courtesy of Filmmuseum Munchen) and playing along with it. It's not a massive amount of dates so go check their site for specifics or follow along to vaguely experience it via social media. Or, just watch the trailer, which is an excellent experience in and of itself.

Nashville Mixtapes with Patrick Damphier

posted March 27, 2017 #

some excellent selections from Field Days himself

Skyway Man, Spaceworks

posted March 27, 2017 #

Great performance from Skyway Man at Spaceworks in NYC performing "We Both Have Nothing To Fear" off of his debut, Seen Comin' From a Mighty Eye.

If you haven't heard the whole record yet, get on it!

EO2

posted March 27, 2017 #

It's been a few years since I peeked into the world of Electric Objects but a few of their recent developments has me intrigued. They launched the EO2, a souped up model of their original digital display that displays at 1080p with minimal glare. The hardware doesn't do much for me but the original art collections are worth a look. New pieces from Saskia Keultjes and Pools by Nate Makuch were the two that caught my eye in particular.

$300 for a connected monitor and $10/mo for digital art is far too rich for my blood but I do love the concept and offerings.

Narita Boy

posted March 27, 2017 #

I missed the boat on backing it but Narita Boy looks like the next great entry in the "pixel games set in dystopian world" ala Fez, Sword & Sorcery or, my favorite, Hyper Light Drifter. The trailer looks great - fun animations, a bit quirky and super well realized. I don't play a ton of games anymore but this one is officially on the list.

posted March 27, 2017 #

Nashville is a lot of things these days but sometimes it's just letting John Oates have the good parking spot in the mall parking garage.

posted March 27, 2017 #

A security vulnerability has been found in a dishwasher... I dont want smart devices... Long live stupid things! https://t.co/LRBNhjrvzw

posted March 27, 2017 #

I wonder what percent of English speakers pronounce "asterisk" correctly. None I'll bet. None percent.

posted March 27, 2017 #

Omg dad https://t.co/cXlID8DVWF

posted March 27, 2017 #

My Kingdom for midnight queso

Modern JavaScript for Ancient Web Developers

posted March 26, 2017 #

a decent kick in the pants but still an intimidating world

Shiina is a Punk Rocker

posted March 26, 2017 #

@lanceco playlist to check out

Landline: Jenny Slate Re-teams With Her Obvious Child Director

posted March 26, 2017 #

to be released by Amazon this summer

posted March 24, 2017 #

FedEx’s web tech is so old they’re offering you $5 to enable flash… https://t.co/HRAj1Qgrjq cc @riskybusiness

posted March 24, 2017 #

Here's my hour long 'Soundtracking' podcast chat with lovely @edibow about the music in my work. Do hope you enjoy. https://t.co/5aFh2sUicn

Friday Videos - Mar 23rd, 2017

posted March 24, 2017 #

For whatever reason, I got the phrase "Heavens to Murgatroyd" stuck in my head this morning and then discovered it was originally coined by Bert Lahr (the Cowardly Lion) in Meet the People. Also, it has no meaning. One surprising fact mixed with one less surprising fact. Here's some more fiddle faddle for you:

Enjoy!

Heavens to Murgatroyd - Exit, stage left!
Hi Stranger - a delightful animation from Kristen Lepore. I can't even articulate why you will love this but you will.
Ten Meter Tower - regular people like you and me face the idea of leaping from a Ten Meter Tower (33 feet). Maybe you've seen this already but, if not, I implore you to watch the whole thing.
The Most Unsatisfying Video in the World ever made - you know those top down cooking videos you see everywhere? Yea, this is that but all mistakes. Love it. via Forest.
Tomorrow's World from 1982 - an engaging description of brand new video technology that is hysterically outdated looking at it now.
Windows 95 Startup Sound Slowed 4000% - just put this on and zone out. Perfect background sound. More here.
Frog Cell Division - According to this article, this video is not a 3D animation. This is a custom microscopic view of a frog cell dividing over the course of 33 hours. Leaves ya speechless.

Witchoria + MAVS

posted March 24, 2017 #

nice quick collab with @vanityset and Victoria Siemer