Friday Videos - Nov 13th, 2015

posted November 13, 2015 #

The above morphing image is the result of a fairly amazing Reddit Photoshop battle starting with the insane looking bagpipe player. There are plenty of other great submissions but that ET version just kills me. So funny.

Enjoy these distractions! Enjoy Friday the 13th! I welcome any submissions of greatness I may have missed.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Necessary Evil - I always feel like music videos are a cheap cop out for a Friday Video but I am really coming around to this UMO record and this video just helps solidify that enjoyment. Kids style illustrations + balls out trippy imagery = I'm in.
CatDad Greets His Kitties - Or, as Doug put it - "When You See God." I can't think of a more apt title.
Cat Scared by Cucumber - very scared.
Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter - I love Jon Glaser. His Delocated series remains a personal favorite and I imagine this will be up there with it in terms of weirdness.
CHAIRS, Episode 2 - that Swivel Chair is such a hoot.
Asian Mike Lavin and His Cat - wait for it.. waaaaaait for it.
A Look Back at The Future - awesome supercut of visions of the future from a long list of films. The inclusion of Space Balls is a nice touch.

The above is a nice, enjoyable, list but this Dog Hop video is the best. The song, the dog, the dance. Perfection.

NYC by Water

posted November 13, 2015 #

Photographer Zev Schmitz has been swimming in the East and Hudson Rivers, illegally, and taking photos of NYC from his vantage point in the water. His Island of Manhattan series reveals the fruits of these laborious swims - namely, a low level vantage point of the city that gives it an entirely different feel.

Would love to see more cities captured this way.

via Gothamist / Kenyatta.

Fargo Analysis

posted November 13, 2015 #

Are people watching Fargo? I feel like there's so much to watch these days that maybe it doesn't get the attention it deserves? Or at least the Twitter chatter it deserves. The first season was great and the second is looking like it might top it; amazing characters that teeter on the edge of absurdity, plenty of deceit and lying, actual good character development and believable acting even though you're staring at the familiar faces of Kirsten Dunst and Ted Danson. Oh, and maybe aliens. Long story short, I love it and I hope everyone else is enjoying it as much I am.

With that enthusiastic fandom in mind, I really enjoyed this AV Club dissection of one of the latest episodes where they analyze a handful of shots and talk shop about character motives, break down shots to the finest detail and forecast what we're going to see in the coming weeks. It's a nerding out of the finest quality.

Stephen Powers: Coney Island Is Still Dreamland (To a Seagull)

posted November 12, 2015 #

Nov 20th opening at Brooklyn Museum. stoked.

posted November 12, 2015 #

@yewknee @jmsdnns https://t.co/CV8M43gCBh

posted November 12, 2015 #

Can't stop laughing?watch @griffinmcelroy and @JustinMcElroy push Fallout 4's character creator to nightmarish ends. https://t.co/xRZ2zQnmbe

Petals

posted November 12, 2015 #

Here's a new track. New album coming in spring 2016.

Sitting // Excerpt

posted November 12, 2015 #

from "Peaks" Available from New Amsterdam Records 11.13.15 Pre-order links below: newamrecords.com/peaks tigue.bandcamp.com/album/peaks Produced by TIGUE & Kid Millions TIGUE is Matt Evans, Amy Garapic and Carson Moody

Too Young, Too Old Revisit

posted November 12, 2015 #

Today, in 2013, Uncle Skeleton released Too Young, Too Old. I can't tell you how many times I've listened to the entire album and particularly the first track, "VHF" (of which there is a great single).

There are many great things in the works for Uncle Skeleton in 2016 but consider this a pleasant reminder to give this album a relisten (or first listen if you're new here). I recommend watching the VHF video, listening on Rdio / Spotify / Apple Music and considering buying the vinyl.

Lykoi Cats

posted November 12, 2015 #

I can't help but be 100% intrigued, enamored and fascinated with the Lykoi Cat, also known as The Wolf Cat. Their history is, apparently, a fairly feel good story:

Most of the Lykoi that have popped up have been feral, strays, or in shelters...The Lykoi breed is based on SECOND CHANCES! These cats are incredible, healthy and so unique. We didn't "create" them, but we are very happy that they are being given a chance to show how wonderful they truly are...not something that should have ever been tossed aside simply for being "different".

Just point your browser to their official site to see all the different variations or just stare slack jawed at Google Image Results at this adorable werewolf cat.

Walt Mcdougall's Good Stories For Children

posted November 12, 2015 #

The blog Monster Brains focuses on finding old illustrations, scanning them, cleaning them up and sharing them for all. There is an endless amount of work that should be pored over. Start with their latest post - Walt McDougall's Stories for Children, 1902-05 and you'll get the gist. Seeing creatures like the Spookissimus, Hierophant and the above untitled Dragon-Like beast is a rewarding treat.

via nevver

posted November 12, 2015 #

Peep Show such a joy. 13 years of incredible achievement. Thanks @RealDMitchell @arobertwebb @sambaintv @jessearmstrong1 Awe inspiring

John Mulaney on his sitcom’s failure

posted November 11, 2015 #

still like this dude a lot. looking forward to that next special.

posted November 11, 2015 #

Me programming with my best friend @yewknee. https://t.co/ykptXvM2pT

The Incal

posted November 11, 2015 #

Awhile back I watched the documentary Jodorosky's Dune and learned of the collaboration between director Alejandro Jodorowsky and French illustrator Moebius. Their work on that film never saw the light of the day but it began a partnership that resulted in the highly influential graphic novel, The Incal.

I've recently been reading through this massive tome and am continually impressed by every part of it. The art is unbelievable, the other worldly characters are rad and the story is incredibly influential. The story was originally published starting in the early 80's and has marinated so deeply with creative types that you see its influence appear all over the place. In fact, Luc Besson was sued by the duo for The Fifth Element because they claimed it lifted so much from their story. Beyond that, you can also see elements of it pop up in Alien and Blade Runner to name but a few.

I assume anyone into graphic novels and sci-fi is probably wildly aware of this historical piece of work but, on the off chance you're like me, I suggest digging into this ASAP. Next up, Metabarons.

An Animator's Quest To Make A Mobile Game

posted November 11, 2015 #

Take some time today to watch this talk from Erica Gorochow on the principles of animation and her personal quest to create a mobile game. Clearly that quest was fulfilled as Specimen exists and it's great fun to play. Aside from the success of her story it's good to hear about the process and the trials and tribulations she went through in getting there.

posted November 10, 2015 #

Personalized stickynotes with mail-order tapes is what independent publishing is all about.@forgetcassettes @yewknee https://t.co/XETZhsF2Ul

Cabinet of Wonder

posted November 10, 2015 #

need to visit

Lawrence Schiller

posted November 10, 2015 #

The amount of great work from Lawrence Shiller is mind boggling. He's been shooting since the early 60's capturing the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Richard Nixon, Jack Ruby, Lee Harvey Oswald, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Patty Hearst, Buster Keaton, Walt Disney, Martin Luther King and tons more. Like I said, mind boggling.

What caught my eye initially is this untitled image from a LIFE article on LSD that ended up being the cover to the Flaming Lips Soft Bulletin. So, his work continues to be found in unexpected places.

Please, do yourself a favor and browse this gallery.

Big Bud Press + Lisa Hanawalt

posted November 10, 2015 #

I've been enjoying the creations from Big Bud Press for some time now but I'm extra pleased to see this Lisa Hanawalt teamup that resulted in these three, great pieces. They're adorable but with just the right amount of sneaky to them. Basically this. Well done.