Designer Elliot Schultz goes into great detail for what makes a slipmat animation so magically work. Here, for Lecaudé’s Circles, he creates a series of animations for the music video. Mesmerizing.
Commander Chris Hadfield - Space Oddity Redux
UPDATE: After over a year, the rights have been secured again for this amazing version of Space Oddity. Read the story »
Commander Chris Hadfield has made his own version of David Bowie's Space Oddity, shot and recorded on the International Space Station.
I am so blown away by this guy: photographer, creative as all get out, funny, an ASTRONAUT, doing it all from his tin can. Bad ass!
Lego Stop-motion Thriller
Truly outstanding use of LEGO stop-motion.
Beautiful Wooden Stop-Motion Music Video - Colourblind
Australian animation firm Oh Yeah Wow (we've seen their work before for Gotye's Easy Way Out) working with geometric pieces of wood gorgeously illustrate the music video for the single Colourblind by Elliot the Bull.
PHOENIX in a La Blogoteque Takeaway Show Shot With a Drone at Versaille
Shot in one continuous drone shot, and music recorded live, this Concert A Emporter from La Blogoteque is one of my favorites, and certainly being of Phoenix doesn't hurt none, either.
Daaaaamn that's some Dominoes action right there - Tuna Melt by A-Trak & Tommy Trash
This music video for Tuna Melt by A-Trak & Tommy Trash is an amazing and imaginative display of creative dominoes and Rube Goldberg machinery.
The dominoes were set by the Kinetic King (aka Tim Fort), the video produced by Pier Pictures and Pomp&Clout. The whole thing was directed by Trunk Animation's Ryan Staake.
Using 625 Pinhole Cameras to Create a Magnificent Stop-Motion Music Video for London Grammar
The astonishing video for London Grammar's new single Wasting My Young Years was shot in a series of simultaneous exposures of 625 pinhole cameras using a huge circular rig which has many small boxes built into it.
The behind the scenes video below details the imaginative and laborious process.
Song of the Day - Under the Knife by Etta Bond
Stunning video for this great song from Etta Bond (@EttaBond)
Google Earth Music Video for Strip Steve's "Hood"
Made entirely of Google Earth footage, here is the new video from Strip Steve for track "Hood"
Fun Rube Goldberg Music Video
Song of the Day - Ex Factor by Quadron
From wikipedia:
Quadron is a Danish duo consisting of singer Coco Maja Hastrup Karshøj and musician/producer Robin Hannibal. The group calls itself and the music they provide, electronic soul.
Song of the Day - Bit by Bit by Mother Mother
From Wikipedia:
Mother Mother is a Canadian indie rock band originally from Quadra Island, now based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
PSY's new video: Gentleman
The uber-mega-pop star continues his satirical ways with Gentleman.
5 - The United States of Pop - 2012 DJ Earworm
Dj Earworm takes Billboard’s weekly Hot 100 charts, and mashes some of the favorites into his “The United State of Pop (Shine Brighter),” 25 tunes into just four minutes.
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5 New Albums I Am Thankful My Friends Told Me to Get
New stuff from Cat Power?! The first original from the singer in 6 years and well worth the wait. If you don't know CP, this is a good entree.
As much as I have liked Bloc Party, I wouldn't have thought to look out for new material from them, but am glad my friend Jamiel thought to tell me about it.
3. 'Money Tough by Run Dun Crew
Born out of the unique creative environment that is the Bluefields Sound System studio 'Money Tough is the union of Bluefields’ raw local youth talents Kali Boom and Papa Bantam with international House Music DJ “Evan Rhodes”. The album Money Tough exemplifies the struggle that musicians face living on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua as well as gives you the flavor and style of its Caribbean roots.
I have this friend, Tobey. If I look through my music collection and look for the artists and albums that really standout, chances are Tobey introduced me to them. The same is true for The Grimes. With her crystalline voice and the tracks churning electronic beats and beeps, these tracks are catchy and stirring.
5. Channel Orange by Frank Ocean
We live around the corner from the Wiltern Theater and often see lines of fans lined up for new artists. The line for Frank Ocean wrapped around two blocks with some of the most interesting and stylish fans I've seen there. There is something to this guy. Not sure how to explain it. But I like it.
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1 - Neil Young's Gorgeous 17-minute video for Ramada Inn
Mid-20th-Century archival footage of driving has the tone that is recognizable to anyone who has listened to and loved Neil Young's music.
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1 - Slow Motion Dancing for Peace
Genki Sudo a MMA UFC fighter/ Buddhist/ Writer/ Actor/ Dancer/ Musician has utilized all of his talents to create a music video smooth over the conflicts between Japan, Korea and China.
4 - Tenori On Used to Great Effect by Little Boots
The very interesting tech--instrument, the Tenori On seems like a toy, until in the hands of a talent. Here, for example, is Little Boots making music all on her own. It is so great to see here layer elements on, and hear it come together.
5 - Pole Dancing Magic - Diplo's Set It Off feat. Lazerdisk Party Sex
Diplo's newest, Set It Off featuring Lazerdisk Party Sex, honors the athleticism, grace, sex appeal and strength of the pole dancer in these fun and astounding visuals.
