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Somone has turned the New York Subway System into a musical instrument.
MTA.ME
PlayMobiel could own Lego if it only had the foresight.
New Joy Division Set From PlayMobile
February 11, 2011
Vanity Insanity
Somone has turned the New York Subway System into a musical instrument.
MTA.ME
PlayMobiel could own Lego if it only had the foresight.
New Joy Division Set From PlayMobile
February 9, 2011
Vanity Insanity
I am starting a portrait a day project. I present, Vanity Insanity.
I don't take many self portraits. I wonder how long I can keep this up?
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I don't take many self portraits. I wonder how long I can keep this up?
November 27, 2010
September 14, 2010
Tuesday Morning Music Mix 2010-09-14
I am returned and I bring you yet another Tuesday Morning Music Mix. The last couple of weeks I have been unpacking my new apartment and haven't had the time on a Tuesday Morning for my weekly dose of music video mania. This weeks mix is made up of a bunch of youtube originals that I have been chuckling at these past weeks.
TLO - TLO Roll Call
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5y3NQi_RAY&feature=player_embedded#!
This video was thrown before my eyes by Lauren. I'm sure there is a full story behind this group shot but all I need to know is in the song. They are some hard-assed otaku mutha fuckas.
Tim Minchin - Pope Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHRDfut2Vx0&feature=player_embedded
I am so glad to live in the time I do. A handful of centuries ago Tim Minchin could have been boiled in oil for this funny, insightful and crass song. The most beautiful thing about living in the western hemisphere in the 20th Century and beyond is the freedom of the common people to tear down and piss on our perceived betters. The beauty of it shines brightest when these public figures deserve their lamb basting.
Masters of Lightning - Ghostbusters Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep1r0unWkYc&feature=related
I have long hoped to attend a Tesla Coil Recital. Every time I meet with my cardiologist I mean to ask him if that would be alright and every time I forget. Since I have a pacemaker and Tesla Coils put out electro magnetic fields I feel that I should check before attempting to attend such an event. This is mad science meets musical genius.
Preston Reed - Tractor Pull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVzB0zRBU0&feature=player_embedded
This piece of music makes me think of the opening of a movie that exists only in my head. A drifter that rides the rails being thrown from a train at the outskirts of a depression area town. He picks himself up and walks into town. Sitting at the lone town dinners counter to order coffee he is met with unapproving eyes and a heavy set waitress shaking her head. Further up the road he chased off of a park bench by a bunch of locals into a nice white picket fence community. Feeling along one of the fence posts he finds some hobo signs marking his way to a warm meal for some chores done. He knocks on the door to have it swing wide open and lying dead on the floor is the lady of the house. The sudden stop at the end of the song with coincide with the downward pan to the lady.
Uncredited - Being a Dickhead's Cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVmmYMwFj1I&feature=player_embedded
I think everyone knows someone that this song could be dedicated to. I find that it has been stuck in my head at really inopportune moments. I also find the statement in this song is fairly accurate. Being a dickhead is cool and that is why I am not.
Mike Relm - Korean Explains English Swear Words: Remix
http://www.youtube.com/user/relmvision#p/u/1/2-TqPk26A3Y
Mike Relm specializes in remixing things people ask him to. I chose this one because I was afraid that 'The Pope Song' didn't cover my mandate cursing allowances.
That makes another successful TMMM for this week. I am all moved in now and hope to add a couple more weekly features to this blog. If you read my blog please comment. I hope you all have as awesome a week as these guys did and if you are ever feeling down about yourself or need a quick pick-me-up just think, you could be this guy.
TLO - TLO Roll Call
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5y3NQi_RAY&feature=player_embedded#!
This video was thrown before my eyes by Lauren. I'm sure there is a full story behind this group shot but all I need to know is in the song. They are some hard-assed otaku mutha fuckas.
Tim Minchin - Pope Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHRDfut2Vx0&feature=player_embedded
I am so glad to live in the time I do. A handful of centuries ago Tim Minchin could have been boiled in oil for this funny, insightful and crass song. The most beautiful thing about living in the western hemisphere in the 20th Century and beyond is the freedom of the common people to tear down and piss on our perceived betters. The beauty of it shines brightest when these public figures deserve their lamb basting.
Masters of Lightning - Ghostbusters Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep1r0unWkYc&feature=related
I have long hoped to attend a Tesla Coil Recital. Every time I meet with my cardiologist I mean to ask him if that would be alright and every time I forget. Since I have a pacemaker and Tesla Coils put out electro magnetic fields I feel that I should check before attempting to attend such an event. This is mad science meets musical genius.
Preston Reed - Tractor Pull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oVzB0zRBU0&feature=player_embedded
This piece of music makes me think of the opening of a movie that exists only in my head. A drifter that rides the rails being thrown from a train at the outskirts of a depression area town. He picks himself up and walks into town. Sitting at the lone town dinners counter to order coffee he is met with unapproving eyes and a heavy set waitress shaking her head. Further up the road he chased off of a park bench by a bunch of locals into a nice white picket fence community. Feeling along one of the fence posts he finds some hobo signs marking his way to a warm meal for some chores done. He knocks on the door to have it swing wide open and lying dead on the floor is the lady of the house. The sudden stop at the end of the song with coincide with the downward pan to the lady.
Uncredited - Being a Dickhead's Cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVmmYMwFj1I&feature=player_embedded
I think everyone knows someone that this song could be dedicated to. I find that it has been stuck in my head at really inopportune moments. I also find the statement in this song is fairly accurate. Being a dickhead is cool and that is why I am not.
Mike Relm - Korean Explains English Swear Words: Remix
http://www.youtube.com/user/relmvision#p/u/1/2-TqPk26A3Y
Mike Relm specializes in remixing things people ask him to. I chose this one because I was afraid that 'The Pope Song' didn't cover my mandate cursing allowances.
That makes another successful TMMM for this week. I am all moved in now and hope to add a couple more weekly features to this blog. If you read my blog please comment. I hope you all have as awesome a week as these guys did and if you are ever feeling down about yourself or need a quick pick-me-up just think, you could be this guy.
August 31, 2010
Tuesday Morning Music Mix: 2010-08-31
Today is a short one since I am busy packing a preparing for the big move to Crofton. Next week I promise a longer list of tracks and some more Guest Musak Tracks. This weeks installment is made up of four songs that I feel are particularly well written.
Leonard Cohen - Chelsea Hotel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YDb1mZxQRk
This song is great because of the story around it. Leonard wrote this song about the late great Janis Joplin. It is filled with a mix of loving admiration and bitter self loathing.
Bob Dylan - Ballad of a Thin Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8HrA2T3lI4
So many great Bob Dylan songs it was hard to choose just one. I will leave the explanation of this songs lyrics up to Zimmy himself. When asked in 1965 who Mr. Jones is he said, "He's a pinboy. He also wears suspenders. He's a real person. You know him, but not by that name... I saw him come into the room one night and he looked like a camel. He proceeded to put his eyes in his pocket. I asked this guy who he was and he said, "That's Mr. Jones." Then I asked this cat, "Doesn't he do anything but put his eyes in his pocket?" And he told me, "He puts his nose on the ground." It's all there, it's a true story."
Don McLean - Vincent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM
I have never been a huge Don McLean fan. Many will remember Don McLean for his song 'American Pie' but I have always found 'Vincent' to be his true masterpiece. He captures all of the beauty and tragedy of Van Goghs existence.
Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns and Money
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5puAN1PGQw&feature=related
I first heard of Warren Zevon through the writings of Hunter S. Thompson. Warren had met Hunter on that fateful vacation to Kuai and although I can't find any evidence to support the theory I have always thought that this song has to have been inspired by that psychedelic snow-leopard from Kentucky.
Leonard Cohen - Chelsea Hotel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YDb1mZxQRk
This song is great because of the story around it. Leonard wrote this song about the late great Janis Joplin. It is filled with a mix of loving admiration and bitter self loathing.
Bob Dylan - Ballad of a Thin Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8HrA2T3lI4
So many great Bob Dylan songs it was hard to choose just one. I will leave the explanation of this songs lyrics up to Zimmy himself. When asked in 1965 who Mr. Jones is he said, "He's a pinboy. He also wears suspenders. He's a real person. You know him, but not by that name... I saw him come into the room one night and he looked like a camel. He proceeded to put his eyes in his pocket. I asked this guy who he was and he said, "That's Mr. Jones." Then I asked this cat, "Doesn't he do anything but put his eyes in his pocket?" And he told me, "He puts his nose on the ground." It's all there, it's a true story."
Don McLean - Vincent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM
I have never been a huge Don McLean fan. Many will remember Don McLean for his song 'American Pie' but I have always found 'Vincent' to be his true masterpiece. He captures all of the beauty and tragedy of Van Goghs existence.
Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns and Money
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5puAN1PGQw&feature=related
I first heard of Warren Zevon through the writings of Hunter S. Thompson. Warren had met Hunter on that fateful vacation to Kuai and although I can't find any evidence to support the theory I have always thought that this song has to have been inspired by that psychedelic snow-leopard from Kentucky.
August 24, 2010
Tuesday Morning Music Mix: 2010-08-24
I should just change the name of this blog to Tuesday Morning Music Mix, but Katie made me such a lovely header to this blog so I will just have to work harder at putting actual posts between these. This past week has been busy with packing so I will use that as my excuse. You forgive me, right? I beg for you forgiveness with these meager tracks... enjoy.
Elemental - Cup of Brown Joy
This song is my new favorite before-breakfast-ditty. I do say, good sir, I may have to pop a cap in your ass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA&feature=player_embedded
Jason Forrest - War Photographer
I first ran accross this song on Warren Ellis' Site some time last year. Any video that has a viking rock off in it is sure to get stuck in my grey matter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V19ffdAmrXA
Mr Bungle - Retrovertigo
There is so much to be said about this video. Balding bearded children, Jesus/Drama-Ninja Cults, Cocaine use and adultery. This video has all that and one of the creepiest story lines that I have seen for awhile. I haven't seen any music television for along time and always wonder if stuff like this makes it on there or if it is a new breed of video that exists because of mediums like youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRyh2cxJCp0
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion
I have never listened to much of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs but I really enjoy this song. It's simplistic beat and almost spoken word versus make the high reaching and melodic chorus all the better. I found out today that this song also employs one of my favorite music video cliches. The band that plays on after the apocalypse is one of my favorite video motifs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMMkP_ofpXg&feature=channel
Q Lazarus - Goodbye Horses
This is one of the scariest songs ever recorded. Forget about the score to Psycho or Texas Chainsaw Massacre this song is what plays in hell on repeat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2qrQKV9Nzc&feature=related
B-52's - Rock Lobster
The B-52's are a band that specializes in the insane, if you don't believe me just watch this video to the part where they start making sea creature calls. I really regret not seeing them live when I had the chance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDZy6-fMCw4&feature=related
The Odds - Eat My Brain
The opening line to this song always grabs hold of my attention. What is a 'Doobie Eyed Madonna'? I envision one of those Virgin Mary statues that you see in Catholic Churches with bloodshot eyes and cheeto dust all around her mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZFPiG8dEBk&a=GxdCwVVULXf2WRD56g5S7MmvDqfLgYSg&playnext=1
The Dresden Dolls - Coin Operated Boy
I have always had a thing for art geek girls and Amanda Palmer feeds right into that odd niche. The smell of mod podge and pencil shavings have always been an odd turn on for me. This song is pure gold too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAnyYTjjhJ0
Electric Six featuring Jack White - Danger! High Voltage
I had the whole Electric Six discography on my iPod but found that I only ever listened to this song and `Gay Bar`. Is it possible to be a two hit wonder?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4gyJsY0mc
Raghu Lokanathan - Ramona & Caledonia
Now this is the first time I will be posting to the artist website instead of youtube. None of the videos on youtube do Raghu justice. My favorite Raghu song isn't on the site but give Ramona and Caledonia a spin. They can be found at the bottom of the page.
http://www.raghumusic.com/?page_id=36
GUEST MUZAKS
Once again I have begged some friends for some recommendation for my music mix and once again I have been answered by two amigos.
This week the lovely Katie Francis has taken time off of her wonderful web comic Circle of Leaf to help a lazy blogger out.
Imogen Heap - Goodnight and Go
I had heard this track before but had never seen the video. Thanks Kate!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutKFVLj2A8&feature=related
Once again James Pare has brought us a bountiful audio feast from Japan. I had never heard of Polysics before James put it up on the google doc I use to panhandle for music mix recommendations. I now find myself in love with the idea of an a funky techno band with a member entirely dedicated to the art of Popping and Locking. I suggest watching 'I My Me Mine' before watching Mr. Pares recommendation as that video bleeds straight into the other.
Polysics - Electric Surfing Go Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbqOcMlD7I&feature=fvw
Elemental - Cup of Brown Joy
This song is my new favorite before-breakfast-ditty. I do say, good sir, I may have to pop a cap in your ass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eELH0ivexKA&feature=player_embedded
Jason Forrest - War Photographer
I first ran accross this song on Warren Ellis' Site some time last year. Any video that has a viking rock off in it is sure to get stuck in my grey matter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V19ffdAmrXA
Mr Bungle - Retrovertigo
There is so much to be said about this video. Balding bearded children, Jesus/Drama-Ninja Cults, Cocaine use and adultery. This video has all that and one of the creepiest story lines that I have seen for awhile. I haven't seen any music television for along time and always wonder if stuff like this makes it on there or if it is a new breed of video that exists because of mediums like youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRyh2cxJCp0
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion
I have never listened to much of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs but I really enjoy this song. It's simplistic beat and almost spoken word versus make the high reaching and melodic chorus all the better. I found out today that this song also employs one of my favorite music video cliches. The band that plays on after the apocalypse is one of my favorite video motifs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMMkP_ofpXg&feature=channel
Q Lazarus - Goodbye Horses
This is one of the scariest songs ever recorded. Forget about the score to Psycho or Texas Chainsaw Massacre this song is what plays in hell on repeat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2qrQKV9Nzc&feature=related
B-52's - Rock Lobster
The B-52's are a band that specializes in the insane, if you don't believe me just watch this video to the part where they start making sea creature calls. I really regret not seeing them live when I had the chance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDZy6-fMCw4&feature=related
The Odds - Eat My Brain
The opening line to this song always grabs hold of my attention. What is a 'Doobie Eyed Madonna'? I envision one of those Virgin Mary statues that you see in Catholic Churches with bloodshot eyes and cheeto dust all around her mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZFPiG8dEBk&a=GxdCwVVULXf2WRD56g5S7MmvDqfLgYSg&playnext=1
The Dresden Dolls - Coin Operated Boy
I have always had a thing for art geek girls and Amanda Palmer feeds right into that odd niche. The smell of mod podge and pencil shavings have always been an odd turn on for me. This song is pure gold too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAnyYTjjhJ0
Electric Six featuring Jack White - Danger! High Voltage
I had the whole Electric Six discography on my iPod but found that I only ever listened to this song and `Gay Bar`. Is it possible to be a two hit wonder?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4gyJsY0mc
Raghu Lokanathan - Ramona & Caledonia
Now this is the first time I will be posting to the artist website instead of youtube. None of the videos on youtube do Raghu justice. My favorite Raghu song isn't on the site but give Ramona and Caledonia a spin. They can be found at the bottom of the page.
http://www.raghumusic.com/?page_id=36
GUEST MUZAKS
Once again I have begged some friends for some recommendation for my music mix and once again I have been answered by two amigos.
This week the lovely Katie Francis has taken time off of her wonderful web comic Circle of Leaf to help a lazy blogger out.
Imogen Heap - Goodnight and Go
I had heard this track before but had never seen the video. Thanks Kate!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qutKFVLj2A8&feature=related
Once again James Pare has brought us a bountiful audio feast from Japan. I had never heard of Polysics before James put it up on the google doc I use to panhandle for music mix recommendations. I now find myself in love with the idea of an a funky techno band with a member entirely dedicated to the art of Popping and Locking. I suggest watching 'I My Me Mine' before watching Mr. Pares recommendation as that video bleeds straight into the other.
Polysics - Electric Surfing Go Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUbqOcMlD7I&feature=fvw
August 17, 2010
Tuesday Morning Music Mix: 2010-08-17
Good morning my little droogies. It must be time for another Tuesday Morning Music Mix. This week I have opened up the format a bit. I have invited some people on my gmail to contribute. If you would like to play along at home all you have to do is become a follower. Blood offerings are not necessary but are always welcome. Next week your track could be in the Guest Musak Spot.
Pomplamoose - Experation Date. Pomplamoose is my big find of the week.
Dead Kennedys - Holiday in Cambodia. Surf Rock meets the best kind of Political Punk.
Beck - Debra. I don`t think this is the official music video but it will have to do. I love how chaunchy this song is.
Sublime - Summertime. This song feel very appropriate.
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstron - Summertime. I used to have a version of this song on record that could make stone heart soft. This isn`t that version but it`s pretty damn close.
Nat King Cole - This song is as profound as it is sweet. I have heard many versions of it but this one is still the best.
Gil Scott Heron - B Movie. Gil brought out a new album this year. I have really enjoyed it. At the ripe old age of 61 Gil can still write poetry that changes the way I think about my life and the society around me. B Movie isn`t from that album, but it is one of my all time favorites.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - The Floor Show. Rocky Horror is my favorite musical of all time. I have listened to this soundtrack for longer than I can remember. I remember the day my Father played all the musical numbers from the movie for me. I must have been nine or ten. He fast forwareded through all the racy in between bits but still played fabulous musical numbers like `Sweet Transvestite` and `Rose Tint My World`.
Guest Muzaks
Guitar Wolf - Jet Generation. This is a very appropriate submission from James Pare. If it wasn`t for James I would have never found out about this quartet Japanese amplifier sadists. Wild Zero is a must for any fan of Zombies, Punk, or Japanese Craziness.
Of Montreal - Wraith Pinned to the Mist. This charming track is brought to DrunkClowns by the ever so talented Katie Francis. I had never heard this track before this morning but now find it stuck in my head.
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