The Music Video in 2012
The role of music videos seems to have changed over the past couple decades. Television stations such as MTV, VH1, and BET have slowly pushed away their music video slots and replaced them with game shows, reality TV, and other similar programs. Music videos themselves are still being released on a daily basis, but now it’s mostly through the web using sites like YouTube and Vimeo. So how exactly has this changed things?
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Hanging Bed
Here’s a unique way to hang around the house. Made from reclaimed Douglas-fir and handmade hardware/brackets, this bed is actually suspended from the ceiling by ropes at each corner. Click below to check out more photos and see more original furniture crafted by Ben Riddering:
Ben Riddering Furniture and Doors
Design and Arts Experimental General TopicsE3 - My Recap and Rundown
Last week, I had the good fortune to attend E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was a great experience to see all of my favorite developers and companies all in one place, showing off their products and their visions for the future. I thought I would share my thoughts on what I found to be the most compelling exhibits at E3 and why.
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E3 2012: Nintendo’s Wii U vs. Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass
E3 2012 opened with a bang as Nintendo and Microsoft each squared off to fight for tablet supremacy with announcements to bring Second Screen to the console.
It seems that we’re destined for tablet-gaming future. So which one will make the cut?
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Lightning in a Bottle 2012
Last weekend, I went to a wonderful festival known as Lightning in a Bottle in Silverado, CA. The festival was held from Thursday until Monday morning. Lightning in a Bottle is created by The Do LaB, known for their work at Coachella. The festival had about 7,000 people who were much more respectful than most festival goers - they made sure to throw away all of their trash and left nothing behind. It was a mixed group of ages ranging from youngsters to seniors. Everyone was there for their love for music. There were some well known DJs such as Glitch Mob and Bassnectar as well as some other underground DJs who were equally talented. The festival had also featured plenty of artwork such as paintings, structures, and even interactive media. There were so many happy faces and everyone was generous and helpful. All of the live shows took place at amazing handcrafted stages such as the Bamboo Stage or Woogie Stage. It was amazing to be apart of a community which was so loving and caring for the environment. The music literally played for four days straight and it is truly an experience that I’m excited to participate in again next year.
Brownie-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love chocolate chip cookies and I love brownies. So when I stumbled across a recipe for a brownie-stuffed chocolate chip cookie, I knew I had to try and bake some.
Spoiler Alert: These cookies turned out monstrously huge.
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Mitt Romney’s Captain Amercia
In light of the “With Mitt” app fiasco, we thought we’d share how the infamous misspelling has affected one of the USA’s beloved Franchises.
App Review: Where’s My Water?
Move on over Birds, there’s a new Gator in town.
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Movie Quote Cards – Part 1
We’ve created some typography cards with famous movie quotes on them. See if you can guess where each quote is from.
These also work great as backgrounds for iPhones or Android phones, so feel free to use them!
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Review: Suis La Lune - Riala
Occasionally, an album comes by that just floors you. The words inspire you and the music moves you. On a whim, I checked out Sweden’s own Suis La Lune’s new release “Riala” the other day, having heard their single “Friends” from their split with Osceola. “Friends” was a technically complicated and musically diverse track, exemplifying Suis La Lune’s solid grasp on song writing and mastery of their instruments - Riala furthered that impression to a much greater degree. From the dissonant feedback kicking off “Cornea” all the way to the climactic finish of “One and All, Every Bit,” Riala grabs you and refuses to let your ears go. I’d highly recommend checking out the title track (featured above) and the album as a whole even if you’re not a big fan of the genre.
Riala is available through Topshelf Records.
Suis La Lune is on Facebook and Last.fm.
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