Now I wouldn't say this is a video LookBook as such, let's refer to it as a video catalogue. This wonderfully shot video for French online shop FrenchTrotters looks like a collection of stills from Tumblr all rolled into one. Featuring some of their key products, the video rolls around FT's very own Oliver's apartment and gives you a snap shot of his life.
Not only is this video a pleasure for the eyes, it really givers the viewer a feel for FT and everything that they stand for. I really hope there's a few more of these to come.
Friday, 29 July 2011
MTV: Balloons.
Just when you thought MTV were sitting around trying to come up with how they get a problem out of Kim Kardashian's left nipple or which dried up celebrity's house they can fill with cameras next, they were actually doing something pretty cool.
We've all sat there and created our own flick book out of the corner of our notebook whilst bored at work or in a lecture, or to simply avoid what really needs doing. But it's the boys and girls of MTV that took this form of procrastination to a whole new level.
Take some balloons, some water transfers, a pretty skilled artists, a whole lot of patience and attention to detail, and you're starting to see the scale and absurdity of this operation. Oh, did I forget the machine on tracks with the giant pin and camera attached to it?
Yeah this is cool MTV, let's see some more like it.
We've all sat there and created our own flick book out of the corner of our notebook whilst bored at work or in a lecture, or to simply avoid what really needs doing. But it's the boys and girls of MTV that took this form of procrastination to a whole new level.
Take some balloons, some water transfers, a pretty skilled artists, a whole lot of patience and attention to detail, and you're starting to see the scale and absurdity of this operation. Oh, did I forget the machine on tracks with the giant pin and camera attached to it?
Yeah this is cool MTV, let's see some more like it.
Archive: Feist: I Feel It All.
Seeing as that lovely lady Feist announced that she would be providing our ears with another bout of indie pop with a layer of beautiful vocals very soon, I felt that it was only right to share one of her wonderful videos.
Feist has only ever come across as a truly genuine and talented women, who simply loves what she does, singing and bopping along. And that's exactly what she does in this video. With a shit load of fireworks.
Feist has only ever come across as a truly genuine and talented women, who simply loves what she does, singing and bopping along. And that's exactly what she does in this video. With a shit load of fireworks.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Rap History: The Making Of.
A few posts ago you saw pictures of Kanye West and Jay-Z at work on their album Watch The Throne. Well it just got a little better, there's a video.
This video truly goes behind the scenes and shows the real workings of the operation. It's not a polished video showing Ye and Hov creating wonderful beats and rhyming straight off the cuff. Sure, there's some of that, but it also features the beginning and development of their relationships, Kanye giving Jay a present and even Jay-Z having writers block. Yes, Jay-Z getting writers block. It shows the process, the realness, of creating a piece of rap history.
This video truly goes behind the scenes and shows the real workings of the operation. It's not a polished video showing Ye and Hov creating wonderful beats and rhyming straight off the cuff. Sure, there's some of that, but it also features the beginning and development of their relationships, Kanye giving Jay a present and even Jay-Z having writers block. Yes, Jay-Z getting writers block. It shows the process, the realness, of creating a piece of rap history.
Monday, 25 July 2011
Music Monday 60.
Oh, Music Monday number 60, nice to see you there. This week is a little bit of a comeback special, I guess.
Kanye West & Jay-Z - Otis
Hopefully this video will stay online, especially as this is quickly becoming my morning anthem. Now I firmly believe that Watch The Throne will have better than this to come, but Otis another level than the pretty absurd H.A.M. Featuring Otis Redding, the track has that warm, old-school soul feel, the kind that goes back to Kanye's earlier stuff. It's going to be seriously interesting to hear what this album sounds like as a whole. CAN'T WAIT.
Blink 182 - Up All Night
Yep. Blink 182 are back. Finally. For a band that means so much to people of my age and had so much to do with the formulation of a generations music taste, it's good to hear them back. Whilst perhaps not being the most talented of bands, they lead the pop-rock movement for teens either sides of the Atlantic. As these fans have grown into young adults there will inevitably be many opinions and even sceptitism flying around. Mixed reviews, to say the least, is what Up All Night has received so far, "too Angels and Airways" has been a common comment. But I like it. It's just good to hear them back.
Jack's Mannequin - My Racing Thoughts
It's always a good feeling when you know of a truly talented individual and they still feel like a secret to you and maybe a few friends of yours. Now, I'm not saying that Jack's Mannequin are unknown, far from it, but especially in the UK they are hardly mainstream. Andrew McMahon is a talent, end of. Despite surving cancer and the break up of the very good Something Corporate, he is on his third album with Jack's Mannequin (I strongly suggest you check out SC and his previous JM albums). Having exhausted his past work, it so good to hear new sounds from another band that were a big part of my music taste making.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie
In a week of comebacks, RHCP were probably the most anticipated. And to me, they were the biggest let down. I can't say I'm the biggest Chillis fan, but I have got some love for them, but this track just doesn't do it for me. But maybe that's just me.
Kanye West & Jay-Z - Otis
Hopefully this video will stay online, especially as this is quickly becoming my morning anthem. Now I firmly believe that Watch The Throne will have better than this to come, but Otis another level than the pretty absurd H.A.M. Featuring Otis Redding, the track has that warm, old-school soul feel, the kind that goes back to Kanye's earlier stuff. It's going to be seriously interesting to hear what this album sounds like as a whole. CAN'T WAIT.
Blink 182 - Up All Night
Yep. Blink 182 are back. Finally. For a band that means so much to people of my age and had so much to do with the formulation of a generations music taste, it's good to hear them back. Whilst perhaps not being the most talented of bands, they lead the pop-rock movement for teens either sides of the Atlantic. As these fans have grown into young adults there will inevitably be many opinions and even sceptitism flying around. Mixed reviews, to say the least, is what Up All Night has received so far, "too Angels and Airways" has been a common comment. But I like it. It's just good to hear them back.
Jack's Mannequin - My Racing Thoughts
It's always a good feeling when you know of a truly talented individual and they still feel like a secret to you and maybe a few friends of yours. Now, I'm not saying that Jack's Mannequin are unknown, far from it, but especially in the UK they are hardly mainstream. Andrew McMahon is a talent, end of. Despite surving cancer and the break up of the very good Something Corporate, he is on his third album with Jack's Mannequin (I strongly suggest you check out SC and his previous JM albums). Having exhausted his past work, it so good to hear new sounds from another band that were a big part of my music taste making.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie
In a week of comebacks, RHCP were probably the most anticipated. And to me, they were the biggest let down. I can't say I'm the biggest Chillis fan, but I have got some love for them, but this track just doesn't do it for me. But maybe that's just me.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Justin Timberlake X Mila Kunis X Elle X Carter Smith = Beauty.
This post needs few words. The title says it all.
Icons At Work: Jay-Z & Kanye West.
I have long held the belief that the term 'icon' is quickly becoming retired. For me, at icon has to have an awe about them, a certainly Godliness that can't be touched. It's easy to reel off icons that had this, Marilyn Monroe, Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson, I could go on. Those that become most iconic are often that those pass before their time, see the above list.
So with today's media intrusion, celebrity-obsessed culture and the likes of Twitter, are there still these untouchable icons?
It's difficult to think of any icons that are still with us. Nelson Mandela? Prince? David Beckham even? I think icons will now be made in their retirement, looking back on a life or body or work is the only real will to get an uninhibited view of the person. When the hype has died, the marketing teams have moved on, and you see what they did, how they changed the world, is when you can truly say you witnessed an icon.
Now to contradict myself and perhaps speak prematurely, I think that Jay Z and Kanye West will become icons, if they are not already. They have the talent, they have that certain Godly status about them (Kanye certainly believes he does anyways) and they have changed society and their industry, Jay-Z definitely so. So this collection of photos gives a rare insight into their world, into their process of creating their collaboration album, Watch The Throne. Who knows, it could be one of the most iconic albums of our time.
So with today's media intrusion, celebrity-obsessed culture and the likes of Twitter, are there still these untouchable icons?
It's difficult to think of any icons that are still with us. Nelson Mandela? Prince? David Beckham even? I think icons will now be made in their retirement, looking back on a life or body or work is the only real will to get an uninhibited view of the person. When the hype has died, the marketing teams have moved on, and you see what they did, how they changed the world, is when you can truly say you witnessed an icon.
Now to contradict myself and perhaps speak prematurely, I think that Jay Z and Kanye West will become icons, if they are not already. They have the talent, they have that certain Godly status about them (Kanye certainly believes he does anyways) and they have changed society and their industry, Jay-Z definitely so. So this collection of photos gives a rare insight into their world, into their process of creating their collaboration album, Watch The Throne. Who knows, it could be one of the most iconic albums of our time.
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