Today's video is "New Noise", from the Refused album "The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombination in 12 Bursts" This video blew my mind, when I first saw it in 1998 on M2. (that is what MTV 2 used to be called, to all the little kiddies out there.) Not for the video itself, but the song. I hadn't heard anything like it. I was a fan of punk, and I loved bands like Minor Threat, The Suicide Machines, & other bands that I considered hardcore punk at the time. But then comes this band from Sweden that showed me a new way that punk could be performed. Thus the name of the album "the shape of punk to come" which is inspired by the Ornette Coleman album "the shape of jazz to come", which also blew my mind. Their are very few bands that have shocked my subconscious awake, and have shown me a new way to see the world, or have given me a new form of inspiration. So that's why I am featuring this amazing piece of art.
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Showing posts with label Music Video of the Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music Video of the Week. Show all posts
Sep 18, 2012
Music Video of the Week #8
THIS IS MY 100TH POST!!!!!!!!! Hurray!
Today's video is "New Noise", from the Refused album "The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombination in 12 Bursts" This video blew my mind, when I first saw it in 1998 on M2. (that is what MTV 2 used to be called, to all the little kiddies out there.) Not for the video itself, but the song. I hadn't heard anything like it. I was a fan of punk, and I loved bands like Minor Threat, The Suicide Machines, & other bands that I considered hardcore punk at the time. But then comes this band from Sweden that showed me a new way that punk could be performed. Thus the name of the album "the shape of punk to come" which is inspired by the Ornette Coleman album "the shape of jazz to come", which also blew my mind. Their are very few bands that have shocked my subconscious awake, and have shown me a new way to see the world, or have given me a new form of inspiration. So that's why I am featuring this amazing piece of art.
Today's video is "New Noise", from the Refused album "The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombination in 12 Bursts" This video blew my mind, when I first saw it in 1998 on M2. (that is what MTV 2 used to be called, to all the little kiddies out there.) Not for the video itself, but the song. I hadn't heard anything like it. I was a fan of punk, and I loved bands like Minor Threat, The Suicide Machines, & other bands that I considered hardcore punk at the time. But then comes this band from Sweden that showed me a new way that punk could be performed. Thus the name of the album "the shape of punk to come" which is inspired by the Ornette Coleman album "the shape of jazz to come", which also blew my mind. Their are very few bands that have shocked my subconscious awake, and have shown me a new way to see the world, or have given me a new form of inspiration. So that's why I am featuring this amazing piece of art.
Sep 11, 2012
Music Video of the Week # 7
Polite Dance Song, from the Bird and the Bee. An American indie pop musical duo from Los Angeles, California, consisting of musicians Inara George ("the bird") and Greg Kurstin ("the bee"). Kurstin. This song is off their second album "Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future." Directed by Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!) makes this a hilarious video, even using cast members from the show dancing in this weird but awesome video.
Sep 4, 2012
Music Video of the Week #6
Radiohead's "Just" off the album "the bends" is one of my all time favorite music videos. The video was made by Jamie Thraves, who was hand-picked by the band, because they were big fans of his experimental short films.
When you see the video, you see why I like it so much, by the little twist at the end, and you like me want to know what the man is saying, well Radiohead to this day have not released to the public what he's is saying, if it's anything at all.
When you see the video, you see why I like it so much, by the little twist at the end, and you like me want to know what the man is saying, well Radiohead to this day have not released to the public what he's is saying, if it's anything at all.
Aug 27, 2012
Music Video of the Week #5
This weeks video is from Jakob Dylan's first solo album titled "Seeing Things" for the song "Evil is Alive and Well". Exploring the subject of traditional and external terms of the devil inside all of us.
Aug 20, 2012
Music Video of the Week #4
This video is for The Shins song "The Rifle's Spiral" off their latest album, Port of Morrow. The video was conceptualized by Emmy-winning director Jamie Caliri and tells the story of a battle between good and evil magicians."The Rifle's Spiral" features a lone musician, three sketchy men and a transformative, and adorable, bunny. Each of the characters assume distinct personalities and mannerisms despite their seemingly restrictive wooden, clay and paper bodies as they battle it out in the name of magic. Caliri was able to interpret "The Rifle's Spiral" how he pleased. Taking inspiration from the work of illustrator Edward Gorey, and from Martin Scorsese’s film Hugo. This creative liberty occasionally is a bit too literal, but overall allowed for a story of trickery, deception and whimsy to prevail."The Rifle's Spiral" works like an epic as a song alone; the borderline grand pop drums carry it, with James Mercer's vocals almost telling the folklore of the magicians themselves. Caliri has a created work for a range of clients, including the credits for "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" and Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy."
Aug 14, 2012
Music Video of the Week #3
A music video for the song "Slow Show" by the National. Directed by Tobias Gundorff Boesen. A lot of Out of the Forest was shot on location in forests around Viborg, Denmark, and the presence of prim and proper bunnies in this natural setting lends the film a magical flavor. As the bunnies enjoy a picnic under the moon light, a wolf comes to change the mood. A very compelling and beautiful animation.
Aug 7, 2012
Music Video of the Week #2
The animated music video this week is for the song "Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise" By The Avett Brothers. The indie rock band from Concord North Carolina. The Song is off their major label debut album "I and Love and You" which was produced by Rick Rubin who if you don't know is a legend in the music industry. Producing some of the greatest albums of all time, including Johnny Cash's "American Recordings", The Beastie Boys "Lisenced To Ill", and The Mars Volta's " De-Loused in the Comatorium". So safe to say, you're in good hands with this Avett Brothers album. This video was animated by animator Jason Mitcham, whos style of painted animation goes so well with the music from the Avett Brothers. It's like a chocolate and peanut butter combination.
Aug 1, 2012
Music Video of the Week #1
I'm starting something new agian. I'll be featuring one of my favorite music videos each week. Since I've announced that August is animation month, each video will be an animated one.
To start of this new feature, I'm starting with one of my favorite songs of all time. Radiohead's "Paranoid Android". Written by singer Thom Yorke, the songs is significantly influenced by The Beatles, "Happiness is a Warm Gun", and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". And named after the robot Marvin the Paranoid Android from "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy".
The video was created by Magnus Carlsson, swedish creator of the animated show "Robin" which the band was fans of. They deliberately didn't send Carlsson any lyrics for the songs, because they wanted his interpretation of what he thought the song was about, and didn't want the video to be too literal. The result is a funny but twisted tale of two friends walking through their town, and encountering a variety of weirdos that live in their community.
The Song went to number 3 on the UK singles charts, and on Rolling Stones' "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". And the video was on heavy rotation on MTV, sometimes playing 12 times a day, but was censored due to some brief nudity.
To start of this new feature, I'm starting with one of my favorite songs of all time. Radiohead's "Paranoid Android". Written by singer Thom Yorke, the songs is significantly influenced by The Beatles, "Happiness is a Warm Gun", and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". And named after the robot Marvin the Paranoid Android from "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy".
The video was created by Magnus Carlsson, swedish creator of the animated show "Robin" which the band was fans of. They deliberately didn't send Carlsson any lyrics for the songs, because they wanted his interpretation of what he thought the song was about, and didn't want the video to be too literal. The result is a funny but twisted tale of two friends walking through their town, and encountering a variety of weirdos that live in their community.
The Song went to number 3 on the UK singles charts, and on Rolling Stones' "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". And the video was on heavy rotation on MTV, sometimes playing 12 times a day, but was censored due to some brief nudity.
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