Trilogy Week #13 - Coen Comedies

The Coen Brothers are one of the best writer/director teams ever, in the history of film. They can seamlessly write for comedy and drama, without the films seeming out of place with the rest of their movie catalogue. These three films show the more humorous side of the spectrum from the Coen brothers. 

Featured Art

New feature, I'll be posting artwork from me and my brothers, and other artists I find awesome on the internet.

These are a couple pieces I did, playing with geometric shapes. http://a-ripe-heartattack.deviantart.com/

"Laser Eyes"

"Crystals and Lasers 2"

Oh yeah, and this is a self portrait of me in a Pendleton Ward style. 

This is a piece my brother Jonny made, playing with photoshop CS5.  http://insane-ideas.deviantart.com/

"Don't Taste the Rainbow"

This is a glimpse into my brother Joshua's insanity. http://jab-me.deviantart.com/

"Feel Like Poop"

"Yeah Owl"

"Scared Muffin"

Top Five Favorite Podcasts

Podcasts! When ever I'm working on my art I like to listen the podcasts. Now these aren't the only five I listen to. These are just the five I listen to the most.

#5
A Damn Movie Podcast
Hosted by Adam Sherlock and Adam Palcher broadcasting from Salt lake City. They run a theme based movie podcast that offers in depth reviews of films across the whole spectrum of film history. From the silent era, to modern day classics, and new releases. These guys have a very unique take on the movie review podcast. With the mini film festivals, and top 5 list's that accompany the said reviewed movies. These two guys make you appreciate your favorite films, and seek out the one that have yet to see. Voted best new podcast by SLC's City Weekly.  http://adamnpodcast.com/

#4

Cool Hunting Video

Showing you an glimpse into the innovations in design, technology, art, and culture. This podcast travels the world to show you some of the most interesting places, and artists that you've never yet seen.  http://www.coolhunting.com/

#3

The Nerdist Podcast

Hosted by comedians, Chris Hardwick, Jonah Ray, and Matt Mira. A funny podcast where nerds talk about various nerdy things, like movie, music, TV shows, the latest in technology, and various forms of pop culture, and of course Dr. Who. Bringing you a new episode twice a week. It's always exciting which famous guest they have next. from actors, and comedians, to famous directors and titans in the field of science. And now they have their own show, airing on BBC America http://www.nerdist.com/

#2

Doug Loves Movies

Hosted by comedian Doug Benson. He does a hilarious podcast in front a live audience at the UCB theatre in Los Angeles. Bringing on many of his comedian friends and actors to play movie based games and interact the with audience. From "build-a-title", and the ever popular "Leonard Maltin game." Playing for prizes for selected audience members, and to win a place in the coveted "tournament of champions."  http://douglovesmovies.com/  

#1

Comedy Bang Bang

Formerly Comedy Death Ray, This podcast hosted by Scott Aukerman, started as a show at the UCB theatre in L.A., then on L.A. radio station Indie 103. Now in there own Earwolf Studios, and starting their own TV show. Comedy Bang Bang gives you the best in improve comedy. With interviews with famous comedians, and actors. With special guests that pop in to say hi, like: Former governor Jesse Ventura, Bill Cosby Bukowski, Cake Boss Buddy Valastro, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Huell Howser,and Scott's own ex-step father Bob Ducca. There is something different each week, and it's always hilarious.  http://www.earwolf.com/

Trilogy Week #12 - In Too Deep

This is a tricky one to not give away for the minority that hasn't seen these awesome movies. This genre of films is one of my favorites. For how similar the subject matter is, these films are all very original and very exciting. Enter the violent world of three different mob families. Russian, Irish, and Italian. Each equally as deadly as the next. 

Trilogy Week #11 - What Is Art?

This week is a discussion about art. What is considered art? Is everything art? Or does the intention of art have to be present? Is something considered art if you don't make it, but came up with the idea? Or does there need to be a physical aspect on the part of the user? These three documentaries will have you asking these questions. About talent vs imagination, Something made genuine, to the something made just for profit, and therapy or masterpiece.

Trilogy Week #10 - Black & White Buddy Movies

What a great way to celebrate the new year by embracing your fellow man. If you have anger and bigotry in your heart, maybe these three movies of unity will change your stupid ignorant minds. 

Top Five Favorite Drummers

If anybody plays an instrument, you start to admire musicians for their talents, and inventiveness in their profession. So being a drummer for the past 19 years, here are my top five favorite drummers of all time. Oh, and FYI, you will not find Neil Peart on this list. Why, because HE SUCKS!!!!


#5
Jon Theodore
Played for various bands, and The Mars Volta for 5 years and 6 albums. Best known for his explosive, multi-textural and dynamic playing style. His drumming style is amazing, his speed and stamina is unwavering. And off beat rhythms that change at the drop of the hat, without changing tempo, keeping the music sound spontaneous. 

#4

Dave Grohl
As everyone knows was the drummer for Nirvana, then went onto surprise the music world by switching to guitar and lead singer in his own group The Foo Fighters. But he hasn't lost his talent for drumming. Playing drums with Them Crooked Vultures. With Queens of the Stone Age front man Josh Homme, and John Paul Jones bassist for Led Zeppelin. Dave Grohl's drumming is loud, fast, and strong. You can really hear the strength and confidence is his drumming. You really get the sense that he's having fun when he plays, and that surely comes out in the music.

#3

Travis Barker
Drummer for the Aquabats, +44, Boxcar Racer, The Transplants, TRV$DJAM, and of course Blink 182. What makes him such a great drummer is his stamina and versatility. Playing many drumming styles from Punk to Alternative Rock, Hip Hop, and even Country. If you've ever seen Barker play, he puts his whole body into his drumming. And he's always searching for a new way to deliver the same beat while staying in tempo. His inventiveness is unsurpassed by most mainstream drummers. 

#2

Kieth Moon

Wild, and Crazy is how I would describe Kieth Moon's playing. His eccentric and innovative drumming style, and his self destructive behavior, earned him the nickname "Moon the Loon." His legendary drumming is best known for his dramatic, suspenseful drumming. Often eschewing basic back beats for a fluid, busy technique focused on fast, cascading rolls across the toms, ambidextrous double bass drum work, and wild cymbal crashes and washes. When he plays his unorthodox holding of his drums sticks, gives you the impression that he's enjoying every minute of his performance. 

for those of you who are not aware of this video. The Who had a tradition of breaking their instruments after to last song. and one thing that they wanted to do was blow up the bass drum with a large puff of smoke, and a loud "pop", for their appearance in the states, on the set of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. During rehearsal testing the drum effect. The producers okay-ed the stunt. But Keith didn't think it was big enough. So before they were to go on stage he Moon had loaded his drums with more explovises, into one of his two bass drums. During the finale of "My Generation", he kicked the the drum off the riser that set off the charge, with the intensity of the explosion surprising even himself. He singed Townshend's hair and permanently damaged the hearing in his right ear. Kieth even had a piece of cymbal embedded in his own arm. Now "that's" rock 'n' roll!

#1

Buddy Rich

Jaw-dropping is the best way to describe Buddy Rich's drumming. He is "the world's greatest drummer." Known for his virtuosic technique, power, groove, and speed. Rich's technique has been one of the most standardized and coveted in drumming. His dexterity, musicality of playing style, speed and smooth execution are considered "holy grails" of drum technique and have been considered next to impossible to duplicate. While Rich typically held his sticks using traditional grip, he was also a skilled "match grip" player, and was one of few drummers to master the one-handed roll on both hands. Some of his more spectacular moves are crossover riffs, where he would criss-cross his arms from one drum to another, sometimes over the arm, and even under the arm at great speed.

He often used contrasting techniques to keep long drum solos from getting mundane. Aside from his energetic explosive displays, he would go into quieter passages. One passage he would use in most solos starts with a simple single-stroke roll on the snare picking up speed and power, then slowly moving his sticks closer to the rim as he gets quieter and then eventually playing on just the rim itself while still maintaining speed. Then he would reverse the effect and slowly move towards the center of the snare while increasing power. He even kicked the wildness Muppet's ass Animal, in a drum contest.

Trilogy Week #9 - What Will the Future Bring?

It's now 2012!. So another year gone, and the future is becoming more present, before we know it will be 2020! So the three movies are future predictions. Which one is going to be the most authentic? My money is on the Minority Report future.  THE END IS NIGH!......... You hear that?....... yeah, that's the sound of no one giving a shit.