Pursuit of Happiness
Kid Cudi recently released a new (alternate) video to his song Pursuit of Happiness. In it, Cudi battles his nightmares attempting to remove himself from the loop of constant terror and cold sweats. The song itself is already amazing, but combined with very artistic visual portrayal it has become one of the best videos that I have ever seen.
Also, Ratatat member Mike Stroud gets some shine in the video… Check it out!
KiD CuDi (feat. MGMT Ratatat) - Pursuit Of Happiness (Alternate Version) [Music Video] - Watch more Music Videos at Vodpod.
OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine version
I am not too familiar with Ok Go’s music, but this video needed to be posted. Ok Go made an alternate video for their single “This Too Shall Pass”. The video is based on a Rube Goldberg Machine (a deliberately over engineered machine that performs a very simple task in a very complex fashion, usually including a chain reaction). Everything in this video is one working chain reaction started by a car hitting dominoes in the very beginning. This video is one of the coolest music videos I have ever seen. Enjoy
-Austen
The Vampire Weekend Boys have put out their latest music video, and it is as weird as ever. The band is no stranger to quirky videos, but this one is pretty unprecedented with a broad range of cameos (my personal favorite is RZA). See you all at the open mic!
The new Sophie Muller directed Broken Bells video for The High Road has been released and has me more intrigued for their debut 3-09-2010. The duo’s shared journey is filled with some great shots.
Enter Ninja, a South African MC who, along with Yo-landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek, comprise Die Antwoord.
Ninja is one of the more curious guys I’ve seen up-and-coming for a while. His work is obviously in the realm of what most of us would consider hipster, for its absurdity suggests that it should be taken ironically. To Ninja, however, it’s not. He’s serious that he has “you know, some serious gangster skill on the mark”, and these guys embrace what would immediately be looked upon as ridiculous and trumpet it as the best thing since sliced bread; that’s certainly something not to be overlooked.
I’ll admit, there’s nothing groundbreaking about “Enter the Ninja”, but there’s a ton that is just damn interesting. For one thing, the hook is addicting beyond belief (try and not get it stuck in your head - I dare you). Also, you cannot deny that Ninja is just awesome to listen to, and while his accent is sometimes incomprehensible (if he’s speaking English at all), his flow is undeniably unique and he spits with a fervor that echoes the intensity of Eminem and K’naan.
Summary: Die Antwoord is, if nothing else, at least worth a look and, depending on how you feel, maybe a laugh. The video I’ve posted above is the official music video for their track “Enter the Ninja”. Really cool visually and really addicting musically. Be sure to check out the impromptu interview and short-form-video for their track “Zef Side” as well - that thing’s ridiculous.
I don’t think I’ve ever sat down to listen to Camera Obscura, although I’ve known about them for years, until my friend Alan texted me saying “one of the better pop songs ever penned” and I wholeheartedly agreed with him. On that note, check out the new album from Charlotte Gainsbourg, called “IRM.” Beck did most of the music on it. One of the songs reminds me of his song composure on “Sea Change” which is one of my favorite albums of all time and the soundtrack to the day I drive into a tree or walk into the ocean. Haha. Charlotte is also the daughter of one of the most beautiful women in the world, Jane Birkin, and French pop mastermind Serge Gainsbourg. Charlotte is not as gorgeous as her mother, but I would still marry her. I’m going to return to listening to this single, well, this one song. I was going to buy the 7” at Newberry Comics when I was in Boston for a few hours yesterday but they wanted $8 and I’m a cheapskate. That shit don’t cost more than like… $2 at cost for how many they’re making. Fuckouttahere. Enjoy this track. Oh and if you buy records, go pick up the new Medication LP on HoZac. I’ve only listened to the A side, but it’s fantastic. That’s all.
Back to School, Back to Chemistry, Back to Physics
Google Chrome, now out for Mac, is Google’s new web browser. We’re not a tech blog (and I’m not a techie) so I won’t talk about the actual program (even though its awesome). However, I will return to my love of good commercials (no seriously) and praise the ad campaign.
The promo video, based on 8 short vignettes, is a refreshing break from the hi-tech, digital offerings of Microsoft and Apple. Google identifies the 7 main components of Chrome that really stand out, and attempts to represent them using craft designs and visual tricks. The lack of post-production is a clever reminder that Google is trying to make things simpler not more complicated.
here’s the making of video to see how these different vignettes were made…
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Viral Infection
Videogum, an internet paradise for kooky youtube memes, TV Show recaps, and entertainment/culture commentary, has compiled their favorite viral video sensations that collectively lowered our country’s GDP 5% by distracting millions of workers from their computers. Watch the video and check out the links to the full videos.
think of this post as either inspiration to become famous on youtube, or to stay in school
Bon Iver… It sounds good to me!
an outtake from La Blogotheque’s session with Bon Iver.
The guys perform “For Emma” a cappella and it sounds amazing. Wait until the 2 minute mark for the full effect of the setting
