When I’m with You I have Fun
Best Coast’s When I’m with you I have fun set to a piece from Les Demoiselles de Rochefort.
Dead Hearts, Video Music Monday
I just discovered Dead Man’s Bones in December. This video is amazing in a quiet way, it is both creepy and sad. But the song “Lose Your Soul” is what really got me interested in the band. Their debut album was recorded with a children’s choir and the song “Lose Your Soul” has a motivating chanting beat that keeps me going for hours.
Burton’s 2010 Olympic ‘Uniforms’
I’ve been meaning to post this since last week… I am really intrigued by Burton’s US Olympic uniforms for this year. The pants look like jeans. Ripped, dirty jeans. And they are paired with a plaid red, white and blue jacket that has patches reminiscent of both universities and the military. Burton says they chose the jean look for the way they say ‘American’. There is a lot of banter out there about the uniform. I have to say I like it. The funny thing is that I surprise myself by liking it.
When I’m out on the slopes myself I tend to roll my eyes at some of the ugly things people wear. But somehow this time it is different, and ok, even good. I’ve heard some people say that it is disrespectful to the Olympics and they should be dressed nicely, blah, blah, blah. Every sport has a uniform style that matches the sport. Many of them are closer fitting for the aerodynamics. But Snowboarding is very new in comparison to all of the other sports. Especially in terms of the Olympics. This is only the 4th time there has been any snowboarding competition in the games. Making a statement is part of what snowboarding is in it’s young age. So for me, jeans are totally appropriate. And pretty awesome.
Propelling a Movement
My favorite presentation last night at Shift by Katrina Scotto di Carlo of Supportland. Here’s a video she shared:
Divs are my new favorite
I haven’t done much with web design for two years. I’m finally getting back into learning more about it and I’m a little excited.
Print to Web
Make a poster you can poke.
My favorite quote from Jason Duerr at this morning’s Career Tools, From Print to Web.
First Thursday Recap, February
I usually like to peruse Portland’s First Thursday on my own. This way I have as much time as I want and I can look go into every gallery I want. I usually go for less party and beer hunting and more art appreciation and inspiration. But this time I wandered with a few friends. Of the art we did see, I liked DIA’s “Keys to the City” at Upper Playground the best.
Music Video Monday, Get Better
I’m pretty into Mates of State at the moment. I love how this video’s intensity changes as the music does.