Well, the official kickoff is still four days away, but Kevin and crew have played their public “rehearsal” gigs in London. You can read a little about the reception here, but details are rather scant. I know the sound quality of this video is terrible, but I think it’s due to the simple fact that MBV is destroying this guy’s camera with equal amounts of volume and awesomeness. Just seeing these guys on stage again is enough to cause me to swoon. There’s way too much time between now and 9/22/08.
Archive for the 'Video' Category
Published by June 16th, 2008 in Music and Video.Tags: Live, My Bloody Valentine, Reunion. 6 Comments
For me, YouTube has been added to that long list of sites that was once essential, but is now completely unbearable. Other faves in this category: MySpace, Digg, and GoNintendo. As always, the problem is more with the users than with the content or operators of these sites.
I’ve really taken a shine to Vimeo for all of my video sharing needs. It’s much more content creator-centric (as opposed to piracy-centric), and it’s just a better user experience overall. Plus they have true HD, which is a boon for me since I’ve been shooting a lot of these time-lapse ditties with my 400D. Check the example here, or see my (skimpy) page for the HD version.
Tags: Linus, Vimeo, YouTube. 6 Comments
Perhaps if I were a little more intelligent I’d be questioning the idea of a “holiday” devoted to the dead and candy, but my mind just keeps coming back to my friend Jonathan. Let’s give it up for one of the true, modern, American zombies.
Tags: Turtles, YouTube, Zombies. 10 Comments
I promise to tone down the Caribou posts after this one, but this was too good to pass up. ‘Twas truly an amazing show. Filmed at the First Unitarian Church two weeks ago. I think I remember seeing Rubens change his pants shortly after this song. Video from Eat Tapes.
Tags: Caribou, Eat Tapes, Philadelphia, R5 Productions. 1 Comment
Looks like rehearsals for Caribou’s upcoming North American tour are coming along nicely. This show is sure to be one of the best this year.
…and this isn’t too shabby either.
Tags: Caribou, Shows, YouTube. 2 Comments
Shufflin’ through the ol’ iPod I was reminded me of this little gem. Asobi Seksu’s Thursday is a great song for the what is easily the best day of the work week. Thursday holds all the hope of the coming weekend; By Friday this hope is usually replaced by the reality that said weekend will be spent trying to catch bats in your basement while the impending dread of Monday sits on your chest like a Buick. Perhaps this is more proof that the iPod is indeed a sentient being?
Tags: Asobi Seksu, Citrus, Hope, YouTube. 7 Comments
Dan Snaith talks a little about the process of recording the latest Caribou album, Andorra.
This is officially my favorite album not yet released. It’s currently floating around the ether via BitTorrent, but you can also check out some of the tracks on Caribou’s MySpace page. You can also peep a video for Melody Day, but we already talked about that over on the real blog. The album hits stores next Tuesday.
Tags: Andorra, Caribou, Dan Snaith, Manitoba, YouTube. 5 Comments
There’s a story to be told here, in fact a heavy morality tale. If you’ll just spend the next minute and twenty seconds with ol’ Señor Salty Chop, I think it’ll all be quite clear.
If it’s still not clear, please take a closer look.
Tags: Pork Chop, Salty, YouTube. 4 Comments
This is footage shot from one of the Space Shuttle’s solid rocket boosters as it makes its descent from space back to the Atlantic. I’ve seen a lot of footage like this over the years, but this is unique not only because of the quality but also the fact that it includes audio. If you can, turn off the lights, turn up your speakers and take this five minute ride.
Tags: none. 5 Comments
Wait, there’s more! Gravy-covered chunks of praise to James for putting the work in on this little gem.
Tags: none. 8 Comments
