Sleeveface Music Video

Dumped in the Design and Music and Video pile on April 15, 2010.

Webdesigner Depot included “Captivating Examples of Sleeveface Photography” in their recent newsletter. A couple days later, I came across this Deepspace 5 video by Dust Brand Films, that showcases this visual intrigue in conjunction with dope beats and a captivating video style.

I’ve been a big fan of Dj Dust and his work with Mars Ill for a number of years and was pumped (and very impressed) to find out about his new creative outlet, Dust Brand Films.
Enjoy!

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Single Take Music Videos

Dumped in the Music and Video pile on March 4, 2010.

I’m totally blown away at the audacity, creativity, planning, detail, and precise execution of single take music videos. I recently saw the OK Go and Katie Chastain spots below and was reminded of the 1234 spot by Feist that had the same effect when it first came out. Just incredible, inspiring, and aspiring work.

• ENTERTAINING:
If you don’t think your familiar with OK Go, does “the treadmill video” ring a bell? Yeah, they’re experienced at this sort of thing (though I think there were a few more engineers recruited for this one).

• ECLECTIC:
In sharp contrast to the tv-bashing, paint-cannon-blasting, domino-effecting video by OK Go, is this very chill and eclectic, hand-made number by Katie Chastain. Great video. Reminds me of being in a Oregonian cabin in the dead of winter (even though I never have been in a Oregonian cabin in the dead of winter). And if you like the finished product, you’ll love the making of, also below (as one who’d likely be behind the camera, that video is especially inspiring).

• ENUMERATE:
And this classic video by Feist was brought to the center stage when it appeared in the Apple’s tv ad when the 3rd generation iPod Nano made it’s world debut. Though this technique may have many predecessors, this spot may be the first that caught my attention.

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OVER THE RHINE

Dumped in the Music pile on May 24, 2009.

A friend of mine recently introduced me to this independent Ohio-based ensemble who was recently named to Paste magazine’s list of 100 Best Living Songwriters. They became an immediate fave. Their whole style has class, depth, and that sorta raw, earthie, free-spirited flavor common with most inde groups. Oh, and for those living in the Albuquerque area, they’ll be performing at Outpost Performance Space on July 25th. See you there.

Check out their website »

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