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15 Kasım 2010 Pazartesi

19 Ekim 2010 Salı

NPR: Jonsi's concert tour is more like a live movie

Watch this amazing concert that Jonsi gave in Los Angeles on October 17.
(This video will be on NPR's website until October 21.)

jónsi tour trailer from Jónsi on Vimeo.


jónsi - sinking friendships (live) from Jónsi on Vimeo.

17 Ekim 2010 Pazar

21 Temmuz 2010 Çarşamba

12 Temmuz 2010 Pazartesi

Circulus: The Bike Track Inside a Library

Samuel Starr at Pomona College built a bike track/velodrome inside of his school’s library.

Circulus from machine project on Vimeo.

9 Temmuz 2010 Cuma

Grace Jones comes to town!

Before Grace Jones takes the stage at the International Istanbul Jazz Festival on July 16th, see these amazing videos and don't miss the concert:

Grace Jones @ Roundhouse from Patrick Tichy on Vimeo.


Grace Jones "Corporate Cannibal" from Jordy on Vimeo.



And here's a video that shows her singing "Williams' Blood" off her latest album "Hurricane".

Williams' Blood

7 Temmuz 2010 Çarşamba

The evolution of life, on a wall

Michael Marshall, environment reporter (Source: New Scientist)

The rather excellent video below is a wall-painted animation: essentially a stop-motion animation created by painting a sequence of still images on a wall and photographing them, then running the photos together into a film.

It was created by the street artist Blu, who describes it as the result of "months of work and hundreds [of] buckets of paint". That's hardly surprising, given that it tries to illustrate the history of the universe since the big bang, with a particular focus on the evolution of life on Earth.

BIG BANG BIG BOOM - the new wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

5 Haziran 2010 Cumartesi

theories in dust

dust breedings from goaj on Vimeo.



sound: sascha-neudeck.com/
from seroton ep con-v.org/cnv38.html

A bright flash of light on Jupiter observed on June 3rd

Amateur astronomers Anthony Wesley of Australia and Christopher Go of the Philippines have independently observed an impact event on Jupiter.


"I still can't believe that I caught a live impact on Jupiter," says Go, who has made a must-see video of the event.

"There were no visible remains at the impact point for the next half hour or so, until sunrise put an end to the imaging," says Wesley.

The nature of the impactor is presently unknown. It might have been an asteroid or a comet. In either case, a dark and cindery debris field is expected to develop around the impact point; that's what has happened in the aftermath of previous Jupiter impacts.

click here to see the video (source: spaceweather.com)

happy world environment day... shame on homo sapiens!

picture of a bird taken on the beach at east grand terre island, la on thursday.
this is where the addiction to oil has taken the world... it's so heartbreaking.

great idea: the DBA pen made from potato-based plastic.

DBA 98 Biodegradable Pen from DBA on Vimeo.

18 Mayıs 2010 Salı

RIP Hank Jones...

legendary jazz pianist hank jones, 91, passed away on sunday night. i saw this truly exceptional jazz musician playing live in istanbul last year. it was an amazing night...
according to him, when you listen to a pianist, each note should have an identity, each note should have a soul of its own.
watch this video to see what he meant...

18 Nisan 2010 Pazar

6 Nisan 2010 Salı

Listen to Holly Miranda's debut album

Holly Miranda's debut full-length album, The Magician's Private Library was released via XL Recordings on February 23, 2010. The 10-track album was produced by Dave Sitek at Staygold Studio in Brooklyn, NY, and includes contributions from Sitek, Kyp Malone and Jaleel Bunton (TV On The Radio), Eric Biondo and Stuart Bogie (Antibalas), and Holly's long-time violinist, Marques Toliver.Holly Miranda officially made her XL Recordings debut with her "Forest Green Oh Forest Green" single









24 Mart 2010 Çarşamba

Music matters

Music Matters, The Story (18-3-10) from Dave Pollard on Vimeo.



Music Matters is a collective of people across the music industry, including artists, retailers, songwriters, labels and managers, formed to remind listeners of the significance and value of music. www.musicmatters.org

1. We all know that music matters: why is this initiative important?

We all know that music is important. But with music more available than ever before, it’s worth reminding ourselves of that fact. It’s easy to forget about the extraordinary lengths that performers, songwriters and musicians can go to record their songs, and the powerful effect music has on each and every one of us.

We believe it is important to support the artists and all those involved in making incredible music by choosing to consume music in an ethical way, and that’s why we’ve set up Music Matters.

2. What is the Music Matters Trustmark?

The Music Matters trust mark will act as a guide for music fans and help differentiate legal music services from illegal ones. Click here for a list of all supporting sites and look for the Music Matters trust mark when choosing new music.

When you choose sites carrying the trustmark you can be sure the site is legal and the copyright holders are paid for their creative work.

3. Why do we need a trustmark?

Globally, 19 out of every 20 tracks downloaded are done so illegally. In an evolving digital landscape, there can be confusion over which sites are legal. We think music fans would like to know that when the site that they are using is legitimate they are supporting the artists, musicians, songwriters and everyone involved in creating the music.

4. My favourite band is unsigned – does this mean I can download their material without paying for it?

It is exactly the same for unknown, unsigned bands as it is for bands with record deals. Unless the unsigned band chooses to offer their music to fans for free, downloading or sharing that music for free is illegal.

5. What is the difference between a streaming and downloading music service?

With a downloading service, tracks are stored on an individual’s iPod, iPhone or preferred device and can be listened to when and where the consumer chooses.

Online streaming services make the music available to listen to online without purchasing and downloading the files.

Both of these are legitimate ways to consume music. Look for the Music Matters trustmark to find legal sites.

6. Pop stars and record companies are rich. Does it really matter if I download one or two tracks without paying?

Every creator has a right to be paid for the time, effort and money invested in producing quality music for us to enjoy. The money received can be reinvested in music and the people that make it. When music is downloaded for free, the investment cycle is broken, and that has an adverse impact on investment in emerging talent.

7. How can I tell if I am using a legal or illegal site to obtain music?

The Music Matters Certification Scheme is working with legal digital music services to ensure they carry the Music Matters trustmark. This will help audiences differentiate legal music sites from illegal sites. There are currently dozens of legitimate digital music services in the UK. Check out the list of legal sites here.

8. If I have an iPhone, is iTunes the only download service I can use?

No – this is a common myth which can be very confusing. Most online stores now offer music files which can be played on different devices. These are known as DRM-free files.

Hear the new National song

Bloodbuzz Ohio

14 Mart 2010 Pazar

Goldfrapp's new single: Rocket

Listen to Goldfrapp's first single "Rocket" from their upcoming album "Head First".

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26 Şubat 2010 Cuma

"Go quiet" by Jonsi (of the band Sigur Ros)

"the concept behind ‘go quiet’ was simple: it’s new year’s day in reykjavík, and jónsi awakens to a trashed house in the wake of his party. he avoids cleaning up and instead procrastinates by playing songs that reflect the night before, the bittersweetness of new year, and the melancholy of a year gone by" – director dean deblois.

jónsi - "go quiet" from Jónsi on Vimeo.

21 Şubat 2010 Pazar

song of the day:

Gil Scott-Heron'un yeni albümü "I'm New Here" hakkındaki yazımı okumak isterseniz, buraya tıklayın.

Gil Scott on MUZU

18 Şubat 2010 Perşembe

This ant can lift 100 times its body weight



Oecophylla smaragdina can carry more than 100 times its own body weight while upside down on a smooth surface, thanks to its sticky feet.

Weaver ants build nests from leaves sewn together with silk and are very territorial. Their tendency to defend against intruders makes them a useful tool in controlling insect pests, a tradition in Chinese and south-east Asian citrus orchards for at least 1500 years. (Image: Thomas Endlein, University of Cambridge)

Source: New Scientist

13 Şubat 2010 Cumartesi

"meat is murder" turns 25!

i will always be thankful to morrissey and the smiths for this song and the whole album.


Heifer whines could be human cries
Closer comes the screaming knife
This beautiful creature must die
This beautiful creature must die
A death for no reason
And death for no reason is MURDER

And the flesh you so fancifully fry
Is not succulent, tasty or kind
It's death for no reason
And death for no reason is MURDER

And the calf that you carve with a smile
It is MURDER
And the turkey you festively slice
It is MURDER
Do you know how animals die?

Kitchen aromas aren't very homely
It's not "comforting", cheery or kind
It's sizzling blood and the unholy stench
Of MURDER

It's not "natural", "normal" or kind
The flesh you so fancifully fry
The meat in your mouth
As you savour the flavour
Of MURDER

NO, NO, NO, IT'S MURDER
NO, NO, NO, IT'S MURDER
Oh ... and who cares about an animals life?

28 Ocak 2010 Perşembe

18 Ocak 2010 Pazartesi