parlor tricks parlor tricks

common assets, vol. 4

it’s that time again. this year marks the 10th trip ‘round since moving out here; though, i haven’t spent nearly as much time calling this place home. it’s been… a journey. still is, too. and with reflection on the menu tonight, thought i’d go over some of the specials.

here goes…


 
‘SOUR’ - Olivia Rodrigo (2021/Geffen Records)“it’s brutal out here”… !

‘SOUR’ - Olivia Rodrigo (2021/Geffen Records)

“it’s brutal out here”… !

 
“LAW OF AVERAGES” - Vince Staples (2021/UMG) directed by Kid Studiodig this.

“LAW OF AVERAGES” - Vince Staples (2021/UMG) directed by Kid Studio

dig this.

 
‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ - Tyler, The Creator (2021/Columbia Records)SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE   … sheeesh!

‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ - Tyler, The Creator (2021/Columbia Records)

SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE … sheeesh!

 
“Corso” - Tyler, The Creator (2021/Columbia Records) directed by Wolf Haley, aka Tyler Baudelaire, aka Bunny Hop, aka The Creator; cinematography/DP by Luis Perezfavorite video from the rollout.

“Corso” - Tyler, The Creator (2021/Columbia Records) directed by Wolf Haley, aka Tyler Baudelaire, aka Bunny Hop, aka The Creator; cinematography/DP by Luis Perez

favorite video from the rollout.

 

 

experiencing a streak of luck with neighborhood “free stuff” offerings. some finds from yesterday, and this afternoon:

‘Five Hundred Self-Portraits’ - Julian Bell (2004/Phaidon Press)

‘Five Hundred Self-Portraits’ - Julian Bell (2004/Phaidon Press)

 
‘Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns’ - Michael Perry (2008/Princeton Architectural Press)

‘Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns’ - Michael Perry (2008/Princeton Architectural Press)

 
‘The Art Quilt’ - Robert Shaw (1997/Beaux Arts Editions)

‘The Art Quilt’ - Robert Shaw (1997/Beaux Arts Editions)

 
trio of KOH-I-NOOR stencils from a free pile i passed on my walk home today.

trio of KOH-I-NOOR stencils from a free pile i passed on my walk home today.

 
“landscape template”

“landscape template”

“isometric ellipse template”

“isometric ellipse template”

“architectural symbol template”

“architectural symbol template”

 

 
Youtube started suggesting these S&S Horseshoeing videos and, long story short, i’m hooked. well timed too, following a farrier focused crossword clue from a week or so ago.anyhow, i really like Sheldon’s videos and learning what farriers do.

Youtube started suggesting these S&S Horseshoeing videos and, long story short, i’m hooked. well timed too, following a farrier focused crossword clue from a week or so ago.

anyhow, i really like Sheldon’s videos and learning what farriers do.

 
some lick-em horseshoe stamps a pen friend included in a recent letter. i mean, c’mon… !

some lick-em horseshoe stamps a pen friend included in a recent letter. i mean, c’mon… !

 

Valida’s 06/27 KCRW set (thanks for the intro, Sam!)

some of the stickier tracks i heard:

‘Program Tvog Kompjutera” - Denis & Denis (2019/Croatia Records)

‘Program Tvog Kompjutera” - Denis & Denis (2019/Croatia Records)

“Will You Be?” - Baltra (2021/Local Action Records)

“Will You Be?” - Baltra (2021/Local Action Records)

“Ani Kuni” - Polo & Pan (2021/Hamburger Records)

“Ani Kuni” - Polo & Pan (2021/Hamburger Records)

 

and remember…

it’s OK to feel good.

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