call your mother
i know… i will!
first, there are some things on my mind i need to process
“ARE YOU WITH THAT?” - Vince Staples (2021/UMG) directed by Jack Begert
Vincent… !
for those jaunts through Justice:
“Randy” - Justice (2016 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music) an installation by Thomas Jumin
“Love S.O.S.” - Justice (2018/ Ed Banger Records/Because Music) directed by Edouard Salier, creative direction by Pascal Teixeira
“Heavy Metal” - Justice (2016 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music) directed by Filip Nilsson, featuring the Norfolk State University Spartan “Legion” Marching Band
enjoyed the behind the scenes footage, too.
“New Lands” - Justice (2016 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
“On’n’On” - Justice (2011 / EdBanger Records/Because Music)
very similar to The Maccabees “Pelican” music video. a friend pointed that out – glad they did.
“Stop” - Justice (2016 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
“Fire” - Justice (2016 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
“Audio, Video, Disco” - Justice (2011 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
“Civilization” - Justice (2011 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
“DVNO” - Justice (2007 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
“Stress” - Justice (2007 / Ed Banger Records/Because Music)
indeed.
“Kill Me” - Indigo De Souza (2021/Saddle Creek) directed by Jordan Alexander
this track closed out the set i listened to on the drive out yesterday (notes in little notebook) – felt pretty epic.
“Nova Anthem” - Lower Dens (2012/Ribbon Music) unofficial video, edited by David Dean Burkhart using footage from the Apollo 11 launch.
listened to Nootropics on the drive home. thought of this video and that i’d reflected on it back in May, 2013, too. boomerang, baby.
leaving breadcrumbs to Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch Camera E-8 footage – so awesome – and DDB's video for Bear in Heaven’s “Cool Light”.
‘Adult Themes’ - El Michels Affair (2020/Big Crown Records)
started listening to the larger list of tracks again tonight, this time opening with El Michels Affair’s “Enfant”, an instant ear-worm since hearing via DJ Pili Pili on KALX a week-or-so ago. followed by Sparks' “Sextown USA”, which i picked up from qb(X)’s set leading into Pili Pili that same night (and maybe in that order… !), then “Much Obliged” by the Allman Betts Band.
yeah, ok, alright. that’s one way to start… !
![“Electric Feel [MGMT Cover]” - Still Woozy (2020/SME)thought of Woozy’s cover, and this video, earlier. feeling the feels – makes me smile.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe3879c1b0fe27a93b68856/1626400059400-RAORPIRU6UOIJ4JX9M74/Screen+Shot+2021-07-15+at+6.46.33+PM.png)
“Electric Feel [MGMT Cover]” - Still Woozy (2020/SME)
thought of Woozy’s cover, and this video, earlier. feeling the feels – makes me smile.
![“Creep (feat. Radiohead) [Very 2021 rmx]” - Thom Yorke (2021/Beggars) artwork by Jun Takahashi/UNDERCOVERsome just want to see the world burn… ( •̀ᴗ•́ )و ̑̑](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe3879c1b0fe27a93b68856/1626364143968-WB99FAYBJMBZR9TY4IKM/Screen+Shot+2021-07-15+at+8.45.57+AM.png)
“Creep (feat. Radiohead) [Very 2021 rmx]” - Thom Yorke (2021/Beggars) artwork by Jun Takahashi/UNDERCOVER
some just want to see the world burn… ( •̀ᴗ•́ )و ̑̑
“Change (In the House of Flies)” - Deftones (2000/WMG) directed by Liz Friedlander
although… mentions of Deftones in the “Creep” remix comments brought me back to this iconic music video - noice.
bedtime – have an early call with the Lady tomorrow morning.
ok, bye bye!
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)
“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!
“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)
‘Over and Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns’ - Michael Perry (2008/Princeton Architectural Press)
‘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.
“landscape template”
“isometric ellipse 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.
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)
“Will You Be?” - Baltra (2021/Local Action Records)
“Ani Kuni” - Polo & Pan (2021/Hamburger Records)
and remember…
it’s OK to feel good.
common assets, vol. 3
one Youtube video usually leads to another, and a revisit to the lexicography video led to this Vox video about the Cooper Black typeface by Oswald Cooper.
while working on the… title card, i’ll call it, for this entry i thought of these logos. have nostalgic sentimentality for both. the Payless logo identity has since gone in a different direction… and Love’s looks Cooper Black inspired – it’s not as round, but there are similarities (it’s in the “o”).
“Gimme Some More” - Busta Rhymes (1998/Elektra Records) directed by Hype Williams
(sample from Bernard Herrmann’s “Psycho” theme)
really dig Busta Rhymes’ music videos from this era. “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” is another favorite, also directed by Hype Williams.
“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” - Missy Elliott (1997/The Goldmind) directed by Hype Williams
(sample from Anne Peebles’ “I Can’t Stand the Rain”)
Missy Elliott has some of the best music videos, ever. period.
“beep, beep. who got the keys to the Jeep? vrrrrroooooom!” ;-)
“B.O.B.” - Outkast (2000/LaFace-Arista) directed by Dave Meyers
such. a. good. time !!! 808s, off the wall colors, candy painted Cadillacs – what more could you want?
“You’re Makin’ Me High” - Toni Braxton (1996/La Face) directed by Billie Woodruff
love this music video (*ahem* Bryce Wilson *ahem*). ‘Secrets’ and ‘Space Jam’ were the first two CDs in the collection. was probably too young for Toni, but… whatever!
“Fantasy” - Mariah Carey (1995/Columbia)
the inspiration drawn from Mariah Carey and this music video specifically runs deep.
crossed paths with a De Tomaso Pantera last autumn. didn’t recognize it and assumed it was an Italian sports car – and it is, sort of. i’ve since learned more about it, in large part from watching Jay Leno’s Garage.
watched a few more episodes since and some favorites include the 1966 Oldsmobile 442 (love, love, LOVE the “442” enameled nameplate !!!), 1931 Duesenberg Model J LaGrande Coupe (that interior, and rumble seat !!!), 1972 Citroën SM (super neat engineering !!!), and the 1957 Imperial (super sweet, retro detailing !!!). been liking the “pandemic editions” – they feel more intimate. Leno’s knowledge and familiarity with his fleet is impressive, and i appreciate the narrative style of his explanations. wish the jokes would catch up…
meant to include this in vol. 2 and forgot. another Youtube gem – meditative bonsai art by a creator in the UK. this is from the beginning of the video – thought it looked pretty nice to start, and was stunned by the result. carefully meticulous and fascinating process.