J Dilla - Nothing Like This

Nothing Like This

A very interesting animated video from the Stone Throws album Chrome Children. A well produced track for a well produced video. I really enjoy all the soft pastel coloration and more round type shaping. Hope you enjoy.

J Dilla

J Dilla Documentary

J Dilla is simply an amazing person and artist. I first found out about Dilla long ago when he was with Slum Village. I kinda drifted off on to other tunes but always came back impressed what Dilla produced. His beats were just on a scale from one to ten, a 20. He passed away long ago from a rare blood disease and possibly Lupus. Finishing Donuts from his hospital bed and touring Europe from a wheel Chair. Also was 75% finished with his last album The Shining. His work ethic was just on point as his beat production. I just have soo much respect for him and inspired every time I think of him or see pictures of him working on tracks. The 3 part interview below captures Dilla better than I can put to words and what he did.
Respect always to J Dilla.

Eyen by Plaid

Eyen by Plaid

Plaid is an amazing moody electronic duo from England and have a new album coming out soon. This is a pretty interesting video from the group. Hopefully they'll be coming to the states.

For info on Plaid:
http://www.plaid.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/plaid4thepeople

Thirteen Assassins

Thirteen Assassins

New film coming out from one of my favorite directors, Takashi Miike. He's just amazing and very much on the shock value and helped capture the Yakuza on the cinema. He is one of the masters of horror cinema with a large cult following. Looking forward to meeting him someday soon. I'm very excited to see what will come of this film. Featuring Hiroki Sugimura from Battle Royale and Izaki from Crow Zero. The trailer for the film is down below.

More info about the film:

http://www.13assassins.jp/main.html

Children's Story by Tom Waits

Children's Story
by
Tom Waits



An interesting children's story by the interesting Tom Waits. Been thinking about this story for a few days during my morning walks. Not the most cheerful story to tell but still an interesting story to listen to. The animation to the story fit's. I wonder what it would be like to spend a few days with Tom Waits, I'm sure we both have many stories to swap over a campfire. One of my musical hero's since I was four feet high.

DJ Premier

DJ Premier

Premier has to be one of the first people that come to mind on amazing hip hop music producers of all time. His words have always been an inspiration to myself and others. Here is a small yet powerful interview he did with Fader magazine. I agree with everything he has to say. " People need to raise the bar"

Film Review: $9.99

Film Review: $9.99

I recently checked out the independent animated feature $9.99 as it is now Watch it Instantly on Netflix! I first blogged about the film last year after seeing the trailer, and for some reason forgot about it until now.
It is rare to find an independent feature animation done so well. Last year must have been the season of Stop Motion. We had Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and this little gem.
The film was inspired by the short stories of Etgar Keret and directed by Tatia Rosenthal. The audience is offered an inside look into the lives of several individuals who share an apartment complex. It is most certainly a comedy, as I found several scenes quite hilarious. I wasn't sure what to think of the film at first, but was quickly sucked into the story. The film isn't exactly about one thing in particular, but rather a series of interesting character studies. We've got a newly formed angel with a cynical outlook on the world, a out of work young man who seeks knowledge on the meaning of life through a self help book (on sale for $9.99), a hilarious developing relationship between a model and a repo man, and more. I'd hate to give away too much, since it is definitely worth a reviewing.
I was also very thankful for the quick runtime of the film. It was refreshing to sit through a nice hour and some odd minutes rather than the 2hr plus films that are typical these days. Sometimes you just want a quick little story.
I rate this film 4 out of 5! Check it out

Official Site for the film

P.S. I have to give special recognition to the set design in the film. Those little sets were so detailed and spot on. Very impressive!