Stop Motion Genius of New York City

The Sandpit from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.

A day in the life of New York City, in miniature. 
Winner: Prix Ars Electronica Award of Distinction 2010
Official Selection: AFI Fest 2010
Original Music: composed by Human (humanworldwide.com), co-written by Rosi Golan and Alex Wong. 
Please view in HD and full screen for best effect. For a description of the shoot, camera, lenses and workflow, please see here: bit.ly/​aFmaPZ

Ward Schumaker's Composers

A seasoned illustrator, Ward Schumaker, has created an emmense library of paintings based on selected composers. He also created a series of geography as well. Check out the rest of them here!

Mixes of 2010 (in no particular order)

Wowee Zowee, 2010 was a tailspin of musical euphoria if i must say so. An overabundance of memorable originals, game changing remixes and a bevy of completely addictive mixes were released this past year. I had to purchase an external hard drive specifically for this dilemma (for realsies).  This post is dedicated to all of the head-bobbing, fist pumping, air Djing (quite similar to its cousin the "air guitar"), bouncing and uber cheese grinning that I have been engaging in whilst enjoying these assorted mixes; much to the bewilderment of my coworkers and assorted motorists.  Download all of these NOW!!!

After hearing Lorenz Rhodes' remix of Strip Steve's Breakin' I have been an avid consumer of his throw back synth sound. I've virtually memorized this mix.
Lorenz Rhode - Data Transmission Podcast 098 by Lorenz Rhode


Moullinex proves he's as good of a Dj as he is a producer. Frequently a Dj will take the opportunity of a featured mix, to gratuitously drop all of the most recent bangers, ensuring high hits in search engine results and the tweener downloads.  Brushing aside the cowardice of a mediocre set, Moullinex digs out a few classics and a hand full of unreleased tracks to ensure a gem of a mix.
'Villains Have Feelings Too' Mixtape by Moullinex

Broke One is the producer to follow this year.  completely addictive! Great blog too!
Broke One Mix X Too Many Sebastians by Broke One

Breakbot's fearless excursions into the deep and ancient back-logs of obscure disco and long forgotten grooves, yields this Frenchman some of the most original sets I've heard. Fusing the old with the new, Breakbot concocts mixes the hipster, pseudo-electro dudes and frat boys alike may have a daunting time digesting. Mixes like this take you on extended searches for these disco nuggets!
 GET BREAKBOTS MIX HERE!!!!!

Granted, Aeroplane's October Mix, has a slower pace comparatively to most ADD Dj's "cram-twentyfive-tracks into 45 minutes" sets, its a rather refreshing change of pace. This, coupled to the fact the versatility of this set is otherworldly (yes that IS an unremixed Grateful Dead track starting it off).  I could burn trenches into my burnt copy (i dont have snazzy iPOD connections in my auto) of this Aeroplane glory!! These guys release a mix monthly, so there's always freshness in the Aeroplane kitchen!
Aeroplane October 2010 Mix by Aeroplane (Official)

Amazing animation: The Art of Drowning

The Art of Drowning from Diego Maclean on Vimeo.

Christopher St. Leger

I'm usually not into watercolors, but Christopher St. Leger brings a new level to the aqueous medium.   With painstaking care to color and the vibrant loose quality of his technique, Christopher brings much needed life to the monotonous and somewhat sterile experience of suburban life.  I'm loving his architecture and skateboard images!

words cannot express

I am assuming MGMT was biting at the bit to break off a piece of collab with this beacon of generational genius.
*language warning

Russ Chimes Expressway Part 2 (howd i miss this one??)

Been out for a hot minute now, and I'm surprised to see Russ get this one out without my detection. Russ is one of the greats I have chosen to web stalk, and I must encourage you all to be as creepy as myself. Alas, Russ has hatched a scheme to throw me from the loop and release his follow up mix, to the ever-banging Expressway Series. I'm lovin it, moreso than the first!
Expressway Mix Pt.2 by Russ Chimes

Tracklisting:
1. Russ Chimes - Horizon (Intro)
2. Booka Shade - Regenerate (Russ Chimes Remix)
3. Kelis - Scream (Russ Chimes Remix)
4. Boys Noize - Yeah
5. Aniki - Feel Good
6. Phonat - Intimate Confessions
7. Bag Raiders - Way Back Home (1928 Remix VS Russ Chimes Re-Edit)
8. Moullinex - Superman (Lorenz Rhode Remix)
9. Evil Nine - Ultimo
10. K.L.A.M - Funky 4 (Hot City Remix)
11. Cassius - I Love U So (Russ Chimes Re-Shuffle)
12. Russ Chimes - Targa (Russ Chimes Remix)
13. Ellie Goulding - Salt Skin (Alex Metric Remix)
14. Dirty Laundry - Hate Me (Arno Cost Remix - Russ Chimes Rework)
15. Para One - Toadstool (Jesse Rose Made To Play Dub)
16. Michael Bolton & Lady Gaga - Murder My Heart (Strip Steve Remix)
17. Beatacue - Bus
18. Foamo - Generate Some Heat
19. Sebastian Krieg - Brooklyn (Russ Chimes ReEdit)