Autumn Wilde – Rilo Kiley, Silver Lining (2007, 19.8MB, 3:45)
A very lovely Rilo Kiley video from Autumn Wilde.
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Three Lumieres from LOMEG_ROM
Lomeglumiere #030 “uncut scenes” (2008, 5.4MB, 1:05)
Lomeglumiere #019 “video painting II” (2008, 5.4MB, 1:05)
Lomeglumiere #003 “goodle” (2008, 3.4MB, 0:44)
Three lovely thought-provoking lumieres from LOMEG_ROM.
The point of the Lumiere project was to get people to think
differently about their practice. LOMEG_ROM’s lumieres
vary widely, sometimes a still shot where seemingly
“nothing” happens, other times a still camera and a
piece of furniture moved back and forth in front of the
lens. Whatever they’re up to, I always enjoy surprises
from this Norwegian duo.
I chose these three as departures from other lumieres,
in content or style. Brava.
Pleix – Beauty Kit
Pleix – Beauty Kit (2001, 4.3MB, 2:17)
One more from Pleix, innovative work that speaks for itself.
White Winter Hymnal
White Winter Hymnal – Fleet Foxes (2008, 5.7MB, 2:28)
Beautifully poignant music video from Fleet Foxes,
directed by super talented Sean Pecknold.
Toaster
Creation Myth by Robert Todd
Robert Todd – Creation Myth (2007, 39.3MB, 5:46)
Robert Todd is a master of 16mm. With an enormous
catalog behind him and no sign of his work ceasing in
the near future, Todd is slowly migrating his work onto
his personal website.
What a treat for us.
This piece, Creation Myth, is one of several I will repost
here over time, to show respect for these subtle, moving
visions.
Todd says: “Love of sky, love of earth and air, with
water helping us along form the backdrop to this
reflection of life-essence and its evolution.”
And, full disclosure: Rob has previously been my
professor, and I personally consider him one of
the kindest, most knowledgeable and professional
working artists under whom I have had the privilege
of studying. I wish I had been better able to absorb
his teachings at the time. He is truly a Bolex genius.
Take a Chance on Me
ABBA – Take a Chance on Me (1978, 9.9MB, 3:55)
I have an unnatural obsession with ABBA, and thankfully,
Doron already posted one of their classic and amazing
music videos.
Let’s break this one down a little, though it’s clearly enjoyable
without my commentary.
First off, the ABBA couples broke up, but at least they didn’t
go the way of my favorite stateside 70’s quartet, Fleetwood
Mac. No reason to partner-swap, folks.
Anni-Frid (Frida – the brunette) tends to be my favorite.
In this video, we find her repeatedly half-winking and
jumping in place.
Also, I would like to own her blue sweater and those boots.
When she puts on those yellow headphones and starts
dancing for Benny, I can totally understand why he ends up
chasing after her in the last few moments of the video. Her
moves, at times, make this whole video.
The cross-fades between lovers faces are priceless.
Isn’t it also pretty amazing when Agnetha throws her head
back and that giant red spotlight takes her place on the word
“magic”? It is magic.
With the screen cut into quadrants and that unbeatable soft
focus, I could not be more serious when I say this is music
video history worth preserving.
Skye Bender-deMoll
Skye Bender-deMoll – Organic Brand Ownership Networks (2007, 9MB, 0:18)
We love moving charts and maps, in case you couldn’t tell.
This one, from Skye Bender-deMoll, features organic food brands
circa late 2007, and their often overlooked connections.
The yellow nodes are food processors, blue are investment firms,
green are organic brands, and red are new organic brand introductions.
via Another Limited Rebellion
The Loneliness of the Species
Krista Birnbaum – Agatha and Bernice (2006, 35.2MB, 4:12)
The Loneliness of the Species is a three-video series
by Krista Birnbaum, featuring little white mice friends
and their respective teacups. The first features a mouse
named Constance, who roams his china playground alone.
The second (seen here) and third videos show the coming
together of Agatha and Bernice. A pleasure for animal
lovers, a simple, elegant piece about companionship and solitude.
David Yun
David Yun – A Taste of Home (2007, 4.9MB, 2:19)
When David Yun went home to care for his terminally
ill mother, he found himself as disconnected and
alienated from his small hometown as he had always
been. Clip from Yun’s seven and a half minute video.
Beautiful footage and a voice-over that never becomes
too precious or pretentious.
Strangely (or perhaps not), I have family from
that exact small town, Livonia, Michigan, USA, a Detroit
suburb.