Sunday, July 22, 2007
Daft Punk Alive Los Angeles
As I previously effused, last night’s Daft Punk concert was less of a show, and more of a religious experience. The robots came not to befriend, but to dominate, and humble Angelinos were all to eager to submit to their overwhelming force. Without a doubt, this was the most dazzling stadium spectacle I have ever witnessed (the robots played their sold-out show at the Los Angeles Sports arena with a 17,000 seat capacity. Considering the general admission floor was packed too, I’d estimate there were 25,000 in attendance). Energy radiated from the crowd–they were good and warmed up by two extended Kavinsky DJ sets, and a live performance by Ratatat that was fantastic.
Kavinsky
Ratatat
When the Robots finally emerged, the sultry crowd literally exploded with excitement. As Guy and Thomas emerged atop the LED flanked black pyramid (with the vocoded ROBOT-HUMAN-ROBOT-HUMAN playing) the cheers of the crowd were almost loud enough to drown out the Sports Arena’s state-of-the-art audio system.
The stage set was beautiful and awe inspiring, consisting the pyramid surrounded by what must have been millions of super bright LEDs, and a Buckminster Fulleresque light grid that displayed shifting colors and patterns that pulsated with the music.
After nearly two hours of continual rocking, and one encore set, I left sweaty, exhausted and a bigger Daft Punk fan than ever. Thanks for rocking Los Angeles guys! Le concert était très bon!
As I previously effused, last night’s Daft Punk concert was less of a show, and more of a religious experience. The robots came not to befriend, but to dominate, and humble Angelinos were all to eager to submit to their overwhelming force. Without a doubt, this was the most dazzling stadium spectacle I have ever witnessed (the robots played their sold-out show at the Los Angeles Sports arena with a 17,000 seat capacity. Considering the general admission floor was packed too, I’d estimate there were 25,000 in attendance). Energy radiated from the crowd–they were good and warmed up by two extended Kavinsky DJ sets, and a live performance by Ratatat that was fantastic.
Kavinsky
Ratatat
When the Robots finally emerged, the sultry crowd literally exploded with excitement. As Guy and Thomas emerged atop the LED flanked black pyramid (with the vocoded ROBOT-HUMAN-ROBOT-HUMAN playing) the cheers of the crowd were almost loud enough to drown out the Sports Arena’s state-of-the-art audio system.
The stage set was beautiful and awe inspiring, consisting the pyramid surrounded by what must have been millions of super bright LEDs, and a Buckminster Fulleresque light grid that displayed shifting colors and patterns that pulsated with the music.
After nearly two hours of continual rocking, and one encore set, I left sweaty, exhausted and a bigger Daft Punk fan than ever. Thanks for rocking Los Angeles guys! Le concert était très bon!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Daft punk is playing in my town, but if you weren't lucky enough to score tickets to the robots' sold-out Los Angeles performance this Saturday night, I'd suggest taking advantage of the lovely summer weather and joining a few thousand Angelinos under the stars at the hollywood forever cemetery as Cinespia screens Dario Argento's Suspiria.
Suspiria is one of the most visually stunning horror movies ever made. Creepy, mind-bendingly beautiful cinematography and a fantastic ghoulish score by goblin add to this dream-like fantasy, underscored by genuine suspense. when a young dance student enrolls in a prestigious school in the black forest of Austria, she accidentally uncovers the mystery of the school's dark secret: an ancient coven of witches. Bring blankets, drinks and picnic dinner, DJ jun spins before and after the screening.
Monday, July 16, 2007
A yellow spot on the horizon slowly approaches the coast. People have gatherd and watch in amazement as a giant yellow Rubber Duck approaches. The spectators are greeted by the duck, which slowly nods its head. The Rubber Duck knows no frontiers, it doesn't discriminate people and doesn't have a political connotation. The friendly, floating Rubber Duck has healing properties: it can relief mondial tensions as well as define them. The rubber duck is soft, friendly and suitable for all ages!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The always insightful Michael Bierut has published another worhtwhile article,
Everything I Know About Design I Learned from The Sopranos.
The article is chock full of truisms, including this nugget:
On commitment:"I came home one day, shot her four times. Twice in the head. Killed her aunt, too. I didn't know she was there. And the mailman. At that point, I had to fully commit."
I heard this back in design school, and I still forget it every now and then: if you're going to make something big, make it really big. If you're going to make it simple, make it really simple. Or really small, or really fancy. If you're going after a project, if you're trying to win a competition, if you're serious about getting the job done, don't bother unless you're willing to fully commit.
The article is chock full of truisms, including this nugget:
On commitment:"I came home one day, shot her four times. Twice in the head. Killed her aunt, too. I didn't know she was there. And the mailman. At that point, I had to fully commit."
I heard this back in design school, and I still forget it every now and then: if you're going to make something big, make it really big. If you're going to make it simple, make it really simple. Or really small, or really fancy. If you're going after a project, if you're trying to win a competition, if you're serious about getting the job done, don't bother unless you're willing to fully commit.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Demonstrate your patriotism this 4th of July by joining MSNBC's Keith Olberman and demanding the resignation of President Bush and Vice President Cheney.
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It is nearly July 4th, Mr. Bush, the commemoration of the moment we Americans decided that rather than live under a King who made up the laws, or erased them, or ignored them—or commuted the sentences of those rightly convicted under them—we would force our independence, and regain our sacred freedoms.
We of this time—and our leaders in Congress, of both parties—must now live up to those standards which echo through our history: Pressure, negotiate, impeach—get you, Mr. Bush, and Mr. Cheney, two men who are now perilous to our Democracy, away from its helm.
For you, Mr. Bush, and for Mr. Cheney, there is a lesser task. You need merely achieve a very low threshold indeed. Display just that iota of patriotism which Richard Nixon showed, on August 9th, 1974.
Resign.
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It is nearly July 4th, Mr. Bush, the commemoration of the moment we Americans decided that rather than live under a King who made up the laws, or erased them, or ignored them—or commuted the sentences of those rightly convicted under them—we would force our independence, and regain our sacred freedoms.
We of this time—and our leaders in Congress, of both parties—must now live up to those standards which echo through our history: Pressure, negotiate, impeach—get you, Mr. Bush, and Mr. Cheney, two men who are now perilous to our Democracy, away from its helm.
For you, Mr. Bush, and for Mr. Cheney, there is a lesser task. You need merely achieve a very low threshold indeed. Display just that iota of patriotism which Richard Nixon showed, on August 9th, 1974.
Resign.
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