The introduction of electronic instruments into the music making process of the early 70’s sparked a heavy amount of experimentation. Classically trained musicians expanded their palette while artists and engineers rode sound into unknown areas of the musical landscape. Similar to the first generation of Photoshop users, a tool set arrived without an idea of how powerful and influential it would be. Artists such as Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Wendy Carlos and Vangelis were just a few of the countless musicians who were excited at the electronic synthesizer’s possibilities. A Student of Don Buchla, Suzanne Cianni was one of these artists, eager to experiment with the new technology.This clip is from the children’s television show 3-2-1 Contact which played along side Sesame Street and other shows on PBS. Watch as Suzanne (looking like and sounding like a hybrid of Joni Mitchell and PJ Harvey) and the host have a conversation about the finer points of electronic synthesis. Is it me or is there something about this interview which is gets kinda sexy? I play guitar Suzanne!
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Keep Molokai, Molokai
Given the Superferry debacle, which in many ways was fueled by blind skepticism and misinformation, it’s important to educate yourself about the issues before chiming in. Get up on your La’au knowledge by clicking the video above. Information mo’ bettah.
If mustaches were cookies
We are not suggesting you try the Oreo Pizza, just the Oreo Pizza commercial. But if you do, here’s what you might want to wash it down with.
Charles & Ray Speak
This is a personal geek-out moment, Charles and Ray introduce the Eames Lounge chair on TV. It’s great to see them being interviewed and not making awesome stuff, for a few minutes. Via Core77
Disco + Star Wars + Tokyo = Awesome
Danny Choo, in regular working attire, gets down in the streets of Tokyo. My dreams look exactly like this but sound different, something more Ohio Players sounding (Funky worm, maybe). And I’m strutting around more. Anyway, thanks Danny! Via JeanSnow
Kids + Money
A short documentary dropped on The New York Times website which focuses on the lifestyle of Los Angeles teens. Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield has created a eye opening study of kid’s value systems and where priorities have shifted. By no means is this comprehensive of all children, but just the sampling of kids on either side of the spectrum. Completely predictable, yet still mindblowing to see. How do we all fit in a hand basket anyway?
Masterplan
Riffing on blond girl insanity, nothing tops Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics. When everybody was feeling Blondies new wave hipness, these guys were blowing up cars - on stage. Watching this clip makes today’s music scene look like babies eating sun chips. Don’t miss 2:10 and the finale!
Konichiwa Bitches
Supposedly there are some tracks on this album produced by The Knife. Now there’s a sweet Swedish collabo! Blip-core bubblegum rhymes, just make sure you chew.
Lovesport
Paintball. Happy Friday.
