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Friday, March 27, 2009
WOOHOO!!!
Finally after waiting for such a long time and hearing so much about this I found that the trailer is finally out. One of my favorite books as a child was "Where the Wild Things Are" and they are turning it into a movie, here is the trailer in as hi quality I could find. Anyways, enjoy! CLICK
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Rebrand...you decide
So as most people know, theres this new craze of rebranding going on with big corporations. Personally I love that theres some change going on in the design world. Here are a few examples. Feel free to comment and spout about what you think works and doesn't work ok?
I really like Pepsi's logo but hate their type, I like KFC's new look, I like Xerox's new look too. As for Jack in the Box, I like the retro look of it, but I really liked the old ligatures that were in the type on the old design. Kraft shouldn't have changed their logo in my opinion, but that's just what I think
I really like Pepsi's logo but hate their type, I like KFC's new look, I like Xerox's new look too. As for Jack in the Box, I like the retro look of it, but I really liked the old ligatures that were in the type on the old design. Kraft shouldn't have changed their logo in my opinion, but that's just what I think
Thursday, March 5, 2009
My Favorite Books
I love reading (although my time to do so is very few and far between) so I thought I'd shout out on my favorite books. Here weeeeee goooooooooo.....
As a child growing up I think my favorite book was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. In a land called Chewandswallow, the weather determined what the people got to eat. The illustrations are really cool as well.
My favorite western book is Taggart. My dad always read these western books so every now and then I would pick one up and read it. Here's the overview from the back cover, its pretty typically western: His name was Taggart and he rode with a price on his head through the bloodred canyons of Apache country. Behind him was a ruthless bounty hunter--the deadliest lawman in the West. In front of him was a fortune in gold--and a pretty young woman hell-bent on carrying that fortune to safety. Suddenly Taggart was faced with a choice. He could either keep riding and leave the stubborn lady to fate and the Apaches. Or he could stay and help her make it out alive. But for a man like Taggart the answer was simple. He would stay. Even if it meant cutting off his own escape--even if it meant doubling his chance of death.
My favorite thriller/action books are the Bourne trilogy.
My favorite book of all time is A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. What do you get when you have an American Ambulance driver, a british nurse, and an italian war? One of the most classic novels written.
As a child growing up I think my favorite book was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. In a land called Chewandswallow, the weather determined what the people got to eat. The illustrations are really cool as well.
My favorite western book is Taggart. My dad always read these western books so every now and then I would pick one up and read it. Here's the overview from the back cover, its pretty typically western: His name was Taggart and he rode with a price on his head through the bloodred canyons of Apache country. Behind him was a ruthless bounty hunter--the deadliest lawman in the West. In front of him was a fortune in gold--and a pretty young woman hell-bent on carrying that fortune to safety. Suddenly Taggart was faced with a choice. He could either keep riding and leave the stubborn lady to fate and the Apaches. Or he could stay and help her make it out alive. But for a man like Taggart the answer was simple. He would stay. Even if it meant cutting off his own escape--even if it meant doubling his chance of death.
My favorite thriller/action books are the Bourne trilogy.
My favorite book of all time is A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway. What do you get when you have an American Ambulance driver, a british nurse, and an italian war? One of the most classic novels written.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Anthony Bourdain is my IDOL
Did anyone watch No Reservations last? Sri Lanka baby! I had a basketball game last night so I missed it but I TiVo'd his show and watched it later. I think I've seen every single episode he's done and I'm not gonna lie, the guy lives the best life in the world. He just gets to travel around, eat the best food, drink, and engage in the culture (no spu pun intended). Just in case you arent firmiliar with Tony's stuff, I put in a clip for you entitled "food porn." You know exactly what that means too, food so good you just have to sit there, salivate, and pop a big hunger erection.
Monday, March 2, 2009
just sittin here...
For some reason I stumbled across this little animated clip, its pretty slow until the end but watch the whole thing.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Sasquatch
In case you've been living under a rock for the past few years, Sasquatch music festival one of the great events of the year in the northwest. This year looks like it's going to be no exception, I was taking a look at the line up and this year is pretty sweet. It's gonna be held May 23-25 (saturday sunday monday)and I wanted to share my top 10 reasons why I want to go (in no particular order)... bon apetite.
demetri martin- this guy is probably my favorite pg-13 rated comedian right now, I feel like its kinda bittersweet right now that he has his own Comedy Central special "Important Things with Demetri Martin" because I think its awesome he's getting some major recognition but I'm not a huge fan of the show. Either way, his stand up is awesome and you should all check him out.
zach galifianakis- as opposed to demetri martin who likes to keep his sketches somewhat mild, zach galifianakis is shrewed, crued, and hilarious. What's funny is that both him and demetri martin incorporate music into part of their comedy, bringing a whole new element of complexity to their sketches. Zach plays piano primarily, from what I can tell he likes to get drunk before his stand up; but whatever makes the people laugh.
girl talk- If you haven't heard girl talk then you don't know what a true mash-up artist sounds like. The guy's real name is Gregg Gillis and his day job was a micro engineer until 2007 when he quit to work on his music solely. He has been killing it lately especially with his newest album feed the animals in which he was put on TIME magazines top 10 albums of 2008 at number 4. He also was #24 on Rolling Stones top 50 albums of 2008, he received 4 stars for feed the animals as well. An added bonus for all you semi-nudists at heart; word is that he likes to strip down to nothing but his grape smugglin whitey tighties when hes on stage and everyone gets to go up and dance with him.
ben harper- this is pretty self explanatory. Ben Harper has a song for any type of situation, whether that is the loss of a friend, or you are just lookin to get high, Ben Harper has a song for you. This year he has a newly made band though, so he will be playing as Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 as opposed to the innocent criminals.
Kings of Leon- this band is pretty much on a fast track to legendary stardum; which is crazy because they've only been around for about 5 years. They are headlining Sasquatch on Saturday and have already put the knotches of touring with the strokes and U2 in their belts. I hadn't heard of them until I saw them on Austin City Limits and thought they were pretty rad. Definitely check them out because a) the sound is there simply from their instruments but b)coupled with the lead singers gritty but melodic voice, they are incredible.
bon iver- what happens when you lock yourself in a wisconsin cabin for the winter with recording equipment? The making of one of the most haunting and beautiful songs I've ever heard, thats what happens. It's pretty sweet how putting two different recordings of the same track on top of each other can create this double voiced man. The question is, how big can he get before he can no longer be called the best kept secret in music? Hopefully a very very long time. As shallow as it sounds, one feels like they are on the inside scoop of music if they know his music. Myself included.
tv on the radio- The best black guys to actually rock out since randy jackson playing bass for journey. Tv on the radio got the nod from SPIN magazine in 2008 when they took the best album of the year award, which was well deserved. Their sound is...hmm, how to say it... it sounds like it is reluctantly contemporary and modern, they have to sound of the present with strong influences of the past in my opinion, an interesting juxtapositioning of sounds.
the decemberists- some of the most interesting and compelling lyrics to hit ol' bippy's ears come from the decemberists, I guess thats to be expected when the writer and lead singer have a masters in creative writing. To be honest I love their old stuff, but not the newer stuff, it seems to major record labelish. But still they are from Oregon so thats a big plus. 
m.ward- not much to say 'cept he just sounds good, plain and simple.
owl city-best known for his song hello seattle, owl city has a lot going for him, ability to make some good music and put a buttery voice on top, mmm. Sounds like the postal service mixed with rainbows and butterflies, sounds like happy electric pop kinda.
demetri martin- this guy is probably my favorite pg-13 rated comedian right now, I feel like its kinda bittersweet right now that he has his own Comedy Central special "Important Things with Demetri Martin" because I think its awesome he's getting some major recognition but I'm not a huge fan of the show. Either way, his stand up is awesome and you should all check him out.
zach galifianakis- as opposed to demetri martin who likes to keep his sketches somewhat mild, zach galifianakis is shrewed, crued, and hilarious. What's funny is that both him and demetri martin incorporate music into part of their comedy, bringing a whole new element of complexity to their sketches. Zach plays piano primarily, from what I can tell he likes to get drunk before his stand up; but whatever makes the people laugh.
girl talk- If you haven't heard girl talk then you don't know what a true mash-up artist sounds like. The guy's real name is Gregg Gillis and his day job was a micro engineer until 2007 when he quit to work on his music solely. He has been killing it lately especially with his newest album feed the animals in which he was put on TIME magazines top 10 albums of 2008 at number 4. He also was #24 on Rolling Stones top 50 albums of 2008, he received 4 stars for feed the animals as well. An added bonus for all you semi-nudists at heart; word is that he likes to strip down to nothing but his grape smugglin whitey tighties when hes on stage and everyone gets to go up and dance with him. 
ben harper- this is pretty self explanatory. Ben Harper has a song for any type of situation, whether that is the loss of a friend, or you are just lookin to get high, Ben Harper has a song for you. This year he has a newly made band though, so he will be playing as Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 as opposed to the innocent criminals.
Kings of Leon- this band is pretty much on a fast track to legendary stardum; which is crazy because they've only been around for about 5 years. They are headlining Sasquatch on Saturday and have already put the knotches of touring with the strokes and U2 in their belts. I hadn't heard of them until I saw them on Austin City Limits and thought they were pretty rad. Definitely check them out because a) the sound is there simply from their instruments but b)coupled with the lead singers gritty but melodic voice, they are incredible.
bon iver- what happens when you lock yourself in a wisconsin cabin for the winter with recording equipment? The making of one of the most haunting and beautiful songs I've ever heard, thats what happens. It's pretty sweet how putting two different recordings of the same track on top of each other can create this double voiced man. The question is, how big can he get before he can no longer be called the best kept secret in music? Hopefully a very very long time. As shallow as it sounds, one feels like they are on the inside scoop of music if they know his music. Myself included.
tv on the radio- The best black guys to actually rock out since randy jackson playing bass for journey. Tv on the radio got the nod from SPIN magazine in 2008 when they took the best album of the year award, which was well deserved. Their sound is...hmm, how to say it... it sounds like it is reluctantly contemporary and modern, they have to sound of the present with strong influences of the past in my opinion, an interesting juxtapositioning of sounds.
the decemberists- some of the most interesting and compelling lyrics to hit ol' bippy's ears come from the decemberists, I guess thats to be expected when the writer and lead singer have a masters in creative writing. To be honest I love their old stuff, but not the newer stuff, it seems to major record labelish. But still they are from Oregon so thats a big plus. 
m.ward- not much to say 'cept he just sounds good, plain and simple.
owl city-best known for his song hello seattle, owl city has a lot going for him, ability to make some good music and put a buttery voice on top, mmm. Sounds like the postal service mixed with rainbows and butterflies, sounds like happy electric pop kinda.Zing!
Number one installment of Ol' Bippy blog and I'm pretty excited because unlike my design blog (which I want to reserve solely for design work) I can actually show character and hopefully let you get a glimpse into my head. I wasn't into the idea of a blog at first because initially I saw it as a cry for attention but then I realized that I follow a handful of blogs myself and each one lends itself to some sort of creative inspiration so my hope is to do the same; even if it for only one kid.
And so... the time has come the walrus said to speak of many things, of sailing ships and ceiling wax and cabbages and kings... I'm watching BET right now and found it ironic that the only people on it are black EXCEPT for the illustrious ExtenZe commercials, then its only white people. just a thought.
Theres a song that's been running through my head and I can't get it out so hopefully me posting it here will get it out of my system...
And so... the time has come the walrus said to speak of many things, of sailing ships and ceiling wax and cabbages and kings... I'm watching BET right now and found it ironic that the only people on it are black EXCEPT for the illustrious ExtenZe commercials, then its only white people. just a thought.
Theres a song that's been running through my head and I can't get it out so hopefully me posting it here will get it out of my system...
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