MIA Born Free Video

Just saw MIA’s Born Free video for the first time.  It contains life-like violence and is difficult to watch.  But it yields a striking combination of sound and imagery with a purpose. Boing Boing has info on the tune.  Amazing how this artist can flex from a $100 music video of her dancing in lasers… Continue reading MIA Born Free Video

Reprogrammed Animatronic Bear Band Plays MGMT Cover

Aaron Fechter the President of Creative Engineering, Inc has been reprogramming a working animatronic bear-band set up.  It looks like the company created it for a line of restraunts similar to Chuck E. Cheese.  He’s currently taking cash bids to do syncing or “choreography” for the band members. The way the performance is filmed and presented… Continue reading Reprogrammed Animatronic Bear Band Plays MGMT Cover

Review of Jandek and Thurston Moore at Hollywood Theatre in Portland

Ask any alternative music afficiando about their feelings towards Jandek you’re almost assured an animated response.  Jandek’s life and music are puzzling to even his fans and yet his following endures. I had the distinct and rare chance to be in the audience for the Jandek / Thurston Moore show at the Hollywood Theatre in… Continue reading Review of Jandek and Thurston Moore at Hollywood Theatre in Portland

The History of the Video Game Development Process

The modern software development process is sort of out in the open. Any sizeable project like a new version of Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop is discussed widely in technology forums and blogs. Although beta testers generally sign NDAs with companies, details or full copies of beta software leaks regularly. Google’s Android OS is not… Continue reading The History of the Video Game Development Process