Changethethought

Directed and produced by 360 To Nowhere.

written by Christopher | tags: 360 To Nowhere, Music Video, Shad, The Calling

This is the music video for “Belong”, off High Times (Mirror Universe; 2009). It was directed by Blake Salzman.

written by Christopher | tags: Blake Salzman, Music, Music Video, Washed Out

Here is the official music video for the single “Stars” by Warpaint, taken from the ‘Exquisite Corpse EP’ (released on Manimal Vinyl).  The video was filmed in the ashes of the Angeles National Forest.

Credits:
Shot by Adam Harding, edited and directed by Burke Roberts and Adam Harding

written by Christopher | tags: Direction, Music, Music Video, Starts, Warpaint

“Humble directing collective Hydra, follows up its VMA nominated debut with an epic narrative of tiny proportions. For “Uprising,” the lead off single from Muse’s eagerly anticipated new album, our boys tweaked both time and space to create an dystopic, ultra slo-mo world in 1/25th scale. We shot for 4 days on 2 continents, with two 1938 GMC pickup trucks (of drastically different size) using both the RED and Phantom cameras to get the dreamy,
slo-mo look the story demanded.”

After you watch the video and get your groove on, be sure to pay a visit to Humble’s website. Brilliant direction and animation is happening in their exceptional portfolio.

written by Christopher | tags: Humble TV, Muse, Music Video, Uprising

Here is the new Chromeo video for their Green Label Sound single, “Night By Night.” You can download the track for free at GreenLabelSound.com. I gotta be perfectly honest, I love Chromeo and have since I first played them on my car stereo. You can’t miss when you put them on at a party.

written by Christopher | tags: 80s, Chromeo, hip hop, Music, Music Video

29 years ago today this news shocked the world:

“On the night of 8 December 1980, at around 10:50 pm, Mark David Chapman shot Lennon in the back four times in the entrance of the Dakota apartment building. Earlier that evening, Lennon had autographed a copy of Double Fantasy for Chapman who had been stalking Lennon since October.“

It’s true that we kill our prophets and Lennon was no exception. As Lennon traveled the road of fame and fortune he began to see the world for what it was. An entire generation awakened with him realizing that the world must be changed. Although the tide rose toward genuine social and spiritual change in the 60’s, that wave rolled back never quite reaching the shore.

Lennon’s memory lives on and his dreams of peace can still be realized by our generation. It’s not too late. We just have to want it and act.

Rest in peace John. Your memory lives on.

written by Christopher | tags: John Lennon, Love, Music, Peace, The Beatles

Here is an interesting looking music video directed by Tim Nackashi for OK Go’s first single from their forthcoming ‘Of The Colour Of The Blue Sky.’

Here is a little background on the project from Nackashi’s website:
“The original idea was to create a video in which every frame remains on the screen, building and building. Needless to say, the band ran with the idea. The video was shot in one take — primarily using sticks and tape.”

written by Christopher | tags: Direction, Motion Graphics, Music, OK Go, Tim Nackashi

We have been watching La Blogotheque at work for quite a while now and there are a lot of bands we love who appear on the site, but this is definitely a recent standout. I have listened to the recent Phoenix album so many times now that I feel like I have worn it out. Via Coisa ’74

Description:
“It’s a weird game going on between the band and the place where they play. A mesmerizing Eiffel Tower or Trocadero usually steal the show with their size and more or less spectacular tricks, but here’s a band no one would expect to find there, competing with all those crowd-pullers.”

Produced by Chryde for la Blogotheque
Filmed by Vincent Moon
Sounds by François Clos and Guillaume de la Villeon
Edit by Guillaume Guerry
Mix by Francois Clos

written by Christopher | tags: La Blogotheque, Live Music, Music, Paris, Phoenix

More deliciously fun strangeness for Major Lazer’s latest by director Eric Wareheim.

Credits:
Edited and Animation by Fatalfarm
Art by Kevin O’Neill
Produced by Clark Reinking and Dave Kneebone
Styling by Amanny Ahmad
Makeup by Tara Loren

written by Christopher | tags: Eric Wareheim, Major Lazer, Music, Music Video

I am digging this new video for Yeasayer’s latest single ‘Ambling Alp’. I apologize but I can’t seem to track down who directed or produced the video. But I dig it.

written by Christopher | tags: Ambling Alp, Music Video, Yeasayer

The oh-so-so-young Aussie rockers who call themselves Powerage have asked for a little help. If you recall, I posted a video of them performing at the Hinton County Fair not long ago. The boys are currently running in a national school band competition called My School Act that is exclusive to Australian high school students. The winning act will receive a Sony Music recording deal worth $50,000 to help them get their start in the industry.

In order to vote for them:

• go to the link www.myschoolact.com
• register as a fan ( and you will immediately be sent a password to your email address)
• re-enter www.myschoolact.com with your password
• Become a fan of Powerage

I wouldn’t normally post something like this but these fellas are very young and really going for it. The front man was only around 11 years old when he started getting people’s attention. I think they have some genuine talent and could really go somewhere if the right people get behind them and I am all for helping out up and coming talent in any way possible. If you don’t like them, then don’t vote but if you do, this could mean a lot to them. Good luck boys.

written by Christopher | tags: Australia, Music, My School Act, Powerage

Scott Hansen A.K.A. ISO50 has made his latest 12″ Tycho album available for preorder in his online store. As always, the artwork and design for the album are beautiful. The first 50 are signed and numbered. Every copy comes with an alternate artwork poster.

I don’t have a record player but I just bought one anyway.

written by Christopher | tags: Coastal Brake, Iso50, Scott Hansen, Tycho

Here is the latest and rather amazing stop motion video directed by Allison Schulnik for Grizzly Bear. Her painting has come to life.

written by Christopher | tags: Allison Schulnik, Art, Grizzly Bear, Oil Painting, Surrealism

So apparently these Aussie boys are barely out of middle school and into highschool but they rock like they were born in leather pants. There is no weak link here, from vocals, guitar, bass to drums they have got it on lock down. Sign these kids. Money and fame are guaranteed. The video above is of them performing at the Hinton County Fair.

written by Christopher | tags: Autralia, Fire, Music, Powerage

Music video for Land of Talk’s “Its Okay”
Record Label: Saddle Creek

Directors: Davide Di Saro and Mihai Wilson (WeWereMonkeys)
Producer: Marcella Moser
DP: Dominic Schaefer

Exec Producer: Cherie Sinclair
Production Company: The Field

written by Christopher | tags: It's Okay, Land of Talk, Motion Graphics, Music Videos

I am not a big Beyonce fan or anything so I am not expert, but this seems almost better than the original to me. You can’t mess with Beyonce’s looks though. She’s got that dialed in.

written by Christopher | tags: Beyonce, Pomplamoose Music, Pop Culture, Single Ladies

This is the music video for White Rabbits “Percussion Gun” from “It’s Frightening” directed by Andrew Droz Palermo. I dig these guys. Discovered via the always prolific Booooooom.

written by Christopher | tags: Droz Palermo, Music Video, Percussion Gun, White Rabbits

This is the latest video for Röyksopp’s ‘This Must Be It’ courtesy of Filip and Andreas Nilsson. My only question is: Whatever happened to that skinny little dude who starts crawling up the hillside? Where did he end up?

written by Christopher | tags: Andreas Nilsson, Music, Music Video, Röyksopp