Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to sell $400 blenders. Blendtec makes hardcore blenders – not something that most people would think they need. Ask someone if they’d like to watch a video demonstration about a blender, and they are liable to run for the door. Create a vlog about… Read More Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
The Concerto Table, a piano-shaped table designed by Nicholas Lovegrove & Demian Repucci, has to be one of the most expensive and exclusive iPod accessories yet. According to its designers, “The Concerto Table seeks to transform the experience of the modern dinner party by combining the use of a dining table with the elegant curvature… Read More The Eight Thousand Dollar Piano-Shaped ipod Table
Here’s something for international superstar DJ’s that have everything that they could possibly ever need in this lifetime – a gas powered turntable: The turntable is a design concept by wouter Geense Design Studio, and has a 2.5 cc motor. According to the designers, “Our basic thought is that imagination functions as a guide or… Read More What Every International Superstar DJ Needs For Christmas….A Gas Powered Turntable
Hip-hop and dance music fans are more likely to experiment with drugs, have sex and blow off their social obligations, according to research by University of Leicester psychologist Dr Adrian North. North’s research shows that a person’s musical preference tells a great deal about their lifestyle and interests. When it comes to relationships, beliefs and… Read More Dance Music, Sex and Drugs
This video from Aphex Twin may be the creepiest electronica video ever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Az_7U0-cK0 The video, by directory Chris Cunningham, is considered one of the best music videos of all time. In one recent poll, it was number three, behind Johnny Cash’s Hurt and Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean. If they ever have a creepy electronica video… Read More Is This The Creepiest Electronica Video Ever?
The Residents, a mysterious underground alternative group, have released several short-format videos that follow the adventures of a 9-year old boy named Timmy. Here, Timmy tells a tragic tale: Here, Timmy tells the story of a dead dog: If you’re still not creeped out, here’s Timmy’s take on sex lessons:
Google Video has an interesting free video of a historical performance of Alvin Lucier’s famous sound piece for human brainwaves Music for Solo Performer. This interpretation was done directly from the poetic score, never having heard or seen the original music performance. Performance Details Brainwave performer: Andrew Brouse Audification by Automates Ki: Maxime Rioux Video… Read More Music from Brain Waves
Precisionsound has released Retro Gadgets Vol.1, a collection of 3 legendary retro toy keyboards. Every half note of the instruments natural range and articulation possibilities has been captured. The content of Retro Gadgets Vol.1: Dubrek Stylophone (Black) The most common of the Stylophone models with a middle range. Every half note with and without vibrato… Read More Retro Gadgets Vol 1
At several booths at the recent 2006 Winter NAMM Show, we saw demonstrators using the Zendrum MIDI controller to trigger percussion virtual instruments. The Zendrum is a cool, trigger-laden controller. They atart at about $1200, and have several options for custom finishes. Description: The Zendrum is a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) triggering controller designed… Read More Zendrum MIDI Controller
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Ibanez had a very cool display of guitars styled by HR Giger, best known for the creature of “Alien” fame. “H.R. Giger’s collaboration with Ibanez is a natural pairing when delving into the world of string instruments,” commented H.R. Giger’s agent Les Barany at the convention site. “Mr. Giger is an… Read More NAMM Sighting: HR Giger Guitars
