Music: Madeleine Peyroux

Madeleine's voice is amazing. This is the kind of music I would play to put my babies to sleep.

"Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Peyroux is noted for her vocal style, which has been compared to that of Billie Holiday." -- Wikipedia


Madeleine Peyroux - This is Heaven to Me


Madeleine Peyroux-Everybody's Talkin'

Quotastic!

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." -- John Wooden


Definitely something I've struggled with.

Music: "Dance Floor"

I can't stand Elijah Wood because Frodo is a bitch, but this really is a fun song.


The Apples in stereo - Dance Floor - Video

Music: The Shanghai Restoration Project

They sound like Nujabes and Telepopmusik, so chill.

"The Shanghai Restoration Project is a contemporary electronic music group formed by Chinese American producer Dave Liang. The group's first eponymous release, inspired by the Shanghai jazz bands of the 1930s, combines traditional Chinese instruments with modern hip-hop and electronica." -- Wikipedia


The Shanghai Restoration Project - Jade Buddha Temple


The Shanghai Restoration Project - "Last Morning"



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Future Mrs. Ex: Elba Jimenez

It's her nose. She's too cute.

Elba Jimenez is a fashion and commercial model from Mexico.


Elba Jimenez en Playboy



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Music: THE LIMOUSINES

I've been seeing more music videos like this that incorporate the creative process as the medium. Interesting stuff, but I bet it's not easy to make.

THE LIMOUSINES from Mathieu Wothke on Vimeo.

T-Shirt: Cloned to Kill

MySoti designer D4N13L (Daniel) is killing it on his movie themed t-shirts, especially when it comes to Star Wars. His latest creation "Cloned to Kill" ($22.50), would be a must wear on a Saturday night at the local dive bar. Total swag.

Film: Wandering Hat

I haven't done something like this for a while. Maybe during my next visit to NYC.

December 15th from Wandering Hat on Vimeo.

Quotastic!

"Use the talents you possess - for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except the best." -- Henry Van Dyke


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Music: "Dancing In the Rain"

Great song. I can't remember if I've featured Blu & Exile before, but if their music sounds like this I'm buying.


Blu & Exile - Dancing In the Rain

Music: Wax Poetic

They sound like Fat Jon and Sade. It's something you can vibe with.

"Wax Poetic is a New York-based trip-hop band. The band came together in 1997 founded by Turkish music guru Ilhan Ersahin who is still a current member, playing tenor saxophone and keys. The group originated at the popular and now defunct club Save the Robots, and consisted of a volatile group of musicians jamming together to create a heavy groove of drum 'n' bass blended with quick dance elements." -- Wikipedia


Norah Jones With Wax Poetic - Angels



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Future Mrs. Ex: Barbara Palvin

It's her eyes.

Barbara Palvin is Hungarian, beautiful and jail bait... for now.

Lanzarote from Benjamin Huseby on Vimeo.

Video: Why Can't We Walk Straight?

Loose sight of your goals and you'll do this with your life. I guess it what makes us human.

A Mystery: Why Can't We Walk Straight? from NPR on Vimeo.

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Video: 7D 2000 fps

When I watched this for the first time, I shouted, "Holy shit." Enough said.

7D 2000 fps from Oton Bačar on Vimeo.

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Ad: LG Kompressor Elite

What an intense commercial. Well done. Definitely running with the Inception music theme concept.


LG Kompressor Elite Commercial


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Quotastic!

“Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.” -- Theodore Roosevelt

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Music: "Bits And Pieces"

Why am I so in love with this song? The video is not that great, but I'm feel'n the chorus.


Junior Boys - Bits And Pieces

Music: The Brothers of Chico Dusty

The Brothers of Chico Dusty is probably one of the coolest mash ups I've heard in a long time. The Black Keys and Hip Hop roll so well together. Amen.


The Black Keys vs Big Boi - Afraid Of The General



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Future Mrs. Ex: Gina Carano

It's her hot killer instincts.

"Gina Carano is an Italian-American mixed martial arts fighter, model and actress. Carano appeared as the Gladiator 'Crush' on American Gladiators. Carano was formerly the #3-ranked 145-pound female fighter in the world according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings." -- Wikipedia


Gina Carano Fight Tribute (MMA \ Muay Thai)

Music: Joburg Jam

I don't even know how you put something like this together, but it sounds like our man Pogo is back at it again. Wonderful!


Joburg Jam



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Film: The Art of Drowning

I've wondered the same thing before. Smooth animation too.

The Art of Drowning from Diego Maclean on Vimeo.

Blogs: Never said about restaurant websites

Never Said About Restaurant Websites is a genius blog dedicated to sarcastically thanking restaurants for "obscuring your food with horrible websites." If you have to eat out a lot because of your job you will understand.

“I like when the music blasts as soon as the site loads. It signals to everyone at work that I am going out to eat!”

“Why would anyone want to skip this intro? I think I’ll watch it again.”

“Well of course hours will be located on the Contact Us page. I’d be foolish to look anywhere else!”


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Quotastic!

“Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.” -- Chuck Norris


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Music: "Joanna"

I'm totally feeling the Little Comets sound on this track. This is a fun video of the kind of girls I've been hanging out with. I think.


Little Comets - Joanna



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Music: Bonafied Lovin (Jori Hulkkonen Remix)

I'm a big Chromeo fan and anyone who remixes their songs this well deserves a prize. "Bonafied Lovin" (Jori Hulkkonen Remix) is just plain sick.

Future Mrs. Ex: Melanie Iglesias

It's her smile.

Melanie Iglesias is a true New Yorker. She was born in Brooklyn and has lived all over New York City. Her ethnicity fits well with the diversity of the city: she is a mix of Filipina, Spanish, Italian, Puerto Rican, and Brazilian. In 2010 she was named a top ten finalist as New York’s representative for Maxim Hometown Hotties.

Melanie Iglesias from EBIS on Vimeo.

Technology: Strandbeest

Strandbeest are simply stunning and a little creepy. I want to see one of these in action up close. Brilliant Theo!

Animaris Umerus walking - June '09 from Strandbeest on Vimeo.

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Photo: Bruce Dale

Bruce Dale is legend. I hope I get to make something like this 40 years from now. By the way... Nat Geo Photographer was on my list of childhood dreams.

30 Years of BAD Pictures from Bruce Dale on Vimeo.

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Film: Bottle

Amazing short animation. Quiet, but full of emotions. Inspiring! (Check out the "Making of Bottle", oh fun!)

Bottle from Kirsten Lepore on Vimeo.

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Quotastic!

“A man does what he must -- in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers, and pressures -- and that is the basis of all human morality.” -- John F. Kennedy


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Music: DANCE (Stuart Price Remix)

Happy New Year.

Cross Remix Album - 07 - DANCE Stuart Price Remix