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Going the way of the phonograph

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:56:27 +0000

Yong Jieyu and Ama Xue Hong Bin are two designers that have put their own spin on the CD Player. Obviously, this design isn’t terribly practical beyond the scope of a novelty, yet it’s so darn cleaver that I can’t help but want one; too bad it’s only a concept and not an actual consumer product.

The design entails rearranging the CD player components to accommodate the antique style. The wooden base holds the electrical PCB board while the needle arm carries the electric eye. The electric speaker is situated just below the trumpet style speaker.

It doesn’t seem long ago that CD’s were the new marvel of music technology, yet there isn’t a kid today that would walk outside with a disc-man; it’s Mp3 or nothing. Maybe Yong & Ama should work on an Mp3 player that looks like an 8-track.

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Woodstock 40th Anniversary-ultimate collector’s edition

craig — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:16:31 +0000

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If you were at Woodstock in 69, you definitely need the 40th Anniversary DVD collection, to remember what happened.

The Woodstock 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition celebrates one of the most epic cultural events in US history with the first Blu-Ray disc of the festival. The 225-minute director’s cut takes you through the peace, love and rock n’ roll with never before released footage and performances
The collection also features prints from the festival, a LIFE Magazine reprint, iron-on patch, and other memorabilia. There’s also a bonus interview with Martin Scorsese (editor) and Michael Wadleigh (director), among others.

Re-mastered 4-hour Director’s Cut and over 3 hours of extras (includes never before released performances), and these collectibles:
. LUCITE display with images from the festival
. 60-Page Commemorative LIFE MAGAZINE Reprint
. Iron-on WOODSTOCK PATCH
. Festival Memorabilia including Reproductions of HANDWRITTEN NOTES and a Three-Day Ticket
Numbered, Limited-Edition Sets for Enhanced Collectibility

M.Liminal Piano-bringing sexy back

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:00:06 +0000

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If I could make love to any piano in the world, it would probably be this one. Of course that’s a ridiculous assertion, everybody knows that piano’s reproduce asexually.
The name of this beauty is the M. Liminal and it was designed by Philippe Gendre and the NYT Line. The instrument is made in Italy by the Fazioli Company. If you were wondering, the design was inspired by the sea, the shape of the side evokes the profile of a wave while the black-silver colour that of silver-surfer; or a dolphin, I can’t remember which.
Take a look at the video!

M. Liminal’s shapes and colors are combined in asymmetric designs which elegantly tie the medley of classic and modern styles. Through the red of the soundboard, the black of the cast iron frame and the transparency of the plexiglas music stand, this piano seamlessly units ocular and auditory pleasures.

The instrument is inserted in a strip of wood and rests on a metal base which is soundproofed with the use of sound deadening paint. The base is aligned with the barycentre of the instrument which houses the pedals.

Alicia Keys & Jack White “Bond” to make duet history

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:05:08 +0000

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Does anyone like a single theme song from a James Bond movie? If there was an Oscar for worst lead-in to a film, the psychedelic double O7 bounce-around intro’s would have the longest running streak in cinematic history. Maybe number 22 is a charm and the first musical duet in Bond history will likewise be the first JB theme that doesn’t require mushrooms and peyote to enjoy.

The eccentric guitarist/vocalist and the Princess of soul have recorded the theme song “Another Way to Die” for the most recent James Bond adventure titled “Quantum of Solace,”. The soundtrack will be released by J Records on October 28th, 2008, while the movie is set to début on the 7th of November.

*Is it double O seven or double zero seven?

The song, “Another Way to Die” was written and produced by Jack White, who also acts as the guitarist, drummer, and singer (duet with Alicia Keys) on the track. The film for which this little number was put together, “Quantum of Solace” stars Daniel Craig who reprises his role as Ian Fleming’s seductive and sophisticated James Bond.
The Movie will extend the longest-running film franchise in motion picture history with number 22.