Lovin’ it.
Watch this full screen in HD:
Matta – Release The Freq from Kim Holm on Vimeo.
Check this out. Terrific.
Invisible
This is a rumor, but according to Jefferies analyst Peter Misek, Apple is on the cusp of launching a “new far reaching cloud-based service” focused on video. Among other predictions, Misek claims that:
In terms of content we think some sort of subscription model also makes sense … We believe Apple has learned much from having Netflix on the Apple TV and we cannot help but feel Apple will try to improve on this model somehow. So how does Apple convince Hollywood and other content creators to license it? In our view, the best way to do that would be the model they use for App developers: let them take the vast majority of the revenue while you use the content to drive device sales and monetize it that way. We are huge fans of iTunes, but that cannot be it from Apple. There is another level coming here and we see this as one of the most fruitful potential uses of Apple’s enormous cash hoard.
Disclosure: I own Apple stock.
Speaking about Will Ferrell and over-exposure, check out this video promo for the upcoming Beastie Boys album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, released in early May. This some excerpt from a 30 minute video to be released with the album.
At a time of tension in the Middle East, a flash mob “self-organizing” in a public place might be viewed as quite risky. This is especially true if the public space is an airport. But it happened in the Beirut Airport about three weeks ago.
(via Very Short List)
Amazon has launched a new cloud service allowing 5 gigabytes of storage free. It also comes with a music player that allows you to stream your music to any Internet-connected computer or Android device. Looks like a nice product.
But, as usual, before uploading your music or other data, you may want to read the Terms of Service. Among the interesting items are these:
- You must ensure that you have all the necessary rights in Your Files that permit you to use the Service without infringing the rights of any copyright owners, violating any applicable laws or violating the terms of any license or agreement to which you are bound.
- You give us the right to access, retain, use and disclose your account information and Your Files: to provide you with technical support and address technical issues; to investigate compliance with the terms of this Agreement, enforce the terms of this Agreement and protect the Service and its users from fraud or security threats; or as we determine is necessary to provide the Service or comply with applicable law.
- We do not guarantee that Your Files will not be subject to misappropriation, loss or damage and we will not be liable if they are. You’re responsible for maintaining appropriate security, protection and backup of Your Files.
One of the major benefits of a system like this is that you do not need to manage your own backup of your files stored online. However, the terms above seem to indicate that (i) there is and will be no way to encrypt the files you store in this cloud and (ii) Amazon could turn over all your files to anyone they want to examine them for wrongful behaviour.
Consider yourself warned.
Echo Park, Los Angeles
There is a family of new websites that I think are totally unique, which is something these days.
Basically, they play ambient music tracks and police radio scanners at the same time. Sounds strange, but I rather like it. Check it out. You can access the first of the sites called You are listening to Los Angeles, and from there click through to New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Montreal.
You can also follow Eric Eberhardt, the sites’ creator on Twitter at @url2la.
I always loved the song “Killing Moon” by Echo and the Bunnymen, despite the fact that it was overused in 80s movies.
But here is a cover version, by Nouvelle Vague, that is wonderful. Watch it full screen or AirPlay it to your Apple TV.
Chiemgau impressions from Mario Feil on Vimeo.
(via Andrew Sullivan)
I love Hayes Carll. And he has a new album out called KMAG YOYO (& other American stories)
The cleaned up version of “F_ _ _ You” won a grammy last night. And the performance of the song featured the Muppets and Gwyneth Paltrow. How’s that for a combination?
Another great song, Someone Like You, by Adele, from her new album “21″.
Adele herself described this song, the first single from her new album “21″, which is released later this month in the US, as a “dark bluesy gospel disco tune.” I can’t disagree. And her voice is stunning. Turn up the video to 1080p if you have a fast connection. And enjoy.
So a new meme is cruising around the net. Turns out that if you slow down John William’s theme to the movie Jurassic Park by a factor of 10 (or 1000% slower) you get an interesting and beautiful ambient song that is not half bad. Seems like a sort of cross between Vangelis, Tangerine Dream and Brian Eno. Whatever. I like it. (via Very Short List)
