Sep/100
Video : Stephan Bodzin × Marc Romboy × Skydiving
Amid my ongoing current obsession with minimal techno, I came across this video. Stephan Bodzin × Marc Romboy × eight minutes of base-jumping and skydiving = hypnotic, and kind of amazing.
Jul/100
Video : Mr. Invisible × Native Instruments
Last month, Mr. Invisible shot two videos in Los Angeles demonstrating the new Maschine beat machine and X1 controller from Native Instruments.
Mr. Invisible Performing Live with Maschine
Justin Aswell Maschine Solo
Mr. Invisible is:
• Justin Aswell (MC, production)
• Ill-Use (MC. production)
• Marley Carroll (DJ)
Mr. Invisible’s newly-revamped website (beta) has just gone up, with photos, videos, shows, news feeds & more: www.mrinvisible.net
Jun/100
Video : Mr. Invisible L.A. Roundup
June has been insane, which accounts for the lack of updates / Melanaster news as of late. We’ll be back soon in full-force, new & improved. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been going on with my other projects:
• Mr. Invisible spent a week in L.A. earlier this month as part of our sponsorship with Native Instruments. We shot a promotional video for their Maschine workstation and played a show at Low End Theory, alongside Daddy Kev, D-Styles and Gaslamp Killer. Stellar.
• Uncle Mountain just wrapped up a week-long residency in Manteo (outer banks, NC) with the ECU Summer Dance Theater. Incredibly fun, miserably hot, days off in the ocean, bodysurfing among jellyfish blooms.
• Modo is about to embark on a short southeast tour that will take us to the Pensacola Museum of Art, among other places, fresh from a killer show at the Lexington Ave Brewery.
Combine all that craziness with DJ gigs here and there and you can see why the blog has gotten little love lately. But look forward to new videos, new music, show announcements, and more Melanaster goodness.
May/101
Music Video : Bjork – It’s In Our Hands (Marley Carroll Remix)
New companion music video for Marley’s remix of Björk’s “It’s In Our Hands,” which appears on The Remixes.
Mar/100
Ephemera : Keepon
Keepon is an interactive robotic toy designed to be used in social and behavioral therapy. His simple interactions can aid in developing communication in kids with autism or developmental disorders. He’s something of a YouTube celebrity (he stars in Spoon’s “Don’t You Evah” Video), but this simple drum exercise is my favorite demonstration.
Mar/100
Video : Mr. Invisible Interviews DJ Jazzy Jeff
Mr. Invisible got a quick interview with The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff at the Redbull THRE3STYLE event in Charlotte as part of a collaboration with CLT Blog.
Feb/100
Selected : Grizzy Bear – “Ready, Able” (Music Video)
This is one of those music videos that makes you experience the song in an entirely new way. Transportive, fantastic, beautiful. Video directed by Allison Shulnik.
Feb/100
Selected : Beach House – “Norway” (Live)
Beach House now has the distinction of being the only “Selected” feature artist to appear twice on the blog. The first post appeared about half a year ago.
I’m so happy for all of their current success, and their new album, Teen Dream, is stunning. Highly, highly recommended. The CD comes with a companion DVD of music videos + goodies, so make sure to get physical (like Olivia).
Rumor has it that they will be gracing Asheville with a performance at the Grey Eagle on April 30th. I’ll see you there!
Jan/100
Ephemera – Fever Ray Acceptance Speech
Fever Ray’s acceptance speech at Sweden’s P3 Guld 2010.
Dec/090
Video : Pelada [Trailer]
Music from Melanaster will be featured in the upcoming soccer documentary Pelada.
Check out the (awesome) trailer below, and be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter for information on the final release date!
The filmmakers are still seeking donations (it’s almost done!) – here’s how to help:
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If you’d like to help us finish this film, take it to festivals, and ultimately to the big screen and DVD, please support us by donating. Every little bit helps!
Click on the DONATE tab at:
http://www.pelada-movie.com
Two soccer players take off around the globe exploring the other less glorified side of soccer: pick up games, impromptu contests that happen anywhere and between anyone.
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