“At least 1,500 years old, a 300-foot titan in California’s Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park has the most complex crown scientists have mapped. This photo, taken by Michael Nichols, is a mosaic composed of 84 images.”
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4 Freehand Watermark Tracings, No. 1. I never knew that Steve Reich did some visual art stuff, too.
Japanese drum notation for “Dienst Mars” (Service March) by Inukai Kiyonobu, 1865. Western Military Drums in Japan.
Score for Clapping Music by Steve Reich. Video of Reich playing it with Russell Hartenberger, I think. See also the Rise and Fall of Steve Reich.
Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood is the first Kurosawa film I’ve seen. It’s very Macbeth-ian, but set in old Japan. That dude’s wife is super-creepy and awesome. I loved the minimal soundtrack and the patience with some of the scenes, especially during the first half. Seemed like the last half-hour dragged a bit.
How to Publish a Magazine in a Day and a Half
Derek Powazek talks about gathering and publishing Photos from the Great Australian Dust Storm.
Certified genius day, today:
Birthdays of Glenn Gould, William Faulkner and Mark Rothko!
Glenn Gould, a pianist like no other, and a personality whose talent exceeded the narrow arena of the performing artist: Sep. 25, 1932 – 1982
Photo by Gordon Parks, NYC, March 1956 – LIFE
Caption: Brilliant young Canadian pianist Glenn Gould laughing as engineers let him hear how his singing spoiled his recording of the Bach Goldberg Variations after which he offered to wear a gas mask to muffle his songs, at a Columbia recordling studio.
If people have even a little understanding, it is better to move them than to amaze them.
Andrés Segovia. Inspire vs. impress.
Flag of the former Benin Empire. (via torrez)
Waves of nostalgia brought on by The Artful Gamer: An Expedition into the Lost World of Exploration: ToeJam & Earl. ToeJam & Earl is one of the best games I’ve ever played. He points out a highlight of the co-op mode: sabotaging your teammate (e.g. your brother) every now and then. Like capping your partner in GoldenEye 007. Oh, memories.
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Awesome Tapes from Africa
I’m not trying to be an exoticist here, but it’s often easier to find pleasant surprises in things that are totally unfamiliar. Also, there’s no fear of a nice groove being ruined by crap lyrics, because I don’t understand any of it.
Late Night Thoughts on Listening to Mahler’s Ninth Symphony
Remember too on every occasion which leads thee to vexation to apply this principle: not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune.
WOMEN NEVER LEAVE YOU. More of Austin Kleon’s de-signs. And more.
My heart goes is going ba bump ba bump ba bump.
Buster Keaton and the railroad ties in “The General”. Fast-forward to 1m10s for one of my new favorite movie stunts.
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The General
The General. I’ve grown to love me some Buster Keaton. Seems like every scene in this movie has a laugh built-in. But it’s not just a gag to hold you over until something happens. They’re all connected with the chase or to at least show you what the hero is like. And I love the efficiency of the stunts. Everything seems so cleanly done. Great stuff. Roger Ebert on The General.
Update: This movie is also set in my home state of Georgia. Just sayin’…
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night. Pretty good. I didn’t realize this movie was so old. 1967!
I’mma Let You Finish
…but…
Mark Larson 