20 Hz observes a geo-magnetic storm occurring in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Working with data collected from the CARISMA radio array and interpreted as audio, we hear tweeting and rumbles caused by incoming solar wind, captured at the frequency of 20 Hertz. Generated directly by the sound, tangible and sculptural forms emerge suggestive of scientific visualisations.
Love it. With the ship-like title outline and the propellers? And the art deco type? Please.
“Night Air”, Jamie Woon (Sound of 2011, BBC Live Lounge)
I like the original, but I think I might like this version more. Woon & co. take a chances with the arrangement and flesh out their range a bit (for those of us to whom they are new!). It doesn’t hurt that I’m a sucker for the kind of layering and repetition going on here, but it definitely leans more toward Burial, than say Imogen Heap.
Of all the auto commercials from this year’s Super Bowl, Chrysler’s “Imported from Detroit” was the best (okay, second best because obviously “The Force” is the best. commercial. ever., but let’s leave that aside for a minute).
That is how you lay claim to a city (/country) as an auto-maker. Are you listening, Chevy? You don’t do it by co-opting Rosa Parks & MLK, Jr.; or by syncing the “west coast” lyric with a forest fire; or even by preemptively covering your ass with rebuilding imagery and footage. No.
You do it with a 2-minute love letter to the people and city who build your product. You do it with lines like “what does a city that’s been to hell and back know about luxury?” You do it with optimism and pride.
Well-played, Chrysler.
(Disclosure: you remember that I’m a car nerd, right? Just checking. (: )
Under Armour has released a new ad starring Lindsey Vonn with the message, “I Will Protect This House”. The ad also features Olympic track athlete Monica Hargrove and Lauren Cheney of the USA national soccer team. Shout-out to Under Armour for the sick beats!
