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Musical Inspiration
Dec 10th
Alright I promised this time I would post some more obscure music.
Here are some songs that have been inspiring me lately. They aren’t necessarily new by any means; I just have been digging these songs lately. There’s quite a mix of styles here so if you don’t enjoy one song, just move on to the next.
Let me know what you think!
The Limousines – “Very Busy People”
Death Cab For Cutie – “The New Year”
My Chemical Romance – “Desolation Row”
Teenage Bottlerocket – “Skate or Die”
The Faint – “Your Retro Career Melted”
Cool Music Videos
Dec 1st
As one can tell by talking to me, my work is greatly inspired by music.
However I also find music videos very inspiring and sometimes, just as enjoyable (if not more) than the song itself.
Below are a few of my favorite music videos of all time.
Note: One of my favorite music videos is The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” but I have decided its a little too risque for the front page of this site. Feel free to Youtube it though. It’s one of the few music videos with a story and a twist ending.
The Prodigy – Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix)
This video tells the story of an incredible foot race to win money. It’s ferocity and originality are truly amazing. I’d love to see this concept explored more in a movie or short film. The idea of being blind folded and running as fast as you can is just amazing to me. The band members being spread throughout as background members not as the focus is also a nice touch. Keith Flint as the somewhat antagonist is perfectly placed.
Johnny Cash – Hurt
This famous cover of the Nine Inch Nails song is almost haunting. From what I have read, it was recorded one month prior to Johnny Cash’s death and is a very moving song. When looking death in the face, he realized what life is truly about. That all of the money and fame in the world means nothing. This version of Hurt is always a little emotional for me to listen to, but its beauty is undeniable. The video is equally emotional; showing how Cash found his faith in God before the end. Showing how he realized the true message of the Bible.
Whether religious or not, I think this video is very inspirational in the journey Johnny Cash went on and what he found at the end of the road. You don’t have to be a Christian or religious at all to appreciate the comfort and solace this video represents.
Marilyn Manson – Coma White
This is my favorite Marilyn Manson music video. Not my favorite Marilyn Manson song, but the production on this video is really impressive. The colors and editing techniques used to tell the story it tells are really inspiring. The stylized visuals are something very artistic and I think it would be hard to convince someone that this video isn’t visually beautiful.
Nine Inch Nails – Only
By far one of the most visually creative music videos ever made. The CGI of Trent Reznor in this video is just expertly done. Did I mention this was directed by David Fincher (Fight Club/Zodiac)? Oh yeah. It’s good. It’s real good.
The Faint – Agenda Suicide
I’ll leave you with something up beat. The Faint’s Agenda Suicide is a expertly animated video about the monotony of every day life. One of the coolest indy music videos you’ll find. I have a song inspired directly by this song, so it’s one of my favorites.
