Watch: Dillon Francis & 12th Planet get sensual re-making a famous scene
Surely one of the funniest DJs out there, Dillon Francis has managed to come up with yet another shenanigan, taking the dubstep don 12th Planet along for the 'ride'. To explain the birth of this audiovisual piece, you should note that Francis sells various kinds of items and services on his website. These range from your usual merch like T-Shirts to services like calling a fan and singing them happy birthday.
Right now you'll see what happened when EDM photographer Rukes decided to buy the one which got Dillon and 12th Planet to remake the famous pottery scene from 'Ghost'.
The original scene from 'Ghost'. Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze are almost as passionate as the Casanovas above.
Another cross-genre Skrillex track in The Art of Raw
Awe-inspiring goes for both the video, as well as the unveiled Skrillex track accompanying it. If you heard his Reason EP, one of the first OWSLA Nest releases, you know about the dubstep virtuoso's genre crossing explorations. The track used in this ad is a step further into the unknown. What must have become apparent by now, is that Skrillex isn't just about one blend of music. His personal experimenting, Dog Blood project with Boys Noize and the hereby commercial are a testament to just that. If you ask my personal opinion, I like it..
Skrillex sat down with G-Star for a quick word on what he thinks of the project:
“It was a way for us all to come together and experiment artistically. Coming together to create this fantastic video piece was just exciting and new for everybody involved on the project. That’s the thing about adverts, they can either be cheesy and solely used as marketing tool, or they can be a great excuse to do something different and expressive. I truly believe we made something AWESOME together.”
Skrillex, Diplo & A-Trak launch POTATO (guide + first episode of BANG! added)
The heads of OWSLA, Mad Decent and Fool's Gold have launched a Youtube channel called POTATO. That's right, being one of the best DJ acts in the world, touring and managing labels isn't enough. Time has come for a new medium, or rather a re-imagination of an old medium, as they've announced their intention to 'bring back the spirit of early music television for the digital and mobile era.' The channel was successfully launched February, 18 – Scroll down for the first episode of BANG! and a quick guide!
Talking about the spirit of early music television, MTV pops into mind. Press release actually went as far as to quote the original MTV slogan: "You'll never look at music the same way again." POTATO aims to become a popular medium. With the meme-creating ability of Mad Decent, explosiveness of OWSLA, variety of Fool's Gold and the partnership with Iconic TV (the multi-channel network behind Jay-Z's Life+Times), the efforts are surely not in vain.
As much as you can draw from the commercial, there are following segments introduced:
Blow Your Head, Diplo and Shane McCauley's new series
Short Cuts, an instructional program with A-Trak on the decks
Bang!, starring Skrillex, and judging by the first episode – a short history lesson.
+ something called Cosmo's Crates, Listen Up! With Ralph Moore, Big Time #1 Super Adventures With Fat Jew, and Video Killed the Radio.
First up, Skrillex, Boys Noize and surprisingly Kevin Saunderson in the segment called Bang! The 9-minute mini-doc gives you an overview of how and where techno was born.
Trailer: Blow Your Head with Diplo and Shane McCauley, premiers February, 20
Mini Documentary: Carl Cox Global 500
Carl Cox is undoubtedly one of the most iconic DJs in the game. The living proof that playing music is an art form that doesn't have to be combined with producing in order to do something unique and thoroughly enjoyable. A decade has passed since the man started his Global radio show. Since that time he's become a taste-maker in the acid house and techno spheres. This year's Amsterdam Dance Event saw the celebrations of his 500th episode. The mini documentary below will give you an idea what went on behind the scenes. In addition to a brief history of Carl himself, you'll see cameos from Richie Hawtin and Fatboy Slim. Autobiographical docs like 'A Year With Armin van Buuren' or the one Annie Mac did with Tiesto are a great way to show the aspect of the superstar DJ that isn't usually accessible. Enjoy the following 30-minutes with Carl Cox!
I Dream of Wires – A Documentary about modular synths in the making
Whether you consider yourself to be a DJ or a producer, a music fan or musician, a technology enthusiast or not, you probably have a fair idea of what a synthesizer is. And you're pretty right in thinking that it's an electronical instrument with piano keys and different kind of knobs and buttons for producing sounds. But you might've not heard about modular synthesizer. There's a good chance you've heard the sounds of a modular synth, but actually never heard of the concept and where it all began. Soon all your potential questions will be answered…
A documentary about modular synths is going to come out in June, 2013. 'I Dream of Wires' is a four-hour film was written and directed by Robert Fantinatto, with Ghostly International regular Solvent, real name Jason Amm, working as a producer and co-writer, as well as composing its soundtrack.
According to the report by Self Titled , the documentary will feature interviews with a number of artists and label bosses, ranging from Planet E chief Carl Craig to Trent Reznor, Vince Clarke, Chris Carter, Legowelt, John Tejada, Container, James Holden, Deadmau5, Factory Floor‘s Dominic Butler and Mute founder Daniel Miller among others.
Also: Check out the trailer of the legendary Moog synth company's new analogue masterpiece!To get an idea of what you're in for, you can watch the 12-minute trailer! Listen to Solvent’s “Themogene,” which features on the film’s soundtrack, on SoundCloud.
Photo: Benjamin Haines
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