Sour + a bunch of web cams = an incredible music video

In case you haven’t seen this music video for Sour’s “Hibi No Niero” (tone of everyday) yet, which seems to be popping up everywhere, here it is. Mindblowing orchestration that gives new meaning, new direction, and new possibilities to webcams and social connectivity.

directed by Masashi Kawamura, Hal Kirkland, Magico Nakamura, Masayoshi Nakamura. Amazing. And also pretty stunning to include your existing fanbase in your video.

When YouTube suggests commercials for me… or… “A Nissan and dog tail”

I’m always intrigued when YouTube recommends videos for me. I always get a few funky and random things. And this morning’s recommendations were no different.

I amm kind of digging the overall feel, and the parallel images… but… Admittedly, I don’t speak the language, but I’m not sure when comparing your vehicle to bull dog ass is a good thing.

Powerful ads for banking firms are tough to come by

Most bank ads, even the ones that attempt to be clever, always seem to bore me to death (or changing the channel, which is about the same). Every now and again, one shows up that kind of flips things on it’s head. This Venebles Bell & Partners spot for Barclay is just flat out stunning.

The Social Media Venn Diagram analyzes your social habits

I’ve been meaning to post this up for a while now… I keep looking at and keep laughing, but somehow forget to post it. I myself am on the fence with most social media outlets (as most who try to keep in touch with me probably know). I understand them, but at the same time, I don’t. They make sense, and the advertising/social networking possibilities are huge. But this beautiful diagram kind of sums up the other side of my feelings.

Available as a t-shirt from Despair.  And I have to say, there’s some beautiful irony in a social networking diagram on a t-shirt.

Need a phone that can stand up to the rigors of golfing?

The idea of filming rugged cell phones being put through the paces isn’t anything new… but something about the style and the execution of this clip really makes me want to go get whatever phone they’re testing:

sometimes the most simple displays can be the most effective. Sure, a phone that can do a googleplex of things from twittering my neighbors cat to making me breakfast is cool, but as soon as an enemy wielding a golf club enters the scene, it really only boils down to one thing.

Really? Dancing babies and Rapper’s Delight?

I really don’t know what to say about this. The Dancing Baby craze was so long ago, I had hoped I wouldn’t have to see it again (although ballparks seem to have held on to the fad for some unfathomable reason). For some reason, Evian water decided to revisit the craze… and just might have succeeded?

What seems almost more bizarre is using the new Dan The Automator remix of the Sugarhill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight featuring Chali 2na (jurrasic 5) and Domino and Casual from Hieroglyphics. I’m a fan of all of ‘em, but the connection with rollerbabies seems a bit more of a stretch than the original Sugarhill version. Just weird. Not to mention the lost connection between french water, babies in diapers, and a 70’s hip hop classic.

Happy 4th of July!

with a bizarrely frightening message courtesy of the CPSC:

I’m not sure if I’m more scared of the fireworks or the manequines. Either way, have a good Fourth!

HP printers + stop motion = an incredible spot

Pretty amazing. and speaks volumes to the power of HP printers… much more than the average printer spot:

I’m diggin’ it. More info at the D&AD student award page.

The Right Ringtone for the Job

I’m always intrigued when I hear unique and bizarre cell phone ringtones. Some are impressive, and some are just weird. But regardless, there’s a time and a place for (almost) every ringtone. And then there are the times and places when it’s never the right time:

chose your ringtones carefully (and remember to silence your mobile devices when appropriate.

In Memoriam Part II: Remembering Billy

While the King Of Pop passing is quite the story, crippling the internet and captivating the 24 hour news channels, there’s another shocking loss to the world: the venerable king of the sales pitch, Billy Mays. His sudden death sent shockwaves through the infomercial circles and his enthusiasm and outside voice will be greatly missed. He’d just got into promoting his new Discovery channel show, Pitchmen.

While any of his many pitches would make a fitting tribute video, the following clip shows him in both an innocent and mischevious character that was rarely seen in his polished pitches.