The Art of Film and TV Title Design

Check out this spot PBS did on the art of the opening sequence to film/TV series. It's interesting to see the thought process that goes into a sequence as it aims to set a lasting tone and familiarity of the presentation which follows.

Liars: "No. 1 Against the Rush"

It took me a little while to comprehend this one and now I think I'm ready to talk about it. The visuals have nothing to do with the mood of the track (sonically at least)which makes this whole thing so much radder. These guys make great videos, and creep me out in just the right places.

The Walkmen: "Heaven"

There's nothing particularly complex or even that unique about this new Walkmen track- it just sounds really good.

Do It Yourself - The Story of Rough Trade

This is a really great doc about the superb Rough Trade record shop/label in London...and by the way, Williamsburg, Brooklyn USA will be getting one later this year!

Tim Hecker: "Suffocation Raga for John Cale"

Check out this great sounding Tim Hecker piece he did for a John Cale remix album to be released for RSD 2012.

New Yuck: "Chew"

Yes! Keep 'em comin'.

Ty Segall and White Fence: "Scissor People"

I CANNOT wait to see these guys. Rip.

David Byrne Sound Installation: "Get It Away"

David Byrne spent a few days staying at London's A Room for London installation and recorded the sounds of the city as which were presented to him during this time...then he compiled the various sounds and mixed them into the above piece.

According to David, the sounds he used in the piece come from the following:

Strawberry seller: Borough Market
Train: Southwark
Woman Evangelist: Spitalfields Market
Organ: Southwark Cathedral
Jackhammer: near Waterloo
Footsteps: mine, embankment
Thames waves: near Surrey water