Posts Tagged lovely

#MusicMonday: “Mad Men” is Over. Let’s Play them Out… with a Twist.

Posted by mistergroonk in Just Freaking Neat, Music, Television on October 18, 2010

We loved the song “A Beautiful Mine” by RJD2 that plays during the opening credits of “Mad Men.” We wanted to put lyrics to it and realized that “Nature Boy” made famous by Nat King Cole, and written by eden ahbez, was the perfect fit. This was filmed in one take (this one, specifically, happened to be take 29 of the day)…no cuts, dubbing, lip-syncing or auto-tuning.

And, like the show “Mad Men” that ended its run last night, this video is a beautiful thing.
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Art-Out Moments: Fro’s “Day Jobs” Designs Business Cards for Superheroes

Posted by mistergroonk in Art, Comics on September 22, 2010

A designer by the name of Fro has created business cards for fictional characters of all genres. They are clever, beautiful and buyable.

via comics alliance

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Art-Out Moments: Whitechapel Hosts SciFi Cover Remodel of Weird Tales

Posted by mistergroonk in Art, Just Freaking Neat on August 30, 2010

Last week, Whitechapel hosted a Sci-Fi Cover remodel of Weird Tales.

by DBed

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#MusicMonday: Where is My Mind Mysterious Lady

Posted by mistergroonk in Music, Video on August 30, 2010

Let’s class up this joint a bit.

The above mashes-up music from Maxence Cyrin‘s album “Novö Piano” with scenes from the Greta Garbo film The Mysterious Lady. The tune you’re hearing is “Where is My Mind” by The Pixies.

via august in whitechapel

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Good Morning. Coffee Owl Greets You with Cups of Courage.

Posted by mistergroonk in Animals, Art, Photography on August 6, 2010

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Good Morning: Clockwork Fiends of Machine Ghosts

Posted by mistergroonk in Art, Robots on June 16, 2010

via klaatu barada nikto, Equlibirum

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Today in Star Wars: Mattias Adolffson’s Baroque Wars, Chewbacca in Curls

Posted by mistergroonk in Art, Intertube Madness, Just Freaking Neat on May 13, 2010

Here’s to you Mr Adolfsson. Finally a Star Wars mashup we’ve not seen.

The entire Mattias Adolffson collection is in his gallery.

Check out Boba Fett in heels and a dress below the line.

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Your Sins are Drinkable. Lap Them Down, Heartily

Posted by mistergroonk in Art, Just Freaking Neat on June 8, 2008

LUST

Lust forces the drinker to use their tongue to navigate a little glass ball before any drinking can happen.

These red wine glasses are based on the 7 deadly sins. Each glass encapsulates a sin, which is revealed through the ritual of drinking. The ‘7 Deadly Glasses’ are about celebrating passion and encouraging the user to be sinful in a theatrical fashion.

Have some Wrath before you leave

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