Club Muse » Inspiration http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog BASS - FORWARD Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:54:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Kuru Presents the F-Stop Series: F/1, F/2 http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2011/06/kuru-presents-the-f-stop-series-f1-f2/ http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2011/06/kuru-presents-the-f-stop-series-f1-f2/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:33:03 +0000 Club Muse http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/?p=1300

F/2
Composed of various pianos.
Photo: Jeffrey Francis Tovar (2011)
Sound: Ryan Origin (2011)

F/1
Composed of sine waves.
Photo: Jeffrey Francis Tovar (2011)
Sound: Ryan Origin (2011)

Kuru member Jeffrey Francis Tovar (Staticka) is one of those guys who is constantly stealing moments of the world around him through photographs. Whether it be with his iPhone or DLSR, you can always expect some kind of visual intrigue on his Tumblr. The results are usually something that partner Ryan Origin finds trigger a quasi-synesthetic quality, so the two decided to take this inspiration and fuse the analogous mediums, bringing you the F-Stop Series — a collection of photos coupled with an off-the-cuff musical piece.

You can enjoy the series here on the Club Muse site or at the Kuru Soundcloud page.

]]> http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2011/06/kuru-presents-the-f-stop-series-f1-f2/feed/ 0 DOI: DJ Premier – Guru Tribute Mix http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-dj-premier-keith-%e2%80%9cguru%e2%80%9d-elam-tribute-mix/ http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-dj-premier-keith-%e2%80%9cguru%e2%80%9d-elam-tribute-mix/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:49:42 +0000 Club Muse http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/?p=939 As we mentioned the other day, the loss of Gang Starr’s Guru has had a huge impact on the Hip Hop world and fans of universal music alike. There will never be another like the Baldhead Slick to convey strong messages with an embracing hue of monotone.

As expected when someone of his status passes, DJs from around the globe pay their respects with tribute mixes. We were pretty ecstatic when the one and only DJ Premier gave us this from his Live From HeadQCourterz show on Sirius Radio.

“Peace out Premier take me out wit da fader…”

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Guru Tribute Mix

1. Gang Starr – Betrayal (Feat. Scarface)
2. Gang Starr – Intro (The First Step)
3. Gang Starr – Execution Of A Chump (No More Mr. Nice Guy Pt. 2)
4. Gang Starr – Name Tag (Premier & The Guru)
5. Gang Starr – Speak Ya Clout (Feat. Jeru the Damaja & Lil Dap)
6. Gang Starr – Peace Of Mine
7. Gang Starr – Eulogy
8. Gang Starr – Royalty (Feat. K-Ci & JoJo)
9. Gang Starr – Daily Operation (Intro)
10. Gang Starr – In This Life… (Feat. Snoop Dogg & Uncle Reo)
11. Gang Starr – Above The Clouds (Feat. Inspectah Deck)
12. Gang Starr – The Planet
13. Gang Starr – Daily Operation (Intro)
14. Gang Starr – Next Time
15. Gang Starr – 93 Interlude (Unreleased Moment Of Truth Interlude)
16. Gang Starr – The Militia II (Feat. Rakim & WC)
17. Gang Starr – Intro (HQ, Goo, Panch)
18. Heavy D. – A Buncha Niggas (Feat. Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Guru, Rob-O & Third Eye)
19. M.O.P. – Salute Part II (Feat. Guru)
20. D&D Allstars – Hot Shit (Feat. Big Daddy Kane, Sadat X, Guru & Greg Nice)
21. Gang Starr – PLAYTAWIN
22. Gang Starr – Soliloquy Of Chaos
23. Group Home – The Legacy (Feat. Guru)
24. Gang Starr – Conspiracy
25. Gang Starr – Stay Tuned
26. Gang Starr – Zonin’

]]> http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-dj-premier-keith-%e2%80%9cguru%e2%80%9d-elam-tribute-mix/feed/ 0 DOI: The Glitch Mob Bigfoot Viral http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-the-glitch-mob-bigfoot-viral-video/ http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-the-glitch-mob-bigfoot-viral-video/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:52:57 +0000 Club Muse http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/?p=920 While still very young in the grand scheme of things, viral promotion has become the norm in the game we play. Artists and promoters are constantly trying to one-up each other with methods of reaching their target market. Leave it to The Glitch Mob to use an age-old myth to gain new-school audiences.

Reading Twitter today, we came across this intriguing tweet…

Our tip-of-the-hat to these guys who are once again showing us various forms of genius.

]]> http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-the-glitch-mob-bigfoot-viral-video/feed/ 0 DOI: RIP Guru, A Hip Hop Legend http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-rip-guru-a-hip-hop-legend/ http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-rip-guru-a-hip-hop-legend/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:29:53 +0000 Club Muse http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/?p=917 On Monday, April 19th, 2010, the Hip Hop world lost a lyrical legend with the passing of Keith Elam aka Guru. His life was claimed by cancer-related causes, leaving behind a long list of influential rhymes and music.

Through the span of his career, he and DJ Premier forged their named into history books with the creation of Gang Starr in the late ’80s. With his gruff voice and Premier’s quintessential East Coast beats, the two created a jazz-influenced formula that would become part of a movement. Being an MC from New York, his style held the standard gusto and bravado that comes with the territory, lacking no amount of confidence or ego. Some of his rhymes contained words such as, “You could say I’m sort of he boss, so get lost”, which would be a laughable episode if coming from most any other rapper. But Guru had a way of putting social themes into a brash and straight-forward context that led a nation of millions to become life-long fans. While Hip Hop may never be the same as those golden years, we still have classic music from one of the best to grace the microphone. Rest in peace, Guru, you will certainly be missed and never forgotten.

Below are 5 of our favorite tracks to come from the minds of Gang Starr.

]]> http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-rip-guru-a-hip-hop-legend/feed/ 1 DOI: The Glitch Mob’s Beyond Monday Video http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-the-glitch-mob-beyond-monday-video/ http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/2010/04/dose-of-inspiration-the-glitch-mob-beyond-monday-video/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:50:03 +0000 Club Muse http://www.clubmuse.fm/blog/?p=902 Brandon Hirzel (aka “Bemo”) and The Glitch Mob proudly present “Beyond Monday,” an experimental installation of art and sound.

Live electronic music meets architectural projection-mapping synchronized in the depths of the Los Angeles’ industrial district, painting life back into the urban landscape through the celebration of electronic music, motion-design and film. Cinematographer David Myrick captures The Glitch Mob as they play Jazzmutant Lemur MIDI controllers in sync with Bemo’s detailed visual creations. Utilizing the city as their canvas and technology as their medium, this is truly a unique collaboration. “Beyond Monday” pushes the boundaries of modern digital art and marries the latest technologies in electronic music, motion design and film.
- Quote courtesy of TheGlitchMob.com

Club Muse partner Clancy Silver was there for the filming and had this to say about the experience.

I was invited down to check out the filming of this piece and if you only knew the precision and forethought that went into this production, well, I was impressed to say the least. They transformed the side of a warehouse building in Downtown Los Angeles into a canvas for visuals created by Hirzel, mapped not only to audio cues, but to the dimensions and facade elements of the podiums and building itself. Blacking out the street lights, setting up the projectors accurately, dodging cars passing by and running a guerrilla shoot was no easy task but kudos to all involved because the finished product is pretty damn good.
- Quote Courtesy of Media Contender

Head to TheGlitchMob.com to download the Beyond Monday Mp3 for free.

DIRECTED AND CREATED BY: BRANDON HIRZEL (BEMO)
MUSIC BY: THE GLITCH MOB
DIRECTOR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY: DAVID MYRICK
EDITOR: DUGAN O’NEAL
STEADY CAM OPERATOR: MICHAEL ALBA
1st CAMERA ASSISTANT: EDUARDO MAYEN
GAFFER: WYATT DENNY
PROJECTOR TECHNICIAN: PAUL SANGSTER
PRODUCTION LEAD: IAN OOSTHUIZEN
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: BOB DODGE
SONG 1 : NALEPA “MONDAY” GLITCH MOB REMIX
SONG 2: STS9 “BEYOND RIGHT NOW” GLITCH MOB REMIX

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