KRAAK & SMAAK - SQUEEZE ME (PRINCE KLASSEN YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EDIT)


I just did a little number on this one. Have fun...

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Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze Me (prince klassen young professional edit)

MK 12 DOES LOCO MOTION

Mc and I finally got to catch a look at the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, last Tuesday. I was immediately put into a good mood when I saw that one of my favorite design groups was in charge of the motion graphics for the intro credit sequence. On a side note, I was then taken off my "high" when I realized that Jack White had anything to do with the theme music, again, just a side note. I got introduced to MK 12 in 2002 when my old posse and I were focusing on multimedia projects. Their use of motion that incorporated still images, video, and off the wall ideas was so new and refreshing and I am glad to see that they are still on top of the field. I didnt think I would have anything to show you, but thanks to the wonders of youtube and the blatant Jack Sparrow piracy that most people have come to adopt in their lives, we have a clip...



If you go to their website, you can see shorts that they have produced as well as other projects past, present, and future. My favorite "in house" film they made involved a ninja accompanied by the best song ever, if you look at that film from 2002, you will see a lot similar ideas used in the Bond intro. I dont think that means their work is tired, I think that it means they were so next level, everyone is finally catching up.

Wes Coats get double fisted in da middow

My good friend, Scotty Coats of Ubiquity Records and, more recently, Rong Music along with Wes the Mes, have just released a new 12 inch on the Rong/DFA imprint. The chune is called "Double Fisted" and you can scoop it from The Lab. Coats is a true disco head and is constantly snubbing any attempt at me showing him "something new I found". He is an awesome dude and is really making music fresh again. Their Free Blood remix has gained a ton of attention for them and this new single should do no different. They were recently interviewed by the L.A. Record to talk about their process and, what seems like, anything else they wanted to talk about.

SERATO ROLL UPDATE

I asked about this awhile back and have since installed the upgrade and done the correct protocol for making this function active. While I was playing with it and showing it to some of my friends I did learn a neat trick that I have not seen anyone post about yet, which is how to keep the function active even after you quit and restart.

Here is the trick I am talking about...



So what I did was instead of having to make the new crate constantly, I thought about changing the name of an already existing crate just to see what happens. So I made a new crate called "we gettin arab money" and threw a few evvy chunes in it (dont know if that is necessary, but did it either way) I then renamed the crate to the "proper" name that enables the function and voi effing la... it stayed. Have fun.

oh yeah and if you got an extra hand or mutant hands like the young curtstradamus, there is a way to shorten and lengthen the roll joints too...

COOKING MAMA: MAMA KILLS ANIMALS

Well Peta is at it again, this time targeting the very popular "Cooking Mama" that is for The Nintendo DS. The game allows the young ones to make recipes and learn how to cook using the character, Mama, in her kitchen. The game has spawned many other copies and sequels, but this one takes cheese... err, soy cheese, I should say.


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COOKING MAMA: MAMA KILLS ANIMALS

I am not as Vegan as I used to be, but I just think this is so bananas... no pun intended.

GLORIA JONES - TAINTED LOVE (prince klassen intro outro edit)


I just made this quick edit for a little extended pleasure of this sweet sweet chune. I was almost tempted to make a 3 minute loop of the intro... that might just happen. Disregard Marc Almond and his "partner" coming out ol girl's hair, that did not really happen, it was photoshopped.

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Gloria Jones - Tainted Love (prince klassen intro outro edit)

Minority Report just turned MAJOR

Thanks to Oblong Industries, we are now able to take virtual control of practically anything and do our best Tom Cruise, post Days of Thunder, gestures and work at the same time. Watching this video, you will instantly be thrown back to the, then inventive, but far fetched, user interface that old Scientology himself used in the film, Minority Report. They call it G-Speak and it is almost an exact replication of the same U.I. from the film. side note Apparently one of Spielberg's science advisors helped in the creation of. I am sure this is years away from having any sort of home use, but the idea that is was actually produced is amazing and very scary.

I think my friend was correct in saying, "We are officially in the future. In most films with a future time period setting, there is either a woman president or a black president..." well, I think we all know where I am going with this. Enjoy!


g-speak overview 1828121108 from john underkoffler on Vimeo.

BIRD PETERSON - SHOOKED (prince klassen young professional edit)



I was working on this most of the afternoon and I think I am finally happy with it. Its a little quirky, but I think thats what I like about it. Definitely a evvy chune, for the stay at home ADD type.

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Bird Peterson (prince klassen young professional edit)

FAKE RICH INTERVIEW


My dudes over at Fake Rich interviewed me last night over the instant messenger and gave me the honor of being their first artist interview for their newly revamped site. I met these guys a couple of years ago in the OC, and they have been nothing but good to me ever since.

If you are ever in the LA/OC area, holler at these dudes, they know where all the "coffee" shops, banh mi jawns, and shake joints are.

Here is the interview...
A Chat With The Prince

SH*T RAPPERS NEED TO GET OVER

1) Skinny Jeans
I mean, we all know that rappers talk about some dumb shit all the time. The thing I just dont get is the concern for what other people are looking like. Why do they seek to alienate potential sales? Just like the stuff they are rapping about, stuff they are concerned with is just plain ignorant. Afterall, dont they realize they wouldnt be working if skinny jeans never existed?

Most rappers were not wearing what they are now wearing, three years ago. Examples, True Religion (gross), Evisu (ehh), A Bathing Ape (aka Bapes and prolly fakes), Nike Air Force 1s (classic design, still tired though).

When did rapping become pro wrestling?

I wear fitted jeans, not really skinny, but can be perceived as so. I am not offended by what rappers are saying, I am just saying... who the fuck cares?










More to come in my on going coverage of Sh*t Rappers Need to Get Over...

BIG TUCK - NOT A STAIN ON ME (PRINCE KLASSEN INTRO EDIT)


I made this edit a few weeks ago and forgot to put it up for download. Simple mixable edit that lets you mix it in, instead of having to drop it in. I didnt put an outro on it mostly due to not ever getting to end of the track (its rare that happens anymore), so just giving you a nice warning. I like the end either way, gives good closure.

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Big Tuck - Not a Stain on Me (prince klassen intro edit)

MR SCRUFF - CHEEKY (PRINCE KLASSEN YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EDIT)

I just finished this new edit of a deep disco/ house chune from Mr Scruff. The original was a bit shorter and the changes came to quick, so I made this super extended version. I hope you enjoy it.





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Mr Scruff - Cheeky (prince klassen young professional edit)

WILD COMBINATION: a portrait of Arthur Russell



Matt Wolf has been working diligently on this film for the last half a decade or a so and it is finally paying off. The documentary is set for retail release this November, thanks to Plexifilm, and is still making the rounds in independent theatres across the globe.

I emailed Matt to try and set up a screening about a year ago and was told that there was definitely going to be a screening at some point in Austin and to keep looking on the website, arthurrussellmovie.com, for more details.

The day has finally arrived. Tomorrow at the Alamo Ritz, there will be a screening of the film for the music mondays series at 930. I would suggest getting there early to get a seat.

If you dont get to the screening, End of an Ear will have the dvd for sale in a couple of weeks.

UPDATE
The film was great as expected. The interview footage with Arthur's parents was so charming and touching, my eyes were watery at some points.
Just knowing that Russell was a work-a-holic and he recorded so much material makes me extremely happy and I hope that Audika and any other label continues to release it all. The spotlight he desperately seeked is now forever shining on him.

MIX FOR CLOUDPLUM.BLOGSPOT.COM



Fall is here...in Texas too, which is really weird. I can't remember the last time it was actually cold or cool this time of year in Texas. I kind of don't know what to do with myself, I feel like I should still be wearing tee shirts and sweating for days.

With the official announcement of the fall season, it seems like my tastes change every year. Music, fashion, food, activities, they all get a face lift.

Here is an exclusive mix I did for Cloud Plum and its followers. This is all music that influences me and also reminds me of the Fall. So PMP friendly...

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cloud plum fall mixtape

TRACKLIST
Shuta Hasunuma - Return of the Bamboo
Harmonia - Ahoi!
Chessie - Take The Lark
Koushik - Welcome
Mos Def - May-December
Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Apple Juice Break
Stereolab - Self Portrait with Electric Brain
Neu! - Isi
Yo La Tengo - Our Way to Fall
Beach House - Gila
Hauschka - Kotoba Naku
Feist - The Water
Arthur Russell - Losing my Taste for the Night Life