From the Google Chrome Experiments comes 100,000 Stars, a virtual tour of our Milky Way galaxy. This is one of the most awe-inspiring experiences I’ve ever had with a web browser. Go play and wonder.
>> 100,000 Stars | Chrome Experiments
The World We Explore by Sir Ken Robinson
More food for thought from Sir Ken Robinson, perhaps the greatest public intellect focusing on the future of education.
“It’s not how creative you are, it’s how you’re creative”
>> Watch: The World We Explore- Sir Ken Robinson Zeitgeist Americas 2012 – YouTube
24 Analog Clocks Morph Into One Giant Digital Display
I love it when simple objects turn into something amazing. Check out this video of basic wall clocks orchestrated to act together.
>> Read more: Watch 24 Analog Clocks Morph Into One Giant Digital Display | Co.Design: business + innovation + design
Time Lapse + Endeavour + Los Angeles
Space Shuttle Endeavour passes through Los Angeles in time-lapse.
>> Mission 26 The Big Endeavour from Givot on Vimeo.
Original Pitch Video for The Muppet Show
For all you Muppets fans out there, you must check out this pitch video that Jim Henson made to sell The Muppet Show to CBS:
Earth from the International Space Station — The Chill-Out Mix
This is beautiful and awesome.
For a really cool experience open the video full-screen, sit back, and relax…
Thanks Carter for sending my way!
Thoughts on Peter Gabriel’s “New Blood”
"New Blood" by Peter Gabriel
Just got my CD copy of Peter Gabriel‘s newest project, “New Blood” — an orchestral rehashing of a number of his classic songs. He revisited the studio, recording entirely new versions of tracks with a full orchestra and without drum kit or guitar. As a long-time Peter Gabriel fan, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the album. My verdict: it’s a pleasure.
“New Blood” feels like bearing witness a musical experiment. At times it feels just that–experimental. I’m still not sure that “Solsbury Hill” and “Intruder” benefit from the orchestral arrangements; nonetheless I’m glad to hear a new interpretation. Every track on the album makes me contemplate the songs afresh. “Wallflower“, “Red Rain”, “Don’t Give Up”, “San Jacinto”, and “Blood of Eden” particularly shine. A couple songs are (dare I say) better than the original album recordings.
I recommend “New Blood” not only for Peter Gabriel fans who know all the songs already. In fact, I’d be curious to learn the reactions of listeners who hear the “New Blood” versions first, then go off and listen to the original album cuts.
For a sampling of the behind-the-scenes process behind “New Blood”, check out this video:
As always, much more information at PeterGabriel.com. Enjoy.
“Symmetry” from Radiolab
In the spirit of their thought-provoking and funky radio show, Radiolab presents this short video about symmetry. Watch and you’ll understand. Very clever.