A suprising psychedelic dancing video from the 80s, created by Ed Tannenbaum in 1982, with music by Might Dog and Dancing by PonsMaar.
(Link: Anna Fitzgerald. Thanks!)
Sur le Quai
16 DecThis video for “On the Platform” by The Bewitched Hands is a visual revelry, telling the story of dimensional conquest driven by love. Perhaps an archetypal allegory for all evolutionary leaps.
Morphing with Jack Dubben
15 DecThe beautiful videos of Jack Dubben make excellent, hyper-psychedelic use of morphing effects.
And here is another delightful animation by Dubben.
Collaborative fraktals
14 DecKarmalize Productions 2011
Shot & Edited by Alex Gaylon
Assistant Director – Caroline Creaghead
Music – Ryan Dann
Special Thanks to Scott Draves, Founder of the Electric Sheep
created for The Filmshop Presents…Eye Candy
Electric Sheep is a collaborative abstract artwork founded by Scott Draves. It’s run by thousands of people all over the world, and can be installed on any ordinary PC or Mac. When these computers “sleep”, the Electric Sheep comes on and the computers communicate with each other by the internet to share the work of creating morphing abstract animations known as “sheep”.
Anyone watching one of these computers may vote for their favorite animations using the keyboard. The more popular sheep live longer and reproduce according to a genetic algorithm with mutation and cross-over. Hence the flock evolves to please its global audience. You can also design your own sheep and submit them to the gene pool.
The result is a collective “android dream”, blending man and machine to create an artificial lifeform.
Chris Casady – Pencil Dance (1988)
13 Dec
Cool abstract hand-drawn (and some stop-motion) effects animation piece by Chris Casady. Composited effects by Chris can be seen in Tron (1982) and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984). Check out his Youtube channel for fascinating effects sequence breakdowns.
The fluidity of the work brings to mind a possibility of visionary inspiration.
Oneohtrix Point Never – Pelham Island Road
11 DecThis one is breathing light and color. There is a constant swelling of complexity, a constant unfolding movement and at the same time everything seems to return to simplicity and form. It’s dazzling and soothing, just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy!
Joy aka Joy by Alessandro Carvalho
10 Dec
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/29938339]
“Timothy Leary on the beach”, could have been an alternate title to this one, which features a Leary soundtrack and spectacular of the sea, a beautiful girl in bikini and the sunset. A feeling of nostalgia fills this 17 minutes long piece by Alessandro Carvalho which has a distinct 1960’s feel.
Blackbird Blackbird – Pure
9 DecThis video evokes altered-state imagery that will be familiar to many viewers. The black grid lines, jewel-like colors, and hints of embarkation, observation, and approach are especially redolent. The patterns integrate into the subject matter to create a formscape reminiscent of hyperspatial modalities. The visual rhythm is cohesive and masterfully executed to compliment the Blackbird Blackbird song Pure.
Edo Amin – Si Hanetek Hatotali, from Eddie King
8 DecBack in 1992 Gidi Dar created the legendary Israeli film “Eddie King“, then Edo Amin created “Si Hanetek Hatotali” (The peak of ultimate disconnection) which became the hymn of an Israeli generation. A great song with a cool psychedelic clip which makes my heart leap with joy.
