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Friday, June 6, 2008

Zune Arts at MoMA?

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Media" @ 01:00 PM

http://www.joshspear.com/item/zune-...masks”-moma/

"The one-of-a-kind collaborative playground that Zune Arts offers to artists, musicians, and designers has created some of the most innovative, beautiful, and sometimes plain whacked out digital shorts we've ever seen. For their fearless support of pushing artistic boundaries, they deserve as many accolades as can be thrown at them. When it comes to being honoured, there's nothing quite like having your work inducted into the permanent collection of New York's iconic Museum of Modern Art. On June 3rd at the 17th annual AICP Show, the announcement dropped that Zune Arts' "Masks" is headed for a permanent home in MoMA's film archive. Created by legendary NYC-based animation collective PandaPanther (a.k.a. Jonathan Gorin and Naomi Nishimura) and set to music by The Black Angels, "Masks" takes the timeless idea of seeing the world through someone else's eyes and gives it an exceptionally well-crafted spin. The result is relevant and undeniably powerful. If you haven't seen it yet (and even if you have), check it out now in all it's glory. Zune Arts is on a roll. Last year, "Generous Monster" was the first of their films to be inducted into MoMA's permanent collection. No pressure or anything, but we can't wait to see which new Zune Arts masterpiece will possibly make it three in a row…"



This is really cool. Something to check out next time you're in NY.


Thursday, February 14, 2008

Zune Arts: Tickle Party

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Media" @ 08:00 PM

http://zune-arts.net/tickleparty




A new Zune Arts video is out, going by the name of "Tickle Party." It has all the elements I'd typically like about the Zune-Arts—furry puppets, up-beat indie rock soundtrack, very (very) weird storyline—but surprisingly I found myself not entirely enjoying it.

The track is Say Aha by producer/songwriter Santogold, and is animated by FriendsWithYou.


Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Zune-Arts: Laika

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Media" @ 09:00 PM

http://www.zune-arts.net/laika

Will our obsession with retro culture ever end? The story of this new Zune-Arts follows Laika, first dog in orbit, as she travels to what appears to be dog heaven. Missing the company of her friends, she brings back all the bacon, dog toys, and tennis balls she can. Kind of reminds me the last one, though.



Scottish band The Aliens provides "I am the Unknown" from their album Astronomy for Dogs (what else?). It's got a great sound reminiscent of some of the Beatles' more vocal-heavy ballads*, and it definitely encouraged me to check out the rest of their catalog. The animation was well-done, but nothing spectacular. I'm hoping for a hand-drawn short in the near future. Someone like Bill Plympton or John K would fit perfectly with Zune's offbeat and weird style they're going for.

*It reminded me a lot of Tears For Fears' "Who Killed Tangerine?" as it featured much of the same psych-pop sound. If you like this song, definitely check out "Who Killed Tangerine?".


Thursday, December 20, 2007

Zune Arts: Le Cedeau Du Temps

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Media" @ 04:00 PM

http://zune-arts.net/dutemps

New Zune Arts for y'all: this one follows the pattern of past Zune-Arts, focusing primarily on the joys of sharing (or in this case the sorrows of selfishness). In Le Cadeau Du Temps (translated: "the gift of time"), animator Corey Godbey seems to almost emulate a shadow puppet show by combining a gorgeous silhouette effect with jerky, organic movement. The drawings are decorated with gradients, sparkles, and a set of amazing background plates. Maurice Sendak would be proud.



The song is called Liquid Sugar, and it's by British band Maps. Though Liquid Sugar doesn't yet show up on Maps' most played songs list, I expect it soon will.

P.S. Zune Team: For the next one, definitely consider Patrick Smith. He's one of my favorite animators of all time, and his work would fit right in with the rest of the Zune-Arts.


Thursday, December 6, 2007

New Zune-Arts: "Intergalactic Swap Meet"

Posted by Adam Krebs in "Zune Media" @ 07:30 PM

http://zune-arts.net#swapmeet

There's a new Zune-Arts in town, and it goes by the name of "Swap Meet" (or "Intergallactic Swap Meet"). It features some nice 2D and 3D CG animation courtesy of againstallodds, and The Deadly Syndrome's "Eucalyptus" serves as the score, in the most indie rock way possible. The video itself can only be described as a cross between Super Mario Galaxy and biologist's worst nightmare, as "message in a bottle"-style containers serve as an interplanetary vessel for several minute alien species. Upon arriving at our planet of reference, the species begin devouring each other and subsequently inheriting their meal's traits. Very weird and very cool.

But don't take my word for it, check out the video for yourself:


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