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Thingamagoop Alarm Clock Mod

Phil — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:27:00 GMT

My favourite gal got me a Thingamagoop for my birthday so I named him Bob ( after Mr. Moog ) and I've been listening to his chatter now and again day to day. However, I thought he'd make a really cool alarm clock, like waking up to an excited friend trying to tell you a thousand things at once, but in a good way. Link

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Microsoft Surface Comes to Life

Phil — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:54:00 GMT

Not just a tradeshow demo anymore.

Microsoft Surface™, the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Corp., turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. The product provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that's easy for individuals or small groups to interact with in a way that feels familiar, just like in the real world. In essence, it's a surface that comes to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more. Soon to be available in restaurants, hotels, retail establishments and public entertainment venues, this experience will transform the way people shop, dine, entertain and live. Link

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Guitar Hero & Rock Band Tabs

Phil — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:36:00 GMT

Great site with the guitar tab for all the songs in all the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, organized by game and setlist! For anyone who wants to graduate to a real Guitar Hero or Rock Band! Link

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Catseye View

milos — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:22:00 GMT

An inventive German gentleman has managed to stick a camera on Mr. Lee, his pet cat, and set it to take photos on an interval. The result is an interesting look at the world from the innocent perspective of man's second-best friend.

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MAX/MSP + Guitar Hero = Guitar Zeros

Phil — Fri, 18 May 2007 14:20:00 GMT

Their tunes aren't my bag, but you've got to dole out some props to these guys. Using Guitar Hero controllers, MAX/MSP and some synth they've got what seems like the first Guitar Hero controller based band, The Guitar Zeros. Link

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Heather Jansch, Fantastic Driftwood Horses

Phil — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:51:00 GMT

These are simply amazing! Heather Jansch turns driftwood into lifesize sculptures of horses, it's uncanny how well the driftwood seems to suite these forms. Link

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Six String Masterpieces

Phil — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:15:00 GMT

Over 60 DEAN ML Electric Guitars have been hand-painted, illustrated, carved and sculpted by the biggest names in rock & roll, tattooing and modern art, as tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist, Dimebag Darrell Abbott, and to support music education in public schools. Proceeds from the auction will go to support one of America's most exciting music education programs, LITTLE KIDS ROCK. All of the artists donated their time and talent to this project. Artists include, Mark Ryden, Sas Christian, Derek Hess and more! Daniel Martin Diaz work pictured right.

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Frank Black's Back

Phil — Tue, 08 May 2007 15:03:00 GMT

Using his early-Pixies-days nom de rock Black Francis, this September will see the release of a brand new album, "Bluefinger," which was inspired by Dutch painter Herman Brood.

That album's first single, "Threshold Apprehension," will be available not only on "Frank Black 93-03," but as a digital download beginning May 7, and then released as a limited edition 7" single and digital download bundle beginning May 25. More details on "Bluefinger" to be announced shortly.

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QWERTY Waffles!

Phil — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:27:00 GMT

While you may lobby that nothing's sweeter than an automated waffle maker, Chris Dimino just might counter that. This design guru has apparently concocted a retro inspired, and ever-so-slightly altered kitchen appliance that cooks waffle that are a bit wider and more familiar than usual.

This piece of cookware sports an integrated stand for holding four jars of syrup, and the iron itself presses a nifty keyboard each and every time -- caps lock key and all. Of course, we don't expect retailers to start stocking these things anytime soon, but if you're serious about your words waffles-per-minute, we're sure Chris could make arrangements.

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Tired of the Same Old Tea?

Phil — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:23:00 GMT

I get into tea kicks every so often, I must admit, as refined as tea-tottling is, I can't make it stick. Next wave will be a little more interesting though, thanks to fullbloomtea.com. They offer tea balls which when submersed in hot water will bloom into full bouquets ( best made in a clear teapot ). The balls are made of Silver Needle white tea wrapped around dehydrated flowers ( such as Marigold, Amaranth, and Jasmine ) to create 13 different bouquets.

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via Popgadget

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Oddball Custom Midi Guitar on eBay

Phil — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:17:00 GMT

Caught this posted on Craig's List, one of a kind custom midi guitar. Not exactly my bag but you'd certainly generate some interest playing this keytar throw-back beast on stage.

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Next Level Guitar: Free Video Per Song Guitar Lessons

Phil — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:45:00 GMT

Bunch of folks I know are learning to play guitar, so I thought I'd post this, truthfully I can't remember which of my RSS feeds had it, if any. This would've been an awesome resource when I was learning the basics, free online video lessons each one going through one song, from pop to rock to folk. Combined with the amount of tab and chord files online, newbs are all set!

Next Level Guitar

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Sex, Drugs & Rock n' Roll ( & Sex Again )

Phil — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:44:00 GMT

I logged into my Flickr account yesterday and a photo caught my eye in the always interesting "Everyone's Photos" section. This fellow goes by the name merkley??? I don't know who he is, but I can't help but like his "did I forget to say fuck you? well, fuck you!" Bender'esc attitude, and who can say no to over saturated sleaze vision shots chock full of nudity, guitars and greasy hair?

Link NSFW

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Goodiepal: Craftsman or Technomancer?

Phil — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:55:00 GMT

There's something so mysterious and magical about this fellow and what he does that makes the world a little less drab. This is a Danish video ( click the image ) of an interview with Gaeoudjiparl/Goodiepal a wonderfully odd musician. Fast forward to about 16 minutes in where he begins to play/interact with a mechanical clockwork songbird. Simply fantastic.

via MusicThing

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Punk Art: Custom Chandeliers

Ester — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:17:00 GMT

Here's a spotting that couldn't help but catch our eye: Rock and Royal creates chandeliers with attitude, made to order. The company veers sharply away from the standard ring and crown shapes that adorn swank homes and hotels across the world. Fusing posh and punk, Rock and Royal's chandeliers can take any shape—from champagne bottle to skull & bones.

Based in The Netherlands, Rock and Royal was established in 2005 and works with artist Hans van Bentem to create unique light fixtures that are sold to wealthy patrons across the world. Their crystal chandeliers are priced from EUR 12,000 and take approximately two months to design and manufacture.

It's a fun example of taking a very traditional product and turning it into something fresh and newly desirable. Something to be inspired by, even if you don't work in interior design? For more examples of ultra-exclusive goods and services, check out trendwatching.com's briefing on UBER-PREMIUM.

Website: www.rockandroyal.com
Contact: info@rockandroyal.com

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