fork/knife

As much crap as we give Pitchfork, I plan on going to their festival this summer, because it’s very inexpensive and has a DYN-OH-MITE lineup. I have to say I’m extremely excited to see Built to Spill, and therefore have been sneaking them into my heavy listening rotation when I get a chance. I’ve also been listening to similar sounding bands, including more bands off Up records, the best being 764-Hero. Here’s a little ditty from the boys.

764-Hero – Sunburnt
iTunes / amazon
764-Hero MySpace

The big video of late has been the new Animal Collective video for “Summertime Clothes,” which we already featured. So we’re going to continue the AniCol trend, but add some additional videos for your viewing pleasure. I wanted to post “Peacebone” because a) it’s a great song and b) it’s one of the weirdest things I’ve seen. Until I saw the next video. The second is a short student film starring Noah Lennox (Panda Bear) as a person obsessed with fish. If you’re looking for an odd time suck, look no further. And finally, we can’t mention AniCol and videos together without posting an f/k favorite (ok, just Donovan and I) : the live version of “The Purple Bottle” with Doctess.

Animal Collective MySpace

-Chandler

Blast! A day late again. Oh well, this MMM isn’t very fun either. MGMT turned in a solid effort last year, along with the incredibly catchy tune “Kids.” Recently, they churned out a music video for it that is getting some attention around the word wide interweb. I don’t think it’s very good, but it’s certainly interesting. Though, it will be more interesting to discover the effects that making the video had on this poor child years down the road. In any event, it features Joanna Newsom looking mighty foxy.

-Chandler

Keeping with the Grizzly Bear theme, I thought I’d quickly post this relatively new music video for their song “Two Weeks” for those who haven’t seen it. I really like this video for some reason, but I’ll let you guys be the judge.

Two Weeks

-Chandler

Last MMM, we got a suggestion from one of our loyal readers for this week’s MMM, and we’re not ones to turn down a request. Plus, it’s really good. Antony’s voice requires some adjustment, but once you get there, he possesses one of the most haunting and beautiful voices out there. It’s the only video for this week because I honestly don’t have time to search for more. If you want more MMM, might I suggest watching it over again? Ripped mp3 after the video.

Antony- If It Be Your Will (live Leonard Cohen cover)
Antony & The Johnsons MySpace
Leonard Cohen Website

-Chandler

I know, it’s been a while for MMM. But it’s making a comeback. To celebrate such a long a break, here’s a few nostalgic videos from a few years ago, and some from a bit longer.

I wish I was alive to see a Joy Division performance. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

joy division – 9-15-79 transmission from cicolini on Vimeo.

This isn’t that old (‘92), but it continues the ‘great band on late night’ motif set with Radiohead a few posts ago. For the record, THIS is how you make a network television debut. With a bat!

Neil Young now:

*Photo from MySpace

Neil Young Then (‘78):

Finally, another more recent one. It seems a lot longer though, considering Franky has put on quite a few since this.

Ok, that about does it. Look for MMM next week, when it will hopefully actually be on a Monday.

-Chandler

So once again, the MMM post is a day late. I attribute this one being late to the fact that I had to write a paper yesterday, so hopefully this kind of tardiness won’t happen again. In any event, here are some Flying Circus videos.

One of the funniest things I’ve seen without the use of words, The Silly Walk:

The Argument Clinic:

The Man Who Talks in Anagrams:

Not Monty Python, but Merv Griffin. Audio rip below.

Merv Griffin- I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts (Live)
Buy Song: iTunes

-Chandler

This week’s MMM, in addition to being a little late, is also going to be rather random. And with that, the random videos shall commence.

Passion Pit is supposed to release their debut full length later this year, after dropping one of the catchiest, if not best EP’s of last year: Chunk of Change. Here’s the video for “Sleepyhead,” because both song and video are quite enjoyable.

Passion Pit MySpace

Voxtrot has recently released their next single from their upcoming release, so I thought I’d post a video from one of their previous ones. “The Start of Something” might indeed be my favorite Voxtrot song, but this is certainly up there. Courtesy of La Blogotheque Take Away Shows.

Voxtrot MySpace

For those not following Colin Meloy on Twitter, he proposed a challenge to everyone to write and videotape themselves performing a song about Linda Ronstadt. He announced the winners and runner up’s today, but Donovan and I agree that this one was the most enjoyable.

The Decemberists MySpace
Colin Meloy’s Twitter

The last video has nothing to do with music, but should get a laugh or two. Donovan showed me this a while ago after one of his friends showed it to him, and it’s basically one of the best things Shatner has ever done. Though, the other reactions of the guy next to Shatner are golden as well. “D’oh, Mr. Crain!”

William Shatner

As a side note, we’d like to plug a website of a new friend following us on Twitter. He seems like a solid fellow, so check out the website of Ben Derico.

The White Stripes- We’re Going to Be Friends
iTunes/amazon
The White Stripes MySpace

-Chandler

While this is in fact Tuesday, I still have the spirit of MMM. I thought this week I’d just give you some videos of things I’ve been listening to lately. The first is something I think all of us here at f/k would agree is quite stellar. While Donovan hopefully has a signed copy of the vinyl in the mail, the new Decemberists album The Hazards of Love leaked onto the internet a couple of days ago. The instrumentation is quite different from their previous efforts, which makes for a very interesting listen. All the songs are quite dense, and multiple listens are certainly necessary. In any event, enjoy Meloy as he croons in his usual manner, and showcases what we now know is “Isn’t It a Lovely Night” and “The Rake’s Song.”

The next is something I’ve given a second chance to. Madvillainy by Madvillain is one of the most critically acclaimed hip hop album of the 21st century, though some argue that’s it’s not hip hop. I am by no means a rap fan, or even a hip hop fan. But there is just something about how the lyrics flow perfectly with the beat. Madvillainy was released on an indie label, so I guess that makes it fine to blog about on f/k. Here’s “Accordion,” a fantastic track from the aforementioned album, and probably a song that you won’t hear on regular hip hop or rap stations due to its brevity and odd accordion sound.

What I can only imagine is the dream of every person in every school band, everywhere. Footage of Yorke working with the USC marching band and other backstage preparations prior to the fantastic Grammy performance. If anything, it’s more of Thom dancing.

Finally, I thought this needed to be posted again. Because, let’s face it, it’s the world’s greatest.

Beirut MySpace page

Madvillain MySpace page

The Decemberists MySpace page

-Chandler

I have no classes on Fridays, and yesterday was a snow day. This has caused four consecutive days of me doing nothing, including not posting my weekly posts Song o’ the Week and MMM. For this I apologize, but I hope to make it up to you in this Superpost combining the two. Happy Len Cabral day everyone!

Song o’ the Week #12

For the past two weeks or so I’ve been eating up Yo La Tengo. Having albums like Painful, And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out, and I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One on repeat on my iPod, it’s really hard to pick just one song from one of the greatest and long lasting indie acts to walk the planet as song of the week. But I managed to pick one. “Little Honda” is actually a Beach Boys song that appears on All Summer Long, but it’s given a very nice treatment by YLT here. To really appreciate their stuff though, go buy an album and listen to it all the way through. It’s worth it.

Yo La Tengo- Little Honda
Amazon/ iTunes

Music Movies Monday #7

Liars is a three piece band that plays great music. Here’s the video for “Plaster Casts of Everything” from their most recent self-titled album. I would’ve posted a song, but I’m scared because they’re on a major label.

An animated story to help celebrate Len Cabral day:

One of my dad’s favorite music videos:

One of my favorite videos:

Superpost done! Tell some stories!

-Chandler

Well tonight will be a little weird because this will be the first night without new Conan until he starts at the Tonight Show, so I’m a little sad. In memory, enjoy a couple of Walker, Texas Ranger clips that were shown on the show.

Also, here’s a Mr. Oizo music video, just because I watched it recently and it’s great.

Finally, I stumbled upon this by looking into one of our followers of the blog. I hope it’s cool that I post it, because I’m digging it quite a bit. Anyway, it’s a mashup of MSTRKRFT and Nas by Semi Automatic. Check out their MySpace here.

Semi Automatic- MSTRKRFT vs. Nas

-Chandler