This outstanding blues, rock and heavy metal guitarist is dead at 58. I wish I couldn't believe a word of this but, alas...
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
2/07/2011
1/09/2011
Still rock'n'roll to me
Hot funk, cool punk, even if it's old junk, you have to like it, provided you are a rock'n'roll kind of person. And if you are, then this great collage from Urban Cowboy is just right for you. Cool design, fresh imagery and a statement about your favorite music. Nice way to start the day -I say!
12/25/2010
May all your Christmases be white
Come on in, take off your coat. Then grab a drink and enjoy Tom singing about the less fortunate. You're among friends here.
12/05/2010
Long live the king
Pure black and white inventiveness on a shirt! A simple, clean design from Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman of DKNG Studios, that combines the timeless elegance of playing card aesthetics with a rockin' idea.
They say that one of the names proposed for this one was King of Clubs: not bad at all. What pops into my mind when I see this is Elvis on his Vegas days!
11/29/2010
Lucky Ray
This one has been circulating since summer but I couldn't resist the temptation of putting it here. You see, it concerns Ray Bradbury, one of my favorite writers of all times, the science fiction legend that created astounding books such as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles (this one has a special place in my heart) and Something Wicked This Way Comes.
In this video clip, the actress and comedian Rachel Bloom dedicates a sexy teenage rocker (in the tradition of countless lolita-esque pop songs) to her lust for ole man Ray.
I do hope that Bradbury -who is 90 years old- appreciates the gesture!
In this video clip, the actress and comedian Rachel Bloom dedicates a sexy teenage rocker (in the tradition of countless lolita-esque pop songs) to her lust for ole man Ray.
I do hope that Bradbury -who is 90 years old- appreciates the gesture!
11/08/2010
Classical lust
This a perfect t-shirt for lovers of classical music. Actually, it's a fantastic t-shirt for everybody, but classical music aficionados may appreciate a little bit more the coolness of this design. It parts ways with the vintage look that most artists use for visually suggesting the Classical era , it's fresh, humorous and utterly interesting. I found it at Urban Cowboy's store, alongside many interesting things (I particularly admire his magnificent digital collages: this t-shirt is just the top of the iceberg!).
Talking about classical music, check WCPE for an exquisite online classical radio experience. It may even get you horny...
Talking about classical music, check WCPE for an exquisite online classical radio experience. It may even get you horny...
9/24/2010
Iron Tesla-man
This is quite interesting. These guys perform Black Sabbath's Iron Man, using Tesla coils as guitar amp. The result gives a whole new -crazy- meaning to electric guitar. You've got to love the metal suits and gloves!
All you Tesla minded could also check out this old gem -while waiting for a brand new post concerning your beloved magnificent Serb.
6/28/2010
Total Eclipse of the Heart torpedoed
You just have to see this to believe it. Hurra Torpedo is a Norwegian band, dressed in ill-fitting jogging suits, that uses kitchen appliances in the role of percussion (well, they probably have the best deep freeze player in the world!).
When you're surreal enough, fame will come your way. Hurra Torpedo's crazy cover of Bonnie Tyler's Total eclipse of the heart spread as a meme on fire and came to show the world that weird, underground humor and applied surrealism can get you far. Provided you find people like yours truly to appreciate all this madness, of course!
3/24/2010
Oh, the girls!
Au Bonheur des Dames (The Ladies' Delight) is the title of a novel by the French author Émile Zola. It seems that it also was the name of a wild French rock band, back in the '70s. And by wild I mean screaming, rock 'n' rolling, androgynous, surrealistic, campy and utterly wacko! I didn't know about them but this video is the proof that the past is a strange place to be. The name of the song is Oh, les filles (Oh, the girls). The last forty seconds are truly bombastic.
3/14/2010
I put a Screamin' Jay on you
Here is a true master of the grotesque, the Pope of Weird Rock 'n' Roll , Screamin' Jay Hawkins, in a great performance of his classic I put a spell on you. Wild, crazy, surreal, the kind of showmanship that put dark theatrics, black humor and voodoo extravaganza in the map of modern music. His influence is crucial in artists as diverse as Alice Cooper, Marylin Manson, Black Sabbath, The Fuzztones and Dread Zeppelin.It so happens that all this comes to serve a strong backbone of great music and of songs that stood the test of time.
[Also, if you liked this you'd be more than happy to check a splendid cover version from Shane McGowan and his talented friends, recorded for Haiti's aid.]
2/19/2010
Sounding heavy
Have you ever been in a concert, feeling the bass thudding in your stomach? The character on this design knows exactly what I'm talking about. This corpulent monster seems to be made out of sound, and the cool b/w raglan shirt suits it just fine.
It's a bold design that successfully expresses heavy metal and it's a pleasure to look at, made by Jeff Stanislawski. Jeff's work is diverse but I do believe that his strong, music-inspired illustrations are top of the bill. Rockin' stuff!
It's a bold design that successfully expresses heavy metal and it's a pleasure to look at, made by Jeff Stanislawski. Jeff's work is diverse but I do believe that his strong, music-inspired illustrations are top of the bill. Rockin' stuff!
1/18/2010
Bourbon, bluegrass and beard
When it comes to music posters with a '60s flavor, nothing can beat psychedelic illustration and lettering. And in that game, it would be difficult to beat Jon Griffin Art. It's the store of Jon Griffin, a true master of crazy ideas and imaginative drawings, whose artistic skills and humor will drive you nuts -well... yes, actually I meant this in the best sort of way! He's got wild characters, superb coloring and top-notch lettering, mixing an old-school style with his own refreshing modernity.
He's also great when he decides to go black and white:
His modern style is very good, too, but I can't get enough of his vintage-looking, cartoon-ish creations. Do yourself a favor and check out this great artist.
He's also great when he decides to go black and white:
His modern style is very good, too, but I can't get enough of his vintage-looking, cartoon-ish creations. Do yourself a favor and check out this great artist.
10/15/2009
Dig that, daddy-o?
This is the world of retro cool, of ancient b-movies from outer space, of rockabilly monsters and hot rod cult, this is the world of Fridgeola's gallery. Away from the miles and miles of old lace and the scrapbook aesthetics of folklore vintage (and a really long way from Tipperary!) lies the stylish and strong work of Steve Harvey -the Londoner who let love carry him to the States. And, if this rockin' Route 66 design doesn't cut it for you, here's another one of my favorites:
Won't somebody give me this Forbidden Planet beauty as a gift, please? Pretty please? With sugar on top?
9/25/2009
Pop psychology
The Original Pink Freud T-Shirt by Zoey_London
Buy a t-shirt online from Zazzle
Pink Freud? Oh yes! A striking design by Zoey London, makes a fantastic t-shirt. The surreality of this idea simply amazes me. And yet, it doesn't stop here. Our collective unconscious is attacked by more pop music/psychology/whatever eye candy:
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