LOTD: video: How To Create A Baby Headed Dancing Frog & news

I have had many important video and link posts but concurrently, I have been working so much that I have not had much time to post.... one of the NON-important posts to further distract you from the worldly violence, gas prices, crimes of government, food poisoning and bad humour (yes... spelled that way) is a link I have sat on for a week's time.

HOW TO CREATE A BABY HEADED DANCING FROG
http://www.howcast.com/videos/2941-How-To-Create-a-BabyHeaded-Dancing-Frog

There are quite a number of entertaining and sometimes even educational and useful videos on HowCast.com.
The one I have chosen would certainly fall under the mildly entertaining category or even perhaps the "I am on the web on my phone and on the toilet and there are no magazines present at in this stall located in the Berlin Subway system this evening".

Enjoy!

btw, a few more notes for you

LUV JAM
Tuesday evening, the 22nd @ The Saddle Ranch @ Universal City Walk, I will be performing with a bunch of fun folks for LUV JAM 5. This is a free event where people from Universal Studios attempt to cover songs you may or may not know. It is always a fun time! info: www.myspace.com/luvjam2000

East Coast, yo!
While Botanica is no longer doing a US tour due to some issues on the end of Firewater's booking, I will still be DJing and possibly doing an acoustic guitar gig in Philadelphia, NYC and a few other spots on the east coast from May 2nd through the 14th.

Specimen tour.
I will be on the road and touring... but not with Botanica and not on the drums but being the scientist at the main helms, engineering the sound for SPECIMEN on the upcoming ALIEN SEX FIEND tour.
I will have dates posted and if you would like to book me to spin music for any afterparties or gigs along the way... I am ready for you!

TechItchShok tunes
Mark Caro and I have been working insanely long hours on our forthcoming album which features vocals from an extensive list of artists.... the next few tunes, including our song featuring Douglas McCarthy (Nitzer Ebb) will be online in edited form on www.myspace.com/techitchshok

ReMixxxxxx
Traci Lords, Pink Skull, Isaac Hayes & Burt Bacharach, Turboweekend, West Indian Girl, Sisters Of Mixing (Sisters of Mercy UnOfficial), MonoStery and Mood Organ are just several of the artists I have remixed recently and the esnips music player found on www.myspace.com/zeitmahl will have a playlist of all of these soon in addition to the dozen or so that are currently on there. If you are an artist or label seeking remixes, drop me a note and we can discuss.

That is all for now!

LOTD: video: How To Create A Baby Headed Dancing Frog & news

Skynet @ Respect Thursday evening in Hollywood (drum n bass)

Passing this along to all interested parties. (I have nothing to do with this event other than I may attend tomorrow evening as he is staying out our house and I was into his blend of industrialized future sounding matrix-esque drum n bass he created with Sean Stakka.


DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT SKYNET IS?
What film?

here is the information

SKYNET [Nvision, Discrete, Skynet Recordings]
http://myspace. com/skynet

plus,

NOFACE [Junglist Platoon, Respect]
http://myspace. com/djnoface

DJ MEANSTREAK [Audio Science Recordings]
http://myspace. com/djmeanstreak


-Hosted By-
MC XYZ [Respect]
http://myspace. com/mcxyz


+MORE TBA!

*********

RESPECT :Drum and Bass
THURSDAYS @ JIMMY'S LOUNGE
6202 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA.
90028
21+ | Cover: $5 b4 11pm - $10 After | Doors: 10pm-2am
2 Full Bars +Outdoor Smoking Lounge w/ Guest DJs
INFOLINES: 310.281.9595/323.969.
5993

http://respectdrumandbass. com


http://myspace. com/respectclub

http://www. jimmysloungela. com

Skynet @ Respect Thursday evening in Hollywood (drum n bass)

LOTD: video of the day, week, month and possibly year

A video which I have been enjoying recently.... over and over is from the Australian group, GOTYE and the song, "Heart's A Mess".

Combine Pink Floyd's characters of THE WALL, Tim Burton's collection of googly ghouls gadets and grub in a blender with the folks in The Yellow Submarine from the Beatles turned dark in a fantasy world.

Stunning, Breathtaking, addictive, calming set in a cold but warm and placid distant world of adventure is what I can tell you and I hope you are delighted as much as I am.

HINT: click and play it FULL SCREEN!!!

GOTYE HEARTS A MESS
Uploaded by LuckyNumber

link to the video

LOTD: video of the day, week, month and possibly year

You've All Been Punk'd & lotd

Mhhhmm..... moving to Canada?



I suppose most of you did not know I sorta moved out of Hollywood recently and up to a lovely home in Grananda Hills.
Miss Pooch-A-Rilla spends more time there than I do currently... she loves the big front and back yards!
We both reside with Mark Caro aka TechItch and Jillian as well as her two kitties. Expect to hear and see more on the Pooch & Paris animated series. Think Thelma and Louise but with a cat-like dog and dog-like cat!

To make up for the April Fool's Gag that even had my dad fooled, I have included some extra juicy tidbits from my recent archives.
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Stone Hinged

This retired construction worker may have cracked the stone's old mystery of how Stone Henge was erected (yes, Legion... I did say "erected")


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Scott Ian (Anthrax) blogs about Battle Star Galactica




Not only is he still rockin it, Scott is bloggin it!

Get the RSS feed here
Visit the blog on the BSG site here: http://blogs.scifi.com/battlestar/scottian/?loc=interstitialskip

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Elvis Costello and Elton John's TV show!


This is no April Fools joke...
Expect to see this airing autumn 2008 on the Sundance channel in the states.

Costello:
"I'm not interested in extracting some dark secret,"
"I'd rather hear about a bright secret, a deep love or a curiosity that might be otherwise obscured by fame. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk in complete thoughts about music, movies, art or even vaudeville, then frame it with unique and illustrative performances."

Elton John refers to Costello as "the foremost expert on popular music." and continues, "I thought it would be sensational to use his knowledge and intelligence to explore the artistry of musicians and other fascinating people involved in making great music, as well as true music aficionados."

Read more

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Edward Norton as THE HULK!!!


While Ang Lee takes off for this version of the adventure while Louis Leterrier steps in and fill the director's seat.
Leterrier is known for the Transporter film series and Danny The Dog (which features an amazing soundtrack by 3D aka Massive Attack)

This is a decent cast!!!
Edward Norton ... Bruce Banner
Liv Tyler ... Betty Ross
Tim Roth ... Emil Blonsky
William Hurt ... Gen. Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross
Robert Downey Jr. ... Tony Stark

Opening the 13th Of June 2008
Official Site: http://incrediblehulk.marvel.com
IMDB
Watch Trailer

You've All Been Punk'd & lotd

Moving North

Looks like I am taking this job...  it is a good thing..

the only downside is that it is in Vancouver, BC Canada

Moving North

LOTD: The return of THE OFFICE

I read this article this past week and here is the time to share.

Today's link is about The Office and updates on forthcoming episodes as well as Dwight and dating, the real-lie Angela's pregnancy being hidden for filming and more!

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=731385

Have a super Saturday!

LOTD: The return of THE OFFICE

LOTD: The Best Evil Robots

Today's Link Of The Day is quite silly and retro-taining.

The Best Evil Robots
http://www.mahalo.com/Best_Evil_Robots

Who are the evil robots?
What makes a perfectly "decent" robot turn evil?
Does this list include MechaStreisand from Southpark?
Does it include Maximillian from The Black Hole???

See the list and watch the sundry video clips the relate to each listing!

Have a non-evil robot Thursday (unless you are into that sorta thang)

Tags: link of the day , lotd , evil robots , robots

LOTD: The Best Evil Robots

LOTD: Links = Robots, Jack, Timbaland Crook, Tom Waits

I have four fun links for you to view. I hope everyone is well.

We had a great time at the Black Sun Festival last wknd and I also had a good time on my DJ dates, as well as performing. It was a huge pleasure to share more time with my grandmother!!! Was also neat to realize how many folks are into Sisters Of Mixing!!!

"Without further ado.... it's time to start running!!!!"
Here are the links :)

Are Robots Becoming this scary? Check in with the future!


Timbaland vs. Crystal Castles
I always liked Timbaland and the fact that he was a producer who made music for the hiphop scene but listened to underground electronic whether is be industrial, drum n bass or electro. Apparently he was so influenced by Crystal Castles' 2006 tune called "Courtship Dating", that he lifted it and resold it to 50 Cent as "Ayo Technology".


Jack Lalane always had it right! Listen to him... he is still rockin and sockin!


Tom Waits - Purina Commerical

LOTD: Links = Robots, Jack, Timbaland Crook, Tom Waits

VOTD: Hooray 4 Hollywood: Marion-ette-Mad-nezz

Finally, a new Hooray For Hollywood!
A nice midnight stroll to the local FAMIMA on Hollywood, just east of Highland, proves to be another place of pure and free entertainment....

Be sure to check the cameo by the drunken gal, whose mates did not bother to assist other than snapping a few images which will undoubtedly be found on myspace possibly by the time you have seen this.

I must add that I do have a follow-up video from a recent spotting of the ever so famous Hollywood BAG CAR... I do promise to one day, interview that bloke!

Tags: video of the day , votd , hooray for hollywood , hollywood , highland , street performers , life , midnight , drunk people

VOTD: Hooray 4 Hollywood: Marion-ette-Mad-nezz

SOTD: That's a RED LIGHT DISTRICT! AMORE!

SONG OF THE DAY

Dean Martin to ridiculosos!!!

Harry Warren wrote That's Amore many many many years ago and Dean Martin made this song popular.

Mr. Warren composed quite a vast amount of classic tunes including the music for the Broadway Musical classic, 42nd Street.

Our friends own the publishing of his music catalog as one of the two people is his grand daughter.

A few weeks ago, we got the job to re-create "That's Amore" for a new TV show with the same name. Since it is a minute in length and not the usual Red Light District neo-vaudeville/ dark circus essence, I was not going to post it.... but late night.... last evening/ this morning... I did...

Check it if you will: www.myspace.com/redlightdistrictx

Tags: sotd , song of the day , red light district , shok , juliette , song , that's amore , harry warren , dean martin

SOTD: That's a RED LIGHT DISTRICT! AMORE!

VOTD: Video Of The Day - TV of Tomorrow (also recap)

Ok, so before we roll out the video of the day which is actually based on tomorrow that was written in the past.... let's talk about the recent past.... my week.

Last Saturday, attempted to see JUMPER... walked in the rain to the Chinese Theatre to find out that they had canceled all evening shows! Nice notifications on their site and at their ticket office which appeared open.

Sunday was another day of work, however it began by stopping for a good drink of smoothies at The JUICE FOUNTAIN on Hollywood Blvd with Kimberly, who has a fun blog with similar fun jokes and links and videos.

Lemme simply jot some notes of the week..... On Tuesday, saw a pre-screening of FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, which I highly recommend for fans of 40 yr old Virgin, Knocked up and Superbad. I liked this very much and laughed a ton as did Yuval, who came with me. If you are a musician, you should check Yuval's highly acclaimed software which is being heard all over in tv to film and on major Broadway musical and other stage productions.

Wednesday.... performed with Vernon Lewis and that was much fun! I usually am on drums but this time I was rockin' the percussion.

Thursday.... last minute retweaks on a remix that is due... glad it is going to be in a big film... also signed the lease to something which will have its own blog to be mentioned. Watched LOST at 2am in HiDef via the ABC Website and zonked out after.

The only solid plan for the wknd (other than work) is to go to DROID BEHAVIOR on Saturday. Other loose plans include seeing Jumper, going to RUIN possibly this evening, Juice Fountain/ Selma Farmer's market on Sunday..... dog park and MOVING and that is the part which will have its own blog posting.

So enough of all of this and on to the
VIDEO OF THE DAY

I have been wanting to post this for a week now, but sometimes it takes a while... to focus.... what was I saying again? hmmm....... I love food... I wonder what is happening outside? OK... so we all know how that can sometimes happen.

Tex Avery directed this short written by Heck Allen about the TV of TOMORROW which as we all know is now the home computer. While you sit back and nosh on food at the office, home, school or mobile device in the waiting room for your root canal, think about this in terms of your computer and we can see how the times have not changed much. There are also related videos to this such as the CAR of TOMORROW which is found in my youtube playlists.

Enjoy!



(what are you doing for YOUR wknd?)

Tags: votd , youtube , tex avery , recap , future , juice fountain , kimberly , yuval , screening , forgetting sarah marshall , chinese theatre , vernon lewis , selma farmer's market , heck allen

VOTD: Video Of The Day - TV of Tomorrow (also recap)

FREE SCREENING: Forgetting Sarah Marshall @ Chinese Theatre

The folks who brought the likes of 40 yr old Virgin, knocked up and superbad...

I am going for the 7pm showing and have room to invite a guest.....

wanna go?

message me soon....

this is for the Mann theatre in Hollywood, CA

info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800039

Tags: screenings , free , movies , hollywood

FREE SCREENING: Forgetting Sarah Marshall @ Chinese Theatre

LOTD: FIGHT CLUB THE MUSICAL & Cholesterol

I had taken some time away from the net last week and have been focusing on wrapping up the album for RED LIGHT DISTRICT as well as shifting my dietary world since I had been told I was thirty pounds overweight and 20 pounds heavier than last year. The worst of it was being called and informed I had a massively high bad cholesterol level and that I would need to start Lipitol immediately...

The good news is that I said I would change my diet right away and ex-sore-sigh-zzz.
I was told the following:
1. cut down on red meat
= my response: I have not had red meat in 20 years

2. instead of whole milk, use 2% or lowfat
= my response: I do not drink milk and haven't for years... I drink almond milk

3. do not butter my breads as often, etc.
= my response: I hardly ever have butter on my bread

4. Ice Cream
= my response: Ok... you got me!

I can rock an entire one of those Dreyer's 2 gallons in one sitting while watching a movie ;)
Anyhow..... I have since cut out fried foods, ice cream and even sodas (Jack & Coke have been limited drastically as well) and weight is not only dropping, but I feel fantastic :)
I even had 3 comments on Sunday regarding my weight :)


SO..............................

The Following is one of my backed up LOTDs aka Link Of The Day

LOTD
FIGHT CLUB, The Musical


Yes, boys and girlinas... following in the trail of Mel Brooks' work, The Producers, Young Frankenstein and soon to be, Blazing Saddles, a number of fantastic films are doing the flip of the Musical to Movie act as the stories of the Moving Pictures are being resurrected and adapted for the stage for song and dance.

One of these is the story of FIGHT CLUB by Chuck Palahniuk. Apparently, Trent Reznor will score this.
Director, David Fincher will be tied to this as well if the production takes off at all.

I am not sure I can imagine Tyler Durden as a flamboyant dancer, but then again, the Sharks of West Side Story had a dark side that was convincing at the time, but "when you're a Jet you're a Jet all the way from your first cigarette 'till your last dyin' day!"

LOTD: FIGHT CLUB THE MUSICAL & Cholesterol

JUMPER anyone? @ Chinese Theatre

I believe I will walk over there and check it ;)

10:30pm

Anyone else in Hollywood or near with any cool plans?

btw, if you wrote me and I did not respond....  I took a week off the myCRACKspace overall.

JUMPER anyone? @ Chinese Theatre

Sisters Of Mixing on Neon Noise / Indie 103.1 - Los Angeles

Great news!

The Sisters Of Mixing's "New Cretia" take on The Sisters Of Mercy classic "Lucretia, My Reflection" is making its debut on indie 103.1 / DJ Paul V's show, Neon Noise this evening and it should be dropping about 2:30 am.

His main web home is www.thesmashmix.com You will find archived set lists and shows and other fun info.
Neon Noise on Myspace: www.myspace.com/neonnoise

Thanx again to everyone who has helped the recent explosion of this track.

Tags: radio , sisters of mixing , indie 103.1 , neon noise , dj paul v. , shok , remix , thesmashmix

Sisters Of Mixing on Neon Noise / Indie 103.1 - Los Angeles

Been Blogged - Free Sisters mp3!!!

Last week, SOM got a link and to much surpise, the mp3 had been blogged!
Read below!

Download the mp3 for free! There is no catch to it.

Sisters Of Mixing has been blogged by top music blogging site, MissingToof.com

Link: missingtoof.com

On the site you will find the "New Cretia" song that has been floating around from DJ to DJ and dance floor to party all over the world lately.

This is a very exciting time and it is amazing that so many people are enjoying this as much as they are!!!

Thank you!!!

Enjoy the song and pass this along to any or all friends, DJs, journalists, etc. whom you know will dig it!

Have a lovely valentine's day!!!

Been Blogged - Free Sisters mp3!!!

First LuvJam video online!

So far, this is the only video.

Looking fwd to seeing your photos, videos and any creative reviews, program guides (Trixie is awesome!), etc.

Enjoy!

LuvJam 4: Love Jam - Hot Hot Hot from Shok on Vimeo.

Btw, the piece of paper I am holding has the lyrics written on it... I wound up just making up my own most of the way. Note: we had only one run through of the song ever.

www.myspace.com/luvjam2000 for more or if your browser will not let you see the embedded on here.

Tags: luvjam , video

First LuvJam video online!

LuvJam Ruled!!!

I had tons o' fun and it was a pleasure to play with and also entertain a lovely and supportive crowd!

Thank you to all who were involved as well as those who supported!

It is certainly a growing force!



more on www.myspace.com/luvjam2000

LuvJam Ruled!!!

LuvJam 4: LoveJam - FREE - Tuesday!!!

Tuesday night will be a great time... FREE, FUN and FANTASTICO!

The Basics of Luv Jam:
Every other month or so, a bunch of Universal employees unite to perform cover songs. We have one rehearsal a few nights before the date of Luv Jam and then it is show time.

Hear covers of Pink Floyd, The Clash, Young MC, The Killers, Joss Stone, Queen and more!!!

I will be on drums for several songs and then I will be grabbing the mic for a "hilarious" rendition of something you will NOT want to miss!!!

[My only hints for the song is the following: maracas, shakers, horns, party, rum-bum-bum]

The party begins at 9pm and runs toward midnight or so.
Bring your cameras, good vibes and some friends!
(ages 21 & over or decent fake id)

Luv Jam @ Saddle Ranch
@ Universal City Walk
1000 Universal Studios Blvd.
Universal City, California 91608

www.srrestaurants.com
818-760-9680

Official Luv Jam page: www.myspace.com/luvjam2000

LuvJam 4: LoveJam - FREE - Tuesday!!!

Growth - one year

It was exactly a year ago at this moment when my life took a turn for the unexpected.

My life was changed and at the time, and for a long while after, I was not happy about it to say the least.
It did, however, make me grow and alter my life in many ways I was not desiring but ultimately have strengthened me.
Thank you to all of the people who have been in my life before and during this last year.

I have refocused my life and even though every day is NOT necessarily amazing, there are many days where I know I am achieving my goals and headed in the correct direction.  Thankfully my recent dietary scare of being overweight with an alarmingly high cholesterol level helped curb my eating and the intake of the "not-so-good" foods :)

I am very lucky to have two parents, who even though they often have their own set of issues, I know they both want the best for me and they love me with all of their hearts.

Actually... I have four parents as both Victor and June have been in my life and are positive supports.

I am about to sleep as I have work in a few hours, but I was sitting here thinking about where I was a year ago and I am very sure of who I am and all that has occurred since.

Enough rambling....  I have a doggie that needs a cuddling... she also serves as my heating blanket.... so off I go.

Ciao!

Tags: reflection , thanx , thanks , late post , parents

Growth - one year