Jamie Travis is a canadian director who creates beautifully stylized short films, Music videos and commericials. His above work is no exception.
I give you The Saddest boy in the World, a short film from 2006, which follows a 9 year old boy on his birthday. Enjoy.
Also just past the jump is a trailer for a short film done in 2009 titled, The Armoire.
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St. Vincent is releasing a new album titled “Strange Mercy” on September 13th. Also, Monday Aug 29th you can catch her live on David Letterman.
Canon Blue – Chicago Blip from Canon Blue on Vimeo.
Be sure to check out Nashville resident, Daniel James aka Cannon Bluenew music album. He creates beautifully crafted melodies alongside a backdrop of texturized electronic folk sounds. He has just signed on with Music Label Temporary Residence, and his new album is set to release this next Tuesday. Watch the few teasers below and listen to a full track titled Indian Summer from his new release “Rumspringa”.
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It was an incredible spring here in East Tn, and though we are in the finishing months of Summer, I thought I would update you about my spring. 
Early this year, I was able to find two months that I could easily take time from work. Slow down time for a little while. So starting in March I did just that. Making sandwiches, laying in a hammock, and reading my kindle. At the time I was shopping for a case that I could carry the kindle with me, This was no easy task. I ended up making one, repurposing an old book.
So, After some planning, I decided on using a book titled “From my Library Walls, A Kaleidoscope of Memories” by William Dana Orcutt.
The inside is carved from Cork Tiles and shaped using a dremel tool.
EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.
One of three short video projects being produced by three guys traveling the world. Beautifully done.
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The incredibly talented Leslie Feist has just released a documentary titled Look at what the light did now Read on for the trailer. It is a glimpse behind the scenes on the making of her Album The Reminder and a look into her career. I can appreciate her attention to details and how she goes about creating what is the image of herself through each dvd or album. Beautiful stuff. I have this on my watch list and hope to catch it real soon.
This weekend was a fantastic one. Upon waking Saturday morning I just knew it would be. It was full of projects, gifts, painting, & friends.
Saturday morning I woke up fairly and spent time sitting in the sunshine and reading one of the 5 books I am reading at the moment. Then I met with some dear friends of mine and their two young children for a drive in the country. We visited a special place called the Apple Barn. We shared freshly made apple fritters and had ice cream. It was a perfect late fall day complete with sunshine and enjoyable company. I wound down for a little while and finished up a quick painting I had begun. I was inspired by a friend Beth Meadows to paint a mason jar.
Sunday morning I woke up early to make cinnamon rolls, something which I don’t do to often. Then while they were baking, with coffee cup in hand, I walked the backyard and picked up wood for a small bonfire. I then sat in the crisp morning air listening to the fire crackle and enjoying the warmth from my small labors.
Today was also a friends birthday celebration, and I gave her the above painting.
Read MoreRadiohead just released their new LP8 titled “the king of limbs” on Friday of this last week. I have given it several listens through. Everything that can be said about it has already been said. Pick it up . Great stuff.
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