Posts Tagged With Music
We Love Your Creativity #4 – Design
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! Instant Inspiration is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on The Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
Today’s inspiration: Design!
The internet is the best way to get inspired for a design project, so here you go!
We Love Your Creativity #1
Need a quick fix of inspiration?! This is a series that recognizes some of the best work floating out there on the internet. These works have inspired us and will hopefully inspire you too! Remember, all rights to works posted on the Nonsense Society are reserved by the controlling rightholder(s). Click on each image to see the source.
Robot Beethoven
Robot Beethoven is a creative experiment in combining the minds of many great composers into one big “mashup.” Can your brain handle it? I think not.
Black Churches
The Nonsense Society would like to welcome Black Churches, a band from Massachusetts, USA. They bring a new flavor to the music scene by somehow sounding new and old at the same time. I’ll let their music do the talking…
Black Gold
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Ivory
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Seasick
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mood improv 5 – content
The purpose of a mood improv is to let go and let your music reflect what you are feeling inside. Simply turn on the camera and start playing. It helps when you don’t look at the camera or think about what you are doing. It’s not about playing well or composing something beautiful. It’s an honest expression. Do not try and impress.
mood improv 3 – wonder
The purpose of a mood improv is to let go and let your music reflect what you are feeling inside. Simply turn on the camera and start playing. It helps when you don’t look at the camera or think about what you are doing. It’s not about playing well or composing something beautiful. It’s an honest expression. Do not try and impress.
mood improv 2 – joy
The purpose of a mood improv is to let go and let your music reflect what you are feeling inside. Simply turn on the camera and start playing. It helps when you don’t look at the camera or think about what you are doing. It’s not about playing well or composing something beautiful. It’s an honest expression. Do not try and impress.
Marie Hsiao: An Interview
Marie “mree” Hsiao is currently dominating YouTube with her talent and charm. You will usually find her singing behind a guitar or piano. Aged at only 16, Marie is a mighty force to be reckoned with. We had the chance to ask her a few questions and pick her brain. The Nonsense Society is glad to welcome her to its ranks before she becomes too famous (which she no doubt will).
What is your motivation for all of this? Is it to entertain? Do you want to be famous? Do you want money?
There is no greater feeling than seeing people enjoy my music. It is such a crazy idea that songs an inexperienced teenage girl writes about are being heard and enjoyed by a number of people. What I truly aim to get out of my musical career is for people to take my music for what it is and enjoy it. Sure, money is always great but it isn’t what my focus is. I would still be happy playing in a cute little coffee shop for free to people who enjoy it.
How to Live a Creative Life and Succeed
So you are an artist? Musician? Poet? Mad scientist? Whatever. It doesn’t really matter. You deserve the chance to live a creative life, succeed, and be happy (because that’s important, I promise). Obviously creativity is not about money, fame, or success. However, I would love to see every artist in the Nonsense Society live off their passion. This article will help you get there.
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” – Gandalf the Grey
So how do you succeed? You need to know how to deal with people. You need to learn how to portray an attitude that attracts opportunity. In this particular article, I’d like to refer to one of my favorite books of all time: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. The book has long been considered one of the best self-help books ever written. Unfortunately, it is often marketed as a book for businesspeople. In reality, it can help anyone. I am writing this article as a supplementary resource geared toward you creative-types. I have picked several chapter titles’ in the book to talk about.
Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.
Stop complaining. Don’t complain about your life, your art, or anybody else. The most impressive people I have ever met are the most self-assured and accepting people.
“I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar.” – Wash, Serenity
The less you complain about circumstances and people, the less people will complain about you. If you are an artist (of any kind) you know how much criticism can hurt. React to this by simply not participating in it. People tell me I sucks all the time! For a while I tried to argue back, but it never made me feel good. You will find that by letting go, you feel great (and other people will see you as great).
“I will speak ill of no man… and speak all the good I know of everybody.” – Benjamin Franklin
Young Photographer Series: Julia Trotti (18)
“Sitting in the sky, breathing sunspots, I hope my photography takes me to capturing musicians who I’ve been listening to for years, shooting for magazines and creating pieces of art that light up in the bug-eyes of today’s youth and inspires them to create.” - Julia Trotti
2009 Hall of Fame
2009 has been an amazing year for the Nonsense Society. Thanks to all who have supported it and watched it grow. With a redesign within touching distance, the Society is poised and ready to bring new artists, authors, musicians, and filmmakers into it’s ranks. We love your creativity. We want to help you grow. 2010 is set to be a spectacular year, but first let’s look back at the best of 2009. Enjoy.
Gordon McBryde
United Kingdom
Rosaria Battiloro
Italy
Amber Rubarth
United States
You Will Love This Song
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Fight to Survive by ChanLing Beswick
Long-time Nonsense Society composer and friend, ChanLing Beswick, has decided to share his newest piece with the world. “Fight to Survive” is an invigorating blend of 4/4 and 5/4 time. At only 21 years old, ChanLing is definitely a musical force to watch out for. It’s always a pleasure to hear new work from him.
An Interview With Yoann Lemoine
I recently interviewed filmmaker/director/photographer Yoann Lemoine. Prior to 2004 Yoann studied animation, illustration, and screen-printing. After illustrating children’s books he went on to direct television commercials and music videos. Below you can watch the music video to Moby’s new single “Mistake” from the album Wait For Me, directed by Yoann Lemoine. He lives in Paris and New York, directing films, animating, illustrating, printing, sculpting, knitting, and making collages. Yoann describes his work as follows: “I could say my creations are related to subjects such as childhood, absence, nostalgia, sexuality, fashion, symbolism, and of course that patchwork, that collision between different worlds and techniques, which is what I’m made from, I guess.”
An Interview With Zoë Keating
I recently had the chance to interview acclaimed musician, Zoë Keating. Zoë has been called a “one-woman orchestra,” layering her cello into unique and captivating works. She has worked with Imogen Heap, Mark Isham, The Dresden Dolls, Rasputina, DJ Shadow, and Paolo Nutini. Her self-produced album “One Cello x 16: Natoma” soared to #1 on the iTunes Classical charts and #2 on the Electronica charts. Continue reading to get a glimpse into the mind of one of today’s musical greats.
Beautiful and Unique Body Art
Sure paper, clay, canvas, and film are all great, but what about SKIN? It takes a lot of guts to use your own body as a tapestry. This is a collection of some particularly outstanding examples of body art. Feel free to share any other designs you admire in the comments.
Inspiring Graphic Design by Alberto Seveso
Italian Graphic Designer/Illustrator Alberto Seveso’s unique style will awe and captivate you.
Musical Art
In my opinion, music is the single most inspirational thing on the planet. Wouldn’t you agree? See how some of the most popular artists and photographers on the internet have been influenced by music and how they depict it to the world.
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The Man’s Got Soul – Ben Wytinck
The Nonsense Society welcomes Ben Wytinck to its ranks. He is a talented Canadian musician and recently turned singer-songwriter. Ben’s music is a balance of emotionally charged soul and down-home comedic storytelling with a twist of irony, teetering on the boundary between fact and fiction. Continue Reading
The Best Break Up Songs of All Time
We have all been there. Left stranded with a broken heart. Music is often the greatest escape. This compilation showcases some of the best lyrics and recordings from people feeling the pain. Whether you are there now or have been there in the past, these songs will make your heart break and your soul ache.
Portrait Photography: Where Black And White Is Right
I have always been a fan of black and white photography, but there are instances where it makes or breaks a picture. The following collection of photos contains some amazing examples of black and white portrait photography. By taking out the color of a picture, it allows the viewer to concentrate on other aspects of the composition. Sometimes color can get in the way. These pictures would no doubt be less inspiring and beautiful if they had color. Enjoy this gorgeous showcase.
Dante Bucci: Hang Drum Master
One of the most impressive, compelling, and unique musicians alive today!.
The Nonsense Connection: Death
A chilling collaboration of music by ChanLing Beswick, art by Jarek Kubicki, word by Cara Persico, and film by Danielle Mulcahy .
3 Spectacular Acoustic Tracks
The musical genius of Chris Greenwood, Chris Vece, and Callison Stratton.
The Nonsense Connection: Lost Love
A heartbreaking combination of the art of Jeannie Paske, the music of Alicia Santavenere, and the poetry of Cara Persico. Do you feel it?
6 Month Anniversary
A short film celebrating the first 6 months of the Nonsense Society’s existence!
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3 Filmmakers to Keep Your Eyes On.
The work of the Nonsense Society’s own Steven Madeja, Danielle Mulcahy, and Vladek Zankovsky.
