Speaking of the visual public sphere… the new Kanye West video is insanely evocative:
Sort of a Kanye-as-Akira thing. Love it.
The day we are able to make works of journalism this irresistible, democracy will get up and dance.
(You know, I just wrote that, and then suddenly imagined democracy as like one of the back-up dancers in Thriller. Kinda seems right somehow.)
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Yeah, the idea of a live-action Akira is sorta brilliant… now I want a feature-length film! Actually, this could be Hype Williams’ (the director’s) first film!
Trivia: this video took three months to complete and it features a guest appearance by Daft Punk (who is sampled in the song).
I’ve been pulling out my iPhone and playing this video for people whenever I get the chance. I love the experience — videos in my pocket… social video revolution!
Here are the obligatory Daft Punk youtube vids:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ2ktH-iSxg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPHIqW2sxs
unfortunately the bass is really lacking. I recommend getting the songs from iTunes.
Okay, since you referenced Akira, I’m REALLY going to dork these comments up with the openings to Naruto, a currently popular japanime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x81aiSiTTg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roGbiSBkcKc
Whoah. I’d never seen that first one. Incredible!
Yeah, the Kanye video references the Daft Punk videos pretty heavily as well as Akira.
Akira meet Radiohead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozD4_xMawow
Have I mentioned that I don’t have anything to do but cruise youtube tonight?
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