Video_Output - Arlovski 360: Episode 2

With your noodle arms and patch cord legs, I know you music tech guys (emphasis on guys) are all huge Mixed Martial Arts buffs. Considering that we're all indoor kids here at Trash_Audio, I can say that we cant bench press our laptops. I've had a number of people write to me saying how they would kill to be in my position (both arms above my head holding a boom mic and following Arlovski) but I just ask 'why?' I mean would you really want to be around people that could kill you with their bare hands? Every single one of the people we interview could decimate us and I feel if these episodes don't show them in a good light - they will. Ok, sarcasm aside - these people are the among the most genuine, caring people I've ever been around but being around Justin and Corey on the other hand..... *sigh* Anyways, I dare you to read the youtube comments on these videos and come out sane.
Again comments and questions are encouraged here. And I'll say again that I don't know how or if the music will licensed after this project is done. If they're not bought out - I'll most likely give them away here.... for your souls.
Five more episodes to go. Team TRASH GO!

I got in trouble last time for posting a direct link to the .mov file but you know what? If they can't upload a proper HD version onto youtube, I'll just have to link you to a higher quality version - one where you can actually hear reverbs and bass : View Here.

Beater...with a heater, please....

Who needs some beats? Can you pay with a trashed up car?

via Craigslist, Chicago....

MUSIC BEATS FOR A BEATER WITH A HEATER!!
"OK HEAR IS THE DEAL I NEED A BEATER WITH A HEATER!!LOL.HAS TO BE AUTO...NO JOCK (sic) I WILL PRODUCE UP TO 8 MUSIC TRAX BUT NO RECORDINGS OF VOICE I DON'T HAVE THE SET UP FOR IT. HIP HOP/CLUB/R&B/SLOW CUTS/LATIN FREESTYLE......LET ME KNOW....THANX!"

Video_Output - Arlovski 360

This is a picture of Corey Mixter and I losing our minds at LAX while catching a red eye flight back to Chicago earlier this week. Going from perfect hoodie weather to performing acrobatic maneuvers in order to survive icy sidewalks is a lot to handle at 5 in the morning. The fact that two people were responsible for the production of this video while on the road has to be some sort of achievement, right? Or is it just a sign of the times - that production companies can consist of anyone with Final Cut and Logic.

We worked on this project in so many locations (including bumming around at Noisesource's residence) and on such an insane time schedule that I'm surprised that it a) was released on time and b) we are alive.
I'm particularly interested to see the feedback we get from this website as youtube comments are the lowest denominator in logic and coherence. That's right! I'm calling Trash_Audio readers smart. I'm also going to assume that many readers of this blog don't particularly know too much about the MMA scene (like me) and would love to hear what you people have to say about it. Comments and questions are welcome!

If you want to see the original .mov file send an e-mail and I'll give you a link.
Otherwise.....

Reasons...

There are some reasons for the lack of updates lately and the main one being that I've been busy with other projects - so much so that Justin was hit in the crossfire. I've been following around a MMA fighter Andrei Arlovski, who lives a few blocks away from me in Chicago, for a 7 part documentary web series. Andrei has a massive championship fight January 24th and naturally they want to build the hype by having every episode released weekly leading up to the fight. I think I can speak for Justin when I say that we're the last people who thought they'd be involved with MMA fighters and trainers but here I am in L.A. with Corey Mixter (amazing film maker/producer) staying at a hotel and running around L.A. doing location sound for interviews. Here is the teaser, I'll shutup...

Chicago, TONIGHT!

There's a rather large show happening tonight just blocks from Trash headquarters: Venetian Snares, Otto von Schirach, Cyrusrex, DJ NAHA, and Surachai. I will be attending, I hope Surachai will be kind enough to sign my MIDI Specification poster.

Details: TONIGHT! (December 5) • 8:00 PM • Ages 17+ • Reggie's Live • 2105 South State Street Chicago, Illinois 60616. More info here.

video_Output: Trifonic - Parks On Fire

Trifonic has just released their new video for the track 'Parks on Fire' which is off their debut album Emergence. It's a beautiful piece of work done by video artist Scott Pagano. Be sure to also check out our previous Workspace and Environment article with Trifonic.

"Parks on Fire is the latest short graphic film creation of digital artist Scott Pagano. It is an exploration of the complex, interpenetrated, and reflective relationships of structure, form, and motion that both bind and conflict the natural and manmade worlds. The experience is a visual and aural expedition through a series of uniquely explicated environments. Stunning synthetic worlds of micro precision evolve and meld in to landscapes of natural forms evoking the achingly unknowable sublime that is here captured, redefined and expressed via intensive digital reprocessing. Sound and image drive each other to create the uncanny sense that both are emerging from the same dammed-but-divine ethereal engine. The effect is one of technological fear yet wonder, spiritual unease yet solace, and ultimately a feeling of hope born from the beauty of it all."

- Trifonic.com
- Neither-Field (The work of Scott Pagano)