[Video] Infinity Shred: "Mapper"
The music video for chiptune/electronic band Infinity Shred's "Mapper" from their latest album, Sanctuary, was recently premiered on The Verge. Written, edited, and directed by Dean C. Marcial (of Brooklyn film studio, Calavera), the video re-appropriates Marcial's short film, Darkmatter, mixed in with the band's song. The narrative follows two astronauts on a surreal journey after their rocket blows up in space. "Mapper" is filtered through a '70s-esque lens with Soviet Union font displayed throughout the film, creating this psuedo-retro space story that perfectly fits the band's post-rock influenced chiptune sound. Watch the video below and pick up Infinity Shred's Sanctuary if you're feeling it.
http://vimeo.com/72705767
[via The Verge]
[RH Photos] Anamanaguchi (Live at Lincoln Hall 5/25/2013)
Last Friday, popular chiptune band Anamanaguchi released the video for their latest single, "Endless Fantasy." As someone who was marginally aware of them, I found myself replaying the video over and over throughout the day, then found myself attaining a ticket to their show at Lincoln Hall the next day. I took some photos of Anamanaguchi while their fans dancing and crowd surfed to the band's noted video game sound-effect laden instrumentation. I actually had a lot of fun amidst the stage setup complete with flashing neon-colored lights and animated 8-bit sprite GIFs It definitely was a different change of pace to the hip hop shows I've spent the past year attending.
You can check out the photos below.
[Video] Anamanaguchi: "Endless Fantasy"
We're all used to pizza parties, but I'm inviting you all to a different kind with the video for Anamanaguchi's new song, "Endless Fantasy." The video, the latest from the album of the same name, is an electronic trip full of good vibes through the streets of Williamsburg that results in a worldwide pizza party. I'm not into electronica (or dance music in general), but I can't deny the happy feelings Anamanaguchi makes me feel. For those unfamiliar with the group, Anamanaguchi is a chiptune band from New York City that makes music by sampling NES and Game Boy hardware (which is where the term "chiptune" comes from). Their music is guaranteed to make you want to surround yourself with blinking, brightly-colored objects and smile. I don't even remember the last time I smiled...
If you're interested in helping the band out, Anamanaguchi has a Kickstarter going (with nine days left as of publication) to help fund the Endless Fantasy album. Some fund rewards include USB drives, Endless Fantasy on 2xLP, limited edition playable NES cartridges inspired by the album's songs, and funding towards an Anamanaguchi vocal remix album (with an example including a Das Racist remix, to boot). Anamanaguchi will be performing at Lincoln Hall tomorrow, May 25th. Those looking to dance under the flashing lights can find tickets here.
http://youtu.be/6fdr-Fiv92c