Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released 40 years ago today spurring a change in pop music that still influence musicians today. Using brand new technology in their Abbey Road studio, The Beatles created "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" during a year-long hiatus in their constant touring schedule after the height of Beatlemania. Using technology that was specifically designed for the musicians, such as ADT (automatic double taping which increases the sound of the lead singer's vocals) and studio electronic alteratation, such as echo, mixing, reverb and reverse tape effects.


The album was the first rock album to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1968. In 2003, 35 years later, the album was ranked number 1 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The Cover was designed by pop artist Peter Blake and has become an immortal identifiable image unto itself. The cover shows The Beatles, as the Sgt. Pepper band, surrounded by a large group of their heroes, rendered as lifesized cut-out figures. Also included were wax-work figures of the Beatles as they appeared in the early '60s, borrowed from Madame Tussauds. The wax figures appear to be looking down on the word "Beatles" spelled out in flowers as if it were a grave.

The infamous cover features some of the band's favorite people: Marlene Dietrich, Bob Dylan, Sigmund Freud, Edgar Allan Poe, Karl Marx, Oscar Wilde, Marlon Brando, Oliver Hardy, Lenny Bruce, original Beatles bass player, the late Stuart Sutcliffe, Hitler is hidden behind The Beatles... and more. Click here to read about all about the mythology of the people & images on the cover.

Listen to the record today; forty years later and still fresh.

Marc Jacobs for Vans FW 07

The newest Marc Jacobs designs for Vans have been revealed!


I am loving how the flat screenprint is playing with current trends without being like a screenprinted tuxedo t-shirt. The wingtip design is the most successful, maintaining Marc Jacob's signature whimsy in an accessable, wearable and edgy item. In mens fashion, there have been many strides towards merging sportswear shoes with classic formal shoes, resulting in designs such as formal leather shoes with athletic footwear details. This design is a quirky warholian take on the classic man's shoe.

or get all DIY and design your own combo using Vans' custom sneaker designer! custom sneaker designer choose slip-on or sneaker style!


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HBO missing out on Carnivale

I've recently discovered the HBO series, Carnivale via their HBO onDemand service. I remember flipping through the channels and coming upon it, but coming into the series mid-way made me confused as to the importance of certain events or lines as they occurred. However, since HBO recently started showing Carnivale in order from episode 1, I decided to check it out.


CARNIVALE follows a traveling carnival as it wends its way across the Dust Bowl, focusing on Ben Hawkins, a mysterious 18-year-old fugitive with hidden talents who is taken in by the carnival, and Brother Justin, the charismatic, shadowy evangelist who will ultimately cross his path. The series takes place at a time of worldwide unrest, with evil on the rise around the globe and the Great Depression wreaking economic and social havoc here at home.source HBO

starrring: Nick Stahl, Clancy Brown, Michael J. Anderson, Clea DuVall, Tim DeKay, Amy Madigan and Patrick Bauchau.




The show was canceled in 2005 by then-CEO Chris Albrecht, citing high production costs and high actor salary demands that obviously accompany with such a large, talented cast. However, now that he's been ousted by the corporation after a particularly character gouging incident in which he assaulted a female companion... hmmm. Perhaps the heads at HBO will take notice that perhaps his judgement isn't so spot on and Carnivale needs, nay MUST be brought back!


The first two seasons are just two parts in a six part story originally designed by creator, Daniel Knauf. HBO agreed to produce all 6 parts of the series, but pulled out after only 30% complete. The fan outcry at the cancelation of this show blew HBO executives away at the time of cancellation, apparently not enough to revive the series. Over 50,000 emails alone were received by HBO shortly after they announced they were not going to continue Carnivale. Still, two year after the cancellation, fans are still attempting to get the show back on the air, yet HBO still does not give into the wishes of their viewers and suscribers.
Buisness Week
NPR podcast on Carnivale

This show is so worth watching. Epic in stature and storytelling, this fictious world enveils it's tantalizing deceits, inquisitions and revelations in a most unconventional manner. Go rent the DVD and watch, see for yourself. I can't explain more than that. You will regret it if you don't watch and savor it.


Bring Carnivale back please.
I dont ask for almost anything that nicely!
Save Carnivale

H&M f/w 07.08 Campaign

H&M, queen of cheap-chic is offering it's latest collection, a heavily designer and vintage inspired effort. Lots of chunky knits, unique details and unusual, volumous sillouettes fill out the earthy, textural collection. Although very inspired by Marc Jacob's f/w 2006 collection, I still see the promise of a successful winter wardrobe in there! My picks are the sweaterdress, eyelet skinny pants, accordian dress and long chunky knit cardigan! Not to be worn all together at once of course.











thanks to:
thefashionspot
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Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley died at the age of 30 in 1997 today. Although he never had a hit album, in fact he only ever released one record during his lifetime, yet he is highly regarded as an important musical influence for many contemporary musicians. That single album, "Grace" (1993) wasn't a firecracker on the charts when it was first released, but it quickly garnered critical acclaim. Today, "Grace" is on Time Magazine's top 500 Greatest Songs list. Additional albums have been released since Buckley's death, including "Mystery White Boy", "Live a l'Olympia" and "The Buckley EPs". Buckley had been working diligently on his next album prior to his tragic accidental drowning.

Hallelujah is considered to be Buckley's masterpiece, so make sure to listen and love. The ending is.. magical.

Hallelujah


Grace


Last Goodbye

Turner Prize 2007 nominations

This year's Turner Prize nominations have been announced! Zarina Bhimji, Nathan Coley, Mike Nelson and Mark Wallinger are the four lucky artists vying for the British Contemporary Artist prize. The winner will receive $50,000, each of the three runners up will receive $10,000. The results will be announced on December 3 at the Tate Liverpool. The exhibition will be open from October 19, 2007 until January 13, 2008 at the Tate Museum in Liverpool, a departure from the normal venue in London.

Each year, a young british artist under the age of 50 is awarded a cash prize for an exceptional exhibition in the previous year. The award was designed to bring the international critical lens to Britain's contemporary artists and is now regarded as one of the most important annual events in all of contemporary art.




Mike Nelson's huge, sprawling, immerssing installations attempt to transport the viewer into other worlds that may just exist. This is his second nomination for the Turner Prize and as such, is considered to be a strong contender.

Mirror Infill, 2006

Amnesiac Shrine or Double Coop Displacement


Nathan Coley was nominated for his work that "manifest the belief systems embedded in society and its architectures."
There Will Be No Miracles Here, 2006

Camouflage Synagouge 2006


Camouflage Church, 2006




Mark Wallinger's anti-war protest installation has gotten him into the inner circle this year, a second nomination for him as well, he was last short-listed in 1995. The judges have described Wallinger's work as "incredible, epic proportion that places the viewer inn the emotional field of the loneliness of protest". Wallinger is considered to be the forerunner in this year's nominations. His previous nomination does not guarantee a win this year, however his works were very well received and his subject matter is of uncompromising significance at this time.





Zarina Bhimji's atmospheric, haunting, alluring images that engage with "universal human emotions such as grief, pleasure, love and betrayal using non-narrative photography and film-making" have gotten her onto the shortlist.
Your Sadness is Drunk, 2001-2006

This Unhinged Her, 1998-2006


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citations:
Tate Online
Guardian Unlimited Arts
NY Times
breaking step
absolute arts
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Pirate Chic from Net-a-Porter

Inspired by the hullabaloo that is Pirates of the Caribbean, a selection items for the chicest of all the modern pirates.


1. Chloe cover up. $335
2. Chloe dress. $550
3. Milly skirt. $135
4. Chloe bikini. $255
5. Zimmerman bikini. $150
6. Calypso pareo. $60
7. Alexander McQueen scarf. $205
8. Roberto Cavalli serpent bracelet. $590
9. Tom Binns$675
10. Roberto Cavalli lion bracelet. $325
11. Be & D grey leather purse. $970
12. Bottega Venetta purse. $3200
13. Marni Hobo. $1230
14. Bottega Venetta flat sandals. $380
15. Bottega Venetta strappy heels. $790
16. Miu Miu rope sandals $370
17. Stella McCartney raffia flats. $550
18. Kors flat sandals. $165

all items are from Net-a-Porter