This past Sunday I was working on an EEG controlled AR Drone quadrocopter with my friend Andrew when the editor for the Metrix Create:Space blog decided to do an article about us. You can read the article here. The gentleman wearing the EEG headset in the article is Ian Gallagher (one of the authors of […]
Metrix Create:Space + EEG Quadrocopter!
November 17, 2010 // Posted in Gaming, iPhone stuff, Security, Software | 1 Comment
Edith Piaf: My top three favorite usages in film
August 3, 2010 // Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Saving Private Ryan – This one is particularly moving. During a rest in a battle, the troops discuss the lyrics of Edith Piaf and reveal their understanding of emotions and memories of beautiful women. Their comments echo the lyrics translated from french, as the music echos through the ruins. La Haine – There is something […]
Current Listening: Cube – Metro Lovers
May 30, 2010 // Posted in Current Listening, music | 1 Comment
Cube is a young Electro/DNB producer out of Dunavarsány, Hungary. I first heard his “Metro Lovers” track in DJ John B’s Podcast 075 (March 2010 Studio Mix). What I like about “Metro Lovers” is the hypnotic vocals that just seemed to echo in my head for hours after listening to it. Cube made a very […]
Current Listening: La Roux – In For The Kill [Tristan Ingram Remix]
March 10, 2010 // Posted in Current Listening, music | No Comments
I find the transitions between musical elements to be the key to making electronic music compelling. There is a sexy mathematical element and certain geometry to the progression of rhythm that Techno expresses in subtle ways. Many progressive DJs choose one tempo for an entire mix. This is a very safe, yet unadventurous way to […]
Current Listening: The Big Ghana Band, Unbelievably excellent!
March 6, 2010 // Posted in Current Listening, music | 1 Comment
Today I’m starting a new series called Current Listening. It is a collection of music that I’m currently enjoying, discovering or rediscovering. I hope you enjoy it! – Adam Smith-Kipnis Remember EMF? A coworker recently introduced me to this hot hot jam that was recently recorded by The Big Ghana Band at a small recording […]