ArcAttack has it all: Tesla coils, creepy circus music…well, those are the big selling points for me anyway.
ArcAttack employs a unique DJ set up of their own creation (an HVDJ set up) to generate an ‘electrifying’ audio visual performance. The HVDJ pumps music through a PA System while two specially designed DRSSTC’s (Dual-Resonant Solid State Tesla Coils) act as separate synchronized instruments.
These high tech machines produce an electrical arc similar to a continuous lightning bolt which put out a crisply distorted square wave sound reminiscent of the early days of synthesizers.
I’m a big fan of Sil Van Der Woerd’s work; graceful, ethereal, flowing scenes infused with darkness. Symbolism, technology, sensuality, energy…
This entrancing video shows Lolly Jane Blue traveling down through layers of the earth. Technically, it’s safe for work, but an onlooker might not think so from a quick glance.
I’ll finish off the week with some features from our own Holiday Abomination Party, held in Norristown, PA.
The tree was indeed unique, topped with the household deity of choice: The Flying Spaghetti Monster (handmade by Matt).
When you squeeze the chicken, a watery sack filled with an egg emerges from it’s nethers.
We called this “Pain Killer Penguin” since it glows a pulsating red like the human diagrams in nearly every medication commercial:
Tudurcken ornament ACTION SHOT!
I was blessed by a visit from the Ornament Fairy (a.k.a Steph) as I slept, and awoke to find myself (the none-too-happy face anyway) photoshopped into a Patrick Swayze embrace!
Of course, this is a reference to the famous MST3K Patrick Swayze Christmas Song (definitely worth seeing, if you haven’t).
We “opened up our hearts and let the Patrick Swayze Christmas in”…we wish him good health this season.
Now come along with me on our Turducken cooking journey…beginning here, with this sexy thing:
Looking like this somewhere in the middle…
See the process, start to finish, in these nicely chronicled PHOTOS.
The undisputed “star” of the party was internet sensation Chris Dane Owens. This video most certainly counts as a holiday abomination (actually, it’s an abomination for all seasons).
Printer was running out of ink, which adds to the lowbrow quality…
My fellow children of the 80’s will most likely remember the Casio keyboards that were all the rage in the days of our youth.
Well, here is a preview of Kasio Kristmas, two guys (who look like an unnerving cross between Coneheads and Sloth from Goonies) performing classic Christmas songs on rare Casios. You’ll find holiday cheer…and some fairly disturbing dance moves.
Here’s another sample:
(I’m really entertained that Salt N Pepa’s “Shoop” shows up as a related video for this one)
I’m actually not a Gnarls Barkley Fan (something about his voice grates on my nerves a bit), but I can’t deny the brilliance of this video. It’s honest…AND it features a disembodied anthropomorphic heart.
Really, what more could I ask for in a video?
The guy’s statements eerily remind me of how my own sensitivity manifests in a calm and composed argumentative style. Fighting, in the traditional sense, seems like a colossal waste of time and energy. I prefer to express heartbreak in carefully crafted, poignant sentences. Thank goodness this situation bears no relevance to me.
Here is a video collaboration from the absolutely unparalleled Mark Ryden (whose brilliance could inspire and fill an entirely separate blog) and the talented Marion Peck. The poor production just amps up the vintage charm.
Come for the sparkling tapestry of sweets…stay for the teddy bear vomit.
The latest creation from the wonderfully talented Matt Conant and Stephanie Yuhas is a parody of Britney Spears’ “Piece of Me.”
The Original slipped entirely past my radar, so I had to look it up for comparison. Turns out, “Piece of Me” is a lackluster, deadpan, failed attempt at self-satire (in my humble opinion, anyway).
But look at THIS video, oozing with charisma and carnivorous delights! Warning: NSFV (not safe for vegans)
After seeing a number of hospitals, you start to notice some incredible nonsense in medical institutions, hence my appreciation for this video from the 14th Dimension ER series (particularly after 1:30).
There’s even a theme song for 14th Dimension ER, by Wickness (whose musical career seems tragically limited to this video). Come on guys…get the band back together!
Regardless of what you may think of Slipknot as a band, the craftsmanship of their masks is undeniably fantastic. They certainly give the infamous Hannibal Lecter, Leatherface and Pinhead a run for their money (click image to enlarge).
Doesn’t this collection make you want to watch video classics like this masterpiece by Tool?
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