Analog Amnesty
..............analog culture for a digital era.
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VHS drawings by Hollis Brown Thornton
via elastika.org Hollis Brown Thornton is an illustrator who specialises in the nostalgic. I particularly like his drawings... ( I know DRAWINGS!! ) of VHS tapes. check out the website of the...
February, 21 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
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The analogic Theory
via vimeo.com A website designed completely by typewriter http://www.minimalbaroque.com
February, 20 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
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apocalypse pooh (1987)
In the 80s, Todd Graham and a bunch of friends set about taking old VHS tracks of their favorite childhood cartoons, and overlaying the audio with dialogue from much darker films. This is the genesis of Apocalypse Pooh, which Movie City News recently called both the first and "the most influential" mashup of all time. more info on the difference between an old skool video mashup and a regular video remix including further video mixes and mashes here
February, 19 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
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Scratch up that cassette tape like a cassette tape DJ
We've seen masters of scratching vinyl. And you may be familiar with the DJ's that like to play around with the 8-track deck. But here's the latest generation of artists trying their hands at mixing up old audio cassettes on old tape decks. Here are a couple of demos showing you how to go about it: It really seems there is no limit to what you crafty kids can do with this, if you're willing to experiment and tear up those old tapes. To me, it seems to be a great way of giving a new cult value to an old cult medium...
February, 10 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
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Mixtapes for a New Generation
“Mixtape” is a charming short film by UK director, Luke Snellin. The short explores the timeless strategy of using a cassette tape of other people’s music to express your feelings. “Ben spends his time listening to his Dad’s old 70’s vinyl and making mixtapes on an old double deck tape recorder. He makes a tape to try and woo the girl next door, Lily, the girl of his dreams.” Synopsis from the Vrigin media website, where the video has been published" Mixtape is also nominated for the best short film at the British...
February, 6 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
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Star Wars VHS external Hard Drive
via etsy.com this must be the ultimate gen y / x geekery computer accessory. It's a hard drive that not only features Star Wars but masquerades as a VHS. Wow. But then you can probably get it in Princess Bride, Neverending Story, or Labyrinth just as easily. If you just can't resist the prospect of owning one of these, you can buy them on ETSY.com anytime you want. They're ready to ship, now.
January, 25 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
