Happy Friday!

I kind of wanted a theremin anyway, and after watching this, I really want to get a small cheaper one for my future roommate's Maine Coon kitty (and myself.)

Rare Laurie Spiegel 70s Analog Synth Track Used in "The Hunger Games"

Photo via Wired

Very cool story on Wired today. While it didn't make it to the Billboard-charting soundtrack album, a rare piece of abstract electronic music from pioneering composer Laurie Spiegel, recorded on analog synths and tape machines, was used in The Hunger Games.

The article says her 1975 album The Expanding Universe is set for reissue this fall. Can I go ahead and get on a pre-order list for that? I couldn't find anything online yet indicating who is releasing it.

From the Wired interview:

Spiegel said she worked out “Sediment,” using graph paper and a ruler to get the timing of the layers right.

“People who are in love with vintage analog now don’t understand what it was like to work with analog synths before computers, and before multitracks,” she said with a laugh. Multitrack recording existed in 1972, but it was still the province of studios and the very rich.

“There are quite a few films and TV shows lately that actually have strong female protagonists, who aren’t just co-stars to a male hero,” Spiegel said. “We have yet to get to the point where we see a lot of female composers appearing in soundtrack credits, but maybe that will change.”

Visit Wired and read the full interview. 

I'm currently reading the book now, and this article makes me anxious to finish and see the film.

Clog Lovin: Lotta from Stockholm

My Lotta from Stockholm clogs arrived about a week ago, and have hardly left my feet since. I typically feel wobbly and unstable in anything with a heel, but these have been so comfortable. I was skeptical of the hard wood soles, but these are heaps more comfortable than most of my cushioned heeled shoes or boots. I ordered seconds since they were significantly cheaper, and the only thing I could tell that might have made them seconds is a dark knot in the wood. Hardly noticeable when you have them on. Including shipping from the UK, they were around $70. This is a big splurge for me, but I'm already wearing them so much that I feel great about this purchase.

Stop and Stare: 3/22 - 3/27

Francoise Hardy & Dali

Mary Badham on the set of To Kill a Mockingbird by Leo Fuchs.

Hubble images

Twin Peaks <3 

Chocolate skulls with walnut brains

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Posts link back to my own Tumblr, and a rabbit hole of reblogging. 

Swedish Hasbeens - Spring/Summer 2012

I've had a clog-crush on Swedish Hasbeens for some time, and this retro gym class meets pin-up shoot from their Spring/Summer look book just solidified my feelings.

The Orwells - "Who Needs You"

I enjoyed watching these guys in Austin at the Aquarium Drunkard day party. Someone told me they were 16? Someone else told me SXSW was their first show outside of Chicago? Whether these things are true or not, they were a blast, and I can't wait to see where they go.

Keep your chakras in felinement.

Links back to Tumblr were I could it. I wasn't able to trace the source all the way. 

Are my SXSW phone pics still worth posting? Were they ever?

Will Blogger ever publish my posts the way they look when I drag the images around? Enough questions for tonight.

Hurry up and wait.

Cheer Up's pink parachute over the patio undulated like a jellyfish.

Niki And The Dove at the Under The Radar party

Coworker Michelle and Stephen from NPR

Deleted Scenes

Coworker photobooth time

Two favorites: Bekah from Sub-Pop and Justin from Aquarium Drunkard.

Bear In Heaven

Someone photographed Candice's pink hair for a bun blog.

Good things.

Another good thing: Local brew.

Pork buns and liberty rice from East Side King food truck

Our showcase!

My work-sibling Steve

Our showcase was at capacity for Hospitality!

I've already worn my new shirt a few times!

John Strohm!

Reece! (Check out Tropical Punk!)

One of my current clients, Diva Dompe. Costume changes for every song!

My first Torchy's! I ordered too much.

My spirit manimal Adam (Bear in Heaven) and our twin buffalo tooth necklaces.

I tried to trade Ethan my shades for his necklace. 

I don't know who these girls are, but I liked their outfits. 

Wild Belle at Billions Corporation

Ganglians at The HGTV Studio

Chris Benton's jacket was so good. 

While booking it down the street, head down to avoid eye contact with drunks, who should I encounter but fellow weary walker/vision in head to toe denim/old pal... Jonny Corndawg!

My friend Dana (Akron/Family)'s new project Dana Buoy

Ormonde

Ugh.

Lykke Li? 

Just Adam and I enjoying a Schlitz. 

Zorch has the best merch. I'll take one awkward hand hold.

Again with that jacket. I can't get enough of it.

Ok. Now I get why everyone's talking about Alabama Shakes. 

The Orwells at Aquarium Drunkard day party. Someone said these guys are 16?