Inception

I apologize for getting away from my writing for a bit, but I've been stumbling on a lot of spectacular videos, films, and short pieces that I just have to share.

Soon I'll get back to the stories. It's not like there are a lack of photos for me to create from, its just sometimes my mind wants to be led by moving images and if they're worthy, I feel that I should share them with you.

Of course you know I appreciate your visit(s) to my blog - even if you're disappointed to find more videos instead of fiction.

They'll come soon. I promise.


Today though, the thought of hypnosis popped into my head. I was watching a piece today and I found myself lost in it, almost mesmerized. I'm not sure if it was the movement, the beats of the song pulsating in the background, or the frequent burn-ins (the acid burn of the film that flashes). Something about it just distracted me. It was this piece:




After deciding that my post this evening would follow the path of hypnosis and mesmerizing images, my  mind immediately wandered to this video:



For this video - its a number of things. The lyrics dig deep. Maybe not for everyone, but they somehow, someway ring true for me, moving me. Vocally, the piece is haunting. The whispering vs. the singing creates a tension that just lingers. Visually, I love the close ups of the circuits, wires, liquids, and dust. They're all so unimportant, yet captivating. As if you couldn't figure it out...yes, the director is French (it also doesn't hurt that this is a Partizan production).

Lastly? If you know me at all, you should certainly know this is one of my favorite music videos ever. I'll explain after - but you should know why it mesmerizes me:


Star Guitar from discoteer on Vimeo.


You know what? Screw it. You should know why this is mesmerizing. If you can't figure it out, ask me, and I will explain it.

Also, structurally, it is one of the coolest videos as well. Can you figure out the trick to the video?

Let me know if you figure it out...