AWESOME SOUND!!!

Ween DOES have an Awesome Sound and this proves it. I discovered this live vid of the guys playing said tune and felt obligated to share with fellow worshipers of the Boognish. This video shows Deaner at his best. This crumb is mighty excited to see the boys back on the stage this summer.

Pixel Apocalypse

Godzilla, aliens, apocalyptic natural disasters? Nope, classic 80's video games. Many have prophesied the end of the world but none have foreseen our eminent global annihilation as manifested in the form of an 8-bit wave of destruction unleashed by some Pandora-esque television set abandoned by a hipster in Brooklyn. This video shows just that, and I think it's safe to say that the children of the 80's can relate to such a vision of pixel apocalypse.

Aside from it's impressive graphics and overall creative vision, the best thing about this video is the comment left by some smarty pants on YouTube.

4K4K1K0 writes:
If the whole earth would become 1 volumetric pixel, shouldn't it be smaller? A cube with a edge length of 2*sqrt(2)*r where r is the radius of the earth?

Hmmm, interesting point 4K. I would try and wax intellectually with you about your theory but I stopped understanding math once they introduced letters. My question is how are we supposed to know what country to bomb if in fact we are attacked by pixels?

Crumberazzi: Nice LJ Bradley!

Just another day in NYC, stopped by CVS to grab an Rx and well well well... who do we have here? It's heart-throb and Hangover star Bradley Cooper filming a scene for his new motion picture Dark Fields. Sweet leather jacket BC, who's the bald dude? And where the F is De Niro!? (rumored to be starring in the film as well). Seems like a nice enough guy. Those PA's locking down the streets on the other hand, they need to get their shit together. I could have easily ninja'd my way straight for him with a Sharpie in one hand and a photo of Zach Galifianakis in the other, like so many of the misinformed pedestrians squinting to get a glimpse of "that guy" from the Hangover would have done had they been carrying either or.

Diesel Does Godard

Diesel has began a reputation for cool hipster web campaigns with a squeeze of retro relevance, let us not forget last years SFW XXX viral that brought back the gritty glam of 80's hardcore porn strategically animated in a fashion fit for ages 6 and up. The label's latest SS10 catalogue has particularly peaked my interest as it's a direct homage to the dance scene in Godard's Band a Part (those of you who know me will recognize this as a choice scene from one of my favorite films...I've posted about it before). Kudo's to Diesel for picking such a stellar homage. I'm on the fence about the music choice...can't quite decide if it fits (not losing any sleep over it, however). Thoughts about the video? Any Godard buffs wish to weigh in?

I'M BACK!

After a lengthy hiatus from the blog I'm back! I'm sure you're all ecstatic to hear so, eagerly awaiting my return in 2010.... ::crickets:: To be honest, I have not an excuse for my lack of posts aside from general laziness. I logged on to the MC email today only to find a message from my little brother, the hotelier extraordinaire, with the subject line "Slacker!" Alas, that was all it took to revive the M. Crumb. Without further ado....more unrelated posts of personal interest.

National Geographic International Photo Contest

Nazroo, the Elephant Driver.

Subway between Pudong and the Bund

One hour of firefly activity in rural Ontario

An rare wave breaks as a result of a splash back from a cliff connecting with an incoming wave.

See more incredible photos from the National Geographic International Photo Contest.

Kasabian Football Hero

The Mightiest Crumb has recently secured himself a few tickets to World Cup 2010 in South Africa and will progressively be getting more and more charged about said event over the next 8 months (assuming he lands a miracle to finance his travels). In the spirit of daft and insane socceries, I couldn't help but post this video of some English footballers and their attempt to coalesce the world's most popular sport with the world's (or at least the USA's) most popular contemporary video game. Behold, Kasabian Football Hero!

Lickshot Launch Party

Last night The Mightiest Crumb was fortunate enough to attend the launch party for Ben Watts' new book Lickshot: a photo scrapbook. Hosted at the Hudson Hotel and sponsored by Moët & Chandon. The party drew quite a fun and fashionable crowd including Ben's sis Naomi and hubby Liev. The book has already garnered heaps of good press and should manage to be a success for the talented photog. Congrat's Ben on a great book with serious attitude and a successful launch!

Also thanks Moët & Chandon, though I think I'll stay away from champagne from now on. It's bad news for me.

photos courtesy of Just Jared

Balenciaga RTW Spring 2010

Balenciaga's SS10 collection had landed. Every time Paris fashion week pops up like a snooty hurrah to it's predecessors-- face it, we're talking high fashion heavy hitters here, not your run of the mill Nutella smuggling crepe peddlers-- this Crumb gets very excited to see what Monsieur Ghesquiere will be sending down the runway. Here is a taste.
It's hard to tell what inspirations from the depths of Critobal's archives have been resurrected in Nicolas' new collection. Regardless, it's edgy, chic, brimming with his signature futurism and unmistakably Balenciaga.

Greg Lauren - Alterations: New Works on Paper

Greg Lauren - artist, designer and nephew of Ralph has just opened a new and very impressive installation titled Alterations: New Works on Paper. I had the pleasure of attending the opening last night thanks to the stellar Kelly Cutrone and her team at Peoples Revolution.

The event attracted the likes of Gerard Butler, Sante D'Orazio, Elizabeth "Jessie Spano" Berkley, Samantha Mathis and, my personal favorite, the lovely and talented Parker Posey and her dog Gracie. The real star however was the immaculately constructed paper garments on display.

Greg Lauren really brings a new synthesis to art and fashion with his work. Everything from perfectly tailored suits, boho vests, oxford shirts, a boxing robe, a variety of ties and even shoes are constructed out of paper.

There is even a glimpse of what his laboratory for crafting such works of wearable art may look like - a tornado's remnants of newspaper, catalogs, comics, fine Japanese paper, tools, swatches, ropes, garments and sewing materials as the inspirational drawing board and workshop for the perfect paper suit.

The exhibition runs through Nov. 1st at 28 Wooster St. in SoHo, NYC.

www.greglauren.com