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10 March 10

PixieTea Music Video: Brought to You by The iPhone

This music video from Chinese artist PixieTea was recorded almost entirely on her iPhone 3GS — music and all. I really love the DIY feel of this production right down to the living room setting. And it’s great how the apps and the iPhone are characters in the story. The limitations of the medium add to the charm of the production.

This movement reminds me of the early days of desktop video that sparked venues such as the Low Res Digital Film Festival.

To see a really spectacular music video shot entirely on an iPhone, check out this one from Mario Cavalli.

via Gizmodo

02 March 10

Tax Me Please

There’s two things you can count on in life. Death and taxes. And you can pretty much count on people not liking either, right? Well, actually, no.

Turns out the Danes love their taxes. That’s right, love.

This Planet Money podcast was a reminder to me to not be so quick to jump to assumptions. I’m not just talking about local and cultural differences. I’m talking about statements like “that’s never worked before.”

Don’t be afraid to question the obvious.

Or as George Clinton says, “Free your mind, and your ass will follow.”