Alike

Well here is a real beauty. A wordless reminder to protect what matters most.

It was directed by Daniel Martínez Lara & Rafa Cano Méndez. It's definitely worth a watch.

"Alike" is an animated short film directed by Daniel Martínez Lara & Rafa Cano Méndez www.alike.es SYNOPSIS: In a busy life,Copi is a father who tries to teach the right way to his son,Paste. But... what is the correct path? --- En una vida ajetreada, Copi es un padre que intenta enseñar el camino correcto a su hijo Paste.

Just lovin' the way I'm walkin' baby

Well if this doesn't get you going today, I don't think you'll be getting going today.

You're watching the official music video for "Happy Street" ft. Bill Murray, off Paul Shaffer and The World's Most Dangerous Band's self-titled album. Available March 17, pre-order your copy now and get this song instantly: CD: https://rrih.no/wmdbcd DL: https://rrih.no/wmdbdl Stream: https://rrih.no/happystreetsp

Ziggy and Chance and a wonderful kind of day

“Everyday when you’re walking down the street, everybody that you meet
Has an original point of view
And I say HEY! hey! what a wonderful kind of day!
Where you can learn to work and play
And get along with each other”

Chance The Rapper, Ziggy Marley, and Jon Batiste sing The Arthur Theme Song "ARTHUR THEME" WORDS AND MUSIC BY JUDITH HENDERSON, JERRY DE VILLIERS, JR © 1996, ole Film And TV (ASCAP)/Rue St-Andre Inc Les Editions De La (ASCAP)/ ole Film And TV II (BMI)/Cinar Songs Inc (BMI) ADMINISTERED BY OLE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED USED BY PERMISSION When Stephen Colbert takes a daytime nap, anything can happen, even songs!

Fired Up. Ready To Go.

This short but awesome animation, especially today, is bittersweet. But more sweet than bitter. (Yes, I realize I kind of quoted Big Head Todd & the Monsters there.)

Let's remember, always, the power of one voice in the room. 

Fired Up is a short animated film that depicts the origin story of President Obama’s famed “Fired up, ready to go” chant. On a rainy day in June of 2007, President Obama found himself speaking to a subdued crowd in the tiny town of Greenwood, SC. He was exhausted, soaking wet, and beginning to doubt the whole campaign when a voice called out from the back, “Fired up, ready to go!”. The chant, started by one unassuming woman in a church hat, transformed the audience and went on to become a rallying cry in every corner of America. With the audio of President Obama’s speech as the soundtrack, the film combines original animation by 12 artists from around the world. Directed and Produced by Dan Fipphen and Elyse Kelly Animation directors (in order of appearance): Emily Eckstein & Ege Alper, Alex Silver, Lynn Tomlinson, Jovanna Tosello, The Duke & The Duck, Amy Lee Ketchum, Juan Camilo Gonzalez, Musa Brooker, Miguel Jiron, Sara Spink, Lou Morton, and Daniela Sherer.

Nahko + Medicine for the People

I've been bouncing around the country the past few weeks for work reasons. Starting to feel the miles. 

But then, when I needed it most, I stumbled into Nahko Bear playing solo, just him and his acoustic guitar. In the middle of a tradeshow of all places. Sometimes life looks out for you like that.

This song is called 7 Feathers. It's always been a favorite.

Nahko and Medicine for the People - "Seven Feathers" Live at High Sierra Music Festival 2014 with Jam in the Van. Subscribe to Jam in the Van! http://bit.ly/subthejamvan GET THE AUDIO HERE: http://www.jaminthevan.com/band/nahko-and-medicine-for-the-people/ Check out Nahko and Medicine for the People's other videos from this session!

I think we could all use a shower. A shower just like this one.

"If our miles have added up to
A giant pile of distance that we
Cannot reach past, climb, or conquer
Will you dig a
Tunnel to me?"

Third Man Records is pleased to share the genius surprise gift they received from their friend MICHEL GONDRY. On his own and without anyone's knowledge, the legendary filmmaker shot a video for "City Lights," which he sent them the other night. The video is Gondry's fifth visual collaboration with The White Stripes.

Sometimes life's like that...

Crap Surfer

I'm crap at quite a few things.

I'm crap at most things actually. For the record, I'm not crap if you need help lifting heavy things. I'm not crap if you're looking for overly precious alliteration. But outside of those two fairly narrow skill sets, I'm crap.

I'm a crap surfer too. But I'm not even a good crap surfer. Bill Bankes-Jones, on the other hand, is the world champion of crap surfing. This is his story.

'CRAP SURFER' THE MOVIE Taking a hilarious look at the 'alternative' surf scene, 'Crap Surfer' (the movie) is a new short documentary filmed in summer 2012 in Cornwall, UK. In with a chance of winning a prestigious award at the upcoming 'London Surf Film Festival' 'Crap Surfer' has been directed by passionate surfer and leading filmmaker Nicky Woodhouse, of London-based production company, 'Woodhouse TV'.

And we can all play together...

Alex is six years old. After seeing a distressing photo of a young boy in Syria, Alex wrote a letter asking President Obama to help bring that boy to America so he could be part of Alex's family. Learn more: www.whitehouse.gov/refugees

Tim Linhart: Making Ice Music

Well here is something I haven't seen before. One day Colorado native Tim Linhart was in the mountains when he decided to carve an upright string bass made of ice. He loved the sound and went on to form Ice Music, a winter concert series in Sweden. The music is quite beautiful as are Tim's observations about human connection to water, frozen or otherwise. 

You can learn more about the concert series here.

As for this particular video, it's part of the Buck The Cubicle series which is about people who find inspiration in their decidedly offbeat occupations.

Tim Linhart was an ice sculptor in Colorado. One day he carved an upright string bass from ice and was astonished at the beautiful sound it made. Now he is the founder of Ice Music, based in Luleå, Swedish Lapland. Ice Music presents a winter concert series in a variety of music styles, all played on instruments made of ice and performed in a specially designed igloo. Buck the Cubicle is a series featuring people who get out, get dirty and find inspiration in all manner of offbeat occupations. http://www.icemusic.se http://www.p2photography.net

The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere

I'll admit, I clicked on this simply because the title caught my eye. Every loser can use a shining star, after all, including me.

The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere is a documentary about a racehorse. If you have absolutely no interest in documentaries about race horses, then this is the documentary about a race horse for you.

It definitely caught me off guard in a wonderful way. I know 18 minutes is a freaking life time these days, but it's worth a watch.

In 2003, Japan was plunged into economic darkness, and its people needed a ray of hope. They found one in Haru Urara, a racehorse with a pink Hello Kitty mask and a career-long losing streak. ESPN 30 for 30 short. Screenings at Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Hot Docs, and more. WINNER - Best Short Documentary, Hot Docs 2016 Directed by: Mickey Duzyj Produced by: Mona Panchal Yuka Uchida (Japan) Edited by: Casimir Nozkowski Composed by: Terry Dame Executive Producers: Erik Rydholm Connor Schell Libby Geist John Dahl Director of Photography: Nobutaka Shirahama Original Art by: Mickey Duzyj Art Assistant: Kyle Stecker Animation by: Naoko Hara Sound design by: Greg Smith Featuring: Koji Hashiguchi Masashi Yoshida Dai Muneishi Ken Ishii

Douglas Tompkins: A Wild Legacy

I've always known of Douglas Tompkins (founder of The North Face). But it wasn't until his death late last year in a kayaking accident that I really learned about his extraordinary life. This film is a good look into his incredible effect on our planet (Chile and Argentina in particular), not to mention an interesting glimpse at the birth of The North Face, Patagonia, and the outdoor business as we know it. 

Douglas Tompkins was a world-renowned adventurer, entrepreneur, and conservationist. Co-founder of The North Face and Esprit, Doug spent the first half of his life building successful, global brands, while simultaneously adventuring around the world, completing first descents of the world’s toughest rivers. In 1968 Doug embarked on a trip to Chile, driving with friends from California to the tip of Patagonia. Documented in the film Mountain of Storms, the trip solidified Doug’s place as rock climbing legend. In the early 1990s, Doug sold his part of Esprit and moved down to Chile to do conservation work full time with his wife, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, the former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. Together, over the last 25 years, Doug and Kris have protected 2.2 million acres, more land than any other individuals. The foundations under the Tompkins Conservation umbrella, along with their partners, have created five national parks in Chile and Argentina and are in the process of creating five more. A Wild Legacy tells the story of Doug’s incredible life, his lasting impact on the wild landscapes of Patagonia, and Kris and the Tompkins Conservation team’s efforts to continue his audacious mission. Doug was tragically killed in a kayaking accident on Lago General Carrera, north of Patagonia Park, on December 8th, 2015. Douglas Tompkins: A Wild Legacy was presented to audiences at the Telluride Mountain Film Festival on May 24th, 2016 during the festival’s tribute to Doug. “If anything can save the world, I’d put my money on beauty” – Douglas Tompkins The work goes on at tompkinsconservation.org.

Jelly bean days

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Ace and the Desert Dog

A guy. A dog. 60 days on trail. Perfect.

Ace Kvale turned 60 last fall, and to celebrate, he planned a 60-day, off-trail backpacking trip around Utah's Canyon Country, leaving from his front door. He had a dozen friends join him for different sections of the trip, and one friend who joined him for the whole thing: his blue heeler, 10-year-old Genghis Khan.

Can we auto-correct humanity?

Why I Refuse to Let Technology Control Me. You need not delete your social networks or destroy your cell phones, the message is simple, be balanced, be mindful, be present, be here.

Jellyfish Lake

JELLYFISH LAKE by Sarosh Jacob Thousands of years ago these jellyfish became trapped in a natural basin on the island when the ocean receded. Over time they evolved into a new species and their sting is no longer harmful to humans. Film / Edit: Sarosh Jacob http://www.saroshjacob.com Equipment: Canon 5D Mark II, Sigma 15mm Fisheye Lens and Aquatica Housing

Jellyfish and old fishing line are pretty much the only things that make me nervous when I'm diving. This video though, right here, is wonderfully relaxing. Magical even.

The lake is located in Palau. I didn't know that I needed to visit Palau. But I think I need to visit Palau.

Doing it all wrong

I love the way Richie Jackson skates. Ditto for the way Scott Stevens snowboards. Which is to say: I love the wrong way. The not worrying about being cool way. The let's just make stuff up and have some fun way.

You don't need to be a skateboarder to appreciate this one, I swear. Check it out and then how about let's see what we can do incorrectly today!

Don't worry be happy

I just randomly found this video. All I know about it is that it was shot by Florin-Ciprian Andrecut, a radiology and nuclear medical imaging technician from Romania.

If I ever get around to making Bring Limes t-shirts, I'm sending the first batch to these guys.

New generation of climbers.

Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotten

This very well could be the best thing all damn year. 

It's Elizabeth Cotten performing her song Freight Train. She passed away in 1987 at the age of 94. I'm guessing this was recorded around 1984 or so. Here is another version that she recorded in the mid 60s or thereabouts.

Her entire story is fascinating and well worth checking out.

By Elizabeth Cotton who wrote it

Skating In Cuba

"In this city, it's not easy to have a purpose. But neither is it difficult to find one."

EL RITUAL | Film Department Director – Ivan Olita Featuring – Yojani Perez Rivera Art Direction – Davide Di Teodoro Music & Sound Design – JEAN Production – Will Foster Camera Assistant – Jakub Halfar Live Audio – Ahmed Gonzalez Colorist – Roy Sun VFX Compositor – Milan Nikolic Runner – Carlos Aguilo Driver – Armando Pumar Hernandez YOJANI'S LAMENT | Original Score Arranged By, Written By – Gian Andreucci & Luca Bergomi Drums – Lorenzo Rotteglia Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Max Trapani Bass, Organ, Percussion – Luca Bergomi Recorded By – Andrea Rovacchi Audio Engineer – Gabriele Riccioni Recorded at the Bunker, Reggio Emilia IT 2015 Mixed at JEAN HQ - Sound Design Studio, Milan IT 2015 Read full article: https://www.nowness.com/series/skaters-paradise/el-ritual-ivan-olita-cuba-havana Studio: http://je-an.com/ –