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May 11
Could you recommend some good - i.e., musically talented - jam bands? And some specific recordings to get my feet (ears?) wet?
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posted by BartonFink at at 11:42 AM -
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May 10
There used to be a list on Wikipedia comprised of songs that reference themselves (e.g. Bowie's "Five Years":
I think I saw you in an ice-cream parlour, drinking milk shakes cold and long; Smiling and waving and looking so fine, dont think you knew you were in this song)
The Wikipedian's seemed to have cracked down on lists like this.
Anyone know where can I find a copy of it?
posted by paulrockNJ at at 11:53 AM -
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I want to recreate, as closely as possible, the Busby Berkeley effect where the faces go all kaleidoscopic and hazy, like in 42nd street.
Here is a still.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this, via plugin, or motion paths? Also, for extra credit, how did they do this in the 1930's?
I use After Effects and Premiere.
posted by idledebonair at at 10:23 AM -
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May 9
My mother likes Jodi Picoult novels. I don't know much about the author but I am looking for similar novels. What novels should I be looking for?
posted by 517 at at 5:18 PM -
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What book is this? I remember an intro that describes Paris, focuses on gold, and has some analogy about the city's inhabitants being like wheat or grain.
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posted by conch soup at at 5:03 PM -
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Who knows where I can get really exquisite business cards designed and printed? I'm looking for a company who will help me design a special businesscard for my consulting firm.
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posted by remcobron at at 2:48 PM -
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I love the song "Never gonna give you up" by Rick Astley. What other songs have a deep voiced male lead, sappy love theme and are poppish in nature?
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posted by markovich at at 1:28 PM -
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What did Eric Clapton do to get "that" sound on Crossroads on the Wheels of Fire Album, I think he used a Les Paul and Marshalls but what was his setup? Thanks.
posted by jara1953 at at 8:48 AM -
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May 8
ComputerEmbroideryFilter: Can you recommend some small-time (<=$300 range) for a home hobbyist to embroider shirts and ball caps and whatnot?
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posted by ostranenie at at 2:58 PM -
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Classical Music Filter: Can anyone recommend pieces of classical piano music in a similar style to the
Sonatica by Bear McCreary from Battlestar Galactica? I have some Olivier Messiaen stuff in a similar vein but would love more in the same mellow, slightly offkilter and whistful piano style. Thanks!
posted by merocet at at 12:28 PM -
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Can you recommend me great modern violinists? Like Jo Young-wook, Paul Cantelon, etc.
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posted by Leech at at 12:28 PM -
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I'm asking on behalf of a friend who wants to print up some more materials for her salon, but hasn't had any luck finding the same font used for the sign.
Any ideas? Already tried identifont.com without success.
The sign in question is
here.
posted by wolfsleepy at at 12:00 PM -
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I really like looking at pictures of beautiful/clever/interesting products. What are some frequently updated blogs that feature good pictures of really cool stuff? I'm talking about pictures of clothing, gadgets, prints, handmade goods, kitchen implements...pictures of almost anything tangible, and the featured items don't have to be for sale.
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posted by Alison at at 10:25 AM -
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A couple years back I remember seeing a sleight of hand magic routine where the magician was sleeveless. He worked with cards and even produced some tall mixed drinks! He was a white guy with blond hair, perhaps from Sweden or Denmark? (That's just a guess.) He was touted on the program as the reigning sleight of hand champion. Can anyone tell me the name? I would like to find some video of his work.
posted by jxpx777 at at 8:33 AM -
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May 7
I'm looking for an online video that I've seen within the last couple of years of a one man show by a British comedian that covered the reasons why America invaded Iraq and the history leading up to it.
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posted by rfbjames at at 10:15 PM -
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Can you help me become familiar with what and who is up-and-coming in martial arts movies? Am interested in recent movies that are less reliant on wires and CG, and in younger actors who didn't just learn martial arts to make a movie, but are truly gifted in the area. I don't mind subtitles!
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posted by FortyT-wo at at 8:23 PM -
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Looking for a cute, silly, tongue-in-cheek motivational "go get 'em!" video to send to a friend about to make one of the biggest presentations of his life.
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posted by inatizzy at at 8:22 PM -
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Would the act of firing a gun cause an explosion in a room filled with natural gas?
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posted by vraxoin at at 12:06 PM -
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I'm looking for a recording studio in Manhattan or Brooklyn that can record Drums, Standup Bass, and Ukulele (at the same time, not overdubbed), in Logic Studio. I'd then like to have the Logic Project files given to me, so I can work on the rest of the arrangement in my bedroom.
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posted by defenestration at at 9:36 AM -
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Can anyone recommend comic-books or manga that feature tournament-fighting or gladiator-fighting as the central setting/plot?
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posted by robotdog at at 3:53 AM -
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What's the name of this movie? It's about a guy who goes to Afghanistan (under Taliban rule) to rescue his nephew.
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posted by b_thinky at at 1:14 AM -
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May 6
After Dye hit a HR tonight, they first showed him running the bases, then showed the fireworks, and then showed both on top of each other so that it looked like
this. Is there a technical or industry term for doing this, viz., showing two different camera feeds at a time?
posted by aiko at at 11:40 PM -
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I'm sure you've seen Construction Workers Lunching on a Crossbeam. (link inside) Is that a bottle of booze in the hands of the guy on the right?
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posted by emptyinside at at 3:35 PM -
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I'm over 50 and recently began singing jazz. Right now, I'm just jamming with friends. I'm using a Shure mic through a Fender Frontman guitar amp, and I'm not sure what all the dials are for. What's the relationship between "Volume" and "Gain"? And what is "Drive Volume"? Bonus Question: Will I need to spring for a real PA if we start performing?
posted by gteffertz at at 1:22 PM -
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Help me figure out who took this wonderful photo of a dog gazing out onto an open field!
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posted by raz5 at at 11:04 AM -
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What (semi-)famous artists (preferably still living) are stated Tintin fans? Comics-related artists especially sought.
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posted by Shepherd at at 7:59 AM -
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Is there a name for the small scene that comes at the end of a film--after the credits?
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posted by ColdChef at at 5:04 AM -
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May 5
About how much can a writer expect to make for an adult screenplay? $400? Less? More? Anyone?
posted by Astro Zombie at at 10:43 PM -
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ProducerFilter: i'm looking for inspiration and influences for my drum sounds. what electronic/dance/rap producers have interesting, unique, forward-looking drum sounds?
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posted by messiahwannabe at at 10:29 PM -
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