http://www.joystickskiing.com Joystick Blog en-us Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:10:29 GMT Thu, Nov 20th 2008, 04:10 GMT anthony@joystickskiing.com anthony@joystickskiing.com http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/449 "Marisa Abaza is a Brooklyn based photographer. She has started shooting New York City cyclists and then having them write(in their own handwriting) a small story, idea or feeling about themselves and bikes onto a small peice of paper placed next to the actual photo." I came across this project. It gives a cool feeling. I like. Thought I would share. I'm going riding now... Wed, Nov 19th 2008, 12:15 GMT Wed, Nov 19th 2008, 04:15 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/449 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/448 Everyone knows that print media is dying. This industry is going to have to do something, and do something quickly, to right the rising tide of the changes in the way people currently view/interact with media. This project made me inspiried in the ability of the print industry to change. Check it out: http://fivedials.com/fivedials An intelligent, consistently updated, free online journal. Worth a read, and a bit of time. It's not an instant gratification type thing, but time put in will be returned tenfold. Thanks for the link Sara. Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 16:55 GMT Sat, Nov 15th 2008, 08:55 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/448 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/447 Mike Skinner's one of my favorite storytellers. A modern day oral historian if you will... He just put out a new album called 'Everything Is Borrowed'. His latest stuff isn't at the top of my list, but I always appreciate his perspective and his ability to create personal reflection. I must admit I miss the less hooky chorus based stuff of his previous albums. This album feels a lot more peaceful, quite fitting for these days of worldwide turmoil. Regardless, it's always great to hear new stuff from Skinner. Two tracks off the new album and two great old ones. And on a final note, take a minute today to appreciate those who came before us. Tue, Nov 11th 2008, 16:46 GMT Tue, Nov 11th 2008, 08:46 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/447 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/446 I've been thinking about the depression of the 30's, and if we're about to go into the same situation. I came across this old radio recording and found it really interesting. Give it a listen. Some perspective in there. Old voices recalling times long ago. It's a bit long but worth it... Mon, Nov 10th 2008, 12:16 GMT Mon, Nov 10th 2008, 04:16 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/446 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/445 Joystick gloves are finally available. Be among the first to get a pair by going here: secure.joystickskiing.com Poles will be available later this week. Anthony Mon, Nov 3rd 2008, 19:41 GMT Mon, Nov 3rd 2008, 11:41 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/445 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/444 I stumbled across an artist by the name of Lykke Li. Her first album is titled Youth Novels. It's beautiful. I'd post the whole album but then I'd feel bad. Check out the three tracks below. They're all great, but my favorite is 'Time Flies'. I'm really excited to see what this artist produces in the future... Sat, Nov 1st 2008, 21:27 GMT Sat, Nov 1st 2008, 14:27 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/444 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/443 Photo's from the last week. Nothing special. Just a week. Thu, Oct 30th 2008, 02:27 GMT Wed, Oct 29th 2008, 19:27 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/443 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/442 Drama, people resigning over elections. And censorship I guess... but if you own the magazine, you can do whatever you want... But really, what does this say about Storm Mountain Publishing (AKA. Freeskier, owner of Snowboard)? These are mock-up covers for two of North America's leading snowboard publications, and neither will ever see the light of day... Both these covers, at one point, were in serious consideration... here is the easy breakdown. WHO: Rider: Jesse Burtner. Photographer: Mike Yoshida. Workers: Krush Kulezsa and his dedicated park staff. WHAT: an Idea I had for the cover of an all political issue for snowboarder magazine. It was canned by snowboarder first (even though the concept was green-lit and given the "awesome Idea" button. Canned in the end because of it's "imagery." What?) , then canned by snowboard mag. WHEN: Shot in the spring, with hopes for it to be on the stands NOW! WHERE: Summit at Snoqualmie with Krush and his entire crew. They ruled so hard. WHY: Because voting and politics are fun, important, and empowering. And seeing as how the magazines won't themselves make it to the surface, you better get an idea of A. what we were going for, and B. why we were stopped. There is no "basically" about this scenario. I am not completely trashing these publications, and I must let you know how highly I hold Snowboarder's Pat Bridges and Tom Monterosso and Snowboard's Jeff Baker and Larry Nunez amongst most others at these mags. it's the presidents/CEOs that I'm going for. They are terrible for the sport and all of its participants, and could care less about the content of the magazines, just as long as it stays away from politics. These photographs were in the running for the October issue of Snowboarder before being pulled for a few vague reasons, leading me to give my resignation as Senior Editor. Snowboard's crew was so hyped on the photo, and it was on its way to the printer when the president of the mag had it pulled, for reason of personal political interest. Awesome. How about a different life for these fellows of money grubbing grubbingness, eh? So now, please do as you will with these photos, but let them be seen. If you are interested in getting a copy of either of them, let me know, and I will direct you to Mike Yoshida. And boycott all publications trying to steer their audiences down a road of DUMB and EASY! Write to these magazines and tell them what you want. If you want email addresses, contact me. Challenge. Challenge. Yeah. Wicked. BenfeE. Wed, Oct 29th 2008, 22:39 GMT Wed, Oct 29th 2008, 15:39 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/442 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/441 This is a piece by Lauri Anderson. Visual artist, sculptor and partner of Lou Reed. She does some really interesting work. This is called O Superman from 1981 I wonder if Lil Wayne uses the same voice box... Wed, Oct 22nd 2008, 22:03 GMT Wed, Oct 22nd 2008, 15:03 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/441 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/440 Today marks 3 years that I've had this blog. It's amazing how time flies. Really... I haven't had much time of late. School and Joystick (actually running the business...) have be sucking up my time in a major way. Anyway. Here's a couple tracks. Lidia Stone... yes. I really like. I've posted Matt and Kim on here before, they always make life happier. and well Japanther. it's just goods. Take a listen... Tue, Oct 21st 2008, 00:36 GMT Mon, Oct 20th 2008, 17:36 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/440 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/439 . Tue, Oct 14th 2008, 00:39 GMT Mon, Oct 13th 2008, 17:39 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/439 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/438 This is my last semester of university. I think I might have mentioned that before. Part of that joy, and I really mean joy, is that I could select whatever classes I wanted. Any subject, any course, I'm done all the requirements. One class I chose was Issues in Fine Art. I thought this class was going to be rad. But now, in our 6th week it's clear that it sucks. It's so theoretical sometimes I forget that the art we're looking at is actually trying to express something. I agree that the time frame and construction/technique of the piece is important, but God, it feels like we're missing the point. Anyway. That boring rant brings me to this inverted cross we have in the main room of our home. I wonder what my teacher would tell me about it. What is it saying? About myself? or is that a reflection of our culture? or both? Maybe i should write a paper on it or something. Wed, Oct 8th 2008, 00:55 GMT Tue, Oct 7th 2008, 17:55 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/438 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/437 This Saturday I went to a show for a band called Colourbook. I really love them and I've blogged about them before. If you didn't see that post check out their music here: http://www.myspace.com/colourbookband Anyway, here's some photos. Mon, Oct 6th 2008, 11:51 GMT Mon, Oct 6th 2008, 04:51 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/437 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/436 Is this: 1) An ad for Adidas Y-3 2) A public service announcement to encourage people to adjust their seat to the correct height 3) The reincarnation of a bumble bee in heaven 4) Reason enough to move to Italy 5) Example of how done fixies are 6) The best photo from America's Next Top Model ever 7) My new desktop image 8) All of the above You tell me. Fri, Oct 3rd 2008, 11:46 GMT Fri, Oct 3rd 2008, 04:46 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/436 http://www.joystickskiing.com/blogPosts/view/435 I randomly found these guys the other day. Really digging their stuff. From Miami, Jacuzzi Boys . www.myspace.com/jacuzziboys The next White Stripes? Thu, Oct 2nd 2008, 10:55 GMT Thu, Oct 2nd 2008, 03:55 GMT http://www.joystickskiing.com/blog/view/435