It’s been a while since I’ve updated the music related content on Aliveasart – mostly because I’ve been holding out for something truly awesome. If you are one of the unfortunate few who hasn’t heard of the British music duo, Massive Attack, please do yourself a favor and get informed right now. The band’s latest music video, United Snakes, is artistically superb – these guys just never seem to let me down!
Working alongside a talented group of producers, Massive Attack typically collaborates with guest vocalists (e.g. Portishead, Mos Def) to …

Greetings Aliveasart readers! It’s been a while since we’ve posted, and even longer since we’ve updated our collection of experimental motion graphics. We have some great short films for your viewing pleasure today. Enjoy them, and have a great Friday!

Reulf
by Charlesque
In a black and white Parisian backdrop, miniature artists get down and dirty to brighten up the European city. A true joy to watch, Reulf is student project created at the University of Paris. If you are curious, the music composed by Robert le Magnifique and Olivier Mellano.

 
World Builder
by Bruce Branit
Ladies …

Today was a sad day for music and entertainment fans around the world. Michael Jackson, long known as the King of Pop, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 50. His death capped a “life of superstardom and scandal” – it ended with his bid to make a comeback with a commemorative tour in London this summer. Whether or not you were a fan of this iconic entertainer, it is difficult to dispute the legacy he leaves behind. From his face lifts and his “skin diseases,” to his [unlawful] attempts to reclaim …

A few weeks ago I started a series of articles that focus on stop motion film and animation. It has been a while since I have posted a follow-up, but that is because I’m pretty picky with my selections. I had so much fun digging up these new videos for you. Enjoy them, and please share with others!
 
Id Engager – Of Montreal
By Marc Reisbig and Hanne Berkaak
According to Sigmund Freud, the id represents a personality structure’s immediate desires and pleasures, expressed unconsciously. I would say that this hand-drawn, animated video does …

This might not be the best thing for a visual and performing arts enthusiast like myself to admit, but I am really not a huge fan of watching the Oscars. There are just too many awards bestowed upon the film community in one sitting, and very little time is spent actually celebrating accomplishments. One of my favorite awards given at the Oscars is the one for short films and animation. It happens to be one of the awards that gets very little attention, and if you ask me, that is …