This is a poignant, beautiful story told in lovely animation. It’s short, but well worth the watch, all puns intended as it has steampunk elements: I learned of this mini-movie on Steampunk Journal’s Cinema for Steampunks.

A new twist on classical music my mother pointed me to…ShakeUp Music & Sound Design has constructed an opera enhanced by bird song. Enjoy.

An artist at work is an amazing thing to watch. I’m familiar with many of the techniques used through watching FaceOff, but this is a sped-up presentation of almost all the steps in creating a realistic-looking baby orangutan in silicon. … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I posted a pan drum performance, so when I enjoyed this one, I immediately thought to add it to a smile. It blends the pan with a bandura for a lovely sound. I hope you … Continue reading →

I have been a fan of marionettes since I was little, pausing in front of performers and creators to watch the puppets come alive wherever I ran across them. This fascination might even have influenced the descriptions of mechanical men … Continue reading →