I love all Things Taschen Touches (Books)

It’s not to early to start making your 2011 Christmas list. Taschen has a way of making all subjects a visual orgasm. You may have seen one of the most popular books titled Big Penis Book. Perhaps looked at it from across the room with longing, coming hither fuck me eyes? This newest book on photographers is a must see. The thing about Taschen‘s books is that a lot of them are limited edition and then disappear. One day i will have them all (wicked evil laugh).

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“Photographers A-Z” Book

Selectism

Curated points us at this photography tome from Taschen. “Photographers A-Zfunctions as a complete compendium of important photographers of the 20th-century. Included are masters with works hanging in museum collections, as well as the finest in “applied” – fashion, etc. – areas. As you might imagine, the names come in alphabetical order, a brief biographical sketch complementing a series of photographs from each artist.”

Available from Amazon.

Streetwise Electronics and Pure Pop; Microfilm

 

  Marriage of minimal techno, synth-pop nostalgia and cinematic samples…

Microfilm was birthed in early 2006 in Chicago when the duo of Matthew Mercer and Matt Keppel aimed to create a perfect blend of streetwise electronics and pure pop. Within their first six months of existence, Microfilm had appeared on BBC’s premier Radio 1 network, remixed Ladytron, and written and recorded their debut album. Released on double CD in 2007,After Dark and its companion remix album Blueprints set the stage with a mix of stripped-down electrohouse and hook-laden pop songs. READ MORE

NOW AVAILABLE:
I Am Curious (Microfilm)
Collected 2006-2010

This release presents singles, cover versions, b-sides and deleted tracks from our catalogue, all compiled in one place for both fans and new listeners alike.

Tracklist:
1. Young Adult Fiction (Brothers Grime Mix)
2. Chicago
3. Ralf & Florian
4. Free
5. Teenage Symphonies (Video Edit)
6. Ciccone
7. Black Eyes On White Boys
8. International Velvet
9. BFF
10. I’ll Sing Like Billy MacKenzie In Heaven
11. Nothing Can Stop Us
12. Body Language

Get it online: iTunes | Amazon | Emusic

NOW AVAILABLE:
I Am Rewired (Microfilm)
Remixes 2006-2010

This release collects deleted and exclusive remixes of tracks from our repertoire and runs the gamut from scorching electro-house to full-on hi-NRG throwbacks.

Tracklist:
1. Am I Ever Gonna Fall Apart In NYC? (Astrolabe’s Breakdown Remix)
2. Young Adult Fiction (Arthur Rimbaud Mix)
3. After Dark (OCD Soundsystem Mix)
4. Disco Demolition Derby (Party Slippers Mix)
5. Teenage Symphonies (Little Darlings Mix)
6. Hospitalized For Exhaustion (Kid Whatever Club Mix)
7. After Dark (White Limousine Mix)
8. Teenage Symphonies (Astrolabe Remix)
9. International Velvet (AngelTheory Remix)
10. Young Adult Fiction (Marcel Proust Mix)
11. After Dark (Area Cloudburst Mix)
12. Teenage Symphonies (Olivia Hussey’s Reprise)

Get it online: iTunes | Amazon | Emusic

Listen Up People: Pianissimo Possibile (Beard Watch)

“Matthew Mercer has been releasing music under his own name since 2003, beginning with a pair of minimal/glitch techno 12″s on Forte and Neutonmusic, and then moving into digital-only self-released tracks which combine dancefloor function with headphone-listening details.

His newest solo output leaves the dancefloor largely behind and focuses on deconstructed piano recordings. Improvisations are recorded, disassembled, and put back together in a variety of patterns and forms.

Separate from his music production, Mercer also DJs regularly. His sets range from minimal techno to full-on pop music.”

He is also one half of the electro-pop group Microfilm and has been known to moonlight as part of Jumberlack & the Cobra.

 

 

Pianissimo Possibile

Based around piano improvisations, Pianissimo Possibile is the new full-length album by electronic producer Matthew Mercer. It eschews much of the dancefloor compatibility of his previous output and instead is an extended journey through introspective, instrumental soundtracks.

The video for “And The Sky Opened Up” was directed and filmed by Byrd McDonald.

Buy Pianissimo Possibile now on Bandcamp

Learn more and listen to samples in the Discography

Official video for “And the Sky Opened Up” by Matthew Mercer, directed by Byrd McDonald. Available on the album Pianissimo Possibile on Bandcamp: http://matthewmercer.bandcamp.com

Free download of this track available on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/mercerm/and-the-sky-opened-up

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Happy Easter Collage 2011