NMR Artist Spotlight: Eclectic Musician Seychal-Mills on the Pink Panther Theme Mashup Thoughts from the Artist The idea behind this album was to build music only with sounds taken from movies from the 1960's – noises, voices, and tiny bits of music (a piano sound here, a trumpet there, two notes played by a guitar...). The result is a blend of electronica, concrete music and, of course, cinematic music. Actually, I'm planning a few performances with this music, and already working on the next LP, which is not sample-based. About the artist Seychal-Mills A track entirely made of sound material coming from the movie "A shot in the dark" (Blake Edwards, 1964) – yes, it's one of the "Pink Panther" movies Film(is)music by Seychal-Mills

Color star based on Charles Blanc color star. English Version (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Choosing the right colors for your video, web, or graphic design project can make the different between creating an average piece or having a sleek look. Cinematographers, graphic artists, web designers, and visual artists all incorporate color theory principles in their projects. Watch a classic movie like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon , from cinematographer Peter Pau. The use of color is very deliberate throughout the movie, with muted tones contrasted sharply with bold reds and blues. Steven Spielberg contrasted red against the stark black and white backdrop in Schindler's List to convey a true Holocaust tale about a little girl in the ghetto wearing a bold red dress . Color theory can be seen throughout the history of visual arts in the work of Klimt, Rembrandt, Constable, and Cezanne. Original Author: Mike Horvath New version by jacobolus (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Below are s...

As an ongoing project, I have been trying to write articles on women involved in music and the arts. Check out these talented musicians and artists. Women and Music: 7 Mind-Blowing Women Artists From rock to the meditative, from electronic to classical, these women have become music legends. Check out these albums for some truly mind-blowing sound experiences! View more » Portrait of a Miami Artist: Angel Clyman South Florida artist Angel Clyman explores duality of earth and environment in exquisite sculptures and paintings reminiscent of a more spiritual time. View more » Portraits of Women and Music: Electronic Composer Pauline Oliveros Electroacoustic composer Pauline Oliveros has left an indelible mark on contemporary music, from her early experimentation with tape delay to the Expanded Instrument System. View more »

BLOG UPDATE I am working right now on collecting information about community outreaches done by artists/musicians and grants in new media and music, with a special focus on those geared for those outside the mainstream. If you have any information on either of these topics, feel free to post! Enjoy the videos added to the blog and the great links provided by a variety of talented artists!