Clow & Bogusky Apr 13, 10

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This is a great discussion on advertising's past, present and future featuring Lee Clow and Alex Bogusky. Part 1 is embedded here; once you’re hooked here’s part 2, part 3 and part 4. Enjoy!

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Breakfast at Sulimay’s Feb 24, 10

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Breakfast at Sulimay’s – this is a great weekly series. In short, Bill, Ann and Joe meet up at a diner in Philly to critique current music. The twist? They’re retirees. Hilarity (and astute reviews) ensue. Read more about the gang here.

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iPhone 365 – 2009. Fin. Jan 1, 10

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I participated in an iPhone365 project in the 2009. It was much more difficult that I thought it would be. Even with a cameraphone by my side at all times, there were days I forgot to take a picture, days where I wasn’t inspired to take a picture (those days: Wake up, go to work, come home, repeat = yawn) and towards the end of the year, I just didn’t get around to taking any photos.

When all was said and done (yesterday), I came out with 198 photos — an admirable effort, but well short of the goal. It’s still a blast to look through the photos and see where I was (or where my head was) throughout the year.

With that in mind, I made a quick movie of all the photos set to the song I listened to the most in 2009, Radiohead’s “Gagging Order” (199 plays, according to iTunes). Enjoy!

(and if you want to participate in 2010, it’s the perfect time to start. I’ve already posted my first photo for 2010.

iPhone 365 – 2009 from Kyle Johnston on Vimeo.

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Freestylin’ on Fallon Jun 2, 09

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Thanks to an email blast courtesy of the Beastie Boys, I tuned into Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last week—they did an amazing rendition of So What’cha Want backed up by The Roots. Check it out about 19:35 into this episode.

I decided to tune in again Friday night, and was treated to—dare I say—an even better performance. Here’s the setup: Fallon asks members of the audience for a few details of their lives, then challenges The Roots crew to freestyle a song on the spot. Even better, they have to match a specific style or genre of music. It’s incredible to hear what they come up with in a pinch. The clip below is about 10 minutes, and you’re in for a treat if you have time to watch the whole thing. Hint: The Roots channeling Paul Simon.

I have to say, this show is really growing on me.

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Would You Like a Pony? May 26, 09

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Excellent hidden-camera style spot from ally bank.

On a totally unrelated note, this blog has been woefully neglected over the past few months in favor of—in no particular order—getting Creative Cohort off the ground, a couple of extensive freelance projects, gobs of activity at the regular gig and livin’ life. More posts to follow soon, probably a short burst of activity followed by another month or two of dead silence. Such is life.

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Slow Jam the News Mar 5, 09

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If you hadn’t already heard, Conan O’Brien recently left the spot he’s been holding down since ’93 and Jimmy Fallon took his place (or time slot at least).

I probably wouldn’t have been inclined checked out the new show, but Mr. Fallon managed to secure The Legendary Roots Crew as his house band. After watching a few minutes of the show, I started to doubt they could be used to their full effect. Then, they started to slow jam the news. Faith = restored.

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