Frederick Allen

PORTFOLIO: dimensions of a polaroid

frederickallen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:58:03 +0000

I’ve been looking at polaroids for a future project, and I decided to put this together. An illustrated view of the dimensions of a polaroid. Who knows, I may save someone from spending time with their ruler.

Click to download a print/illustrator friendly vector version.

MUSIC: intro to underground hip hop

frederickallen — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:01:29 +0000

I am pretty picky when it comes to hip hop. I don’t listen to it often, so I make sure that when I do its awesome. Big fan of laid back beats and flowing lyrics, with a bit of an old school feel. I picked a few of my favorite tracks to introduce those who are interested to some solid underground hip hop:

Artist: Souls Of Mischief
Album: 93 ’til Infinity
Song: 93 ’til Infinity
Year: 1993

Artist: People Under The Stairs
Album: The Next Step
Song: Time To Rock Our Shit
Year: 1998

Artist: J-Live
Album: The Best Part
Song: Them That’s Not
Year: 2001

Artist: Little Brother
Album: The Listening
Song: The Way You Do It
Year: 2003

Artist: Soul Position
Album: 8 Million Stories
Song: No Excuse For Lovin
Year: 2003

Artist: Gang Starr
Album: Moment Of Truth
Song: Work
Year: 1998

PORTFOLIO: holly jolly christmas wallpaper

frederickallen — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:23:39 +0000

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MUSIC: Brian Eno – Music For Airports – 1/1

frederickallen — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:26:04 +0000

Music For Airports was the first Eno album I ever listened to, and it has had somewhat of a profound impact on my ideas of simplicity and beauty. The song ’1/1′ is particularly beautiful. It could easily be the soundtrack to my life or anyone’s, but the surprising thing is that it fits flawlessly in airports. In airports, I always get this unique feeling of calm after I find my gate and have some layover time. There are so many stressed and rushing bodies all around, but I have absolutely nowhere to go, and nothing to do but wait and think about my destination. The people I’ll meet. The people I’ll leave. I get the slight feeling of nervousness, which then is subtly offset by thinking about how utterly alone I am in a place with so many people and I am okay with that. This song is the feeling explained.

VIDEO: Robert Fripp demostrates Frippertronics in 1979

frederickallen — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:55:54 +0000

I first heard of Robert Fripp after buying a Giles, Giles and Fripp album from the dollar vinyl bin in the library. Anyways, I love this video of him on some television program in 1979 demonstrating “frippertronics”, which happens to have an incredibly soothing backtrack.

MUSIC: high highs

frederickallen — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:48:35 +0000

I came across this band, High Highs, today and I really enjoyed them. Being very melodic with bright harmonies, they’re an incredibly easy listen. And I encourage you to listen.

Open Season:

Horses:

INTRODUCTION: the blooming brains

frederickallen — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:51:36 +0000

I have started a design/web/marketing micro agency with Erin, called,

The Blooming Brains

We produce very high end minimalist design services, valid coding of html/css/php/jQuery, and top of the line marketing plans with SEO, and analytical analysis. We work with you to build your brand identity and web presence, as well as to give your company every opportunity to succeed in an ever increasing competitive world where internet and image mean everything.

If you know anyone who needs a website, please refer them to thebloomingbrains.com.

VIDEO: star wars disco ballet

frederickallen — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:22:24 +0000

This is a French Star Wars disco ballet. It will shatter your universe, and cause you to question everything you thought was relevant or ‘cool’.

You’re welcome.

ART: falafelraptor

frederickallen — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:34:59 +0000

I was eating falafels with erin when I had this idea:

Falafelraptor – Frederick Allen 2011

VIDEO: seals want to cuddle

frederickallen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:26:57 +0000

This man, Charlie Bird, meets these adorable seals while traveling through Antarctica.