Film Clip Friday - Bon Iver - Skinny Love

Last night I saw Bon Iver in Melbourne at the Music Bowl here in Melbourne. Now I love Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago is one of my favourite albums - so my expectations were super high. And I am happy to say that they were not only met, but completely blown out of the water. They were incredible. Truly amazing, I would go as far as to say it was the best concert I have ever been to. Here are a few pics I took last night, we were on the Lawn which was pretty amazing - luckily we somehow managed to get onto the fence so had a pretty unobstructed view!

So with all of that in mind, enjoy this weeks video - Skinny Love - and have a great weekend xx

Film Clip Friday - Lenka - Heart skips a beat

Happy Friday! This week I've chosen one of my fave songs - Heart skips a beat - by one of my fave artists - Lenka. This song never fails to get me dancing around like a silly goose - perfect way to start the weekend don't you think? Plus it features a giant stethoscope and game of operation. And honestly I am a sucker for any song that lets me break out the old double clap. Ahh so much to love!


Happy weekend!

Film Clip Friday - New Girl!

It's been a long week here at truth.be.told headquarters. Long hours at the day job and lots of things to get done around here have left me a little bit flat at the end of the week. 

Luckily when I was about to slip into a comatose state I came across something to lift my mood that also happens to make a perfect entry for this weeks Film Clip Friday. 

So this weeks Clip is the interactive film clip made my the clever kids behind the New Girl - it's like a choose your own adventure film clip for the shows theme.  Cool huh? Check out the pics below!

Now again, this isn't strictly a film clip in the traditional sense. In fact it is better. 
Why? Well it brings together a few of my favourite things: 

1. Choose your own adventure. Yes you get to choose how this film clip comes together. Seriously, the 8 year old in me that used to love those choose your own adventure books just passed out with excitement. And the grown up me isn't far off.   

2. New Girl is my fave show around at the moment. I can't get enough of it. Cute cast, quirky storylines and the lead character is named Jess just like me. Plus the character and I are kind of twins except she gets to use glitter more than I do. What is not to love.   


3. I think Zooey is the coolest, I've been on this bandwagon since I picked up my first issue of Nylon with her on the cover way back in like 2001. Seriously, who doesn't love this lady?


4. I like musicals a whole lot. So the fact this clip has a bunch of different dance numbers you can choose from is pretty much amazing x infinity in my books. 


5. I love colour. People in this clip are wearing some rad colours and there appears to be a whole ot of velvet involved in their outfits (check out the guy in the golden suit!) - my wardrobe is like a rainbow so this is what I wished my world looked like. Choosing to work in architecture wasn't a great way to make that happen. 


So anyway. Watch the clip. Choose your own adventure and have a happy Friday.

Film Clip Friday - Matt Corby 'Brother'

My selection for FCF this week was a no brainer. Especially with yesterday being Australia Day and all, it seemed pretty appropriate to choose a clip from an Aussie artist. 


So enjoy this weeks selection - it's Matt Corby's Brother.  What's not to like - amazing voice, great lyrics, he has a beard. Enough said. 


Happy Australia Day weekend to those still celebrating. 

Film Clip Friday - Passenger 'Holes'

This weeks Film Clip Friday selection has a little bit more of a Melbourne bent, which is kind of appropriate because I love this city. The video is a live session recently recorded for the Tram Sessions with Passenger. If you haven't heard of the the Tram Sessions then definitely check out their site. 


In a nutshell, they take awesome musicians on a tram and have a gig on the tram. Simple concept, amazing fun. 


So why did I choose this video in particular? Well, for one I love this song. I have seen Passenger (Mike) live a few times and he is a really engaging performer. So again, be sure to check him out.


So happy Friday and enjoy the song



Passenger - Holes from Tram Sessions on Vimeo.


Video via Tram Sessions vimeo stream
Filmed and edited by: Luisa Mirabilio
Produced by: Nick Wallberg

film clip friday - Feeding Line

I don't probably need to say how much a love Boy & Bear on this blog. It's pretty much mentioned at least once a month. But in any case, if you didn't know - I do love the sweet tunes from Boy & Bear. 

So Film Clip Friday was a no brainer this week with their film clip for Feeding Line being so lovely and scenic. Enjoy swooning xx

Film Clip Friday - Turn Me On

 I have mentioned my love for The Grates on this blog many times. Many, many times. So after seeing the new film clip for their single Turn Me on, this Film Clip Friday was an absolute no brainer. Happy Friday xx

FilmClip Friday - By Me

So I thought I would share a fun little project I have been working on for the last few days. At work we are having a mini short film festival - kind of like a reeeeaaaalllly rookie version of tropfest.

We only had a few rules - shoot it on an iphone, feature a hard hat (I work in an Architectural office) and mention North Melbourne (where our office is). I kind of broke the first rule as my iPhone was not playing nice with my computer, so instead this little baby is shot stop animation style on my Canon 500D and assembled in iMovie. 

I had the best time doing it - making all the letters and hearts, taking the stills, selecting music - it was awesome. Think I might make another one for fun soon. 

Anyway - enjoy! And let me know what you think

For I Love You from truthbetold on Vimeo.

Animation by me 

Music - Why do you let me stay here? by She & Him

Filmclip Friday : You're Always

I can always tell what I have been working on by what music I listen to most. 

Recently I have been working on a few invitation designs for some truly sweet and loved up couples, so my playlist has been featuring lots of lovely, melodic and romantic tunes to get my mind in the right place. 

One of the songs that has been on high rotation is You're Always by Sally Seltmann. I love this song. In fact I love it so much that when I played it for my soon to be married friend as a suggestion for her wedding she cried and did a little star jump. I can't wait to see her and her equally amazing husband to be dancing to this on their wedding day. 

Oh and of course I love the film clip - lots of flowers and generally oozing romance and wistfulness.

Anyway enough gushing from me - just watch it :

You're Always from Sally Seltmann on Vimeo.

Credits

Music by Sally Seltmann, produced by Darren Seltmann. 

Clip directed by Kiku Ohe for The Silent Lights

Birds rule. Sort of

I noticed last weekend at Finders Keepers that people commented a lot about the lack of birds at my stall. In fact there was only one - this popular little fella here - which I created after a few requests for some feathered friends on my cards. There are a lot of birds to be seen in the crafty world, and I think that's ace and slightly comical. Much like this video. Yay birds

Enjoy lovelies xx

Film Clip Friday Double

Another Friday has arrived which means its time my favourite time of the week! And because I forgot to post a video last week in my excitement over a long weekend, today I have two for you - score!


So these are two songs that have been on high rotation while I have been working away in the studio preparing for Finders Keepers next weekend. I'm sure they will be playing non stop this week to keep my going while printing and folding some goodies for you!


Enjoy the weekend and enjoy these songs too - check back Monday for some sneak peeks of some of the goodies I am preparing for Finders Keepers

The Temper Trap 'Sweet Disposition' @ Yahoo! Video

FilmClip Friday - Bella Donna

I love The Avett Brothers for many reasons. They make gorgeous melodic folk-esque tunes. They play guitars. They are kind of dreamy in that scruffy mountain man way. 
Plus this song is simply gorgeous.  

Filmclip friday - Ghosts

I listen to this song everyday. It just makes me happy and sad all at once and I love it.


And it has a really great film clip too.
So its an obvious choice for (a belated) Film Clip Friday

Markets & Film Clip Friday - Maybe

I love Fridays so much, mainly because well I love the weekend. This weekend is going to be a busy one with designing new wedding stationery for a lovely couple, dinner with friends and I am also at the North Melbourne Market this Sunday. If you are in the North Melbourne area come and say hi.

This week I have chosen one of my favourite songs for film clip friday - Maybe by Ingrid Michaelson. I think she is a gem and love her music to pieces. Enjoy the song and your weekend lovelies xx

Market details:

North Melbourne Market

44 Errol Street North Melbourne

10-3pm Sunday 20th Feburary

Film Clip Friday - Semi Charmed Life

So I know todays Film clip Friday choice is is a bit of an old one. 

Ok it's really old. 

I blame the fact I was listening to my old iPod last night while I was up to the wee small hours working on some new work. 

Anyway, I love this song. Enjoy.

WIP & Music - Film Clip Friday The Antlers - Two

 So it has been a little quiet around these parts lately, especially in the drawing area. This isn't because i haven't been drawing but rather because I have been working on commissioned work that I can't share with you quite yet. 


Here are a couple of sneak peeks for you just so you can see I'm telling the truth here: 

 

I've been working on a series of illustrations for the lovely Peta from dresscode - if you are in Melbourne check out her upcoming classes at Thread Den to get a few super tips on how to dress for your body type

And an ongoing project that is pretty much all about covering a wall. 41 metres of temporary wall to be exact. Yikes.

 And of course being Friday I have a new film clip for you. I'm off to the Laneway Festival in Melbourne tomorrow so this weeks clip is from the The Antlers who I will be seeing hopefully through the forecasted torrential rain storm.

filmclip friday - Angus & Julia

This week has been a fun one mainly because there isn't much that can top a midweek public holiday! And Australia Day is my favourite - barbeques, lamingtons & the hottest 100.

So in honour of Australia Day and an Aussie band winning the hottest 100, this weeks film clip is from Angus & Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane. Enjoy :) 

flimclip friday - Blood

I know I am absolutely horrible at keeping up with weekly series style blogs. I always start with the best of intentions then get distracted by shiny objects and completely forget. Despite my dismal track record I thought I might just give it another go and this one I think I will be able to stick with for two reasons:


1. I love film clips and can often still be found early on a Saturday morning sitting glued to the TV watching Rage or Video Hits. I ( I know I am not 12 anymore, but I love it)


2. I love music. I have 4 stereos in my house so music is never far away. And my ipod is permanently glued to my ears. I just can't go through my day without listening to some music. 


So for this inaugural filmclip friday, I share with you one of my favourite songs - Blood by the Middle East. I love the way this song builds slowly. I was lucky enough to see them play live when I saw Mumford & Sons in the USA last year and they were amazing.


Oh and the film clip is by the talented ladies from Greedy Hen - how unreal is it?