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I loves me some 8-bit music.  Chiptunes.  Check it out.

BLIP FESTIVAL: REFORMAT THE PLANET is a feature length documentary which delves into the movement known as chiptunes, a vibrant underground scene based around creating new, original music using old video game hardware. Familiar devices such as the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System are pushed in new directions with startling results.

Also, check out more on Pitchfork.tv.

You may remember a little while back when I posted about the chiptunes documentary.  Well, the event that brought it together, the Blip Festival, is happening again in NYC, December 4th.  I have become a big fan of this stuff, and wish like hell I could make it for the fest.  Sadly, there are one too many engagements keeping me away.  I guess that narrows down the “cities I don’t live in” contest, huh?

If you can make it to this thing, please let me know.  I’m interested to see what it would be like and would LOVE a full report.  I would even post pics and things right here on the site, if one of you fine Systemics was so inclined.  Just sayin…

Btw, I can’t decide if the above image (taken from the video contained at the link I’m posting) is awesome or creepy.  You make the call!

Thanks to Systemic Lindsay for sending this over.  What better way to waste time on a Friday?

It uses the codec / compression refresh issues as a creative element.  There’s also a Kanye West video around the same time that is also out, but I like this one better.

Thanks to Systemic Ruben for sending this in.  It is, as he noted, hilariawesome.

N.A.S.A. “Money” feat. David Byrne, Chuck D, Ras Congo, Seu Jorge, & Z-Trip from Paul Griswold on Vimeo. (Via Creating Inspiration)