Split Wash 2: Jaguar XJ8

Nostalgia seems to be a great motivator. When going to clean my car a couple weeks ago I decided to bring along my camera simply for the sake of capturing something similar to what I had with my 1989 Buick. From that footage I created Split Wash, a short experimental video using a split screen to divide the recording in to two separate points and layer them together.

What I've done here is of exactly the same principal, except this time the image has been roughed up a bit more and repetition has been applied to the bottom layer. While the validity of these types of video as art can be debated, I've always had a fascination with the subtleties of editing and how it can force us to look at things in ways out of the ordinary. I often attribute this to painting. Like how an artist will create something that is as much about recognizing the paint on the canvas as it is about the art itself.

My goal isn't really to make this seem like more than it is, but in washing my Jaguar (just like I did with my Buick) I've captured a moment and presented it somewhat out of context to make the video and edit the subject. I find something visceral and tangible about working this way. In a little over two years the first version of Split Wash is now a little piece of my history; not quite a homevideo, not quite a complete project.

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge

After leaving Alcatraz and the buzz around the waterfront, it was off to another one of San Francisco's legendary landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge. It was one of those moments where we were just in awe. We claimed our brief, but epic road trip moment by grabbing a few snapshots and marveling at our incredible surroundings.

There was no escaping the prominence of the Golden Gate at the entrance of the bay. Driving across it with the roof down only emphasized the scale. That distinct rusty red color, strings of cable whipping passed us, and swarms of cars buzzing by made for an unforgettable scene. Here we were with the wind in our hair crossing one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.

Inspired Singles: Issue 10

A single a day keeps your creativity in play.
Join me as I share some of my fav tunes in an effort to pay the inspiration forward.
Inspired Singles: Issue 10 by Luke Fandrich

This 10th Issue of Inspired Singles has been published on 10/10/10 at 10:00am.

Got to Get You Into My Life by The Beatles

It's tough for me to believe that anyone could go wrong with the Beatles, because I could listen to their entire catalogue over and over again (and have). But one of my favorite tracks from their 1966 album, Revolver has to be this one. Got to Get You Into My Life is so perfectly direct and passionate. It's like seeing your dream girl and instantly letting your mind flash forward to consider how perfect it would be - you just have to meet her. With that kind of excitement in the mix, it certainly helps that you can belt this tune out with a lot of enthusiasm.


Silvia by Miike Snow

A slow but motivated tune, Silvia joins a long list of great songs about a woman's name. Miike Snow's self-titled debut album has a really cool sound in general. Modern, synth-riffed, and catchy, with good hooks, and singable lyrics throughout - but for me, Silvia is the real standout. It's a cool mix of frustration, heartbreak, and acceptance.


Always Love by Nada Surf

A mellow introduction transforms into a well-messaged indie rock track in Always Love. The chorus 'Always love. Hate will get you every time' seems to ring more and more true with each listen. It holds the distinction of being one of those rare songs that you can listen to when your sad or rock out to when your happy.