Back when MTV was known for playing actual music videos, this Herbie Hancock video was getting heavy rotation for it's originality and funky beat.
"Rockit" was released as a single in 1983 and is one of the first songs ever to feature scratching and other turntablist techniques. The single was a major radio hit in the United Kingdom but more of an underground hit in the United States.
The video was directed by duo Godley & Creme and features robot-like sculptures (by Jim Whiting) moving in time to the music. The video garnered five MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, including Best Concept Video and Best Special Effects.
Always a classic!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Techno Robot Video
Just a fun little mix of robot footage (fictional and non-fictional) put to a beat.
wipEout HD - techno racing wonderland
The WipEout HD video game does not feature any robots, but it does revolve around a futuristic city of ultra-cool racing vehicles and technology! The citiscape environment reflect a high-tech future wonderland, and one can only imagine robots would be a big part of this world. In any case, this is definatley a fitting video for the world of mechtronica!
The soundtrack to this racing game features music by Kraftwerk, Mason, Noisia, Mist, Stanton Warriors, Booka Shade, DJ Fresh, Ed Rush and others. These totally groovin' and energetic beats serve as the perfect soundtrack to this high-tech racing game.
Check out the video and you will see what I mean. Ultra-cool!
The soundtrack to this racing game features music by Kraftwerk, Mason, Noisia, Mist, Stanton Warriors, Booka Shade, DJ Fresh, Ed Rush and others. These totally groovin' and energetic beats serve as the perfect soundtrack to this high-tech racing game.
Check out the video and you will see what I mean. Ultra-cool!
Daft Punk is... Robot Rock!
No goup today better personifies the mix of electronic beats and robotics then Daft Punk! What other group actually LOOKS like robots, and never reveals signs of being a mere mortal? Their music is totally infectious, and their music videos often include themes or technology, science fiction, and robots.
This song and video is called Robot Rock.. proving my point... they are at the core of the Mechtronica movement right now.
This song and video is called Robot Rock.. proving my point... they are at the core of the Mechtronica movement right now.
It starts with a pulse....
Kraftwerk are the godfathers of electronica, and their themes often revolve around themes of technology and robots. What better way to kick things off here then with a pulsating beat... bringing things to life?
Enjoy the video!
Enjoy the video!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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