tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24618070040790291852011-11-27T15:46:55.089-08:00where tech meets technoBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-19719783622164391482008-09-22T11:07:00.000-07:002008-09-22T11:09:31.633-07:00The new Armored Core video game from Ubisoft has some of the best mech animation I've seen in a while. A great example of how video game companies are quickly catching up to feature films in their quality.<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="gtembed" width="480" height="392"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=40205"/> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <embed src="http://www.gametrailers.com/remote_wrap.php?mid=40205" swLiveConnect="true" name="gtembed" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="sameDomain" allowFullScreen="true" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="392"></embed> </object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-1971978362216439148?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-69680910272110915572008-08-11T14:05:00.000-07:002008-08-11T14:22:54.553-07:00A nod to Transformers... <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P4ckJFNkra8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/P4ckJFNkra8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RhtGBaEOEVs&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RhtGBaEOEVs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-6968091027211091557?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-62501737767635012842008-06-18T10:21:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:27:03.638-07:00We've seen robotic mechanisms programmed to make meaningful sounds before, but The Trons are a full-blown robotic band!<br /><br /> Enjoy this amazing vid!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c2JChnwv2Ws&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c2JChnwv2Ws&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-6250173776763501284?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-78756155878443133632008-06-04T14:19:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:24:54.200-07:00Here are two very fun and playful music videos, which feature the SEXYROBOT song off the Pinker Tones album.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/91TUZuQDgnU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/91TUZuQDgnU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2u0RfDlYQKw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2u0RfDlYQKw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-7875615587844313363?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-9941214637701924182008-05-29T14:32:00.000-07:002008-08-08T11:17:02.895-07:00Back when MTV was known for playing actual music videos, this Herbie Hancock video was getting heavy rotation for it's originality and funky beat. <br /><br />"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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Always a classic!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S7dAxvj2mlU&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S7dAxvj2mlU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-994121463770192418?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-57906969194539533462008-05-29T14:31:00.001-07:002008-08-08T11:08:21.399-07:00Just a fun little mix of robot footage (fictional and non-fictional) put to a beat. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nWjJVkzU_Yw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nWjJVkzU_Yw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-5790696919453953346?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-80906841604077473252008-05-29T14:22:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:40:20.014-07:00The 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! <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Check out the video and you will see what I mean. Ultra-cool!<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FO7mp-lyYnQ&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FO7mp-lyYnQ&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-8090684160407747325?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-15389748495436702722008-05-29T14:14:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:29:19.733-07:00No 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. <br /><br />This song and video is called Robot Rock.. proving my point... they are at the core of the Mechtronica movement right now.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rBbasXXtrXw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rBbasXXtrXw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-1538974849543670272?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-52281719241081144812008-05-29T12:33:00.001-07:002008-08-06T11:25:40.045-07:00Kraftwerk 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?<br /><br />Enjoy the video!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ovCK97hFiSI&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ovCK97hFiSI&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-5228171924108114481?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461807004079029185.post-49874177195229315842008-05-21T17:37:00.000-07:002008-05-29T12:28:46.560-07:00beep.  beep.  bop.<div><div>beep.  beep.  bop.<div><div><br />welcome to mechtronica.</div><div><br />beep.</div><div><br />machines.</div><div><br /></div><div>beep.</div><div><br /><div>music.<br /><br />bop.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2461807004079029185-4987417719522931584?l=mechtronica.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16846589195477996576noreply@blogger.com0