Tom Schroeder is an animator from Minnesota who a few years back teamed up with drummer Dave King to create the short films Bike Ride and Bike Race. He credits King's narrative musical style as being the inspiration for these films. I only recently stumbled upon this collaboration and have really enjoyed being at the intersection of sound, animation, and story telling. The two films are shown below and an interview with the artist regarding this work is in the full article. It's insightful, thought provoking, and really personallizes the project. Check 'em out, and then go ride your bike and listen to jazz.

Bike Ride

Bide Race

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Today I unveil a long-awaited post. It originated as a discussion in Kyle's basement a few years ago, which in turn was partially responsible for me becoming part of Those Who Dig. I am going to examine one of my favorite films, one of my favorite hip-hop albums, and their compelling similarities: Pulp Fiction and Enter the Wu Tang: 36 Chambers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I bring da motherfuckin' ruckus!

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The Wire is easily one of the greatest shows to ever be on television. Furthermore, an integral part of the series as a whole is the mood and environment in which it exists. This mood is established in large part from the music selections for the opening and closing segments; which bookend each episode and help to characterize the great city of Baltimore.

All contributing writers (Dave, Kyle, and Steve) of TWD are not only massive fans of the show, but Dave is also a real live Baltimore city resident. You can follow all of his Baltimore related musings in 140 characters or less via twitter at DaveWhoDigs.

Today's Scenes and Songs examines music from The Wire, and takes a hard look at the music surrounding the show which took a hard look at the city.

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Tonight I'm posting the third and final installment in a series of three devoted to the music-based films of Christopher Guest & company: This is Spinal Tap (1980s heavy metal), Waiting for Guffman (stage musical), and A Mighty Wind (1950s/1960s folk). They are some of my favorite movies, and with music so funny and so well done, I thought they'd be great for further discussion as part of the Scenes & Songs feature. This one goes to 11!

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Tonight I'm posting the second installment in a series of three devoted to the music-based films of Christopher Guest & company: This is Spinal Tap (1980s heavy metal), Waiting for Guffman (stage musical), and A Mighty Wind (1950s/1960s folk). They are some of my favorite movies, and with music so funny and so well done, I thought they'd be great for further discussion as part of the Scenes & Songs feature. Come me with on a journey to the heart of America – Blaine, Missouri.

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Tonight I'm posting the first installment in a series of three devoted to the music-based films of Christopher Guest: This Is Spinal Tap (1980s heavy metal), Waiting for Guffman (stage musical), and A Mighty Wind (1950s/1960s folk).They are some of my favorite movies and with music so funny and so well done, I thought they'd be great for further discussion as part of the Scenes & Songs feature. We'll kick things off with A Mighty Wind.

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Another day, another installment of Scenes & Songs. This feature is intended to examine movies that involve significant musical subject content and/or distinct soundtracks, or maybe even just an excellent song for a specific scene.

Today's pick is one the best films of 2010, The Social Network, and the music of its opening scene, "Ball and Biscuit" by the White Stripes.

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Today we are presenting Scenes & Songs, a feature at Those Who Dig that looks at the intersection of music and film. Although we have already begun sharing our love of great music videos with you, this feature takes that further. It is intended to examine movies that involve significant musical subject content and/or distinct soundtracks, or maybe even just an excellent song for a specific scene.

Today's pick is the 1988 classic Beetlejuice alongside the music of Harry Belafonte. 

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Today we are presenting Scenes & Songs, a new feature at Those Who Dig that looks at the intersection of music and film. We have already begun sharing our love of great music videos with you. This feature takes that further and is intended to examine movies that involve significant musical subject content and/or distinct soundtracks, or maybe even just an excellent song for a specific scene.

Check out the first installment on the film Pirate Radio.

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