Articles in 3 – Spring 07
Man on the Moon
The epitome of today’s youth, recording of an artist. Mario Spinetti’s attention to passion is traced with purity. Portrait by Danny Tidwell
A Trip Within Thailand: Pachyderms and Polaroids by Jeremy Kost
Kost chronicles his travels throughout Thailand where, instead of shooting celebs on the red carpet, he captured citizens (and pachyderms) of a far away culture for the very first time.
VIP – Vivian Nixon
Movmnt highlights one VIP dancer each season. In our spring 2007 issue, we salute Vivian Nixon who is a talented dancer and performer.
Semi Precious Weapons – All Dressed Up
The self-proclaimed “garage-glam” band [Semi Precious Weapons] seems intent on taking on the world one rock n’ roll lover at a time. In skintight flesh-toned pants, stiletto heels, tattered shirts, and waves of bleached hair over raccoon eyes splattered with glitter, Tranter’s dazzling onstage image commands attention. With inspiration from pop singer Jessica Simpson and collaboration with legendary rock producer Tony Visconti, Semi Precious Weapons has landed legions of fans worldwide.
Stella Adler Studios Hosts Festival of the Arts
Stella Adler acting studios hosts the Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts. It is a celebration art and social activism and brings artists from many disciplines together to showcase different events. Concerts, dance and theatre performances, and poetry readings are just a few of the events scheduled to take place.
Music Review – MGMT, Oracular Spectacular
The Brooklyn-based MGMT’s Oracular Spectacular is one of those rare near-perfect debuts Oracular Spectacular is one of those rare near-perfect debuts that indubitably marks the arrival of a musical mainstay. Goldwasser, the guitarist of the band is seamlessly morphing from a young Mick Jagger to a sexed-up and shirtless Prince, remember the eighties?
Ballet and Hip-Hop, A Love Affair
After the Atlanta Ballet experiment where B-boy performed with the company, discover Ballerina Who Loves B-Boy that also bring together Ballet and Hip-hop.
Music Review – The Honorary Title, Scream & Light Up the Sky
With their latest effort, The Honorary Title proves they are hipper than the average my-mommy-never-loved-me indie pop band. Scream & Light Up the Sky offers a subtle melancholy.
Anti-Conformity – Tom Waits
You may know his voice, rooted in gravel, whiskey, and nicotine. It is as distinctive as the sonic landscapes its possessor contrives. Tom Waits has taken us through carnivals, world wars, literary tales, crime scenes, jailhouses, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
House Dance International Holds Second Annual Dance Festival: July 10-12, 2008
House Dance International, is a yearly event in New York July 10-12, 2008. The festival is the first of its kind dedicated exclusively to house music culture.
Rob Jost – Low End Theory
Bassist Rob Jost makes less much more. Brooklyn-based bassist/singer/multi-instrumentalist Rob Jost was that obnoxious guy on his cell phone outside a bookstore in Portland, Oregon. He’s currently on a national tour with Imogen Heap and Kid Beyond.
