| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Apesy |
Posted - 04/20/2009 : 20:25:13
http://www.ainr.com/pixies/index.html
basically expecting it to sound like half this new "black francis" and half the breeders
or maybe they'll actually sound like the pixies and they won't blow their legacy
maybe the only reunion album i've generally been worried about
-=Apesy |
| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| matto |
Posted - 02/14/2011 : 10:00:52
lost to the white stripes
sminki pinki |
| Carl |
Posted - 01/18/2011 : 05:49:41
Epson Guardian.
Grammy nomination for
Epsom tutor
7:20am Tuesday 18th January 2011
A tutor from the University for the Creative Arts
(UCA) at Epsom has been nominated for a
prestigious Grammy Award thanks to some
help from his students.
Graphic designer Vaughan Oliver will jet off to
Los Angeles for the music awards ceremony on
February 13, 2011, after the art-work he
produced for the Pixies’ Minotaur Deluxe
Edition boxed set was shortlisted in the Best
Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
award.
Vaughan, who owns design company v23,
said: “I wanted some visceral, raw typography
- using a variety of techniques - to express the
track titles in an organic three-dimensional
way, so I thought the students would be ideal
for the job.
“I liked the idea of creating a ‘design lab’ within
the faculty to enable the students to gain
experience working with an art director on a
live project.
“The students truly rose to the occasion. I
think it’s the most successful project I’ve
worked on in 30 years and has been, all-round,
a very rewarding experience.”
Second year BA (Hons) Graphic Design student,
Ben Ewing, 21, of Tavistock, Devon, said: “Not
in a million years would I have expected to
have an opportunity to work on a project like
this.
“Creating work for Minotaur was great fun.
Vaughan's style of direction meant we had
plenty of freedom to experiment with the
imagery, so for us, it was perfect.
Minotaur will go up against The White Stripes’
Under Great White Northern Lights limited-
edition boxed set and several other artists'
packages.
Fellow student, Michael Speed, added:
"Working with someone like Vaughan is an eye
opener, especially if you are new to the
industry and still a student.
"Whether the project wins or not, the key
aspect is exposure for everyone involved. As
the design industry is becoming increasingly
difficult to break into, this kind of project is a
great starting block for all involved."
The 53rd Grammy Awards will take place at the
Staples Center, Los Angeles, and will be shown
live on American television.
Grammy nomination for Epsom tutor |
| matto |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 08:53:19
up for a grammy
http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2010/12/01/pixies-grammy-nomination-minotaur-box-set/
sminki pinki |
| Schitzophonic |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 17:07:35
Did anyone ever do an audio rip of the Brixton DVD by any chance? Thought I'd be able to find one, but doesn't seem so. Hmm. |
| Carl |
Posted - 03/04/2010 : 12:58:59
Scarborough Evening News - Designer to appear at college.
Scarborough Evening News - Get expert tips to make most of digital age. |
| fumanbru |
Posted - 01/09/2010 : 02:03:31
a review from nme.
http://pixiesmusic.com/nmereview.jpg
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"...long live snitz!! |
| Carl |
Posted - 12/30/2009 : 08:38:33
The Quietus - Vaughan Oliver: A Portrait Of The Artist As A Jung Man. |
| matto |
Posted - 12/15/2009 : 10:45:14
Ooof - it's the Pixies' 'Minotaur' first gawp
http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=140&p=7719
sminki pinki |
| ccuadros |
Posted - 12/14/2009 : 15:25:35
Finally!!! llegó la bestia!!!
there´s some pics:
I´m really happy  , this made my day
Salu2 |
| bobo plenty |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 20:39:20
so, i like it. i'm really digging on the surround sound mixes of the albums. mrs plenty was surprised to see that they all
had hair back in 91 even if they should have been shaving. and kim was so thin... |
| Carl |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 10:19:24
BrightestYoungThings: Judging A Cover By Its Cover: Pixies “Doolittle”. |
| floop |
Posted - 12/06/2009 : 16:27:58
you live in Albuquerque? |
| ccuadros |
Posted - 12/06/2009 : 14:45:44
dam it, 1 month waiting for the beast, the deliver to the ass of the world sucks... |
| floop |
Posted - 12/06/2009 : 08:36:36
i can't decide if i should get this . i really don't need it ,but i want it!
fuuuuukk |
| bobo plenty |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 14:26:53
Amazon (US) shipped today. Should be here by friday! |
| pixie punk |
Posted - 12/02/2009 : 11:09:53
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/12/unboxing-pixies-minotaur/
PUERTO RICO PIXIE |
| mcil |
Posted - 11/30/2009 : 03:50:16
Amazon UK release date was today, and now today they have moved it back to next Monday. This is getting rather farcical now.
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http://www.myspace.com/mcil13 |
| benji |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 21:49:44
i certainly hope so...
cause there's no way i'm buying the entire boxset for the one disc.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| jediroller |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 21:04:09
They will probably end up releasing it on its own though, won't they?
 "Les Blackolero, y sont forts en sacramant" - Czar | 06/26/2007 | 20:10:34
free music | Blackolero | Frank Black & Pixies Tributes |
| benji |
Posted - 11/18/2009 : 19:09:48
thanks for the rundown champ...
now, if only i could have bought the brixton dvd seperately, as thats all i want...
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| The Champ |
Posted - 11/17/2009 : 23:48:36
Here is some guy's review-
Ok, I finally got my limited edition delivered today, and if you're like I was and very frustrated at the general lack of any information anywhere about the blu-ray in the set, let me give my impressions.
There is only one blu-ray disc in the box set which contains the following:
- All 5 Pixies albums (Come On Pilgrim through Trompe Le Monde) in 2.0 and 5.1 DTS-HD MA audio, accompanied by a 1080p slideshow of the Minotaur art.
- All of the band's music videos in 480p standard definition, 2.0 DTS-HD MA audio.
- The 1992 Brixton Academy live show in 480p standard definition and 2.0 and 5.1 DTS-HD MA audio. In the Minotaur packaging itself the blu-ray is not listed as having the Brixton gig but it is contained when you load the disc up.
The 2 DVDs in the box set are identical to the blu-ray in terms of content, just spread out over 2 discs. Contrary to what I've seen posted around, they are both regular DVD video discs, not DVD-Audio discs.
I'm pretty happy with the surround mixes of the albums. The surround speakers are used pretty much to just help the sound fill the room as if you were in a practice space with the band. The music doesn't really lend itself to fancy use of the surround speakers and they thankfully don't try to force it here.
The Brixton video quality is definitely a step up from what you can currently find of the Brixton gig on Youtube, but it's not spectacular. The audio quality also sounds pretty great though again not on the level of something like the recent Stop Making Sense blu-ray. The DTS-HD MA track on the blu-ray sounded noticeably better than the DTS/Dolby Digital track on the DVD. The blu-ray and DVD share the exact same video footage in 480p.
So for those people interested in the blu-ray component of this box set, just be aware that it constitutes an audio-only upgrade over the DVD, and not video (unless you count the HD slideshow during the albums). |
| benji |
Posted - 11/16/2009 : 19:11:50
so there's one audio cd for each album, one DVD-A with all albums on, and the blu-ray? that seems to cover it...
but great pics tho - thanks alot..
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| govegan |
Posted - 11/16/2009 : 08:41:05
I can't believe the guy with the pictures has already been scared off.
It seems from those pictures that there's just one DVD-A and one Blu-ray disc, each containing every Pixies album instead of one disc per album. Can anyone who's gotten the monster confirm that? |
| The Champ |
Posted - 11/16/2009 : 06:20:16
Dah give me a review dammit!!! |
| bobo plenty |
Posted - 11/14/2009 : 15:45:15
Order update from Amazon, estimated arrival date 30 November. |
| vilainde |
Posted - 11/14/2009 : 02:17:01
You guys are just jealous because minotaur has the best username.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
| Ziggy |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 23:01:05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCSJK0TlmZM&feature=fvw
A interview for UK radio prior to the Isle of Wight Festival.
great interviewer, actually. BF is on fine form. |
| darwin |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 05:27:23
142 shots. I don't think I have that many photos of my second child. |
| minotaur |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 05:08:21
Plenty of friends here dude and music is one of my 'hobbies'. But if this is the kind of forum that attracts people like you, I'm out of here after 2 posts.
Cheers
 |
| kurtblack |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 04:53:47
quote:
Originally posted by minotaur
Right. I received my limited Minotaur package yesterday. It is HUGE and HEAVY! On the title pages of the two books it say Minotaur is "a visual tribute by vaughan oliver and simon larbalestier" with "music by PIXIES" and that's exactly what it is.
Here's my unpack porn: http://gallery.me.com/shffl#100015/MINOTAUR001&bgcolor=black
WARNING: this can be a spoiler for some of you! DON'T CLICK if you want to have your own minotaur-unpack-experience.
If MobileMe Galleries are too complicated for your browser, try http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/1161040/1/MINOTAUR?h=256e10
"unpack porn"
"spoiler"
"have your own minotaur-unpack-experience"
Someone needs some friends and a hobby. |
| minotaur |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 04:17:53
(...) |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/13/2009 : 02:37:17
IGN: Pixies Still Rock. |
| moro |
Posted - 11/12/2009 : 08:54:23
The beast has arrived. I'll be out ot the office for a few days, so I could not even open it. |
| frankblacktaper |
Posted - 11/12/2009 : 07:19:54
I bought it to at that price but its not in stock so im not sure if we will actually ever get it...I don't know if they are producing this thing in waves and can get "another shipment" |
| bobo plenty |
Posted - 11/11/2009 : 17:36:51
Amazon currently has the deluxe edition for $155 (free shipping) I'd been toying with the idea but decided to pull the trigger at that price. |
