The Greatest Words of Muhammad Ali, for Louis Vuitton

As a brand, I can't really say that Louis Vuitton is one of my favorites nor does it fill me with excitement or joy when I see an advert in a glossy magazine. These videos, however, are something different and it is purely down to the subject matter, artists involved and the way they are shot.

Created for the luxury brand's Core Values campaign Stuart McIntyre directes these two striking and poetic videos featuring emcee Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and calligrapher, Niels Shoe Meulman in a homage to sport’s greatest showman, Muhammad Ali

Drawing on Ali’s most famous quotes, Bey takes on the role of storyteller, versing inspiring soundbites, whilst Meulman skillfully scribes onto the canvas of the ring to honor the legendary heavyweight champ.

Louis Vuitton "Word" - Directed by Stuart McIntyre in collaboration with Ogilvy Paris from Steam Films on Vimeo.

Louis Vuitton "Dream" - Directed by Stuart McIntyre in collaboration with Ogilvy Paris from Steam Films on Vimeo.

You can experience the full Muhammad Ali tribute in all it's glory on the Louis Vuitton Journeys site: louisvuittonjourneys.com/thegreatest The website promises more so stay tuned.

Thanks for Andy C for sharing the link!

Munny Customisation Time Lapse by Carson Catlin

reticulated from Carson Catlin on Vimeo.

Edition Hermès - The Making of the Leica M9-P

The Making of the Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès« – Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas from Leica Camera on Vimeo.

Watch the making of the Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès« – Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas, introduced in Berlin at the "LEICA - DAS WESENTLICHE" on May 10, 2012.

This limited edition is a celebration of the friendship and collaboration between Jean-Louis Dumas, the former president of Hermès, who died in May 2010, and Leica Camera AG.

The Unboxing of the Leica M9-P »Edition Hermès« from Leica Camera on Vimeo.

Finished by Hand... The Leica Lense

Fascinating to watch & the cynic in me was slightly surprised that something like this was still heavily produced by hand! One of these is defiantly on my wish list.

Leica Lenses (English) from leica camera on Vimeo.

Disney Remixed & Re-edited

After this post over on BOOOOOOOM and a tweet by @AlanDalby prompted me to listen to the tracks again, I thought I'd post a few of my favourite Disney Remixes, which I found after first discovering the "Alice" by Pogo (Nick Bertke) about a year ago.

I'm not saying that these are masterpieces or the coolest things if heard, just that, in my opinion, they are executed well and their arrangements don't completely devastate the original.

These aren't in any particular order but "Alice" is a definite favourite.

View "Alice" video on youtube

View "Lost" video on youtube

View "Little Murmur" video on youtube

There was another tune I wanted to post; a PHat remix and edit of The Caterpillar's "Who Are You" Speech from Alice in Wonderland, but unfortunately it's no longer available on youtube, so I guess it's lost forever unless someone can find it.

Pogo has created quite a few of these remixes using various classic and popular films; my favourites being Go out and love someone and White Dress. If your interested you can listen on his site and lastFM.

Panique au Village

I was very privileged to be invited to a private screening of "A Town Called Panic" a feature film of the animated series of the same name by Stéphane Aubier & Vincent Patar.

Going with the preconception of an extra long, French subtitled Cravendale Advert my eyes were pleasantly opened to an extremely funny and charming animation with great attention to detail and imagination.

The film follows the adventures of 3 friends Cowboy, Indian and "Cheval!"… thats all I'm going to say so you'll have to watch it to find out what happens!

Here's the trailer as a little taster, Enjoy!

Cheers for the invite Jarvis