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benjaminjtaylor: EMPIRE: Final Teaser. Saw more from this film...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:07:14 -0400

EMPIRE: Final Teaser. Saw more from this film during the press party last night. Great interview footage from Lucas Brunelle. Tickets for the 10:00PM showing STILL available. 8:00PM sold out! Really looking forward to this film.

I haven’t been out shooting as much as I would like to...

Thu, 20 May 2010 19:23:33 -0400

I haven’t been out shooting as much as I would like to lately. Nor have I been posting “Where I’m At” much either. Last night I went out with @AndrewS_W and @Alex_Neri to adventure into the decayed depths of a local industrial park. The results I’ve published are from a series of long exposures and my personal favourites. As always, enjoy what you see. Until next time…

You can find the rest here.

Professional x Black Though

Sun, 09 May 2010 15:40:00 -0400

Professional x Black Though

Shake x Game ft. Travis Barker Prod. Pharrell What just...

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:32:09 -0400

Shake x Game ft. Travis Barker Prod. Pharrell

What just happened. Was that a vintage 60’s jive beat being rapped over by the Blood of a gangster, tattoo faced, thug rapper The Game. Oh Pharrell, you know how to “Shake The Game up” [double pun not intended]. If this is whats to come from Skateboard P [Pharrell] and Mr. The Game, than you can catch me in the record store on the day of release.

Proceed II x The Roots I’m not sure of any details for...

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:03:00 -0400

Proceed II x The Roots

I’m not sure of any details for this track, but @AndrewS_W sent it to me, to check out. Another flawless live performance from The Roots. Apparently it’s from The Jon Stewart Show. Enjoy.

Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (Fleet Foxes Cover) x First Aid...

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:00:00 -0400

Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (Fleet Foxes Cover) x First Aid Kit

I’ve been showing this song to all my friends and even my family lately. These ~~12yr old~~ sisters cover a Fleet Foxes track, get 1.3 million views on youtube, and steal the hearts of every single viewer. I think I prefer this version over the original, and I love the original.

Check out the video here. You’ll never get your heart back.

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Valentino x Diane Birch I have a thing for female musicians....

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:00:00 -0400

Valentino x Diane Birch

I have a thing for female musicians. It’s not that I necessarily prefer them to male artists. I think it’s just that females typically do more “solo” acts, whereas male artists are typically part of a band. I think my shallow point has been made. Enjoy.

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HOME x Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes. I’ve been...

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:22:00 -0400

HOME x Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes.

I’ve been really into this song for April so far. It’s just an upbeat happymaker, that makes everyone around want to whistle.

To me it’s about how comfortable love makes you feel, and how we find and realize that comfort. Listen Up. Enjoy.

ES&TMZ are playing at the Osheaga 2010 festival, which is SOLD OUT.

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I’m so glad it’s spring now, and no longer winter....

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:00:26 -0400

I’m so glad it’s spring now, and no longer winter. People are happier, smiles are more plentiful.

I ordered a new Nikon D90 on Monday. I’ll be excited when it gets here after the weekend. I can’t wait to make little videos like this.

It’s the little things.

Pharrell Williams, commonly known for his musical efforts as an...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:01:29 -0400

Pharrell Williams, commonly known for his musical efforts as an artist, and producer has stepped into the realm of industrial design. As always Mr. Williams struts his unique style, and talks about his newest piece, which is basically an Emes chair with tank tracks.

His explanation… is just.

In this interview/ artist’s statement, I can really understand where he is coming from with is statements regarding young people in the war. They are in war for many reasons, all of which are their own and not ours to judge. I can also appreciate that sort of outlook generally in life, not just war. I guess that all comes back to the term - “To each his own.”

It’s almost time for the release of EA Blackbox newest...

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:13:57 -0400

It’s almost time for the release of EA Blackbox newest skateboarding game ‘Skate 3’ but in the meantime, you should see the stuff some people are shredding on back in ‘Skate 2’. Enjoy!

Clock With No Hands x The Roots ƒ Mercedes Martinez Thanks...

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:44:49 -0400

Clock With No Hands x The Roots ƒ Mercedes Martinez

Thanks @questlove

I’ve been pushing through the final stages of this web design job all morning. All to the the rhythm of The Roots, and this jammer brought me out of the daze. A true beauty.

Here is a quick quest for you to mentally embark on. Do you ever...

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:37:57 -0400

Here is a quick quest for you to mentally embark on.

Do you ever look at someone, and still wonder how they look?

A little world at the mercy of your finger. Godfinger. I browse...

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:12:56 -0400

A little world at the mercy of your finger. Godfinger.

I browse the app store every once in awhile looking for something new to screw around with. Last week I found Street Fighter IV. This week I got really lucky, I discovered “Godfinger”. It’s basically a roleplaying game, and you are god. You use your finger to navigate your planet as it grows at your control. As you level up you get access to more buildings, followers, and power-ups. Followers are the people that populate your planet, and you can give them different roles such as harvesting gold, worshipping your shrine, or constructing buildings. You control the energy to the buildings and followers with sun and rain, and you gain energy by being worshipped. That’s the basics, and there isn’t much more to it. I like the fact that I can play for 5 minutes, and be done for an hour or two, and get a notification if resources are low, or harvests are rotting. It keeps going while your not around, and sends push notifications to keep me in the loop. It’s not a demanding game, but it is quite fun once you get going. I was hard pressed to find a roleplaying style game before this, but this has filled the desire quite adequately. You can find it in the App Store for FREE.

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Nuevo Vallarta, MX

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:36:00 -0400

I’m currently sitting in the aisle seat of flight 3213 taking me from Nuevo Vallarta where I just spent the last week basking in sun, to Calgary - The halfway point on this return home. Back to the confines of the “nine-to-five“. The ‘artificially lit mega-center’ of modern suburban society. Seven days now seems like more of a tease than a vacation. Especially as the beverage trolley nudges my elbow for the umpteenth time, and the ‘bro’ ahead of me leans his seat back to it’s fully-reclined position leaving me in the least ergonomically ideal arrangement. Nonetheless, all I can do is reminisce on the past week, and the pleasures that it held. Pics after the break.

Here are a few pictures from the trip, and make sure you check TILLEY.ME for the rest!

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Feel Good x Chip Tha Ripper. Feeling happy? This’ll boost...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:20:10 -0500

Feel Good x Chip Tha Ripper.

Feeling happy? This’ll boost ya up.
Feeling sad? This’ll boost ya up.

I love this track, I hope you do as well. Check out the hook- it’s genius.

February was a slow, uninspired month. Outdoors are grim, morale...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:31:37 -0500

February was a slow, uninspired month. Outdoors are grim, morale is low, sales are down, and I am busy working at a job effected that. I didn’t shoot enough, I didn’t think enough, and in the end I was unproductive. On a happy note, I turned 19 on Feb. 26th, which means I am legally allowed to buy and drink alcohol, but I don’t so I guess it’s just another year.

March will be different, I am off to Mexico this thursday, and presuming my camera doesn’t sell this week, I will get some great photos I’m sure!

The other night was my friend Fraser’s birthday. The next night a few good friends got together, played some pool, and had a great time. Here is a quick video I made to document some of the night. Enjoy!

What Does it Take? I subscribe to Esquire, I pick up GQ monthly,...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:32:45 -0500

What Does it Take?

I subscribe to Esquire, I pick up GQ monthly, and read fashion blogs, tech blogs, and every type of blog that could possibly inspire me to want “things”. Every little boy dreams of owning a big house and a fast car, but do we actually know what it takes? The simple answer is - “Only millionaires have those things”. That is probably true, or at least $300,000+ gross incomes, but it’s not a realistic goal to set.

When I say the word ‘millionaire’, what flashes through your mind, or better yet - Who? I bet it’s hollywood, NYC, business tycoons, celebrities. Was I right? Probably. Real life isn’t like that. If 100 of you are my age, I bet in 10 years at the most 1 of you will have an established name nationwide. Chances are none of you will*, just because statistically it is very improbable. What is more probable is that you will have an established name in your community, or industry. This is something that can be just as fulfilling, and could have an equal pay off.

So here I sit. Still curious as to how much it takes to get to the top. I still wonder where the top is. From where I am now, I can’t fathom the top. So with that in mind- I might as well just keep going until I’m there, and when I get there - I’ll keep going.

Where do you want to be? What do you want to do?

Show me your dreams.

*I encourage you to be successful, by “none of you”, I was speaking statistically. Reach for the stars.

RIP Lee “Alexander” Mcqueen Alexandra Shulman,...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:26:34 -0500

RIP Lee “Alexander” Mcqueen

Alexandra Shulman, editor of Vogue, said: ‘Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs.

Read more: http://share.tilley.me/nYD16

You will be remembered Mr Mcqueen. Fashion never dies.

I’m 18. I’m still young, expense free, and generally...

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:10:26 -0500

I’m 18. I’m still young, expense free, and generally don’t have many responsibilities. For the last 3 years, I have been practically self sufficient. I have payed for all my fuel, clothes, cameras, gadgets, computers, cell phone, and the else. I have a roof over my head expense free, and a full fridge at all times. That said, over these 3 years I have blown essentially every dollar I have ever earned. I have bought 2 Macbook Pros, 2 Nikons, a Canon, and countless other gadgets. I have been shopping 4 times a week in some cases, and used to drive 500 km a week (locally, in school majority). Long story short, I was good for the economy.

2010 is about simplifying. Consolidating. Buying right, and being smart with my finances, and decisions. To start this I’m making a comparison of some small changes that will result in big savings. Feel free to compare my list to your daily life, and see how much the smallest things cost annually.

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Tea 250 times a year.

Starbucks Grande Zen Full Leaf Tea - about $1.75ea. (437.00/yr)

Starbucks Zen Full Leaf Tea box - 6.99/24pk (75.00/yr)

$362 savings.

Eating Out

1.5 times weekly average, and the price of meal is about $6.50 - $507/yr

McDonalds 1.39 menu - $122.46

Over $384.00 in savings.

Auto

90L/wk @ 1.00/L - $4680.00/yr

Carpool with parents - Free.

savings of $4680.00

Total saved per year: $5426.00*

Wow, now that I put it that way - I could buy a new camera every year, just with these savings. Think about it, these aren’t huge changes.

*All figures are approximate averages of what I think I am using/paying.