Daily Archives: July 12, 2011

Fleet Commander

Fleet Commander

From University of Illinois MS graduate candidate Arthur Nishimoto comes a demo of an interactive strategy game developed at the Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL). “Fleet Commander” explores how a real-time interactive strategy game that would typically rely on complex keyboard commands and mouse interactions be transferred into a multi-user, multi-touch environment. (How would you like this video game to come into your living room? Sci-fi war games are upon us.)

Originally designed for use with TacTile, a 52-inch multi-touch LCD tabletop display, “Fleet Commander” game play has been ported to EVL’s 20-foot wide multi-touch LCD wall, Cyber-Commons.

You can learn more about this project here.

Fleet Commander

Crushin Remix by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

Crushin by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

Singer Michelle Martinez dropped a remixed version of her song “Crushin” with rapper Traphik. It’s a nice track to chill to during summer, while finding someone to crush on! Not only was the song remixed, but it’s also getting a music video. Once the video is out, you can crush on your choice of Michelle Martinez or Traphik or both.

Originally, the song was off Michelle Martinez’ Adrenaline album. The remixed track is scheduled to be re-released as a single. You can download the original track FREE here for a limited time. OR support her by getting the song on Crushin' - Adrenaline.

Crushin Remix by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

Crushin Remix music video teaser by Michelle Martinez x Traphik

The One You Say Goodnight To by Kina Grannis

The One You Say Goodnight To by Kina Grannis

Singer Kina Grannis released her latest music video “The One You Say Goodnight To” off her Stairwells album. The love song offers a storyline where Chester See searches for Kina Grannis in the country side as she sings and plays her guitar. It’s a beautifully shot video incorporating the environment to enhance the feel of the song. You can get the single on The One You Say Goodnight to - Stairwells (Deluxe Version)

Previously, Kina released videos for Valentine and My Time With You.

See more Kina Grannis and Chester See in the Funemployed web series.

The One You Say Goodnight To by Kina Grannis

Lyrics to The One You Say Goodnight To by Kina Grannis

I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.

Let me first say that you’re so charming.
Don’t you think that you could use someone to charm?
I would sit back, I would laugh, I would laugh again.
Ohh.
And maybe you’d like someone to greet you at the door after a long, long day.
I’m here for you, if you let me.

I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.

Funny thing is I’m trying hard and it’s unlike me to get so caught up in things.
But I won’t quit, I won’t quit ’til you smile at me.
Ohh.
And I just cry if you don’t stop to say hello.
It hurts the longer this goes.
I’d cry for you, if you let me.

I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.

Oh, oh, oh.
If you let me.
Oh, oh, oh.
If you let me.
Oh, ooh, ooh.
If you let me.
Oh, woah.
Oh, woah.
Oh, woah.

I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.
I will be the one you say goodnight to.

Without You music video by AJ Rafael

Without You music video by AJ Rafael

Singer AJ Rafael released the music video for his song “Without You“. The video and song offers a personal perspective on dealing with a life-changing or life-threatening event. He takes you on a unique journey though the five stages of grief that you all can hopefully relate to in one way or another. Here’s AJ Rafael’s own personal experience:

My Godfather, “Kuya” Frank, passed away last October after a 4-year long battle with cancer and it struck a familiar feeling in my gut. My Dad passed away when I was 10 and the reailty of losing another father figure really hit me hard.

I wrote this song not about a death or losing someone to an illness, but about wanting to be with someone so bad that you couldn’t go another day without them– but this song spoke differently to my Kuya Frank’s wife Ate Rhea. She told me that she listened to this song as if it was Kuya Frank singing to her, fighting for her, and wanting to be there for her through all of this. Thus, the original concept for this video was born and it stuck in my head– and I pray that this video helps you realize that you are not alone in your struggle, whether it is you or a loved one going through it.

Don’t forget to let your loved ones know that you love them… We never know what tomorrow might bring.

You can get this song on Without You - Red Roses off the Red Roses album. Also see other music videos with AJ Rafael: When We Say (Juicebox) and We Could Happen.

The video was directed by Ross Ching. See some of his other works: Valentine by Kina Grannis, Offbeat by Clara C, and 3 Minutes.

Without You music video by AJ Rafael

Lyrics to Without You by AJ Rafael

bucket full of tears
bb know im here
im here waiting

just close ur precious eyes
and just realize
im still fighting

for you to be with me
sit under this tree
and we can watch the sunrise

wake up feel the air that im breathin
i cant explain this feeling that im feelin
i wont go another day without you
hold on i promise its gets brighter
when it rains i’ll hold you even tighterr
i wont go another day without you

i know ur feelin down
like no ones around
but baby ur wrong

just get rid of the fear
promise that im here
i’ll never be gone

so baby come with me
we can fly away and we can see the
stars shine

and baby you can be my love

this is me tonight
no more games and no more lies
and i know its right
cuz of the way you look into my eyes
and when i hold you tight
the worries dissapear im glad ur in my life