Comma Music Blog

Comma Honored at AICP 2010!

commaadmin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:34:51 +0000

The 2010 AICP Show, held last night at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, brought together a who’s who of the advertising community. Yes, Comma was very much in attendance. In fact, Comma was voted into the 2010 Show in the Musical Arrangement category for the work we did on Nike’s animated “Dunkin’ on Reindeer” spot, featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, with guest turns by rappers Lupe Fiasco and KRS-One. Comma thanks Wieden +Kennedy for presenting this opportunity to us—and congratulates our very own Justin Hori, who nailed it! Comma would also like to thank MoMA, which includes each year’s Show in its film archives. In this way, the museum helps to bring the Show’s honorees (Comma and others) to the attention of thousands of museum visitors every year.

ALL (W)RAPPED UP . . . WITH BEEF AND BEATS

rheudabaga — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:38:03 +0000

Nike xmasThe package of spots for Nike’s MVPuppets holiday campaign, featuring LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, reached new heights with the two-minute music video, “Dunking on Reindeer.” With beats originally produced by indie hip-hop duo, the Cool Kids, the track was remixed and rearranged by Justin Hori. Max Stinson penned the song’s lyrics, which were then recorded by KRS-One of legendary hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions. In “Dunking,” KRS plays the role of Santa aka Kris Kringle, while young MC, Lupe Fiasco, plays a supporting role as the disgruntled reindeer, Blitzen.
During the recording of “Dunking,” an idea began percolating: a hip-hop beef, old school style, complete with back-and-forth battle raps between Blitzen and Santa. So, new beats were created by Justin Hori, and Lupe Fiasco delivered a stellar verse, calling out KRS-One. KRS quickly countered with a sharp retaliation verse. Another classic hip-hop beef was entered into the books. In fact, listening to KRS’ Santa dis Fiasco’s Blitzen brings to mind the unforgettable beef between KRS and MC Shan back in 1985.
Immediately after the initial airing and posting of “Dunking on Reindeer” on YouTube, the blogs were abuzz, and the debate over who won ensued. Regardless of who emerges as the victor of the battle, one thing remains clear: Nike’s MVPuppets spots are adored by fans of hip-hop and puppets alike. “The game is over. The game is over. Bud a bop. Baah.”

Q: What do Swell Season, Phoenix, and Colbie Caillat have in common?

mk2dev — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:35:54 +0000

A: Comma!

(more like ‘what do they have in comma-n’)…

All three of these incredible bands graced us this month for a few tunes and some hang-time. The Swell Season, award winning duo from the movie Once, played a lengthy set for us and some friends while they were in town supporting their new record Strict Joy. (Glen even invited Larry to play accordion with them!)

French pop band Phoenix, producers of the record Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix played a sold out show at the Aragon but stopped by Comma for an hour or two to chat.

And finally, October brought us Colbie Caillat. The Billboard topping singer songwriter surfer babe from Hawaii played a few songs with her band for us before jetting off.

Check out pictures of all these here!

Chicago Tribune gives some love to a Comma-scored 2016 spot

mk2dev — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:50:16 +0000

We love this spot too!

Did Chicago 2016 bid have the IOC at hello?

Raphael Saadiq Showcase

mk2dev — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:42:39 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended! Raphael is one of the best performers touring and we’re so glad he was able to take time out of his schedule for us!

http://www.raphaelsaadiq.com

Check out more photos on our Facebook Page

Santa Monica studio style

mk2dev — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:30:35 +0000

We’re up and running in Santa Monica. Robot-genius Justin Hori is nestled in & composing in his new studio, blocks from the ocean, thousands of miles away from Chicago’s frozen flurries.

Bonny Dolan’s Executive Producing for both locations, though she’s currently in LA with freelancing producer Lisa Kleckner Ansis at her side. Kate Adams keeps the office smooth and stocked with treats while Tommy Romersa (& bulldog pal, Harley) cover client contact in the region.

As an added bonus (!!!) we’ve thrown in Stacy Paris, the young lass running Foundation Content’s west coast operations from our very own Santa Monica space.

Stop by and say hello!

Hear Justin on Scion Radio with KCRW’s Garth Trinidad

mk2dev — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:59:29 +0000

Justin (aka jus one) and DJ SD are special guests on Garth Trinidad’s Chocolate City All Stars channel on Scion Radio 17. Listen to excerpts from the latest edition of the Sexy Beast mixtape series and an interview with the DJs at Scion Radio 17 Tight biscuits! Email Justin for a copy of the mix.

Check out our Holga tutorial video!

mk2dev — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:31:21 +0000

Click here for a Holga Holiday Video!

Holiday party with the Plain White T’s

mk2dev — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:37:32 +0000

Punch Recipe:

One liter ginger ale.

One quart orange sherbert.

One can concentrated orange juice.

One bottle vodka.

Put sherbert and concentrated oj in punch bowl. Wait twenty minutes for them to soften. Add vodka and ginger ale. Mix. Enjoy. (You are going to want to buy two of everything so you can make it again quickly when it runs out immediately. People love this punch.)

Variations: Add cut fruit! Add pink lemonade! Add Sprite if you run out of ginger ale!

Thanks to Kate McCombs and Warner/Chappell!

plain white t's: acoustic set

punch: delicioso!

plain white ts: acoustic set

plain white t's: acoustic set

pwts: with kate, morgan, & seng

pwts: autographs!

Our HOLGA Photos

mk2dev — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:52:39 +0000