Geoffrey Morrison

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EMBED WITH... NINA FREEMAN
July 31, 2014 22:08:57
EMBED WITH... NINA FREEMAN
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http://embedwith.tumblr.com/post/93438860822/embed-with-nina-freeman
I went to Brooklyn, New York to visit Nina Freeman, who is currently making a game called Cibele. It is an autobiographical game about Nina's experience having sex for the first time with someone s...
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EMBED WITH... NINA FREEMAN

I went to Brooklyn, New York to visit Nina Freeman, who is currently making a game called Cibele. It is an autobiographical game about Nina’s experience having sex for the first time with someone she met through an online game. The game uses real filmed sequences and sections of an MMO-like game to tell an emotionally difficult story, one of flirtation and betrayal. The art from the game, made by Rebekka Dunlap, is interspersed throughout the article. The header image of Nina was lovingly drawn by New York-based illustrator Elizabeth Simins.

Cara Ellison

July 31, 2014 22:08:57

Living a Book Great...

January 30, 2015 06:13:17 · Reply

Farah Toro Support my rebellion

February 4, 2015 22:06:25 · Reply

KA_Rob How frequently do you post new work? Because I am dirt poor but respect your work...

February 24, 2015 01:43:23 · Reply

EMBED WITH... ADRIAAN DE JONGH
August 31, 2014 22:55:17
EMBED WITH ADRIAAN DE JONGH
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http://embedwith.tumblr.com/post/96303137437/embed-with-adriaan-de-jongh
I was incredibly sick this month and everything was beset with disasters. This month's will be a little shorter, and I'm editing on the fly, so bear with me whilst I knock this together! Prologue: ...
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Cara Ellison

August 31, 2014 22:55:17

EMBED WITH... SHAWN BECK
September 30, 2014 20:27:00
EMBED WITH... SHAWN BECK
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http://embedwith.tumblr.com/post/98829124567/embed-with-shawn-beck
This month I embedded in Malaysia with the developer Shawn Beck, maker of the newly released Velocibox. There used to be a cheat code for Tomb Raider II. A complicated series of steps where you lit...
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EMBED WITH... SHAWN BECK

This month I embedded in Malaysia with the developer Shawn Beck, maker of the newly released Velocibox. More pictures to be added.

Cara Ellison

September 30, 2014 20:27:00

Mike Overhill-Smith This project is some of the best money I spend every month. Keep up the great work Cara!

September 30, 2014 22:08:49 · Reply

Hel Gibbons Lovely to read this one! (also all that food looks and sounds freaking delicious)

September 30, 2014 22:13:31 · Reply

Xavier The best feeling is words making you shiver. Powerful.

October 4, 2014 21:32:49 · Reply

EMBED WITH... OJIRO FUMOTO
October 31, 2014 21:31:12
EMBED WITH... OJIRO FUMOTO
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http://embedwith.tumblr.com/post/101441175857/embed-with-ojiro-fumoto
This month I went to Tokyo to look for a Japanese independent gamemaker who is trying to change the cultural landscape. Lurking in a Tokyo Indies meetup, I found Ojiro Fumoto and initially wrote ab...
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EMBED WITH... OJIRO FUMOTO

This month I went to Tokyo to look for a Japanese independent gamemaker who is trying to change the cultural landscape. Lurking in a Tokyo Indies meetup, I found Ojiro Fumoto and initially wrote about him for The Guardian but… I didn’t know then how much momentum 22 year old Ojiro had.

Cara Ellison

October 31, 2014 21:31:12

The Jayhawks- "Save It for a Rainy Day"
December 1, 2014 07:57:15
Save It for a Rainy Day, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/save-it-for-a-rainy-day
Save It for a Rainy Day by Lauren O'Connell, released 30 November 2014
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The Jayhawks- "Save It for a Rainy Day"

I've been really enjoying the Jayhawks' album "Rainy Day Music" lately. Couldn't resist singing this one. As always, zillions of thanks for your ears and support. Hope you dig it.

Lauren O'Connell

December 1, 2014 07:57:15

William Smith You always cover songs from bands that sound pretty obscure (or maybe I dont have my finger on the pulse of indie music) how do you find such bands?! this cover is so killer!

December 4, 2014 05:56:54 · Reply

Lauren O'Connell Thanks! Years and years of mix CD's/playlists from friends.

December 6, 2014 01:33:41 · Reply

Jeffrey T. Smith a demo? sounds great the way it is

December 31, 2014 17:45:42 · Reply

David Mencarini Just catching up on stuff and enjoyed this song for the first time today. Nice job and good choice for a cover. Hard to miss on a Jayhawks song. Great band.

January 14, 2015 19:00:01 · Reply

Embed with... Singapore
December 31, 2014 16:27:26
EMBED WITH... SINGAPORE
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Landing in Singapore with a purple bob-cut is enough to make me aware that I look like a 90s drug dealer, and not for the first time. As I am patted down and scanned before I get to leave the bagga...
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Embed with... Singapore

Brian Kwek and Ian Gregory of Witching Hour Studios put me up for four whirlwind days in Singapore. So much happened! Let me yarn you a story, on this, my penultimate adventure before I collate this all into a book for you.

Cara Ellison

December 31, 2014 16:27:26

Xavier Happy new year Cara! I really enjoyed the way you frame cultural context in this one, I think one of the wonderful things about Embed is to not only read about a particular dev but their environment and cultural background also. I look forward to the book, a book signing in Paris would be awesome if you're still there when it's out! On a side note, I also enjoy reading your tweets and you blocked me on twitter, last thing I sent your way was this: https://twitter.com/g7o7/status/550354184713687042 I promise to not drunkenly tweet at you anymore =( Regardless, wish you all the best for 2015 and I hope you're enjoying your time in France (don't trust those Parisian jerks though, they're the worst! :p)

January 2, 2015 20:00:49 · Reply

GaymerX mmm yum!

January 5, 2015 08:07:43 · Reply

Vincent Jackson Divine

January 15, 2015 00:05:36 · Reply

"The Daylight Here" (Alternate Version)
January 19, 2015 22:52:42
Lauren O'Connell- &quot;The Daylight Here&quot; (NPR Tiny Desk Contest Entry)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We2p9U-6Ubo
New version of an older tune, and my entry for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. Written and performed by Lauren O'Connell Originally recorded as My Terrible Friend (w/ Nataly Dawn) for our EP &quot;Room fo...
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"The Daylight Here" (Alternate Version)

Heyo, I just recorded this song as my entry to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. If you know what's good for you, you're already familiar with the version I recorded with Nataly Dawn for our band My Terrible Friend. It's one of my favorites that I've written, so I decided to roll with it for my Tiny Desk submission. If you don't know what a Tiny Desk Concert is, look it up on YouTube. You will see a bunch of performances by every band I like. The winner of this contest gets to do one of those, so I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring. Actually, that sounds too casual. Entering an NPR contest as an independent musician is more like trying to stuff a sombrero into a subway car that's already totally full of hats. So, you know. I thought I'd do that. Thanks for listening and reading and all of the other verbs, Lauren

Lauren O'Connell

January 19, 2015 22:52:42

Brian Peterson This is pretty amazing! Any chance you're playing it at the show later today?

January 20, 2015 16:20:22 · Reply

David Mencarini Quite beautiful.

January 20, 2015 18:06:48 · Reply

Jason Buchwitz Hauntingly beautiful

February 5, 2015 16:24:56 · Reply

Neil Young Cover- "Heart of Gold"
January 30, 2015 22:46:42
Heart of Gold, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/heart-of-gold
Heart of Gold by Lauren O'Connell, released 30 January 2015
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Neil Young Cover- "Heart of Gold"

For my future box set, "Songs Your Dad Knows."

Lauren O'Connell

January 30, 2015 22:46:42

David Mencarini Nice version. How about "Songs Your Dad Knows And You Should Too"

February 2, 2015 13:07:23 · Reply

Randy Schultz You HAD to play the age card huh? Just because I casually mentioned the Traveling Wilburys and Roy Orbison

February 3, 2015 22:04:57 · Reply

Neil From (Nelly Bravo TV) Great song thanks for sharing <3

July 23, 2015 15:37:32 · Reply

EMBED WITH... MARIGOLD BARTLETT AND CHRISTY DENA
January 31, 2015 23:47:47
EMBED WITH... MARIGOLD BARTLETT AND CHRISTY DENA
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It seems only fair that here comes the rush of adrenaline now that I know what I'm doing. The destination is Australia: I'm stuck in LAX, the world's second worst airport, Christmas is coming, a wo...
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Cara Ellison

January 31, 2015 23:47:47

Big Star Cover- "Thirteen"
February 24, 2015 21:34:20
Thirteen, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/thirteen
Thirteen by Lauren O'Connell, released 24 February 2015
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Big Star Cover- "Thirteen"

I've loved this song since hearing Elliott Smith's version of it, which was prominently featured on a mix CD I got from a friend in 2007. (It was also on Elliott's album "New Moon," but I'd argue the mix CD was more significant.) I used to play it from time to time in my open mic days and it's never really gotten old, so I decided to lay it down over the weekend with some added guitar bits. Hope you like it, and thanks for yours ears, eyes, and interest as always. -Lauren

Lauren O'Connell

February 24, 2015 21:34:20

Tim Sessanna I love both the Big Star original and Elliott's cover (which I think I heard on the Thumbsucker soundtrack), and this is true to how I imagined you'd do it. :) Thanks Lauren <33

February 25, 2015 01:24:23 · Reply

David Mencarini Very nice version. I will have to seek out the Elliott Smith version. Big Star is a very under-appreciated band from the early 70's. Thanks Lauren.

February 25, 2015 12:55:05 · Reply

Sascha This is absolutely beautiful. I've always loved the other version.This site is amazing. I came here to make a pledge on the Amanda Palmer page and discovered you there, and am so excited and thankful to have <3

March 9, 2015 17:10:13 · Reply

Arcade Fire Cover
March 20, 2015 22:31:39
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels), by Lauren O'Connell
bandcamp.com
https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/neighborhood-1-tunnels
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) by Lauren O'Connell, released 20 March 2015
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Arcade Fire Cover

Heyo, Decided to roll with a newer classic this time around. It was supposed to be a super mellow cover, but I was having fun with some new toys, and it turned into something a little different. Hope you like it! On a related note, I see now that the decision to call my Bandcamp collection "Demos" was decidedly lacking in foresight. Live and learn, you guys. In any case, thanks as always for listening and supporting my work. You make me the happiest camper. Lauren

Lauren O'Connell

March 20, 2015 22:31:39

lu3ke Gorgeous cover. Thanks, Lauren!

March 24, 2015 18:32:20 · Reply

Stephen Mesa Wow, this is incredibly done! I have listened to it many many times now. You've totally done it justice. Side note: this may sound absurd, but my brand new son was super fussy and crying when I turned this on and it mesmerized him! Your music is so magical it soothes crying babies!

March 26, 2015 02:53:30 · Reply

Chuck Rice A very nice cover. Thank you for sharing it with us, Lauren.

March 28, 2015 02:31:15 · Reply

Liquor, Bond Dark
March 26, 2015 16:14:35
Liquor, Bond, Dark | Cara Ellison
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http://caraellison.co.uk/comics/liquor-bond-dark/
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Liquor, Bond Dark

A mini comic, written by me, illustrated by Irene. Irene shares half the subscriptions this month. I hope you like it! Didn't Irene do an incredible job?

Cara Ellison

March 26, 2015 16:14:35

Darin Awesome. Is Perfect Dark still worth playing through if I never have? Maybe through emulation?

March 26, 2015 18:08:15 · Reply

Cara Ellison Hmm. Yeah you can emulate it. The multiplayer was excellent. My fav multiplayer level was 'Grid' I think? The elevator in the middle was the piece de resistance!

March 26, 2015 18:44:49 · Reply

Cara Ellison The thing about PD is that the plot/narrative is a bit batshit, like the story was just a kind of weird Haloesque mix of too young and too silly with noir tropes?? It's an odd one. But the combat is solid.

March 26, 2015 18:45:51 · Reply

Isaac Dansicker You played Perfect Dark for the atmosphere and gameplay. It was fun.

March 26, 2015 20:17:31 · Reply

Geraldo Really fascinating, brilliant approach to these fantastic shooters.

July 18, 2015 11:14:20 · Reply

New Randy Newman Cover- "I Think It's Going to Rain Today"
April 26, 2015 23:32:07
I Think It's Going to Rain Today, by Lauren O'Connell
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https://laurenoconnell.bandcamp.com/track/i-think-its-going-to-rain-today
I Think It's Going to Rain Today by Lauren O'Connell, released 26 April 2015
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Lauren O'Connell

April 26, 2015 23:32:07

HEART, Part One
April 30, 2015 22:53:01
HEART, Part One
caraellison.co.uk
http://caraellison.co.uk/essay/heart-part-one/
A story in some parts SV: YOU'RE COMING IN WHERE?? In relationships what separates people from being resources is love. It is any kind of binding of love, care.
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