The Powerful Act of Simplicity

Great movie Danny. Simplicit is powerfull.

Dashboard is great and amazing at generating powerful emotions (usually wistful ones, and they've featured on lots of soundtracks because of this :D)

The fan-made video really COULD be the official. It's beautiful, thanks for sharing, Danny. (Pretty sure I heard Counting Crows lead singer, Adam Duritz, in there.)

One of the most inspiring videos I've seen is also the simplest:

It was released today, and it's a short-and-sweet video of a kid who wrote and spoke some "I Am..." statements for the camera, with a beautiful soundtrack.

It reminds me of childhood innocence, dreams, faith, and joy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20poukrxaG4

Dashboard is great and amazing at generating powerful emotions (usually wistful ones, and they've featured on lots of soundtracks because of this :D) The fan-made video really COULD be the official. It's beautiful, thanks for sharing, Danny. (Pretty sure I heard Counting Crows lead singer, Adam Duritz, in there.) One of the most inspiring videos I've seen is also the simplest: It was released today, and it's a short-and-sweet video of a kid who wrote and spoke some "I Am..." statements for the camera, with a beautiful soundtrack. It reminds me of childhood innocence, dreams, faith, and joy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20poukrxaG4

Just the message I needed today, thanks Danny :)

Just the message I needed today, thanks Danny :)

"That has to tell us something about simplicity, no?"Yes, it does. There is nothing better than just simplicity... simplicity in life... and simplicity in arts and design. Well, I prefer simplicity, and it works better for me anyway. Thanks for another blog post that is soothing to our soul. PS Music has the magical power to sooth our soul that is sometimes worn out from the testing of day-to-day life.. :)

"That has to tell us something about simplicity, no?"Yes, it does. There is nothing better than just simplicity... simplicity in life... and simplicity in arts and design. Well, I prefer simplicity, and it works better for me anyway. Thanks for another blog post that is soothing to our soul. PS Music has the magical power to sooth our soul that is sometimes worn out from the testing of day-to-day life.. :)

This topic made me think of a movie I just saw this weekend -- Money Ball -- the movie in theaters right now starring Brad Pitt that highlights the accomplishments of a Major League Baseball team who focused on a simple stat, "On base Percentage" and were able to win 20 games in a row, something I believe only one team has done in the entire history of baseball.

Another example of simplicity that captured my attention from this movie was a moment between Brad Pitt and his daughter in a guitar store. He's looking to buy her an acoustic guitar and they're shopping and she picks one to test and she's strumming a song and just humming the melody and Brad stops her and asks her to sing a little bit of it for him while playing.

She's 12 and shy and eventually she relents and this moment of her just singing one little simple verse, seeing Brad completely immersed in her strumming the acoustic guitar was ABSOLUTELY darling if you know what overflowing joy a daughter singing for you can bring.

That simple moment in the movie was my favorite even before they brought it full circle at the end of the movie to tie everything together.

Thank you Danny for reminding me of how simple can make a huge impact.

This topic made me think of a movie I just saw this weekend -- Money Ball -- the movie in theaters right now starring Brad Pitt that highlights the accomplishments of a Major League Baseball team who focused on a simple stat, "On base Percentage" and were able to win 20 games in a row, something I believe only one team has done in the entire history of baseball. Another example of simplicity that captured my attention from this movie was a moment between Brad Pitt and his daughter in a guitar store. He's looking to buy her an acoustic guitar and they're shopping and she picks one to test and she's strumming a song and just humming the melody and Brad stops her and asks her to sing a little bit of it for him while playing. She's 12 and shy and eventually she relents and this moment of her just singing one little simple verse, seeing Brad completely immersed in her strumming the acoustic guitar was ABSOLUTELY darling if you know what overflowing joy a daughter singing for you can bring. That simple moment in the movie was my favorite even before they brought it full circle at the end of the movie to tie everything together. Thank you Danny for reminding me of how simple can make a huge impact.

This is a greatly shot video and a beautiful song - it's long but simple. "Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are the most elaborate of all" is true in almost every aspect of our lives, in speaking and writing...

It's contributing to a thought that no matter how varied or complicated of today's communication means, people still need to be simple, initial and natural, which is the most cherished merits in the world of craze and frenzy.

This is a greatly shot video and a beautiful song - it's long but simple. "Sometimes it’s the simplest things that are the most elaborate of all" is true in almost every aspect of our lives, in speaking and writing... It's contributing to a thought that no matter how varied or complicated of today's communication means, people still need to be simple, initial and natural, which is the most cherished merits in the world of craze and frenzy.

Dashboard Confessional's So Long, So Long: nice song, Danny. And the videography is powerful.

But, maybe, too powerful. I found myself paying too much attention to the moving pictures. [grin]

I'll have to play it again to listen to the words...

Recently on my blog: Do you ignore the road signs too? http://wp.me/pbg0R-rq

Dashboard Confessional's So Long, So Long: nice song, Danny. And the videography is powerful. But, maybe, too powerful. I found myself paying too much attention to the moving pictures. [grin] I'll have to play it again to listen to the words... Recently on my blog: Do you ignore the road signs too? http://wp.me/pbg0R-rq

I always prefer simplicity...that's why my blog is as simple as possible. you are welcome to visit ;) great song, BTW.

I always prefer simplicity...that's why my blog is as simple as possible. you are welcome to visit ;) great song, BTW.

Here is where I piss off my esteemed industry. No I don't just piss them off....I tear them a new

Ok I will get to the point. Look at the project and the various ways of achieving the goals. Simple works best always. Simple is less billable hours. Being elaborate is more risky. And you can bill your client more. Notice this reverse incentive system.

@johnfalchetto I am roping you in here. This is a prime example of critical thinking. We didn't break down types of thinking but marketers tend to be more emotional thinkers. And you can sell overkill and crazy to a CMO or client. 'Trust me this is going to make a huge splash'....'People will be talking'.....'Everyone will know about your brand'.

'Now pay me. Thank you. What? No one has bought anything? We never discussed that. I told you everyone will know your brand. Where you got 'Buy your stuff' from if you check my proposal no mention there. You never brought it up. For that I have a very simple strategy...doesn't cost too much...aim right for the price to value proposition...they need your product btw. Let's not do too much because you want them to buy ok? Do you have a new Purchase Order ready?

Here is where I piss off my esteemed industry. No I don't just piss them off....I tear them a new Ok I will get to the point. Look at the project and the various ways of achieving the goals. Simple works best always. Simple is less billable hours. Being elaborate is more risky. And you can bill your client more. Notice this reverse incentive system. johnfalchetto I am roping you in here. This is a prime example of critical thinking. We didn't break down types of thinking but marketers tend to be more emotional thinkers. And you can sell overkill and crazy to a CMO or client. 'Trust me this is going to make a huge splash'....'People will be talking'.....'Everyone will know about your brand'. 'Now pay me. Thank you. What? No one has bought anything? We never discussed that. I told you everyone will know your brand. Where you got 'Buy your stuff' from if you check my proposal no mention there. You never brought it up. For that I have a very simple strategy...doesn't cost too much...aim right for the price to value proposition...they need your product btw. Let's not do too much because you want them to buy ok? Do you have a new Purchase Order ready?

Oh Dash. How many times did your sorrowful songs get me through heartache and break in high school? And now you're continuing to inform my decisions at the adult, business level, too.

You're absolutely right. Simplicity is understated not only in its execution, but its elegance, too. When everybody else is overdoing it, you can stand out in the crowd by underdoing.

Oh Dash. How many times did your sorrowful songs get me through heartache and break in high school? And now you're continuing to inform my decisions at the adult, business level, too. You're absolutely right. Simplicity is understated not only in its execution, but its elegance, too. When everybody else is overdoing it, you can stand out in the crowd by underdoing.

I loved it. The sepia tones were comforting to my eyes and I liked the segue into the ending with muted sunsets. I thought it was very well done and the tone and movements were appealing.

Thank you for starting my day out on this note, Danny.

Patti

I loved it. The sepia tones were comforting to my eyes and I liked the segue into the ending with muted sunsets. I thought it was very well done and the tone and movements were appealing. Thank you for starting my day out on this note, Danny. Patti

At least they didn't go Blair Witch Project w/ the bouncing camera; that was un-watchable for me.

This was good and the simplicity was very effective. Sometimes just keeping simple and to the basics are more effective than anything. Take time to notice the little things, huh?

At least they didn't go Blair Witch Project w/ the bouncing camera; that was un-watchable for me. This was good and the simplicity was very effective. Sometimes just keeping simple and to the basics are more effective than anything. Take time to notice the little things, huh?

Resourcefulness usually trumps resources, particularly when it comes to movies, or, indeed, anything requiring creativity. The most creative person doesn't necessarily need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on equipment to create an amazing end product.

Resourcefulness usually trumps resources, particularly when it comes to movies, or, indeed, anything requiring creativity. The most creative person doesn't necessarily need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on equipment to create an amazing end product.