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2010 - “The Twenty Worst Songs of the Last Ten Years”

January 19, 2010

Pop-music has always been a defining characteristic of a decade, and the last ten years have been no exception. Each and every generation has had its embarrassing sounds stamped in time, but never before has such shitty music been so diverse, yet so profitable. So as 2010 rolls around, let’s look back and pay homage to our shameful past.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you… “2010: The Twenty Worst Songs of the Last Ten Years”…

Click HERE to download or click the image for the complete album. And for the full track list and song info, click through the jump.

2010
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  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Music |
  • Tagged: 2010, 3 doors down, avril lavigne, best, james blunt, kelly clarkson, kid rock, lil kim, lil wayne, limp bizkit, nelly, pink, shaggy, sisqo, soulja boy, sysqo, thong song, tim mcgraw, twenty ten, worst |
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KNIFE & SAW

December 16, 2009

Chris Brigham has never been one to corner himself with one title, and he’s proved that again. From photographer, illustrator, designer, and all around hunk, comes his next conquest; furniture design and manufacturing.

Knife & Saw

So if you’re looking for anything from custom furniture to frames, or even a closet, yes a closet, give this a gander.

Knife & Saw

More photos after the jump (including the dream closet).

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  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Design, Other, Products, Projects |
  • Tagged: chris brigham, frames, Furniture, hunk, knife and saw |
  • Comments: 0

MAKE IT COUNT, CHAPTER 4 - “EARTH”

December 10, 2009

MAKE IT COUNT, CHAPTER 4 - “EARTH”


“EARTH” is the fourth chapter of MAKE IT COUNT. The conclusion focuses on Element’s continued growth, reach, success, and diversity and is told through the familiar faces of the first three chapters. More so, Lil’ Jon, Pharrell Williams, and a host of artists and musicians (including Mumble members Amber B, Jeremy Fish, and Todd Francis) chime in to further explain the common thread amongst creative individuals.

http://www.elementskateboards.com/makeitcount/film/earth/

  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Design, Events, Film + Video, History, Illustration, Member Interviews, Music, People, Photography, Skateboarding |
  • Tagged: Amber B, bam, Bam Margera, Element, Element Skateboards, Kirk Dianda, Lil Jon, natas kaupas, Pharrell Williams, Ryan Dewitt, Ryan Kingman |
  • Comments: 0

MAKE IT COUNT - CHAPTER 3 “FIRE”

November 2, 2009
MAKE IT COUNT - CHAPTER 3 “FIRE”


In creating Chapter 3 of 4, “FIRE” I interviewed a myriad of Element riders and alumni, including Bam, Chad Muska, Chad Tim Tim, Darrell Stanton, Donny Barley, Mike V and more. Through their interviews, along with key industry insiders, Element’s defining moments of its early history is explored using historical footage and iconic imagery to tell the story.
  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Film + Video, History, Member Interviews, People, Skateboarding |
  • Tagged: bam, chad muska, Chad Tim Tim, Darrell Stanton, donny barley, Element Skateboards, Kirk Dianda, Make It Count, Mike V |
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MAKE IT COUNT COMMERCIAL - “BOARD”

October 8, 2009
MAKE IT COUNT COMMERCIAL - “BOARD”


This is an updated commercial from a (2007) commercial series for Element called “Start To Finish” which was directed by Craig Metzger and myself, shot by Josh Martelli, and all with the help of Professor Paul Schmitt. We shot a full day at PS Stix, and collected a huge amount of footage of a board being made. This obviously, is only a small sampling of what we shot. But nevertheless, it was a long day, but super fun and full of inspiration.

The original commercial series focused on the symbiotic relationship between a skateboard’s creation and the skater in his environment. We created 6 commercials, that were all similar, but each ended with a different skater and the board that was being created.

Recently, I unearthed the footage for MAKE IT COUNT, and put together a re-edited version to song by musical genius, Loren Humphrey, with inspiration taken from Phillip Glass.

  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Film + Video, Music, Other, Skateboarding |
  • Tagged: craig metzger, Element Skateboards, josh martelli, Kirk Dianda, loren humphrey, mad media, Make It Count, paul schmitt, ps stix |
  • Comments: 0

MAKE IT COUNT - CHAPTER 2 “WATER”

October 4, 2009

MAKE IT COUNT - CHAPTER 2 “WATER”


In creating Chapter 2 of 4, “WATER” I, (Kirk Dianda) interviewed Johnny Schillereff (Element founder & president), Andy Howell (New Deal co-founder & Underworld founder), and a small cast of influential characters. Through their interviews, Underworld’s inception and demise is explained, along with a historical look into a unique era within skateboarding.

  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Film + Video, History, People, Skateboarding |
  • Tagged: Andy Howell, Element, Johnny schillereff, Kirk Dianda, Make It Count, Mike V, mike vallely, paul schmitt, skate video, Skateboard, stevie williams |
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MAKE IT COUNT - CHAPTER 1 “WIND”

August 1, 2009

MAKE IT COUNT is a four-part documentary on Element, covering two decades of stories and imagery.

In creating Chapter 1 of 4, “WIND” I followed Johnny Schillereff (Element founder & president) and dug into his history, interviewing the very people that have shaped his life and the company.

The opening and closing sequences give you a small taste of the diverse community of people interviewed for the entire project, topics covered, and nostalgia that was un-earthed… The next 3 chapters will dive into all things Element, including the short-lived Underworld Element, the historical team and its ups and downs, and the friends and family that have defined Element throughout the years.

Each chapter of MAKE IT COUNT will be release on the 1st of each month:

WIND - August 1st, 2009

WATER - September 1st, 2009

FIRE - October 1st, 2009

EARTH - November 1st, 2009

http://www.elementskateboards.com/makeitcount/film/

Thanks for watching,

Kirk


  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Film + Video, History, Projects |
  • Tagged: Amber B, bam, chad muska, Chad Tim Tim, Darrell Stanton, documentary, jeremy wray, Johnny schillereff, Kirk Dianda, Make It Count, matt irving, Mike V, mike vallely, skate video, Skateboard |
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“MAKE IT COUNT” PHOTO - KRIS MARKOVICH

July 15, 2009

Yesterday, I got one of the most last-minute interviews of the project, MAKE IT COUNT… While shooting a promo piece for FUEL’s Daily Habit, Johnny (Schillereff) and I ran into Kris Markovich. And through an amazing turn of events, Kris and I were eventually in a back alley shooting an interview with a borrowed camera, tripod, and mic.

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Thanks Kris for the interview, FUEL for the camera, Amber B for the photo, and everybody else.

Visit the MAKE IT COUNT blog for photos, video, and more.

The full-length film premieres online August 1st.

ELEMENTSKATEBOARDS.COM/MAKEITCOUNT

  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Uncategorized |
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VIDEO PART - STEVIE WILLIAMS (1994)

July 11, 2009

For MAKE IT COUNT, I caught up with Stevie Williams to discuss all things Element, including the short-lived Underworld Element, meeting Johnny Schillereff & Andy Howell, LOVE Park’s early days, and skateboarding today. In doing so, Stevie explained how he first got on Element at a mere 12-years old.

Here’s Stevie’s debut video part in the 1994 video; Fine Artists, along with an introductory interview clip…


Visit the MAKE IT COUNT blog for photos, video, and more. The full-length film premieres online August 1st.

ELEMENTSKATEBOARDS.COM/MAKEITCOUNT

  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Film + Video, History, Skateboarding |
  • Tagged: Element, Element Skateboards, Kirk Dianda, Make It Count, stevie williams |
  • Comments: 0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

July 5, 2009

For the 4th of July, we met up with our friend Adam, and rode from Costa Mesa, took the ferry across Balboa, went into Newport Beach, and then came back home. With sight-seeing and pit-stops included, it took us a good long 6 hours… Here’s a few photos that Amber and I shot along the way.

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Adam, Amber and I started our day off  by meeting at our local dive; The Rabbit Hole.
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  • Written by: Kirk Dianda |
  • Category: Photography, Random |
  • Tagged: 4th of July, Adam Hoyle, Amber B, awesome, Kirk Dianda |
  • Comments: 0
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