“Melted romance. Psychotropic walks through painful hallucinations; mash-ups of the subconscious, with soundtracks to suit. All this and more from a Canadian woman, who wields knitting needles like the Lance of Longinus.” – Wm. M. Berger (of WFMU)
The viral that just doesn’t stop… it’s almost a pandemic by now. So 6 videos in and what have we learned, not much still. Every time anyone thinks they’re close to solving this mystery, IAM… somehow flips everything over again. Is this even interesting? Maybe, I’m not sure, but I’m a sucker for sleuthing, so… We now know that there is more to the name than we thought before, “I AM” is written out in blood in the snow during this new video, which leads us to believe that “I AM” is a part of this project’s name in some way.
Despite the deliberate misleading, there are couple of consistencies. The use of the number 6 repetitively -- 6 strawberries, 6 dogs, 6 crosses, 6 cakes, etc etc. Also in the keywords of the videos; 2 words come up in every one of the videos: “wood” and “disciple”.
Let’s see if SXSW is the inspiration for the user to be uploading these videos; maybe something (band or film) that will premier there? I’m leaning more and more in that direction everyday. Here it is, if you haven’t seen it already. Be careful, it could accidentally infect you with an unhealthy dose of curiosity.
23.5.12.3.15.13.5-8.15.13.5.3383
w.e.l.c.o.m.e-h.o.m.e.q (Welcome Home Q) — see our FEB 22 post for more on the codes….
The earlier video codes add up to:
KQ Educational
I Am I
It’s Me C
Mandragora C
Officinarum V
Welcome Home Q
We know that the sender’s username is 0098224788223158 and that they use the account iamamiwhoami@gmail.com to send the videos out. At some point, we hope to have the answers. Not much to go on really for now.
Pendu will be bringing DBHB on April 29 to Glasslands in Brooklyn… Keep checking the Events Calendar for more info. Destruction is imminent. Nihilism Now.
I’ve been following this viral video collection since the first one surfaced in late December. My friend sent a link in a Facebook email asking if I thought it was S4LEM?? No, it’s not, but now 2 months later, I’m still wondering who it is. They seem to be perfectly content leaving this a mystery with no hurry toward the big reveal if one ever comes. I have hunches as to who it is just like everyone else, although I can say quite confidently that it isn’t any of the suspects previously named such as Gaga, Christina Ag, Goldfrapp, The Knife, or any of those. It’s someone else entirely. But who? Not sure that I’m as obsessed anymore with the question of “who is it” anymore, it’s been too long, but I am enjoying the work they are producing.
A new video surfaced today, only a few hours ago, so I’ve decided to throw them all up here. The first three were originally uploaded with found footage from other youtube clips, but they were told to remove the found material. The videos were taken down and re-upped with simple clip art to refer to the found footage. The titles to each video use numbers sequence 1-26 as A-Z… sometimes there are several numbers together that must be added together and reduced to their alphabetical equivalent. The titles are decoded below. Whether we find out who is doing this or not, it’s an enjoyable guessing game with some great music and visuals; how can you go wrong with that?
15.6.6.9.3.9.14.1.18.21.13.56155
o.f.f.i.c.i.n.a.r.u.m.v (Officinarum V — Species Name for the Mandrake plant)
13.1.14.4.18.1.7.15.18.1.1110
m.a.n.d.r.a.g.o.r.a.c (Mandragora C — Genus Name for the Mandrake plant)
9.20.19.13.5.723378
i.t.s.m.e.c (It’s Me, C)
9.1.13.669321018
i.a.m.i. (I Am I)
Prelude 699130082.451322-5.4.21.3.1.20.9.15.14.1.12
kq-educational (Educational — A new title referring to the use of educational clips in the first 3 videos // Original title was “Prelude 699130082.451322″)
Classic scene from the great film “Possession” by Andrzej Zulawski… Isabelle Adjani puts it all out there; a spine-tingling disturbing and physically difficult performance. If you haven’t seen this film, it’s highly recommended.
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Bonus clips from a famous preacher in Brazil known as Pastor Marcos Pereira who goes into the Favelas to cast demons out of the drug dealers and criminals. Some bizarre mondo shit.
Pendu hosted the mighty Gatekeeper (http://www.myspace.com/iiigatekeeperiii) on January 5 this year with S4LEM to kick off a Pendu’s weekly dance party at Glasslands here in Brooklyn. In case you missed out, these guys are a duo comprised of Aaron David Ross and Matthew Arkell from Chicago who are slamming some of the most epic aggro-italo goblin-inspired synth trax around! They have an EP on Fright Records… Pick one up!
GATEKEEPER live at Glasslands 01/05/10 - Photo by Erez Avissar
Complot Bronswick “La Guerre Est Déclarée” Live 1984 UBU Rennes
Complot Bronswick “Who killed Maiakowsky” Live 1984 UBU Rennes
Foreboding dark moody atmospherics from this 1981 born French art/video/music troupe. There’s very little on the internet about them that has been translated into English. Those who love Rehearsed Dreams, End of Data, Asylum Party, and cold, industrial, post-punk, this is for you. Enjoy.
I don’t normally post TV skits here, but holy shit did I fucking lose it watching this… As an aging HC dude, it’s hard not to find this hilarious… Definitely watch this if you haven’t seen it somewhere else already, and if you’ve already seen it… Watch it again.
Xeno & Oaklander are the Brooklyn-based duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride.. (SM also performs as Martial Canterel) … Together they create a breathy ethereal sound in a haze of reverb and analogue synths… http://www.myspace.com/xenoandoaklander
Xeno & Oaklander (live on the LES, NYC 09/19/08)
Xeno & Oaklander -- Rendezvous d’Or
Martial Canterel (Live @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 04/04/08)
They have me at a loss for words, seriously one of my favorite bands right now… dark occult sounds and visions, a perfect marriage of heaven and hell… Enjoy
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DJ Harrison – Horror Scores for the Dancefloor Mix Vol.1 --- LISTEN NOW!!
DJ Harrison – Horror Scores for the Dancefloor Mix Vol.1 --- LISTEN NOW!!
MAJIKIAN’S TAROT
A New Divinatory Tarot Deck by Todd Pendu Brooks / Drawn by Jesse Gelaznik
ARTISTS & CATS
Artists & Cats is now in its Third Year. This time we're making a calendar. Photos will be collected until July 1, 2010. On September 1, 2010 we will release the Pendu presents: Artists & Cats 2011 calendar. More info to come.
Submissions are ongoing for the 2010 edition of Artists & Cats. Send a photo of you and your cat with your name, your cat's name, and a link to your blog, website, facebook, or myspace page to info(at)pendu.org.
The point of this exhibition is to show the relationship between cats and artists, so please only send photos of you and your cat together, not just a photo of your cat.
Pendu, Inc.
190 Bedford Ave. #134
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Email: info(at)pendu.org
SEEKING CONTRIBUTORS
Pendu Magazine is searching for writers/bloggers who want to contribute articles, interviews, features, essays, editorials, and music reviews. Pendu's focus leans toward new and unseen/unheard artists as well as themes of occultism and eroticism in the arts. We’re looking for knowledgeable writers who offer a unique and experiential point of view. Send a short bio with a sample of your writing to info(at)pendu.org. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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