Neon City

[TandEeesDad]

Great video Phil. I really dig neons signs too. It looks like you have a plethora of them in NYC.

I'm also fond of those old painted signs (pre-billboard era) that you can still find on the occasional building. They're getting harder to spot (getting old sucks).

Thanks for posting.

Linc65

[FantasticBabblings]

Getting old does suck. There are a handful of painted signs on the sides of buildings in New York, but they are fading away, literally and figuratively. Some of them are masterpieces, but alas, it was a different era. thanks for watching and commenting.

[Joan3424]

Thanks for the inside look at NYC at night through your eyes :-)

Joanie

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Joanie.

[ockteby]

This southern boy's first experience with New York was December 1964. I gave the bellhop a 50 cent tip, and he gave it back to me. :)

Kind of tong-in-cheek -- I don't know if he became a rapper, and I defiantly didn't have on my vagabonds.

You should see some of the neon's at old Appalachian mountain beer joints.

Frank

[FantasticBabblings]

I went to Clemson University, at the foot of the mountains. I remember roadside shacks with the most elaborate beer signs, especially Budweiser. They were also the prize art displays of dorm rooms and frat houses.

[SpringDivers]

Nice photo exposé. Thanks. Wayne

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Blinkazoid]

Very nice Phil! I put it on high quality and full screened it. It was a real treat:)))

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks Robert. It does look good full screen.

[Bean829]

Very cool, loved the music too.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I think it is a great piece, but the musician wants to remain anonymous so I can't promote his music.

[kenrg]

Groovy!

[FantasticBabblings]

Far out.

[sanctionoftehvictim]

its amazing what gas particles do when they're electrocuted

[FantasticBabblings]

The beauty of physics.

[andymooseman]

Nice video Phil.

There's something about neon isn't there?

And that music fitted perfectly :)

[FantasticBabblings]

I can't get enough of it. After shooting this video, I notice it even more.

[gijoedaisy]

Very cool!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks.

[mymoosejaw]

The city of light,

The city that never sleeps,

There are two million voices in the naked city and this is one of them :)

Just had to LOL.

[FantasticBabblings]

Eight million now.

[jbre2008]

You have a special talent. Again another great video , you really need to get your stuff seen . Everyone I send a copy to says the same thing . Thanks for posting

[FantasticBabblings]

I am a very poor businessman. I just keep plugging away and hope someday I'll be discovered, videotaping the counter at Schwabb's :)

[andyphotox]

Very Kerouac

[FantasticBabblings]

I'm flattered.

[f3xpgm]

Very cool video! We have nothing like that anymore, only a few here and there, it seems everybody got sick of neon signs!

There was a neon art house near my village but it got closed!

[FantasticBabblings]

New York is full of neon. It makes the night time so colorful.

[Fringe111]

Yep that's my town alright. Awesome Phil great job

[FantasticBabblings]

The city is right here, waiting for you to come back.

[Fringe111]

God I wish lol

[carrolly2k]

Absolutely hypnotic!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you so much.

[strangeparty]

Very cool video. I love good neon. Good song too. :)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I am a sucker for neon.

[GayBob08]

WOW!....not a video to show the environmentalists now is it. DOn't forget to hit up GLobal Green Expo 2008 at Liberty State Park this weekend...

[FantasticBabblings]

I missed the Expo. I was still asleep. You're right. All this energy being consumed for sleazy beauty.

[DefaultPosition]

That vid makes me want to visit NY, haven't been yet. Perhaps I should go this year while the pound is still strong against the dollar.

[FantasticBabblings]

There are lots of people from Europe here. This is the time to come. Hey Paul. I just realized who you are. Nice to see you again.

[DefaultPosition]

:)

I discovered that using my full real name on this site wasn't such a clever thing so I ditched it for this alter ego.

Many thanks for your sub. I enjoy your vids very much.

[LeSaMilano]

I just loved that Phil, so evocative.

I have a collection of photos I've taken all over the US of neon or just old signs from derelict buildings or bad parts of various towns. Thanks for reminding me how much I enjoyed doing that :)

But most of all

FREE REXTANGLE!!

[FantasticBabblings]

I'd love to see your pictures. Old neon and derelict buildings appeals to me very much.

[freitasex]

The Blue Store looks very interesting.

[FantasticBabblings]

It is a sex shop in Chelsea, a bit cleaner and more upscale than the Times Square shops.

[torigirl35]

phil, wow! i absolutely loved this. it brought back memories of some of the historic places in NY. thank you so much for putting that together. and the music was great as well. take care. have a good week ahead. ((hugs))

*tori*

[rafter23bingo]

coool

[stellawashere]

Very professional filming and editing:-)

[silentfades]

when are you visiting

marc in nyc

[stellawashere]

You're too late Marc....we've already been. Didn't you ever get my emails??

[stellawashere]

Have sent pm

[hartnell114]

the end was a little spooky! lol, i have heard of vynl and i dont know why lol and samuel adams is an actual drink?! lol im guessing the family guy advertising is working wonders! lol, here we have some lights but not quite the same, one of the last i remember seing was underneeth a large droopy tree illuminating the water a blue colour :) that i believe was camden waterfront (LDN)

[brgtb]

Love it!!!!

[cambridgee]

It was late night in the big city. millions of stories but none of them mine. couldn't sleep...got outta bed, dragged a comb across my head. went for a walk in the empty streets. night lights. everywhere. beckoning no one...calling out, insisting, inviting... then dark again.

very cool vid.

peace.

[Imsoooconfused]

Great eye!

[LilCav68]

Love this video Phil! I absolutely dig the song!

[FantasticBabblings]

Me too. The song inspired the video. During the editing I listened to it many times and fell in love with it.

[MISSBEBEBLUE]

hauntingly beautiful! Bravo.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you very much!

[OhCurt]

Cooooool.

The perfect finale to my Tubewatching evening.

:-)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks Curt. Have a good night ;)

[OneoftheImmortals]

HOT L BALTIMORE

[FantasticBabblings]

I thought of that too. Ever been to the Carter? It makes the Hot l Baltimore look like the Plaza.

[OneoftheImmortals]

I have never had the pleasure. I did find this review of the Hotel:

". . .our first night in the Carter- in the disgusting bedroom- we put the tv on to try and distract ourselves from our surroundings- only for the hotel to flash up on the screen- and people reporting that a body had been found- a girl had been strangled, wrapped in plastic and left under the bed for the 'cleaner' to find! horrified was is only was to describe that! if you are considering staying there please reconsider. . ."

[windcu]

Nicely Done...very rustic and artistic!

[FantasticBabblings]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[snownet]

nice video

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thank you.

[logicaust]

Sophisticated cool.

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks.

[JefferyDodd]

I am so watching this video next time I'm stoned...

XD

That was incredibly relaxing to watch.

Thank you for that ^_^

[FantasticBabblings]

I haven't done that yet, but soon. Good idea.

[debbiez112]

I love this video and your friend that is singing is so talented. I think the music and the video was a perfect match!

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. The song really dictated the rhythm, flow and mood of the video.

[DustinHsiao]

There's something about neon lighting late at night which gives it a moody, refined, feel. Excellent camera work and music choice. The whole thing just sort of puts you in a trance.

Rock on,

Dustin

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks, Dustin. Glad you enjoyed it.

[D4Shawn]

Hot bagels? Is that a strip joint?

[FantasticBabblings]

Well... they both have holes.

[heatherlynblue]

what a great song - and perfect for this. great job with pan and zooming.. the vid came out great! (i don't know how we ever missed casa havana when we were there...i'm going to make sure to get there next time around)

[FantasticBabblings]

Thanks. I've watched it a few times myself. I love the song.

I had not seen Casa Havana before. I don't know if it is new or just an oversight on my part. It is in Chelsea, on Eighth Avenue near 21st Street.

Must go try the Cuban Sandwich.

[heatherlynblue]

exactly what i was thinking - MUST. :)

[oldguy1944]

thanks for this unusual perspective of New York

[FantasticBabblings]

My pleasure.

[bonpain]

Seductive neon!

[FantasticBabblings]

It works for me!