Injustice: In the mix?

I was inspired today to produce a short mix of the soundtrack and sound effects from Injustice: Gods Among Us.  I used a Trap music called Trap Funeral.  What do you think?

Strum turns simple to super

I’m not quickly impressed with any social app that pops up on the App Store but Strum from Smule did just that.  What impresses me is the simplicity of the app and how transparent the tech is.  Smule is known for its implementation of creative music and video filters.  With Strum, a mundane and simple 15- second task or narration can be turned into a low-budget music video production.  Once approved by the user, the clip can be shared in Facebook, Twitter or on any other social app for that matter.

Here’s how my curiosity got funky:
What’s up with this app?

The offering is free in the App Store.  Strum has a generous line of free filters from the get-go but I’m betting that the super cool ones down the road will cost the user.

Strum has something here that could turn 15 seconds a social media norm the same way 140 characters is with Twitter.  And just like Twitter, you can follow users that you like.  As of launch, the Popular section is filled with banter, singing and funny anecdotes from regular peeps like me.

If Strum catches on, as I think it will, Smule needs to organize the clips better in the app.  I already feel that the Popular section is overcrowded and it’s only the second day of release.

Strum is a great social app that will motivated people to share thoughts and events due to the cool music and video filters.  This is all we need right?   Another tool that will get people to talk about their breakfast and how great it is to iron their shirt.  I’ll bet that you’ll do it too.

Horn FREE: iPad Review

As a fan of the original Infinity Blade, I’ve been looking for an alternative or something that would offer a deeper experience and story.  I was intrigued by Horn from Zynga.  There are two versions for the iPad; Horn and Horn Free.  Of course, I tried out the free version to get a feel for the game before I fork out some dough.

I have to say that Horn has a lot of potential.  First of all, the story of an orphan boy turned savior grabbed me from the get-go.  The FREE version gives players the Prologue story; basically a teaser that Zynga hopes will be enough to entice you to buy the full game.  There’s also the Quest Mode that lets players wander, fight and earn points and experience.  As with Infinity Blade, players can use the points to elevate their weapons’ quality, buy magical artifacts and other items to enhance your skill as a fighter.  But the similarities end there.

I grew bored after playing a few areas in the Quest Mode.  The graphics, audio and music became monotonous.  The enemy titans did not look formidable.  I did not feel threatened therefore it was easy for me to take them down.  This was the opposite of the “holy crap” feeling I had when I played Infinity Blade.  I was missing the hugeness in design, effects and sound.

The combat is also rudimentary in Horn.  The rolling dodge and the occasional jump-attack seem to be the only moves I have.  Where is the block and parry?  If I’m going to look like an idiot swashing my finger and thumping my iPad, at least give me some cool moves.

Again, I’m intrigued with the storyline that Horn presents but for now, I’d rather spend my $7 on Infinity Blade II.