Meaningless Comments for others

For Kyle C.
Nice video, Kyle. People watching was an interesting thing to include, especially since you can probably learn from it. We kind of all do it but you filmed it. Also, sitting at the computer doing assorted things is an entirely honest pass time!

For John L.
You've really put together a nice thing here. You've shown us the meaning that your family has for you very well. You're video's tone and your music choice fit well.

For Ian G.
Hah, Ian you're cool. You're video is different and I like that it is an interview. You're seem very much at terms with what is meaningful in your life. You are down to earth. Nice work mr. Tripple Kyle!!

For Sam R.
It was a very sweet video! The song was nice. The pictures of your friends and family showed great meaning. I like the assortment of photos you chose. The sports teams were a nice touch as well. Nice work!

Mara
You and your family and friends looks so happy : ) The photos and footage were incredibly upbeat and made me feel good. The song added to the good feeling too. Nice job.

For Kiya V.H.
The scenes from in the car along with the song were nice and pleasant : ) They show happy moments and memories and that is very meaningful. I like that the film was uploaded sideways. Cool.

For Bonnie B.
The scenes of you and your boyfriend were sweet. And with your friends, very happy feeling. I really like that song.

Meaningless Video 1

Untitled from Kyle Tannenbaum on Vimeo.

Quite obviously I’ve included many pictures of my band, “Inside Dogs” in action. That group of guys and the music we have been creating is among several things in going on in my life as of recently that have made very happy. If I were asked to describe the aspects of my life in which I find the most meaning – or, which are the most meaningful to me – these friendships would definitely be included in my answer. (I guess I’m being asked that question right here aren’t I) The song playing in the background is one of the first songs the band ever played. (“Veils of Reality” written by Manuel Villanueva the lead guitarist)

The awesome little red Dutch man in the blue suit is Duppet Van Leeuwenhoek. He is the band mascot.

I’ve included pictures of my parents and I, which were taken while we were eating brunch at a nice restaurant on Mother’s Day. (They had great French toast). I love my parents a whole lot. They are very supportive and I am lucky to have them as parents. We have family issues, but come through them fine. They're honestly all around wonderful people.

There are a good number of pictures of my two cats Colette and Jasmine. The two of them are great, friendly and loving. Colette, the one with a bit of white fur, is particularly photogenic. The black dog that makes an appearance in this video is one that I’ve known for most of my life that lives with good friends of the family. She is a sweet dog and her name is Midnight.

There are pictures of various objects around my house which have either been around me long enough for me to consider them a part of my home and comfort zone – such as the colorful paper hand and the wooden Dalmatian dog sculpture, or are things which I commonly use and enjoy – such as the blue tea kettle or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Toward the end of the video there are a few photos that I took while at a concert in December of 2007. Manuel and I saw the band “HIM” play at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. We waited in line for 11 hours in 20 degree weather, standing against a brick wall to be at the front row. It worked out perfectly – we stood right below the guitarist and had an absolute blast. I would do it all again.

Following these pictures are two versions of the same design, which was not drawn by me, featuring an amazing sort of, Celtic/Finnish pattern, which I’ve loved since I first saw it a few months ago. Thought I’d include it. I plan to get a tattoo of a similar design. The symbol within the centered circle is a “heartagram” – created by the singer of HIM. It signifies the idea that love conquers over evil. Beautiful.

The last few pictures … are of something incredibly dear to me. They are of Alejandra and I. (Well, not the first one with her in it. That one is of her and her new puppy!:]) You know her. I love this girl. She alone, in the few short months we’ve really known each other, has made me happier than I could have imagined possible. Needless to say, she is an amazing person and I hope I never have to experience life without her again.

__________

All of the people and things which I have included are things that make me happy. I would say that none of them are meaningless.

__________

Including pictures of ALL my friends would have been a good thing. They are all people that make me happy. They are meaningful aspects of my life. I did not though.

__________
__________

There seems to be a frame or pattern of interest that can be depicted from the my video. It is odd and hard to explain, but it seems that most of things that I would consider the good and the bad in my life come from the same places. :-0

__________

Being in a band is probably typical. And believing that we're different and have potential is probably typical too. I feel that I have an okay understanding of what is and is not meaningful in my life. Even if my video does not reflect that. I am still a dumb teenager.

__________

My interests lie in music, and the people I love. That is a really linear list of things to call the "interesting" aspects of my way of life, but they are what come to mind. Oh wellllll. I hope that my choices at this point in my life will lead me to a good place. Who doesn't.