Jan 12, 2017
Chip and Cern get into their first collaboration! The boys are
happy to be partnering with Elemental Supply Co. The element that
Chip and Cern have is Platinum.
You might be asking, “Chip and Cern what is Elemental Supply
Co?”
Well glad you asked! Elemental Supply Co is a series of
collaborative collections inspired by the periodic table. Each
collection is inspired by a different element and features the work
of a different artist/maker. I started @elementalsupplyco because
I wanted a clean slate to explore new visual design styles, share
the work of my peers, and experiment with new products. Working in
separate collections gives us the freedom to create an eclectic mix
of looks while still staying consistent to one underlying theme.
And, since elements make up literally everything in the universe,
the end results of each collection could be anything- from paper
goods to fashion accessories to podcasts to baked confections...
the possibilities are endless.
Here is where to find Elemental Supply Co on the
internet:
"Platinum is a chemical
element with symbol Pt and atomic
number 78. It is dense, malleable, ductile, highly
unreactive, precious,
gray-white transition
metal. Its name is derived from the Spanish
term platina, translated into "little
silver".[3][4]
Platinum is used in catalytic converters, laboratory equipment, electrical contacts and electrodes, platinum resistance thermometers, dentistry equipment, and jewelry. Being a heavy metal, it leads to health issues upon exposure to its salts; but due to its corrosion resistance, metallic platinum has not been linked to adverse health effects.[5]Compounds containing platinum, such as cisplatin, oxaliplatin and carboplatin, are applied in chemotherapy against certain types of cancer.[6]
Platinum is a member of the platinum group of elements and group 10 of the periodic table of elements. It has six naturally occurring isotopes. It is one of the rarer elements in Earth's crust with an average abundance of approximately 5 μg/kg. It occurs in some nickel and copper ores along with some native deposits, mostly in South Africa, which accounts for 80% of the world production. Because of its scarcity in Earth's crust, only a few hundred tonnes are produced annually, and given its important uses, it is highly valuable and is a major precious metal commodity.
Platinum is one of the least reactive metals. It has remarkable resistance to corrosion, even at high temperatures, and is therefore considered a noble metal. Consequently, platinum is often found chemically uncombined as native platinum. Because it occurs naturally in the alluvial sands of various rivers, it was first used by pre-Columbian South American natives to produce artifacts. It was referenced in European writings as early as 16th century, but it was not until Antonio de Ulloa published a report on a new metal of Colombian origin in 1748 that it began to be investigated by scientists.”
The Chip and Cern take on this element revolves around music. When an album is “certified platinum” it means it has sold 1 million units. We took that a bit further and are making a playlist from the Top 20 Platinum Records of all time.
In order here are those Top 20 Platinum Records:
1. EAGLES - THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971 - 1975 // 29 MILLION COPIES
2. MICHAEL JACKSON - THRILLER // 29 MILLION
3. LED ZEPPELIN - LED ZEPPELIN IV // 23 MILLION
4. PINK FLOYD - THE WALL // 23 MILLION
5. BILLY JOEL - GREATEST HITS VOLUME I AND II // 23
MILLION
6. AC/DC - BACK IN BLACK // 22 MILLION
7. GARTH BROOKS - DOUBLE LIVE // 21 MILLION
8. SHANIA TWAIN - COME ON OVER // 20 MILLION
9. FLEETWOOD MAC - RUMOURS // 20 MILLION
10. THE BEATLES - THE BEATLES // 19 MILLION
11. GUNS N’ ROSES - APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION // 18
MILLION
12. THE BEATLES - THE BEATLES 1967-1970 // 17 MILLION
13. WHITNEY HOUSTON - THE BODYGUARD // 17 MILLION
14. BOSTON - BOSTON // 17 MILLION
15. GARTH BROOKS - NO FENCES // 17 MILLION
16. HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH - CRACKED REAR VIEW // 16
MILLION
17. METALLICA - METALLICA // 16 MILLION
18. LED ZEPPELIN - PHYSICAL GRAFFITI // 16 MILLION
19. EAGLES - HOTEL CALIFORNIA // 16 MILLION
20. ELTON JOHN - GREATEST HITS // 16 MILLION
20. ALANIS MORISSETTE - JAGGED LITTLE PILL // 16 MILLION
Chip and Cern work their way though each album on this
list, each picking out their top song off each album. The final
playlist will be posted below.
1. EAGLES - THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971 - 1975
Chip’s Choice: Take It to the Limit
Cern’s Choice: Desperado
2. MICHAEL JACKSON - THRILLER
Chip’s Choice: Beat It
Cern’s Choice: Billy Jean
3. LED ZEPPELIN - LED ZEPPELIN IV
Chip’s Choice: Black Dog
Cern’s Choice: SKIPPED
4. PINK FLOYD - THE WALLChip’s Choice: comfortably numb
Cern’s Choice: comfortably numb
5. BILLY JOEL - GREATEST HITS VOLUME I AND IIChip’s Choice: Uptown Girl
Cern’s Choice: Piano Man
6. AC/DC - BACK IN BLACKChip’s Choice: Shook me all night long
Cern’s Choice: Skipped
7. GARTH BROOKS - DOUBLE LIVEChip’s Choice: Frends in Low Places
Cern’s Choice: Frends in Low Places
8. SHANIA TWAIN - COME ON OVERChip’s Choice: Man! I Feel Like a Woman (Come on Over)
Cern’s Choice: You’re Still the oNe
9. FLEETWOOD MAC - RUMOURSChip’s Choice: The Chain
Cern’s Choice: Skipped
10. THE BEATLES - THE BEATLESChip’s Choice: The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill
Cern’s Choice: The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill
11. GUNS N’ ROSES - APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTIONChip’s Choice: Nighttrain
Cern’s Choice: Nighttrain
12. THE BEATLES - THE BEATLES 1967-1970Chip’s Choice: I am the Walrus
Cern’s Choice: Skipped
13. WHITNEY HOUSTON - THE BODYGUARDChip’s Choice: I will always will love you
Cern’s Choice: I will always will love you
14. BOSTON - BOSTONChip’s Choice: Skipped
Cern’s Choice: Skipped
15. GARTH BROOKS - NO FENCESChip’s Choice: Skipped
Cern’s Choice: Skipped
16. HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH - CRACKED REAR VIEWChip’s Choice: Only Want to Be With You
Cern’s Choice: Only Want to Be With You
17. METALLICA - METALLICAChip’s Choice: Enter sandman
Cern’s Choice: The unforgiven
18. LED ZEPPELIN - PHYSICAL GRAFFITIChip’s Choice: Kashmir
Cern’s Choice: Kashmir
19. EAGLES - HOTEL CALIFORNIAChip’s Choice: Life in the fast lane
Cern’s Choice: Hotel california
20. ELTON JOHN - GREATEST HITSChip’s Choice: Your Song
Cern’s Choice: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
20. ALANIS MORISSETTE - JAGGED LITTLE PILL
Chip’s Choice: Skipped
Cern’s Choice: Skipped
It
took some time to work down the list, but after much give and take
between Chip and Cern they settled on a top 10
list.
1. Take It to the Limit-EAGLES - THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971 - 1975
2. Beat It - MICHAEL JACKSON - THRILLER
3. Frends in Low Places- GARTH BROOKS - DOUBLE LIVE
4. The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill- THE BEATLES - THE BEATLES
5. Nighttrain- GUNS N’ ROSES - APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
6. Only Want to Be With You - HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH - CRACKED REAR VIEW
7. Enter sandman- METALLICA - METALLICA
8. Kashmir- LED ZEPPELIN - PHYSICAL GRAFFITI
9. Life in the fast lane- EAGLES - HOTEL CALIFORNIA
10. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me- ELTON JOHN - GREATEST HITS
Here is the final collaborative Spotify Playlist with
Elemental Supply for your streaming pleasure:
Here is some thoughts on why Elemental Supply Co chose the
songs they did:
“Take It Easy” by The Eagles off of Their Greatest Hits 1971 -
1975
I learned how to do the Electric Slide in 6th grade P.E. The
song they had us learn it to was “Take It Easy” by The Eagles. Up
until that point, I thought The Eagles were the artists behind the
one-hit wonder “Hotel California.” So, for opening my eyes to about
a million other Eagles songs, this song will always have a special
place in my heart.
“Dear Prudence” by The Beatles off of The Beatles
My family and I took a lot of road trips. We listened to a lot
of The Beatles in our van on those long drives. I’m the youngest of
3 (spanning an 8 year age difference), so we were always each in
pretty different stages of life, but we all seemed pretty content
with The Beatles. Obviously my parents were pretty happy about it
too. I think that means that this music is truly timeless!
“Man! I feel like a woman!” by Shania Twain off of Come on
Over
From the opening riff to basically every second after that,
this song is deliciously, unapologetically kitsch in the best of
ways. I was 9 years old when it was released so it’s probably one
of the first songs about female empowerment that I ever
encountered. (Also pretty sure this song was in heavy rotation
during those middle school line dance sessions.)
“Long Time” by Boston off of Boston
In high school I drove a second-hand 1989 Mustang. Stick
shift. Hatchback. Navy blue with a powder blue stripe. It sounds a
lot cooler than it was. It had a 4-cylinder engine and would shake
violently if I pushed it above 70mph. Nothing made me feel cooler
than listening to ‘authentic rock n roll’ while cruising in my
‘stang. I was trying very hard to impress my older brother and his
friends. I was a huge dork.
“You Learn” by Alanis Morissette off of Jagged Little
Pill
Such a groundbreakingly angsty artist. This album came out
when she was 21 years old! I can’t get over that. It’s full of so
much life experience and feeeeeeeeelings. ...
Where did we go wrong? Too much of the Eagles? Let us know on
Twitter, Facebook or Instagram!
We really had a blast working with the Elemental Supply Co on this
collaboration. Be sure to check out their site and shoot some
positive vibes their way on social media.
Be sure to spread the word around and tell your friends about
the Chip and Cern Show. The radio is dying and podcasts are coming,
so be ready. You can plug your phone into your car and listen when
driving around.
If you wanting a free sticker, shoot an email to chipandcernshow@gmail.com and we will give
you one. Thanks again to Michael
Spiegel Design for the great logo he did an awesome job at
our logo design.
As always we appreciate you spreading the word with your
friends, coworkers, family and churchgoing community members.
The Hits v1, The Hits v2 and The Hits
v3 are a great into to the Chip and Cern
Show, so share those!