My good friend, Deep Dasgupta directed this great video for our friends, Grand Hallway. Check it out below or read about it at Sound On The Sound.
Showing posts with label music video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music video. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Chris Cunningham, Gil Scott-Heron: New York Is Killing Me
I'm waiting for a file to compress for the new The Mountain, The River and The Road DVD, so I have some free time which I've partially squandered online (part was unsquandered and involved a much needed grocery run - we now have bread and jelly!)
First, the video (sorry bout the ad, make it fullscreen after the plug):
For some reason a lot of the posts with this video seem to be "temporarily unavailable." Fortunately, this one still works.
It's a great example of a video that makes it appear as though the music is creating the images. It's my favorite approach to music videos and I've always wanted to try making one. Gondry used to do this a lot and Cunningham has also done this a few times in the past.
(In an interview I read a few years ago, Cunningham mentioned how he loved use of the train POV in the "Star Guitar" video and wished he'd thought of it. "New York Is Killing Me" seems to be his go at it)
I prefer these organic videos to the narrative videos (which I'm totally guilty of). I feel like they lend themselves better to multiple viewings and are more symbiotic with the music. Many people may feel differently, my wonderful girlfriend for one, but I don't like watching narratives over and over and over. It can be powerful for a few runs, but after that I'd rather just hear the song (unless, of course, the video is better than the song, which honestly isn't all that rare). A good abstract video that draws inspiration from the music but abandons narrative can actually be an extension of the song. It lets the mind wander and explore and consider the sound and images. The result can never be independent of the song and allows more viewer interpretation.
First, the video (sorry bout the ad, make it fullscreen after the plug):
For some reason a lot of the posts with this video seem to be "temporarily unavailable." Fortunately, this one still works.
It's a great example of a video that makes it appear as though the music is creating the images. It's my favorite approach to music videos and I've always wanted to try making one. Gondry used to do this a lot and Cunningham has also done this a few times in the past.
Star Guitar - The Chemical Brothers from Chen VM on Vimeo.
(In an interview I read a few years ago, Cunningham mentioned how he loved use of the train POV in the "Star Guitar" video and wished he'd thought of it. "New York Is Killing Me" seems to be his go at it)
I prefer these organic videos to the narrative videos (which I'm totally guilty of). I feel like they lend themselves better to multiple viewings and are more symbiotic with the music. Many people may feel differently, my wonderful girlfriend for one, but I don't like watching narratives over and over and over. It can be powerful for a few runs, but after that I'd rather just hear the song (unless, of course, the video is better than the song, which honestly isn't all that rare). A good abstract video that draws inspiration from the music but abandons narrative can actually be an extension of the song. It lets the mind wander and explore and consider the sound and images. The result can never be independent of the song and allows more viewer interpretation.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Quick Updates.
I'm packing for tomorrow, when I leave for Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival in Birmingham, AL.
Just a reminder, that screening is just three days away on Saturday, September 26th at 11am @ Alabama Power.
The Local Sightings schedule is up - check it out at www.localsightings.org Tickets do not seem to be available yet, but should be in the next couple days.
Also, Indie Memphis has posted their schedule. We'll be screening on Friday, October, 9th at 5:45pm at Studio on the Square.
I'll have more info on Indie Memphis soon!
Also at local sightings, my video for Sleepy Eyes of Death is showing as part of the shorts block titled "Abstractions" on Tuesday, October 6th at 9pm. I'll also be part of a music video film saloon on Sunday, October 4th at 7pm (this one's FREE!).
Finally, while I may not be able to do much blog updating I plan on sending out mini-updates via facebook. If you're interested feel free to say hi and friend me.
Have a happy weekend everyone!
-Mike
Just a reminder, that screening is just three days away on Saturday, September 26th at 11am @ Alabama Power.
The Local Sightings schedule is up - check it out at www.localsightings.org Tickets do not seem to be available yet, but should be in the next couple days.
Also, Indie Memphis has posted their schedule. We'll be screening on Friday, October, 9th at 5:45pm at Studio on the Square.
I'll have more info on Indie Memphis soon!
Also at local sightings, my video for Sleepy Eyes of Death is showing as part of the shorts block titled "Abstractions" on Tuesday, October 6th at 9pm. I'll also be part of a music video film saloon on Sunday, October 4th at 7pm (this one's FREE!).
Finally, while I may not be able to do much blog updating I plan on sending out mini-updates via facebook. If you're interested feel free to say hi and friend me.
Have a happy weekend everyone!
-Mike
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sleepy Eyes of Death - "Final Heart Beats Black" Video
So it isn't exactly MRR related, but I just yesterday finished a video for local band, Sleepy Eyes of Death. Andrew Toms wrote music for THREE of my films, including MRR. Joel Harmon was the star of my short film, "Driving Around, Following Strangers." It was about time I did something to repay them!
Or check it out on YouTube to see it in nifty HD!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL6q7VFqsRg
You should also make a point of seeing these guys live!
They play FRIDAY at CHOP SUEY. And are playing the Capitol Hill Block Party on July 24th!
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