Friday, April 30, 2010

~ TOUCH THE LIGHTNING ~ LEMON SUN ~

Here is our latest music video, directed by Emily Wilder. DP by Whitney Patterson. Written by Rob Kolar & Nick Rucker. Special thanks to Dana, Rachel, Lauren, & The Clinic.

Here's a little info. about what inspired it...

The song was originally inspired by the brilliant journalist and author, Graham Hancock, and his book Supernatural. The book explores the evolution of human consciousness as well as means for furthering one's consciousness through natural means of meditation or through the use of shamanic practices with ayahuasca and Psilocybin mushrooms. He argues against laws prohibiting someone in America from pursuing these mind expansive practices yet allowing people to dull down their consciousness with substances like alcohol and prescription drugs. Substances which have shown to be more harmful than any of these natural and ancient means of altering ones consciousness or mind. He also explores the human connection with spirits, angels, gods, and other supernatural entities and offers thoughtful and well defined possibilities of their source and means of their existence. We aren't saying you should be ingesting hallucinogenic drugs. That is your choice. But we are open to the idea of connecting with a spiritual world and that's what the phrase "touch the lightning" is meant to represent.

Emily and I chose to reflect this theme in a simple way, using a man and a suitcase. Feel free to interpret the story how you will. Many images and moments are deliberately reflective of our intent. Others happened by own their own accord. The piece contains subtle visual and symbolic moments which may not be evident until watching it a couple times. We'd love to know what comes to mind for you when you see it. Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwtJqnNG_gg < This is allows you to see it much larger (recommended)

Monday, April 19, 2010

BRENT DEBOER - "You Win"

I was recently asked to play a role in Brent Deboer's (Dandy Warhols dummer) new music video. Turns out I'm a bit of a psychotic boyfriend breaking up with his lady... enjoy...