So apparently, this DJ (DJTJ, based out of Knoxville I think...) has been remixing our 60 Seconds episodes. He's done a great job and are definitely worth watching. Check it!
So now that we're at the end of our Flipside Memphis production, I'm beginning to feel like I no longer have a purpose in life... The whole process was really fun, and I started going through some of the old footage the other day, just reminiscing the good times. And then it hit me! Why not prolong the bliss by taking some of the best raw footage clips and posting those!
See, when we make these Flipsides, we cram 3-6 hours worth of material into a little 3-6 minute peice. I feel like some of the coolest, funniest, most inspirational parts about these videos might have gotten lost in the edit, or were just cut out for some weird reason. So, I've gone through all of the footage, picked out some of my favorite clips, and I hope you enjoy!
For all you kids aspiring to become rap superstars, you best recognize the true pioneers in the game. Before Al Kapone whooped that trick, prior to Eight Ball and MJG ridin high, and earlier than Lord T opening up his first bank account, Zulu reigned supreme over the Memphis Rap scene! Instead of bragging about his money or flaunting his flashy car, Zulu hits them hard with the message that crack cocaine is destroying our nation and the killings must stop! This video is too deep for the ordinary mind, so prepare to have it blown!
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Zulu now run's the Orange Mound Grill, check out his video spot here!
Gah! Enough with the SXSW crap! It was like 3 months ago!
Yeah, I know... but I just got done putting together this showcase recap for the Memphis Music Foundation.
It features Two Way Radio, Jump Back Jake, Hill Country Revue, Jack-O and the Tennessee Tearjerkers, River City Tanlines, Free Sol, Al Kapone, Lucero, and the Bar-Kays.
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OK, now I'm done reminiscing about the trip. Thanks to the Music Foundation for lettiin me tag along!
Three world class musicians (Amy LaVere, Steve Selvidge, and Paul Taylor) performed an amazing set in the Austin Convention Center. A short four song set was all they needed to impress the crowd before heading to the rest of their gigs. They made it look too easy...
After a fourteen hour bus ride, I spent the next three days following
all of the Memphis bands around the city of Austin in what I can only
describe as absolute madness.
Over the weekend, I got to come along on the shoot of Eric Swartz's Lil' Film Fest short, "Snipe Huntin." I witnessed something they don't teach you in film school. With a very low budget, Eric and his crew built a car mount in order to shoot a driving scene. Granted, the crew knew what they were doing, but I was amazed at how fast they put this together. It may look ghetto, but it worked like a charm!
I asked Eric to summarize the building and filming process for this scene.
Last night, I caught an interview with Dan Zaccagnino, co-founder of Indaba Music, on the Colbert Report. Talk about pushing the creative boundaries of music production!
Indaba (which means "collaborative form" in Zulu) allows musicians to post ideas or music tracks they've created in order for other musicians to elaborate and share their ideas. Completed tracks end up with multiple artists who may be hundreds of miles away from each other.
The possibilities are endless! An artist could post a track of vocals and people can create guitar riffs, drum beats, or even flute harmonies centering around the vocals provided. This networking service is very innovative, supplying new opportunities for artists to connect.
I've caught wind that this isn't the first service like this, but the sleek look of the site, plus the convenience and simplicity, helps this service stand out. It's easier for the imagination to run wild when you're not getting bogged down in a complicated web design. It's great to see home recordings being used for more than just a crappy demo. Check it out! Connect and Collaborate!
For the future of music production, this is big! I'm posting this on our Musicians Resource page.
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