BOOKED: MGMT - Ray Tintori, director
artist: MGMT
song: "Electric Feel"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ray Tintori
production co: Partizan
Ray Tintori directed the previous MGMT video, "Time To Pretend."
April 3, 2008 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
SHOT: Three Six Mafia - Dale "Rage" Resteghini, director
artist: Three 6 Mafia
song: "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)"
label: Columbia
director(s): Dale "Rage" Resteghini
production co: Raging Nation Films
rep: Yell Productions
March 28, 2008 in Columbia, Raging Nation, Yell Productions | Permalink
SHOT: The Ting Tings - Sophie Muller, director
artist: The Ting Tings
song: "That's Not My Name"
label: Columbia
director(s): Sophie Muller
production co: Oil Factory
March 19, 2008 in Columbia, Oil Factory | Permalink
BOOKED: P.O.D. - Michael Maxxis, director
artist: P.O.D.
song: "Addicted"
label: Columbia
director(s): Michael Maxxis
production co: Spy Films/Bucks Boys Productions
rep: RW Media
March 5, 2008 in Bucks Boys, Columbia, RW Media, Spy | Permalink
BOOKED: Ours - Michael Maxxis, director
artist: Ours
song: "Worst Thing Beautiful"
label: Columbia
director(s): Michael Maxxis
production co: RW Media/Bucks Boys
rep: RW Media
February 28, 2008 in Bucks Boys, Columbia, RW Media | Permalink
BOOKED: LCD Soundsystem – Ace Norton, director
To support the new flick 21 and its Columbia Records soundtrack...
artist: LCD Soundsystem
song: "Big Ideas"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ace Norton
production co: Partizan
February 20, 2008 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
BOOKED: Soulwax - Alma Har'el, director
Dance remix of the Rolling Stones classic… Lead track on the 21 soundtrack...
artist: The Rolling Stones (Soulwax remix)
song: "You Can't Always Get What You Want"
label: Modular
director(s): Alma Har'el
production co: Partizan
February 20, 2008 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: MGMT "Time To Pretend"
There are certain primordial needs that cannot be denied. Fire, tribalism and all that other elemental stuff are obvious. But if you're an aspiring rock 'n' roll star it really comes down to this mantra from Brooklyn band MGMT: "Let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives." This layered little trip of a video is both enthralling and highly hallucinatory as it covers all of the above — even the questing for fire — and shows how we've always fallen prey to our base instincts. Your only hope is to follow the lead of our MGMT heroes and surf a rainbow or ride a kitty to transcendence. And I do mean that literally. I think. --> watch "Time To Pretend"
MGMT "Time To Pretend" (Columbia)
Ray Tintori, director/editor | Josh Penn, producer | Robert Leitzell, DP | Roertb Leitzell & Jordan Fish, effects
February 15, 2008 in Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Ours "Live Again"
Jimmy Gnecco of the chronically overlooked band Ours has the kind of voice that draws in all sorts of superlative comparisons — Jeff Buckley and Thom Yorke are fairly on the mark — and has led to him being dubbed the next big thing since even before the band's Dreamworks major label debut, Distorted Lullabies. The latest believer in the eventual breakthrough of Ours is Rick Rubin, who produced the forthcoming album Mercy and signed the band to Columbia Records. This double-shot clip for "Live Again" and "God Only Wants You" emulates a long lost silent film with Gnecco as a Rasputin character who sacrifices himself to save a child. Years later the child grows up to be a scientist along the lines of Dr. Moreau, striving to create a replica of the mythical madman who saved him years ago. It's an odd and audacious video, cleverly positioning Gnecco and director Michael Maxxis as heirs apparent to the nightmarish video dream team of Marilyn Manson and Floria Sigismondi. --> watch "Live Again / God Only Wants You"
Ours "Live Again / God Only Wants You" (Columbia)
Michael Maxxis, director | Michael Maxxis and T.W. Graham, producers | 235 Films, production co | Christopher Walters, DP | Keith Hamm, editor
February 11, 2008 in 235 Films, Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Coheed & Cambria "Feathers"
Keeping up appearances as a quintessential 1950s suburban TV family is harder than it seems. It takes serious money to keep food on the table and sometimes you have to get a little creative and find ways to, ahem, stretch your meat. The matron of the lovely Feather family depicted in this new Coheed & Cambria video has come up with an even more ingenius idea, however. Why spend your family's money at the supermarket when there's plenty of opportunity to seduce, butcher and cook all the free range longpig that roam in your own neighborhood? This cannibalistic ode to the 1989 cult classic Parents works like a charm, thanks in large part to director Marc Klasfeld being able to capture all the menace that lurks at the heart of everything that we thought was wholesome about both TV families and the food chain. --> watch "Feathers" via Sony Musicbox or YouTube
Coheed And Cambria "Feathers" (Columbia)
Marc Klasfeld, director | Dave Robertson, producer | Rockhard Films, production co | Yon Thomas, DP | Richard Alarcon, editor
February 6, 2008 in Columbia, New Releases, RFM, Rockhard | Permalink
TURN ON YOUR TV: Coheed & Cambria "Feathers" MTV2 Debut
The brand new Coheed And Cambria video "Feathers" is airing all day — aka 12 times in total — on MTV2 as part of the channel's "Unleashed" promotion.
Rockhard Films director Marc Klasfeld delivers a parody of the "perfect" nuclear TV family of the 1950s. Get a taste via a teaser clip, a fake wiki page and more at a promo site called Meet The Feathers.
February 4, 2008 in Columbia, RFM, Rockhard | Permalink
BOOKED: Tiffany Evans - Rock Jacobs, director
artist: Tiffany Evans f/ Bow Wow
song: "I'm Grown"
label: Columbia
director(s): Rock Jacobs
production co: Razor Factory
rep: Lanette Phillips
January 31, 2008 in Columbia, Lanette Phillips Mgmt, Razor Factory | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Jesca Hoop "Money"
Jesca Hoop is possibly the coolest nanny since Mary Poppins. Why? Well, she's certainly purty and has the kind of quirky sensibility that'll play well in alternative circles, but the stamp of approval comes from former employer, Tom Waits, who describes her music as being "like swimming in a lake at night." Hopefully that factoid won't be an albatross, since there's a homespun delightfulness about her — especially if your introduction is this cut-and-paste playful tweak to those who worship the almighty dollar. --> watch "Money" AND be sure to check out the director Richard Borge's Drawger blog where he shares lots of behind-the-scenes tidbits and pictures
Jesca Hoop "Money" (3/Columbia)
Richard Borge, director | Daniel Ridgers, producer | Duck Studios, production co | RW Media, rep | David Morrison, DP | Melissa Timme, editor
January 28, 2008 in Columbia, Duck Studios, New Releases, RW Media | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Bruce Springsteen "Girls/Summer Clothes"
This is a tribute to Winter Versions of Summer Babes (that's a Pavement reference, kids) delivered by Bruce Springsteen on the Jersey Shore. It's not new ground for The Boss — or for director Mark Pellington, for that matter, since the "Lonesome Day" video these two did together is pretty darn similar — but it's where this song takes place and the Shore has been a defining element for Bruce ever since he busted out of Asbury Park. Bruce meanders along the sand performing this masterful minor key ode to the Beach Boys while angels from all walks of life flicker in his mind and then pass him by. --> watch "Girls In Their Summer Clothes" (YouTube version... Better version to come soon)
Bruce Springsteen
"Girls In Their Summer Clothes (winter mix)" (Columbia)
Mark Pellington, director | Norman Reiss, producer | Merge @ Crossroads, production co | Eric Schmidt, DP
January 24, 2008 in Columbia, Merge @ Crossroads, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Kelly Rowland "Daylight"
Here's a smart move by Kelly Rowland: Rather than compete in an escalating glamor competition with her fellow Destiny's Child member Beyonce, Rowland goes for a casual downtown NYC vibe in this video for "Happy." She hangs at a decidedly simple and ordinary rooftop party with some friends, played by the oh so personable Travis McCoy and his fellow Gym Class Heroes. It's win/win for all involved: Rowland seems a whole lot happier in this kind of laidback video, while McCoy gets some mainstream experience that may come in handy if he decides to see if anyone has been tapped yet to be the new generation's Will Smith. --> watch "Daylight" via MySpace
Kelly Rowland f/ Travis McCoy
"Daylight" (Columbia)
Jeremy Rall, director/editor | Gina Leonard, producer | Anonymous/Siblings, production co | | Yell Productions, rep | Joe Zizzo, DP
January 18, 2008 in Anonymous Content, Columbia, New Releases, Yell Productions | Permalink
BOOKED: Nicole Atkins - Josh Forbes, director
artist: Nicole Atkins
song: "Maybe Tonight"
label: Columbia
director(s): Josh Forbes
production co: Winch + Pulley
rep: Lanette Phillips Management
December 14, 2007 in Columbia, Lanette Phillips Mgmt, Winch+Pulley | Permalink
SHOT: AbsentStar - Walter Robot, directors
artist: AbsentStar
song: "For God's Sake"
label: Columbia
director(s): Walter Robot
production co: Merge @ Crossroads
December 14, 2007 in Columbia, Merge @ Crossroads | Permalink
SHOT: Bruce Springsteen - Mark Pellington, director
Shot on the Jersey Shore, of course...
artist: Bruce Springsteen
song: "Girls In Their Summer Clothes"
label: Columbia
director(s): Mark Pellington
production co: Merge @ Crossroads
November 26, 2007 in Columbia, Merge @ Crossroads | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Luna Halo "Untouchable"
It's not a steel cage match — and it's not as cool as Scorpions "Rock You Like A Hurricane" — but things are plenty dangerous in this video for Luna Halo. The band performs from a makeshift, electric fence cage. The contraption is not keep Luna Halo in captivity, but to keep the visiting hooligans from inflicting damage upon our rockers. In the end, the potential ass kickers bust through, thereby proving that an electric fence sign is not as effective a deterrent as actually electrifying the fence. --> watch "Untouchable"
Luna Halo "Untouchable" (American/Columbia)
Greg Jardin, director | Flick Wiltshire, producer | @radical.media, production co | Damian Acevedo, DP
November 20, 2007 in Columbia, New Releases, Radical Media | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Brandi Carlile "Turpentine"
I don't know if wine can actually turn to turpentine — although a Google search led me to this interesting link — but I understand the song's sentiment of a good thing that eventually becomes a bit overwhelming and, besides, I believe a pretty song trumps any small gaps in logic and this latest from Brandi Carlile is downright gorgous. The video is rightfully content with beauty as well, showing off lush cinematography of the singer as she browses through old photos and letters —all in an effort to uncover some truth from a haze of memories like turpentine would eat away old paint on a brush. --> watch "Turpentine"
Brandi Carlile "Turpentine" (Columbia)
Roman White, director | Tameron Hedge , producer | Revolution Pictures, production co | Norman Bonney, DP | Daria Koreiba, editor
November 12, 2007 in Columbia, New Releases, Revolution Pictures | Permalink
BOOKED: Kelly Rowland - Jeremy Rall, director
artist: Kelly Rowland f/ Gym Class Heroes
song: "Daylight"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jeremy Rall
production co: Anonymous Content/Siblings, Inc.
rep: Yell Productions
November 5, 2007 in Anonymous Content, Columbia, Yell Productions | Permalink
BOOKED: Lyfe Jennings - Gil Green, director
artist: Lyfe Jennings
song: "Cops Up"
label: Columbia
director(s): Gil Green
production co: Picture Perfect
rep: Labuda Management
note: director is signed with Merge @ Crossroads
October 11, 2007 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Merge @ Crossroads, Picture Perfect | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Wyclef Jean "Sweetest Girl"
Having a clique/label named Refugee Camp uniquely qualifies Wyclef Jean to solve any/all of the world's immigration problems, but the goal here is a bit more personal: 'Clef wants to make sure "The Sweetest Girl" gets into the country. Despite that stated concern the former Fugee spends most of the video performing this tune on his acoustic and collaborating with Akon and Lil' Wayne inside a refugee camp. Thankfully, the Sweetest Girl ain't so sweet and decides to take matters into her own hands by launching a molotov cocktail and starting a full scale riot among her fellow detainees. The eventual outcome is left TBD as an ending title promises that these "memoirs of an immigrant [are] to be continued."
While you wait, however, you should also check the viral video for a totally different vibe. Although the official video is a deadly serious opus with feature film aspirations, this director-uncredited "viral" is way more light-hearted — nothing more than a constant stream of consciousness visual riffs on the lyrics — and will probably leave you smiling and humming the melody instead of thinking about what you (or Wyclef, or Sally Struthers) can do to save the world. --> watch "The Sweetest Girl" (or watch "The Sweetest Girl" viral)
Wyclef Jean f/ Akon, Lil' Wayne and Niia
"The Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" (Columbia) [official video]
Chris Robinson, director | Alison Foster, producer | HSI, production co | Omer Ganai, DP | David Blackburn & Harvey White, editor
October 3, 2007 in Columbia, HSI, New Releases, RFM | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Kelly Rowland "Ghetto"
Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland gets hoodcentric with this
tribute to the rough life with Snoop Dogg as the guest rapper and the
object of her lyrical affections. If she was looking to shed her
good-girl image — or get some distance from her usually glamtastic
groupmate Beyonce — this video certainly puts her in a different
light. Rowland gyrates as dreamy images of street culture drift behind
her, including 24 inch rims, platinum jewelry, golden grills, etc. All
that's missing is a bag of sunflower seeds and strawberry soda. (review by Craig Belcher*) --> watch "Ghetto"
Kelly Rowland f/ Snoop Dogg "Ghetto" (Music World Music/Columbia)
Andrew Gura, director | Melissa Larsen, producer | Partizan, production co | Shawn Kim, DP | T. David Binns, editor | Laundy, effects
*note: As you can see, our hip-hop specialist Craig Belcher has been released from the Dee Barnes Center for Recovering Video Show Hosts and is back writing in our preferred caustic style for Videostatic. For more of the wit, the wisdom and the whatever, visit his blog Rap, Lies And Videotape.
September 27, 2007 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Bob Dylan "You Go Your Way..."
Director Rupert Jones takes you on a stroll in with Bob Dylan through the years and his many guises and phases. While it doesn't take you behind the scenes, it does take you literally behind Dylan as an actor recreates some famous moments — the cover of The Freewheeling Bob Dylan or the "Subterranean Homesick Blues" segment from the film "Don't Look Back" — that every music fan should recognize. Other scenes merely hint at what Dylan was up to, but everything is imbued with a "freewheeling" vibe that reflects the energy of this revampment by omnipresent hitmaker Mark Ronson and backing band The Dap-Kings. Ronson was AWOL from the shoot, as was the D-Man, but the Dap Kings are in full effect and Wyclef Jean makes a cameo — perhaps as a repayment to Dylan for appearing in Clef's "Gone Til November?" --> watch "You Go Your Way..."
Bob Dylan "Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)"
[Mark Ronson re-version] (Columbia)
Rupert Jones, director | Meredith Welsh, producer | Draw Pictures, production co | Tim Ives, DP | Quin Williams, editor
September 20, 2007 in Columbia, Draw Pictures, New Releases | Permalink
SHOT: Bullet For My Valentine - Frank Borin, director
artist: Bullet For My Valentine
song: "Scream, Aim & Fire"
label: Columbia (UK) / Jive/ZLG (US)
director(s): Frank Borin
production co: Draw Pictures
September 19, 2007 in Columbia, Draw Pictures, Zomba | Permalink
SHOT: Celine Dion - Paul Boyd, director
Director Paul Boyd is in Las Vegas on a three day video shoot with Celine Dion and guest Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, who co-wrote the song... Look for the video to be narrative heavy, as only one of the three shoot days is being spent on performance...
artist: Celine Dion
song: "Taking Chances"
label: Columbia
director(s): Paul Boyd
production co: MotivFilms
rep: RW Media
September 17, 2007 in Columbia, MotivFilms, RW Media | Permalink
SHOT: John Legend - Neon, directors
artist: John Legend
song: "Another Again"
label: Columbia
director(s): Neon
production co: Partizan
August 23, 2007 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
BOOKED: Coheed And Cambria - Nathan Cox, director
First video off the forthcoming Coheed & Cambria album No World For Tomorrow...
artist: Coheed And Cambria
song: "The Running Free"
label: Columbia
director(s): Nathan Cox
production co: Merge @ Crossroads
rep: Labuda Management
August 15, 2007 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Merge @ Crossroads | Permalink
BOOKED: Pat Monahan - Vem, director
First video from Train singer Pat Monahan's first solo album, Last Of Seven, due out September 18.
artist: Pat Monahan
song: "Her Eyes"
label: Columbia
director(s): Vem
production co: The Artists Company
rep: Laure Scott Representation
August 13, 2007 in Columbia, Laure Scott, The Artists Company | Permalink
BOOKED: Kelly Rowland f/ Snoop Dogg - Andrew Gura, director
artist: Kelly Rowland feat. Snoop Dogg
song: "Ghetto"
label: Music World/Columbia
director(s): Andrew Gura
production co: Partizan
August 9, 2007 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
SHOT: Naked Brothers Band - Scott Franklin, director
A fictional band in a kid's TV series (on Nickelodeon) is about to turn real with the forthcoming CD from The Naked Brothers Band. Kind of like The Monkees...
artist: The Naked Brothers Band
song: "If That's Not Love"
label: Nickelodeon/Columbia
director(s): Scott Franklin
production co: Fred Films
rep: Labuda Management
August 9, 2007 in Columbia, Fred Films, Labuda Mgmt. | Permalink
BOOKED: Bob Dylan - Rupert Jones, director
Bob Dylan. Remix. No, not as scary as it sounds. Hitmaker Mark Ronson updates the Blonde On Blonde classic "Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)" by adding some block rocking beats and his now trademarked retro coolness. For all those longtime fans who are horrified (horrified!) at the idea, might I give you a taste of how His Royal Bobness is currently performing the tune? Just be thankful it's not Diddy doing the remake.
Video shooting later this month in NYC to support the forthcoming Dylan box set.
artist: Bob Dylan
song: "Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)"
(Mark Ronson re-version)
label: Columbia
director(s): Rupert Jones
production co: Draw Pictures
August 3, 2007 in Columbia, Draw Pictures | Permalink
BOOKED: Amerie - Scott Franklin, director
artist: Amerie
song: "Gotta Work"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Scott Franklin
production co: Fred Films
rep: Labuda Management
June 7, 2007 in Columbia, Fred Films, Labuda Mgmt. | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Switchfoot "Awakening"
Clearly, Switchfoot didn't want a video that took itself too seriously and they get exactly that with "Awakening." The group's free-wheeling, low-ego spirit comes across on-screen with as much focus on comedy and an enjoyably goofy concept as there is on performance and their trademark Owen Wilson-esque surfer good looks. The video features a pair of neighbors — one an office drone played by Tony Hale aka Buster from Arrested Development and the other a slacker-type – who end up battling each other in an on-line video game. This is where the clip gets truly interesting as the game takes over the screen and we get to see what can best be described as the Limited Edition Michel Gondry version of Guitar Hero. Corrugated cardboard and stop-motion visuals abound. Things take another twist when the broham's girl comes home and instead of getting mad that her guy is busy gaming, she busts out some Body Fuzion gear and joins in on the action by tapping out steps on a home-made Dance Dance Revolution quilt-controller. (review by Doug Stern) --> watch "Awakening"
Switchfoot "Awakening" (Columbia)
Brandon Dickerson, director | Lauren Schwartz, producer | Kaboom, production co
May 9, 2007 in Columbia, Kaboom, New Releases | Permalink
SHOT: Mat Kearny - Adria Petty, director
artist: Mat Kearny
song: "Undeniable"
label: Aware/Columbia
director(s): Adria Petty
production co: DNA
rep: Robin Frank Management
April 2, 2007 in Columbia, DNA, RFM | Permalink
SHOT: Kelly Rowland - Mike Ruiz, director
Photographer Mike Ruiz directed a video for Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland on-location at a Hollywood Hills house. This will be the first release off Rowland's album Ms. Kelly, due out June 26.
artist: Kelly Rowland feat. Eve
song: "Like This"
label: Music World/Columbia
director(s): Mike Ruiz
production co: DNA
March 19, 2007 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: John Legend "PDA"
John Legend makes good use of those frequent flier miles by filming his new clip in Brazil. The ambitiously named pianist traipses around Rio with his lover and an antique film camera, alternately shooting and singing. Legend leaves most of the risque business to a native couple, who steal more than kisses on the cobblestone streets. While the song praises the joy of public displays of affection, the video shows that the most affectionate displays often happen when no one is paying attention. --> watch "PDA"
Review by Craig Belcher, curator of the blog Rap, Lies & Videotape
John Legend "PDA" (Columbia)
Neon, directors | Julie Lee, producer | Partizan, production co | Toca Seabra, DP | Bill Pollock, editor
February 15, 2007 in Columbia, New Releases, Partizan | Permalink
SHOT: Beyonce & Shakira - Jake Nava, director
artist: Beyonce feat. Shakira
song: "Beautiful Liar"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jake Nava
production co: Anonymous Content
February 13, 2007 in Anonymous Content, Columbia | Permalink
SHOT: Beyonce - Ray Kay, director
artist: Beyonce
song: "Freakum Dress"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ray Kay
production co: Rockhard Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
February 8, 2007 in Columbia, RFM, Rockhard | Permalink
BOOKED: Aqualung - Jon Watts, director
artist: Aqualung
song: "Pressure Suit"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jon Watts
production co: Smuggler
rep: Labuda Management
February 2, 2007 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Smuggler | Permalink
BOOKED: Copeland - Vince Haycock, director
artist: Copeland
song: "Control Freak"
label: Columbia
director(s): Vince Haycock
production co: Streetgang Films
January 30, 2007 in Columbia, Streetgang | Permalink
BOOKED: Consequence - Bernard Gourley, director
Immigrant Films director Bernard Gourley is routing this video for Consequence through G.O.O.D Pictures (an affiliated company of Kanye West's label, G.O.O.D. Music).
artist: Consequence
song: "Don't Forget Em"
label: G.O.O.D. Music/Columbia
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: G.O.O.D. Pictures
January 19, 2007 in Columbia, Immigrant Films | Permalink
BOOKED: Bow Wow feat. T-Pain - Bryan Barber, director
artist: Bow Wow feat. T-Pain
song: "Outta My System"
label: Columbia
director(s): Bryan Barber
production co: Believe Media
rep: Yell Productions
January 18, 2007 in Believe, Columbia, Yell Productions | Permalink
SHOT: Boys Like Girls - Alan Ferguson, director
artist: Boys Like Girls
song: "The Great Escape"
label: Red Ink/Columbia
director(s): Alan Ferguson
production co: The Kompany
commissioner: Jill Kaplan/Skyway
Video is being produced through The Kompany; Ferguson remains signed with Anonymous Content.
January 18, 2007 in Anonymous Content, Columbia, Red Ink, Skyway, The Kompany | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Nicole Atkins "Neptune City"
Although there is indeed a real place called Neptune City along the Jersey Shore — and whattaya know, singer/songwriter Nicole Atkins grew up in neighboring Neptune, NJ — this video could be a look back in time at almost any once grand ocean resort town, be it nearby Asbury Park and Atlantic City, or Brooklyn's own Coney Island. Atkins performs the tune — which lands somewhere Bruce Springsteen's "Wild Billy's Circus Story" and the carnival dirges of Tom Waits — among images of the wealthy American aristocrats and the majestic boardwalks that once defined these towns that are as faded as the footage in this video. --> watch "Neptune City"
Nicole Atkins & The Sea "Neptune City" (Columbia)
David Sutton, director | Frantic Studios, production co
January 16, 2007 in Columbia, Frantic Studios, New Releases | Permalink
SHOT: Three 6 Mafia - Gil Green, director
artist: Three 6 Mafia
song: "Doe Fresh Boy"
label: Columbia
director(s): Gil Green
production co: Partizan
January 11, 2007 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Amerie "Take Control"
You know the mood in the country has soured when a music video depicts a major label pop star being involved in a successful plot to "eliminate" a crooked U.S. Senator. Amerie plays a sultry secret agent charged with using her feminine wiles to lure the target to a secluded grassy knoll where the deed can be done. In a twist borrowed from the classic Michelangelo Antonioni film Blow-Up, a bored fashion photographer happens to catch the whole thing on film, thus forcing Amerie to do what it takes to collect and destroy the evidence. --> watch "Take Control"
Amerie "Take Control" (Columbia)
Scott Franklin, director | Josh Rothfeld, producer | Fred Films, production co | Labuda Management, rep | Don Davis, DP | Zuk, editor
January 9, 2007 in Columbia, Fred Films, Labuda Mgmt., New Releases | Permalink
BOOKED: John Legend - Neon, directors
Shooting in Brazil...
artist: John Legend
song: "PDA"
label: Columbia
director(s): Neon
production co: Partizan
January 2, 2007 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
BOOKED: Kirsten Price - Tronic, directors
A music video is in production with Kirsten Price — and no, not that Kirsten Price, but the one that's signed to new LBGT label, Music With A Twist.
artist: Kirsten Price
song: "Magic Tree"
label: Music With A Twist/Columbia
director(s): Tronic
production co: Continuum
November 17, 2006 in Columbia, Continuum, Laure Scott | Permalink
PHOTO: On The Set With Five For Fighting
Not quite as rebellious as Kurt Cobain wearing a "Corporate Magazines Still Suck" T-shirt on the cover of Rolling Stone — I dare say it's the opposite — but kudos to director Todd Strauss-Schulson (fourth from left) for recognizing that I am indeed his proverbial daddy. Strauss-Schulson poses on the set of the Five For Fighting video "World" with executive producer Dave Lebensfeld, producer Ken Fanchi, rep Randi Wilens, John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting, and Columbia/Sony Music video commissioner Danny Lockwood.
Todd: Nice work on remembering to put the "i" before the "e" in Gottlieb. Remind me to send you that check.
November 9, 2006 in Columbia, Ingenuity Engine, RW Media | Permalink
SHOT: Five For Fighting - Todd Strauss-Schulson, director
artist: Five For Fighting
song: "World"
label: Columbia
director(s): Todd Strauss-Schulson
production co: Ingenuity Engine
rep: RW Media
November 6, 2006 in Columbia, Ingenuity Engine, RW Media | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Bob Dylan "When The Deal Goes Down"
While Twyla Tharp's The Times They Are A-Changin' desecrates the legacy of Bob Dylan nightly on Broadway, you could probably use a reminder that it is possible to pay tribute to an iconic musical figure without resorting to kitsch. Film director Bennett Miller (Capote) creates a video for "When The Deal Goes Down" that plays like a compilation of summer vacation home movies that could have been pulled from almost any suburban attic — so long as it was the home of actress Scarlett Johansson. The prevailing mood is nostalgia; a feeling which is reinforced by references to various aspects of the Dylan lore: His childhood in Minnesota, shots of such influential works as the Woody Guthrie autobiography Bound For Glory and the Hank Williams album Wanderin' Around, and even Coney Island, which Guthrie called home. -- watch "When The Deal Goes Down"
Bob Dylan "When The Deal Goes Down" (Columbia)
Bennett Miller, director | Nina Shiffman, producer | Hungry Man , production co | Adam Kimmel , DP | Hank Corwin, editor
October 31, 2006 in Columbia, Hungry Man, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Mew "Special"
A wealthy couple tries to dance away the ennui at a huge country manor in the shadowy b&w video for this new wave cut from Danish band Mew. Despite their manic efforts — and a Crouching Tiger segment in which the woman imagines floating away — the pair devolve into a fight and wind up trying to leap into the nearest body of water. Whether it's for a rebirth or a suicide attempt depends on your mood, I guess. -- watch "Special" in Real or YouTube
Mew "Special" (Columbia)
Martin De Thurah , director | Carmen Montanez-Callan, producer
Academy Films, production co
Kasper Tuxen, DP | Peter Brandt, editor
October 26, 2006 in Academy, Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Pete Yorn "For Us"
A young bird takes a shine to Pete Yorn in this cutesy animated/live action video. The bird pines away from a tree branch, watching Yorn and his band practice through a basement window. She endures inclement weather, disregards her homework and runs the risk of alienating her family. Unfortunately, it's all for naught. The little birdie realizes in the end that their human/avian love affair is probably an impossible dream. -- watch "For Us"
Pete Yorn "For Us" (Columbia)
Robert Hales, director | No Brain, Animators
Oualid Mouaness, producer | Tricycle/HSI, production co
Giles Dunning, DP | Ken Mowe, editor
October 26, 2006 in Columbia, HSI, New Releases | Permalink
BOOKED: Amerie - Scott Franklin, director
artist: Amerie
song: "Take Control"
label: Columbia
director(s): Scott Franklin
production co: Fred Films
rep: Labuda Management
October 17, 2006 in Columbia, Fred Films, Labuda Mgmt. | Permalink
SHOT: Project Pat - Bernard Gourley, director
artist: Project Pat
song: "Raised In The Projects"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: Immigrant Film
rep: RW Media
October 12, 2006 in Columbia, Immigrant Films, RW Media | Permalink
BOOKED: Switchfoot - P.R. Brown, director
artist: Switchfoot
song: "Oh! Gravity"
label: Columbia
director(s): P.R. Brown
production co: Anonymous Content
September 27, 2006 in Anonymous Content, Columbia | Permalink
SHOT: Bow Wow f/ Chris Brown - Bryan Barber, director
artist: Bow Wow feat. Chris Brown
song: "Shortie Like Mine"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Bryan Barber
production co: F.M. Rocks
September 24, 2006 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: John Legend "Save Room"
John Legend
"Save Room" (Columbia)
Bryan Barber, director | Joyce Washington , producer | F.M. Rocks, production co | Jonathan Sela, DP | David Checel, editor | Description: R&B/soul star John Legend romances a series of extremely beautiful women at his Brooklyn brownstone in this fairly risque video. Although his infidelity causes a little bit of trouble, everything works out in the end. -- watch "Save Room" in Quicktime, Real or Windows Media
September 14, 2006 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks, New Releases | Permalink
IN DEPTH: John Mayer "Waiting For The World To Change"
While John Mayer takes a ruminative stroll along NYC's East River, a group of graffiti artists decorate the streets with messages that encourage people to pay attention to the precarious state of the world. And, in a nice touch that should pacify those who disapprove of guerrilla artists and other scofflaws, a final message tells viewers that all the artworks were commissioned and done with permission on private property.
Director Philip Andelman fills in the backstory:
The idea came from a brainstorming session between John [Mayer] and I, which started with his fascination with street art. It turns out he's pretty tight with a lot of the old-school graffiti artists in the city and after a few phone calls we suddenly had this all-star cast. The group of five is the Tats Cru from the Bronx, the guy with the gas mask is Daze, and the one wearing the Mexican wrestling hat is Futura 2000. He actually rolled up to set at around 8am wearing that and I burst out laughing. I thought it was so cool. He gave me this sly smile and said something to the effect of, "You digging the hat, huh?" Needless to say, it stayed on the duration of the shoot.
We shot John's performance on the first day at sunrise in blistering NYC summer heat. I wanted a feeling of old New York street photography, of John feeling a little vulnerable and introverted, so we put him in this big jacket while the rest of the crew sweated away in t-shirts. After that, we spent two and half days running around the boroughs capturing the various artists tagging walls. Though Daze had previously been commissioned to do his mural, the others were all done based on the song — each artist did some sketches based on conversations we had after all listening to the song, but nothing was concretely laid out before hand. All the walls were private property which we had permission to shoot on, but Futura's friend fell through at the last minute and we were stuck with no location. So, we started rolling around looking for a wall. This guy is about 50 years old, runs a clothing and design empire, hasn't tagged in years — he told me the last time he did a wall was at the last Documenta for fuck's sake! — and here we are driving around trying to get a shot. You could tell he was having the time of his life, as if he were flashing back to being a 12 year old kid again in the city. -- watch "Waiting For The World To Change"
John Mayer "Waiting For The World To Change" (Columbia)
Philip Andelman, director | Magali Selosse-Bishop, producer | Partizan, production co | Shawn Kim, DP | Barney Miller, editor
September 8, 2006 in Columbia, In Depth, New Releases, Partizan | Permalink
BOOKED: Lostprophets - Ryan Smith, director
artist: Lostprophets
song: "Can't Catch Tomorrow (Good Shoes Won't Save You This Time)"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ryan Smith
production co: Merge @ Crossroads
rep: Labuda Management
September 8, 2006 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Merge @ Crossroads | Permalink
SHOT: Beyonce - Matthew Rolston, director
In support of the upcoming feature film adapatation of Dreamgirls, starring Beyonce and Jamie Foxx.
artist: Beyonce
song: "Listen"
label: Columbia
director(s): Matthew Rolston
production co: Venus Ent./HSI
August 31, 2006 in Columbia, HSI | Permalink
SHOT: Pete Yorn - Robert Hales, director
artist: Pete Yorn
song: "For Us"
label: Columbia
director(s): Robert Hales
production co: HSI
August 31, 2006 in Columbia, HSI | Permalink
PHOTO: Grey Sky Films & Boys Like Girls
Grey Sky Films directors Chris Vaglio and Matt Serao (second from left and second from right, respectively) with Red Ink/Columbia band Boys Like Girls on the set of their newly released video, "Hero/Heroine."
The video was commissioned by Jill Kaplan/Skyway Productions.
August 21, 2006 in Columbia, Grey Sky, Red Ink, Skyway | Permalink
SHOT: Lostprophets - Brett Simon, director
Shot in London...
artist: Lostprophets
song: "A Town Called Hypocrisy"
label: Columbia
director(s): Brett Simon
production co: DNA
August 3, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
SHOT: Teddy Geiger - Marc Webb, director
artist: Teddy Geiger
song: "These Walls"
label: Columbia
director(s): Marc Webb
production co: DNA
August 3, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
IN DEPTH: Aberdeen City "God Is Going To Sick Of Me"
Rock critic Simon Reynolds sums up the credo of post-punk with the title of his recent book about the early years of the genre, Rip It Up And Start Again. That sentiment literally informs this Aberdeen City video, which looks to be constructed of moving images ripped out of various magazines, photographs and posters. Adam Neustadter — who co-directed the video with Pete McCoubrey under the Wormseye banner — takes us in depth on Aberdeen City's "God Is Going To Get Sick Of Me":
The idea was to make a moving collage that had a handmade feel to it, like a school art project. It's supposed to feel like a living scrapbook. We used about eight different cameras — ranging from HD all the way down to a Fisher Price pixelvision camera that records on audio cassette tape — that all shot at once. We used all these different formats so each piece of the collage would have it's own unique look. We shot each band member individually, changing wardrobe, instruments, and backdrops each take for more variety. Having all these different elements, we were able to construct the edit to build with the song. Ron Patane and Peter McCoubrey of Wormseye shared editing duties and did all the effects work. Mark DePace of Ghost Robot produced, and Aaron Phillips was DP. -- Adam Neustadter, Wormseye
Watch "God Is Going To Sick Of Me" -- credits: Wormseye, directors/editors | Mark DePace, producer | @radical.media, production co | Aaron Phillips, DP | Columbia, record label
August 1, 2006 in Columbia, In Depth, Radical Media | Permalink
BOOKED: Beyonce - Sophie Muller, director
Shooting today in NYC...
artist: Beyonce
song: "Ring The Alarm"
label: Columbia
director(s): Sophie Muller
production co: Oil Factory
July 21, 2006 in Columbia, Oil Factory | Permalink
BOOKED: John Mayer - Liz Friedlander, director
artist: John Mayer
song: "Waiting On The World To Change"
label: Columbia
director(s): Liz Friedlander
production co: DNA
July 7, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Joshua Radin "Closer"
Joshua Radin
"Closer" (Columbia)
Zach Braff, director | Space Program, production co | Description: Singer songwriter Joshua Radin bribes his way into the Hollywood Bowl to see if has what it takes to wow the empty seats. More notable than the actual video is that it's directed by Zach Braff, who proved himself to be the premier tastemaker in sensitive indie rock with the hit soundtrack to his hit film Garden State. -- watch a Making Of special on "Closer" (YouTube link)
July 7, 2006 in Columbia, New Releases, Space Program | Permalink
BOOKED: Jonas Brothers - Andrew Bennett, director
artist: Jonas Brothers
song: "Year 3000"
label: Columbia
director(s): Andrew Bennett
production co: Highway 114 Pictures
July 7, 2006 in Columbia, Highway 114 | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Five For Fighting "The Riddle"
Five For Fighting
"The Riddle" (Columbia)
Vem, director/editor | Jonathan Lia, producer | DNA, production co | Brandon Cox, DP | Description: Five For Fighting frontman John Ondrasik's imagination takes flight when he finds a crayon in the sand while waiting for a tow truck to collect his overheated car. H hastily scribbles a piano to perform the ballad and then starts coloring in all sorts of distractions, such as buzzards, rainclouds and jet fighters. -- watch "The Riddle" (AOL Video link)
July 5, 2006 in Columbia, DNA, New Releases | Permalink
BOOKED: Beyonce feat. Jay-Z - Sophie Muller, director
artist: Beyonce feat. Jay-Z
song: "Deja Vu"
label: Columbia
director(s): Sophie Muller
production co: Oil Factory
June 16, 2006 in Columbia, Oil Factory | Permalink
BOOKED: DMX - Marc Klasfeld, director
Shooting in Arizona...
artist: DMX
song: "Lord Give Me A Sign"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Marc Klasfeld
production co: Rockhard Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
June 13, 2006 in Columbia, RFM, Rockhard | Permalink
SHOT: Teddy Geiger - Travis Kopach, director
artist: Teddy Geiger
song: "These Walls"
label: Columbia
director(s): Travis Kopach
production co: F.M. Rocks
June 8, 2006 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
BOOKED: Lyfe Jennings - Benny Boom, director
Shooting in Lyfe's hometown of Toledo, OH. Video will feature his protege Lala, who also appears on the track.
artist: Lyfe Jennings feat. Lala
song: "S.E.X."
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Benny Boom
production co: F.M. Rocks
June 5, 2006 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
SHOT: Five For Fighting - Vem, director
artist: Five For Fighting
song: "The Riddle (You And I)"
label: Columbia
director(s): Vem
production co: DNA
May 16, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
BOOKED: Three 6 Mafia - Bernard Gourley, director
artist: Three 6 Mafia feat. Bow Wow
song: "Side 2 Side"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: Immigrant Film
May 1, 2006 in Columbia, Immigrant Films | Permalink
SHOT: Project Pat - Bernard Gourley, director
artist: Project Pat feat DJ Paul & Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia
song: "Good Googly Moogly"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: Immigrant Film
April 28, 2006 in Columbia, Immigrant Films | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Bruce Springsteen "Pay Me My Money Down"
Bruce Springsteen
"Pay Me My Money Down" (Columbia)
Thom Zimny, director/producer/editor | William Rexer II, DP
Description: Bruce Springsteen follows up the dark and mostly acoustic Devils & Dust with the jubilant, yet even more acoustic hillbilly stomp of The Seeger Sessions — an album of Pete Seeger covers. Thom Zimny — who directed the Wings For Wheels documentary from the Born To Run 30th Anniversary Edition boxed set and has edited numerous Springsteen concert films — captures the boss getting drunk on music (and booze) as they record this boisterous track at his house. -- watch "Pay Me My Money Down" (AOL Video link)
April 27, 2006 in Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Brandi Carlisle "What Can I Say"
Brandi Carlisle
"What Can I Say" (Columbia)
Jake Schrier, director/editor | Cody Ryder, producer | Plum Productions, production co | Heidi Gregory, rep | Matthew Santo, DP | Description: If you've ever felt a pang of guilt over all the poor, discarded umbrellas that litter the streets after a rain storm, worry no more. When we're not looking, these umbrellas come to life, banding together in the shape of a giant bird to fly away to a better place. Or, at least that's what they do in this debut video for Brandi Carlisle. -- watch "What Can I Say" in QuickTime, Real or Windows Media
April 27, 2006 in Columbia, Heidi Gregory Management, Plum Productions | Permalink
SHOT: Superchick - Antti J Jokinen, director
Video shot in L.A. for this inspirational track from Superchick — who are best known for providing the theme song for the most recent Real World/Road Rules MTV challenge.
artist: Superchick
song: "We Live"
label: Columbia
director(s): Antti J Jokinen
production co: DNA
April 27, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Mat Kearney "Nothing left To Lose"
Mat Kearney
"Nothing Left To Lose" (Aware/Columbia)
Douglas Avery, director | Matthew Caltabiano, producer | Furlined, production co | Nicholas Wayman-Harris, editor | Description: Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney embarks on a roadtrip that is desolate, yet strangely beautiful and eventful in a subdued sort of way. Doing whatever it takes to get back with his girlfriend at the ocean, Kearney takes his car as far it can and then starts hitching rides and even walking when necessary. -- watch "Nothing Left To Lose"
April 25, 2006 in Columbia, Furlined, New Releases | Permalink
BOOKED: Aberdeen City - Wormseye, directors
artist: Aberdeen City
song: "God Is Going To Get Sick Of Me"
label: Dovecote/Columbia
director(s): Wormseye
production co: @radical.media
April 21, 2006 in Columbia, Radical Media | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Dixie Chicks "Not Ready To Make Nice"
Dixie Chicks
"Not Ready To Make Nice" (Open Wide/Columbia)
Sophie Muller, director/editor | Grant Jue, producer | Oil Factory, production co | Pascal Lebegue, DP | Description: Forgive? Forget? Not a chance. Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines is still damn angry about being vilified by the media and the mainstream country audience all because she chose to voice an opinion. This heavily stylized set piece finds Maines and her bandmates still bearing the stain and the hurt. Pools, swirls and smears of viscous black ink appear throughout the clip, while attempts are made to rehabilitate Maines by making her write "to talk without thinking is to shoot without aiming" (hello, Mr. Cheney) on a blackboard like she's an unruly student and trying to medicate her into conformity and submission. -- watch "Not Ready To Make Nice"
April 21, 2006 in Columbia, Oil Factory | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Ray Cash "Bumpin' My Music"
Ray Cash feat. Scarface
"Bumpin' My Music" (Ghet-O-Vision/Sony Urban/Columbia)
Jonathan Mannion, director | Michael Angelos, producer | DNA, production co | Description: Ray Cash evolves from a hip hop fan into a bona fide star in this clever and well-structured video shot on location in his hometown of Cleveland. After cruising around in a Delta 88 and absorbing some of his favorite discs, Cash unleashes his own tunes and quickly becomes a star. Despite the bling, big bucks and the backing of guest rapper Scarface, Cash keeps paying tribute to his predecessors. As such, "Bumpin' My Music" is filled with lots of visual and lyrical references to such forebears as Jay-Z, Ice-T, Public Enemy and N.W.A. -- watch "Bumpin' My Music" in QuickTime, Real or Windows Media
April 18, 2006 in Columbia, DNA, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Mellowdrone "Oh My"
Mellowdrone
"Oh My" (3/Red Ink/Columbia)
Vince Haycock, director /editor| PJ Sodaski, producer | Vitamin Pictures, production co | RW Media, rep | Russ Harper, DP | Description: Mellowdrone and their instruments come crashing to the ground in this video for synth rock gem "Oh My." High speed cameras and lil' visual FX make it seem like the band members are descending from the heavens in ultra slow motion. None of the Mellowdroners are injured in the fall, but all of their instruments shatter upon impact. -- watch "Oh My"
April 7, 2006 in Columbia, New Releases, Red Ink, RW Media | Permalink
BOOKED: Lost Prophets - Ryan Smith, director
artist: The Lost Prophets
song: "Rooftops"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ryan Smith
production co: Merge @ Crossroads
rep: Labuda Management
April 4, 2006 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Merge @ Crossroads | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Switchfoot "We Are One Tonight"
Switchfoot
"We Are One Tonight" (Columbia)
Jon Watts, director/editor | Dave Robertson, producer | Smuggler, production co | Labuda Management, rep | Matt Santo, DP | Description: Everyone is one and the same, or at least pretty darn similar when it comes to movement and framing in this video for Switchfoot. Director Jon Watts shows off his seamless editing touch by making rapid fire cuts between people who are in practically identical positions on screen. -- watch "We Are One Tonight" at AOL Music
March 21, 2006 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., New Releases, Smuggler | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: System Of A Down "Lonely Day"
System Of A Down
"Lonely Day" (Columbia)
Josh & Xander, directors | Keeley Gould, producer | Tight, production co | Jim Hawkinson, DP | Ken Mowe, editor | Description: System Of A Down spend the the "most loneliest" day of their lives aboard a tour bus driving through a city that's on fire. Strangely enough, everybody is so consumed with their own boring days that they don't even notice that things all around them are consumed with flames. Keep a look or a sly recreation of artist Storm Thorgerson's classic man on fire album cover for Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. -- watch "Lonely Day" in Quicktime, Real or Windows Media
March 16, 2006 in Columbia, New Releases, Tight | Permalink
BOOKED: The Dixie Chicks - Sophie Muller, director
The Dixie Chicks will make their long-awaited return since being banished from The Red States with a new album produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. Sophie Muller has been confirmed to direct a stylized performance clip for album track "Not Ready To Make Nice."
artist: The Dixie Chicks
song: "Not Ready To Make Nice"
label: Columbia
director(s): Sophie Muller
production co: Oil Factory
March 3, 2006 in Columbia, Oil Factory | Permalink
SHOT: DMX - Jonathan Mannion, director
DMX makes his post-Def Jam debut with this video shot in Houston during the recent NBA All-Star Weekend...
artist: DMX
song: "We In Here"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Jonathan Mannion
production co: DNA
March 2, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Coheed And Cambria "Welcome Home"
Coheed And Cambria
"Welcome Home" (Equal Vision/Columbia)
Artificial Army, director | Cathy Pellow, producer | Refused TV, production co | Joel Duetsch, DP | Artificial Army, editor | Description: Coheed And Cambria perform this absolutely pummeling metal tune in front of a stormy sky backdrop dotted with a few framed portraits. These framed pieces serve as transitions to the Gothic storyline about a man seeking revenge against an unfaithful lover. -- watch "Welcome Home" in Quicktime, Real or Windows Media
February 28, 2006 in Columbia, Equal Vision, New Releases, Refused TV | Permalink
BOOKED: Brandi Carlile - Jake Schrier, director
artist: Brandi Carlile
song: "What Can I Say"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jake Schrier
production co: The Board @ Plum Productions
February 28, 2006 in Columbia, Plum Productions | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Beyonce "Check On It"
Beyonce feat. Slim Thug "Check On It" Columbia
Hype Williams, director
Taylor Lawrence, producer
Downtown Reel, production co
Description: This video tie-in to The Pink Panther remake starring Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau and Beyonce Knowles as a pop star features a little bit of the trademarked Pink Panther animation and some film footage, but it's mostly a showcase for Beyonce. The singer cavorts in a string of diverse outfits on a stage lined with billowing pink satin sheets, while guest rapper Slim Thug makes a couple quick appearances. Director Hype Williams uses the same trick he's been favoring lately: The main footage is displayed at an extreme aspect ratio with additional footage shown in the parts of the screen that would usually be wasted with black bars.
January 30, 2006 in Columbia, Downtown Reel, New Releases | Permalink
SHOT: Jagged Edge - Nzingha Stewart, director
artist: Jagged Edge
song: "Good Luck Charm"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Nzingha Stewart
production co: DNA
January 17, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
SHOT: Ray Cash feat. Scarface - Jonathan Mannion, director
artist: Ray Cash feat. Scarface
song: "Bumpin' My Music"
label: Ghet-O-Vision/Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Jonathan Mannion
production co: DNA
rep: Milk & Honey
January 17, 2006 in Columbia, DNA, Milk & Honey, New Releases | Permalink
BOOKED: Switchfoot - Jon Watts, director
artist: Switchfoot
song: "We Are One Tonight"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jon Watt
production co: Smuggler
rep: Labuda Management
January 13, 2006 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Smuggler | Permalink
SHOT: Train - Antti J. Jokinen, director
Shot on location in NYC...
artist: Train
song: "Cab"
label: Columbia
director(s): Antti J. Jokinen
production co: DNA
January 3, 2006 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
SHOT: Ricky Martin - Simon Brand, director
artist: Ricky Martin
song: "It's Alright"
label: Columbia
director(s): Simon Brand
production co: Liquid Films
rep: RW Media
December 15, 2005 in Columbia, Liquid Films, RW Media | Permalink
SHOT: Our Lady Peace - Scott Weintrob, director
Each member of Our Lady Peace begins this video wandering around remote locations with nothing but an already deployed parachute dragging along the ground. The guys eventually reach what was presumably the planned landing spot, where their parachutes suddenly billow up with air and loft them up into the sky.
artist: Our Lady Peace
song: "Angels/Losing/Sleep"
label: Columbia
director(s): Scott Weintrob
production co: The Revolver Film Co
rep: Stompbox Media
December 15, 2005 in Columbia, Revolver Film Co., Stompbox | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Anna Nalick "In The Rough"
Anna Nalick "In The Rough" Columbia
Matt McDermitt, director
Gina Leonard, producer
HSI, production co
Description: Director Matt McDermitt uses both a little fire and ice to illustrate pop songstress Anna Nalick's tale of love gone bad in the video for "In The Rough." After merely dreaming of a break for freedom through an open window, Nalick finally acts on the impulse by standing up to her abusive man and then leaving him for good. The aforementioned fire rages behind Nalick as her anger gets worked up, while the freezing air that escapes from the ice box probably illustrates the steely cold emotions she summons up in order to erase their love letters from her memory.
December 5, 2005 in Columbia, HSI, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Destiny's Child "Stand Up For Love"
Destiny's Child "Stand Up For Love" Columbia
Matthew Rolston, director
Nina Grossman, producer
HSI, production co
Pierre Rouger, DP
Clark Eddy, editor
Description: Beyoncé and her partners in Destiny's Child perform this emphatic ballad in front of televised images of both natural disasters and the innocent children affected by them.
November 21, 2005 in Columbia, HSI, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Lil' Flip "What It Do"
Lil' Flip feat. Mannie Fresh "What It Do" Columbia
Gil Green, director
Martell Rose, producer
Partizan, production co
Milk & Honey, rep
Tom Marvel, DP
Junior McRae, editor
Description: Lil' Flip uses his Learjet to pick up Mannie Fresh and take him from his ravaged hometown of New Orleans to a backyard party. The jet is pure luxury and boasts a crew of sexy stewardesses to ensure that Flip and crew fly in style. There's lots of comedic touches here, including an intro segment that may make "What It Do" the new phone greeting of choice for ballers everywhere. Visit Lil Flip's website at Sony Music where you can watch the video in several formats.
November 21, 2005 in Columbia, Milk & Honey, New Releases, Partizan | Permalink
BOOKED: Three 6 Mafia - Bernard Gourley, director
artist: Three 6 Mafia
song: "Poppin' My Collar"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Bernard Gourley
production co: Motion Pictures Worldwide
November 18, 2005 in Columbia, Motion Pictures Worldwide | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Trey Anastasio "Shine"
Trey Anastasio "Shine" Columbia
Sam Erickson, director
Wyatt Smith, producer
44 Pictures, production co
Description: Former Phish frontman unveils a jangly pop/rock sound with a video for "Shine" that documents a performance at CO's famed Red Rocks Amphitheater.
November 9, 2005 in 44 Pictures, Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: System Of A Down "Hypnotize"
System Of A Down "Hypnotize" Columbia
Shavo Odadjian, director
Description: Aside from a few psychedelic touches that are possibly the result of the mysterious powder dropped by a helicopter, "Hypnotize" is a straight up performance video shot on System of A Down's arena stage set-up. The band's bassist, Shavo Odadjian, directed the clip.
November 7, 2005 in Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: Kate Bush "King Of The Mountain"
Kate Bush "King Of The Mountain" Columbia
Jimmy Murakami, director
Michael Algar, producer
Hugh Chaloner, editor
Description: This very 80s video for "King Of The Mountain" is actually the perfect match to a song that references both Citizen Kane and Elvis Presley. Kate Bush appears as a spectral presence in a version of Charles Foster Kane's famed palace Xanadu. Among the many antiquities gathering dust there is Elvis' trademarked white jumpsuit, which comes to life and flies all around the world. Tabloid headlines keep track of each Elvis sighting until the white suit returns to join Rosebud and the other symbols of lost innocence (or something). This is Kate Bush's first video in approximately ten years. A rather deluxe Quicktime version of it is up for viewing at KateBush.com.
November 4, 2005 in Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
SHOT: Alana Grace - Alex De Rakoff, director
"The Other Side" takes place in a what we presume to be a an ordinary room until the walls break down and it becomes apparent that the room is actually in the middle of downtown L.A.
artist: Alana Grace
song: "The Other Side"
label: Columbia
director(s): Alex De Rakoff
production co: The Artists Company
rep: Laure Scott
Pictured on-location: Director Alex De Rakoff, Alana Grace and Producer Billy Parks.
November 3, 2005 in Columbia, Laure Scott, The Artists Company | Permalink
NEW RELEASE: The Go! Team "Lady Flash"
The Go! Team "Lady Flash" Columbia
no director credited
Description: Double dutch teams, hula hoops and shots of New York and other cities are are just some of the elements in this retro, seemingly homemade video for "Lady Flash." It's an odd mix that certainly works, however, in conjunction with this band's eclectic mix of dance, funk, indie rock and hip-hop. The video is available for your viewing pleasure via the Go! Team player.
October 28, 2005 in Columbia, New Releases | Permalink
SHOT: Bow Wow feat. JD & J-Kwon - Benny Boom, director
artist: Bow Wow feat. Jermaine Dupri & J-Kwon
song: "Fresh AZIMIZ"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Benny Boom
production co: F.M. Rocks
rep: Milk & Honey
October 27, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks, Milk & Honey | Permalink
SHOT: Lil' Flip - Gil Green, director
artist: Lil' Flip
song: "What It Do"
label: Columbia
director(s): Gil Green
production co: Partizan
rep: Milk & Honey
October 20, 2005 in Columbia, Milk & Honey, Partizan | Permalink
BOOKED: Anna Nalick - Matt McDermitt, director
artist: Anna Nalick
song: "In The Rough"
label: Columbia
director(s): Matt McDermitt
production co: HSI
September 26, 2005 in Columbia, HSI | Permalink
BOOKED: Darren Hayes - Meiert Avis, director
This new single from Darren Hayes will be featured as on an upcoming hits compilation from his former band, Savage Garden.
artist: Darren Hayes
song: "So Beautiful"
label: Columbia
director(s): Meiert Avis
production co: Pusher
rep: RW Media
September 14, 2005 in Columbia, Pusher, RW Media | Permalink
PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE: Artificial Army with Coheed & Cambria
Simon Chan and Michael Korbic of directing team Artificial Army stand on either side of Coheed & Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez on the spooky set of the band's new video "The Suffering." In the background is Coheed & Cambria drummer, Joshua Eppard.
August 19, 2005 in Columbia, Refused TV | Permalink
BOOKED: Coheed And Cambria - Artificial Army, directors
artist: Coheed And Cambria
song: "The Suffering"
label: Equal Vision/Columbia
director(s): Artifical Army
production co: Refused TV
August 10, 2005 in Columbia, Refused TV | Permalink
SHOT: Crossfade - Eric Welch, director
artist: Crossfade
song: "Colors"
label: Columbia
director(s): Eric Welch
production co: Epix Films
rep: Heidi Gregory Management
August 9, 2005 in Columbia, Epix Films, Heidi Gregory Management | Permalink
SHOT: Ricky Martin feat. Amerie & Fat Joe - Diane Martel, director
artist: Ricky Martin feat. Amerie & Fat Joe
song: "I Don't Care"
label: Columbia
director(s): Diane Martel
production co: DNA
August 8, 2005 in Columbia, DNA | Permalink
SHOT: Our Lady Peace - Scott Weintrob, director
Scott Weintrob's video for Our Lady Peace's "Where Are You" is a downright dance extravaganza that takes place in an industrial space.
artist: Our Lady Peace
song: "Where Are You"
label: Columbia
director(s): Scott Weintrob
production co: Revolver Film Co.
rep: Stompbox Media
July 29, 2005 in Columbia, Revolver Film Co., Stompbox | Permalink
SHOT: Coheed And Cambria - Artificial Army, directors
artist: Coheed And Cambria
song: "Welcome Home"
label: Columbia
director(s): Artificial Army
production co: Refused TV
July 25, 2005 in Columbia, Refused TV | Permalink
BOOKED: Switchfoot - Scott Speer, director
artist: Switchfoot
song: "Stars"
label: Columbia
director(s): Scott Speer
production co: HSI
July 14, 2005 in Columbia, HSI | Permalink
SHOT: System Of A Down - Howard Greenhalgh & Shavo Odadjian, directors
Director Howard Greenhalgh and System Of A Down bass player Shavo Odadjian collaborated on a video "Question! The clip's concept ruminates reincarnation and the cycle of life while the band performs in a dramatic opera house.
artist: System Of A Down
song: "Question"
label: Columbia
director(s): Howard Greenhalgh and Shavo Odadjian
production co: Believe Media
rep: Stompbox Creative
July 12, 2005 in Believe, Columbia, Stompbox | Permalink
SHOT: John Legend - Diane Martel, director
How high? Let's just say that this video will first take you up to the sky and then on to Heaven.
artist: John Legend
song: " So High"
label: GOOD/Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Diane Martel
production co: DNA
rep: Milk & Honey
July 7, 2005 in Columbia, DNA, Milk & Honey | Permalink
SHOT: Frankie J - Ray Kay, director
artist: Frankie J
song: "How To Deal"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ray Kay
production co: Rockhard Films
rep: Robin Frank Management
May 26, 2005 in Columbia, RFM, Rockhard | Permalink
SHOT: John Legend - Davy Duhamel, director
John Legend tries to resist temptation when he accompanies his "Number One" girl to a lingerie store that is filled with flirtatious and beautiful women.
artist: John Legend
song: "Number One"
label: GOOD/Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Davy Duhamel
production co: F.M. Rocks
May 24, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
SHOT: KillRadio - RTV/Shawn Geer, director
"Where We Go" shows where KillRadio went as they toured in support of their album Raised On Whipped Cream. This clip captures life on the road for the band, starting at the 2004 Warped Tour and ending in March.
artist: KillRadio
song: "Where Go We"
label: Columbia
director(s): RTV/Shawn Geer
production co: Refused TV
May 23, 2005 in Columbia, Refused TV | Permalink
DVD ALERT: Offspring Greatest Hits Due In July
The Offspring's Complete Music Video Collection is slated for release on July 5. As indicated by the title, the DVD will include all of the band's music videos, including material from their early days on Epitaph records on through the monster hits that typified their run on Columbia Records. Bonus features include commentary by band members Dexter Holland and Noodles and a variety of live TV performances. Also, ever wonder what happened to the main actor from the Offspring's video "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)?" Well, wonder no more; The DVD includes the featurette "Guy Cohen: Where Is He Now," in which Holland interviews the former video star. All materials on the DVD are presented in 5.1 surround.
This comprehensive video collection will be precede by an offspring Greatest Hits CD and DualDisc release on June 21.
May 12, 2005 in Columbia, DVD | Permalink
SHOT: Amerie - Chris Robinson, director
artist: Amerie
song: "Touch"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Chris Robinson
production co: H.S.I.
rep: Robin Frank Management
May 10, 2005 in Columbia, HSI, RFM | Permalink
SHOT: Vivian Green - Diane Martel, director
Vivian Green's boyfriend is oblivious to the fact that she is moving out of their apartment in this video for "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave."
artist: Vivian Green
song: "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave"
label: Columbia
director(s): Diane Martel
production co: DNA
rep: Milk & Honey
May 2, 2005 in Columbia, DNA, Milk & Honey | Permalink
NEWS: Bruce Springsteen DualDisc Out Now
While a Bruce Springsteen album release is certainly news in and of itself, the Columbia release of Devils & Dust is especially notable (and not just because it's a great album).
Devils & Dust is available exclusively in the DualDisc format. These 2-sided discs boast an audio CD on one side and a DVD on the other. Springsteen's DVD side boasts 5.1 surround and stereo mixes of the album plus five exclusive solo performances filmed by Partizan director Danny Clinch.
Devils & Dust is in stores today.
April 26, 2005 in Columbia, News, Partizan | Permalink
SHOT: The Offspring - Ramon And Pedro, directors
New directing team Ramon And Pedro incorporate Offspring performance into depictions of everyday life through unique transitions.
artist: The Offspring
song: "Untitled"
label: Columbia
director: Ramon And Pedro
production co: Partizan
April 25, 2005 in Columbia, Partizan | Permalink
SHOT: Fatty Koo - Davy Duhamel, director
New coed hip-hop group Fatty Koo turn heads at a sexy warehouse party... Look for Fatty Koo to be the spotlight of a new BET reality series that premieres tonight, Thursday April 21.
artist: Fatty Koo
song: “Bounce”
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Davy Duhamel
production co: F.M. Rocks
April 21, 2005 in BET, Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
SHOT: Bow Wow feat. Omarion - Bryan Barber, director
Bow Wow keeps coming very close to connecting with his dream date at a house party thrown by Omarion. If you need a hint as to the object of his affection here, just look who is featured in the video that will follow this one.
artist: Bow Wow featuring Omarion
song: "Let Me Hold You"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director: Bryan Barber
production co: F.M. Rocks
April 21, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
BOOKED: Bow Wow feat. Ciara - Bryan Barber, director
artist: Bow Wow featuring Ciara
song: "Like You"
label: Sony Urban/Columbia
director(s): Bryan Barber
production co: F.M. Rocks
April 21, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
SHOT: Anna Nalick - Paula Walker, director
artist: Anna Nalick
song: "Breathe (2 AM)"
label: Columbia
director(s): Paula Walker
production co: Strato
rep: Stompbox
April 18, 2005 in Columbia, Stompbox, Strato | Permalink
SHOT: System Of A Down - Jake Nava, director
System Of A Down return with a video that juxtaposes two radically different worlds. One is an Orwellian nightmare in which soldiers maintain the order with TV helmets that remind people to keep killing and buying. The other is a plush hip-hop club where the sexy patrons drink their cares away.
artist: System Of A Down
song: "B.Y.O.B."
label: Columbia
director(s): Jake Nava
production co: F.M. Rocks
April 12, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
SHOT: Valli Girls - Ryan Rickett, director
shot in Los Angeles on March 30...
artist: Valli Girls
song: "It's A Hair Thing"
label: Columbia
director(s): Ryan Rickett
producer: Cathy Pellow
DP: Damian Acevedo
effects: Ryan Rickett
production co: Refused TV
April 4, 2005 in Columbia, Refused TV | Permalink
SHOT: KillRadio - Jeff Seibenick, director
Director Jeff Seibenick is in post on a live video for KillRadio's "Pull Out."
artist: KillRadio
song: "Pull Out"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jeff Seibenick
production co: Refused TV
March 2, 2005 in Columbia, Refused TV | Permalink
SHOT: Destiny's Child - Jake Nava, director
The three ladies of Destiny's Child perform at their stylish best against the backdrop of a beautiful desert landscape near Las Vegas.
artist: Destiny's Child
song: "Cater 2 U"
label: Columbia
director(s): Jake Nava
production co: F.M. Rocks
February 16, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks | Permalink
BOOKED: Lemar - Smith N' Borin, directors
The directing team of Smith N' Borin place UK r&b; star Lemar in a gritty love story based at an inner-city gym.
artist: Lemar
song: "Time To Grow"
label: Columbia/Sony UK
director(s): Smith N' Borin
production co: Merge @ Crossroads
rep: Labuda Management
February 9, 2005 in Columbia, Labuda Mgmt., Merge @ Crossroads, Music Video | Permalink
SHOT: Destinys Child - Bryan Barber, director
Director Bryan Barber explores the best friend relationships between the three women in Destiny's Child. Much like the character in Sex And The City, none of them ever let a man get in the way of their friendships.
artist: Destiny's Child
song: "Girl"
label: Columbia
director(s): Bryan Barber
production co: F.M. Rocks
February 1, 2005 in Columbia, F.M. Rocks, Music Video | Permalink
Booked: Young Buck, Amerie, Faith Evans, 50 Cent - Robin Frank Management, rep
artist: Young Buck
song: "Look At Me Now/Bonafide Hustler"
label: G Unit/Interscope
director(s): The Saline Project
production co: HSI
rep: Robin Frank Management
artist: Amerie
song: "1 Thing"
label: Columbia
director(s): Chris Robinson
production co: HSI
rep: Robin Frank Management
artist: Faith Evans
song: "Again"
label: Capitol
director(s): Chris Robinson
production co: HSI
rep: Robin Frank Management
artist: 50 Cent
song: "Candy Shop"
label: Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
director(s): Jessy Terrero
production co: Lotus Filmworks
rep: Robin Frank Management
January 25, 2005 in Capitol, Columbia, HSI, Interscope, Lotus Filmworks, Music Video, RFM | Permalink