"Love as Tragedy" Music Video prep

This is a test video Director David put together. I'm not comfortable with singing for camera yet, as you can see. I'm planning on downing a tequila or so before doing this shoot... even if it WILL be at 9am in the morning on Saturday! HA! :)

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So the last few weeks have been pretty crazy. Between the usual buzz of my reporter job and my gigging, I've been working with Director David (as I will call David Speranza) on my first music video, for the song "Love as Tragedy: A Play in 3 Acts." Not going to exhale just yet, but I have to express my slight surprise that things have worked out so far. Of course, much remains to be seen. Maybe I just believe in Murphy's Law a little too much. :)

David put together a narrative story for the music video that sticks pretty close to the lyrics, something I really like. Storytelling is something I enjoy doing with my music, and in that song in particularly, so it's very cool that he decided to bring that out as the centerpiece to the video. We got some actors to volunteer (mostly his doing, I don't know enough actors), I got some extras together... it's been kind of nerve wracking, but then what's a better sign that it's all worth it?

We're shooting the video at the always awesome Paul Vincent Studios, which I'm familiar with from my work with photographer Virginia Kamenitzer. The place is super neat. Check it out.








More to come soon...

Isabelle @ Tufts

I've never been very good at taking video. Especially at gigs... come to think of it, that's something I have to get better at... but anyway, I stumbled into this one, taking by my friend Eric. It's my performance of "Isabelle" from Tufts U. :) It's funny hearing different versions of this song through the months since the album came out. My voice really underwent a few changes...

Introducing...Alfa

You may have noticed a new link up top on the blog. If not, it's cool. I did it whilst noodling on my computer, but then realized I never officially mentioned it on the blog. Ay me.

So my drummer Dave Dodds put together this very cool bio video and I want you guys to check it out and tell me what you think!
Personally, I think I should have put on more makeup in the interviews... but Dave was all, "ohh it's so natural" so then I was talked into it.

Introducing... Alfa from Dave Dodds on Vimeo.

... which brings me to my next point, which is that I am planning to shoot a video for "Love as Tragedy: A Play in 3 Acts" (wahoo!) with the director David Speranza on May 1st and 2nd. We're looking for extras so if you're interested, lemme know! :)

"Supergirl" on an iPhone App

Do you like to play bongos?

Have you thought about playing "Supergirl" on Bongos?


Ah, you too?! Good, well there's this iPhone app, and you should download it: Bongo Blitz. :) It could be awesome!

"You and I" (Ingrid Michaelson) Performed @ Small World Coffee, Princeton

Hope this makes y'all smile.

Chicago... all things go.

Me with the amazing Manny Garcia, Leejay Abucayan and Melissa Polinar after our performance at U. of Illinois, Chicago last weekend. :) Great times.

I just regret not staying longer to soak in the sights and smells.