NMH: YOUR PLAN ! watch in HD setting!

In early february, I was working with this band to help create their first music video. I had first listened to the upload of their new track Dirty Game, and was impressed with the heavier sound . Actually the sound was a leap forward for the band in my opinion, and highlights the writing talent of lead vox Corley Moore.

 I contacted Caleb Kerr and asked about the music, lyrics and engineering of the tracks. And he told me it was recorded at Bradley Recording out of Edmond. Caleb Sent me the new songs and this one stood out to me. It seemed like it wasa bit edgy and gritty. The screams leaped out at me and were unlike the other original songs from this band. I (video) recorded this band last year when they performed at the Samurai, and it was the first time I met them. They sang mostly covers as I recall, and had a good rapport with the crowd,and lively performance, but I do not recall any original songs of this caliber.

 Caleb and I found ourselves discussing Images, and video interpretations of this song over the phone. I thought the song should be told by the lead singers body language and facial expression. The bands fans were not used to seeing the bands faces and eyes, and expressions in the dark club lighting. so this would be something see for them. I wanted the story and emotion to come thru clearly on Corleys face and eyes, and he delivered a riveting and exceptional performance in this video.

 A majority of these scenes had several takes as Corley reached inside and projected the soul and emotions of the lyrics into the videos performance. He really looks like a man on edge, losing it, at the end of his rope and desperate to break free of a controlling and stifling plan that is not his own and makes him feel trapped. The powerful drums of Kris Ballenger , coupled with the Lead guitar of Frank Zarones, and bass player, John Schmitz, all added to the this emotive, alternative rock composition. Good work guys!

JUNEBUG SPADE @ ARTS FEST 2012

Ok, so... I had not been to a Junebug Spade performance in a while, nor the arts festival, so I decided to knock 2 birds out ,with one stone. I wanted to see the changes to to down town anyway. I do not agree with having the festival downtown, with all the 10 dollar parking, and construction, but I endured it anyway. I arrived early enough to catch the 411 band, with the beautiful and talented Cara Black performing on the water stage. Great to hear some 80s & 70s r&b that evening.

After that, Junebug Spade arrived, set up and started their set. The first two songs went well , but then they started having audio problems where the sound would cut out. This happened a couple songs in row, but they got it fixed just in time to peel off a couple of their new songs. (check out the video) They had fans in the crowd who called their names, and made new ones too i'm sure.

 They have such a distinct modern retro sound which Peters  voice seems to punctuate. The latest Album , Extra Virgin Olive Oil is out now and has all the restro rock sound of this band in a nice digitally mastered package of 6 songs. (link on the right )They are also playing at Swarzstock and currently touring other states.

( See the facebook page for more photos of the evening.)

ANGELICAL TEARS SHOW

the EASY LOVERS@ NMF5

More Media on the way!

So didnt I tell you all that I would have live interviews with high quality video of the some other hottest performances at NMF5? This little blog is PACKED full of talented performers, good music & video from the emerging underground of Oklahomas music scene. and we're not stopping! Coming up, Pretty Black Chains, New songs from Junebug Spade @ the Arts fest, and Broncho, Other lives, and inbetween all that rollout, The Never My Hero Video, with links photos and new Music! Also I lining up more interviews , So Join in on the fun and Subcribe to AXIOMS405 new music blog, LEAD VOX -the VOICE of emerging music!

DEER PEOPLE AT NMF5

Its been a year since I filmed this band last at the Electric Primadonnas yard party last summer. I have followed their progress and performances all year waiting for the right show , with the right light, and the right crowd, and I believe this is the show to see. When I see their studio videos made , they music it good , but it lacks the live energy of the this band of artists. The rapport they have with their fans onstage and during their set is fun and exciting to watch and be apart of . When I seen the size of the crowd behind me , waiting to see them and some were already singing and humming their songs, I knew THIS would be THE PERFORMANCE to capture, and well worth waiting to film. BEHOLD...DEER PEOPLE.

PRIX TEEN INTERVIEW 2012

After Their performance af NMF5, I spoke to Bryan and arranged an interview with the band at their next gig, which was performing again at the Opolis(inside main stage) with 

Memory House, on 5/12. Not long after their show on 4/27 at the festival. Well I arrived early and waited around back with my vcam at the loading door of the Opolis. Not long after arrival , this big black SUV pulled up with the band. I was recognized by Steve and Bryan, from the festival , and we shook hands, walked a few feet away from the Opolis to conduct the following Interview. 

This band performed before the Deer People, on the Opolis outdoor stage around back of the club during NMF5, around 7 ish. A 2 men, 1 woman band of synth-pop excitement.

.Mikki, Bryan & Steve delivered a fresh set of light to layered ,electronic original songs,That had excited the evening crowd. They ended their set with a cover of Goodbye Horses, by Q Lazzarus, (featured in the movie Silence of the Lambs) which was creative and fun yet creepy at the same time. This female fronted band from Stillwater was great to listen to and watch perform, I hope to more of them this summer! 

Prix Teen Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/prixteen?ref=ts 

Prix Teen Soundcloud-http://soundcloud.com/prixteen

Mikki & Bryan/Goodbye Horses

NMF-5 2012

NMF5,what can I say that has not been said already, Great weather , great local bands , Great crowds of fans, and for me , a good chance to get some video of some of the bands that have eluded my lens for some time now. Deer People, have wanted a set of theirs since the Electric Primmadonnas yard party last summer. Pretty Black Chains, who have shed their lead vox, and are continuing as a trio. Broncho garage rock greatness, and a live look at Other Lives performing on the main stage on the final night. I will also get the chance to sample many other local performers in the clubs and streets of Norman in the next two days.

THE VOICE OF EMERGERING MUSIC!

 Welcome to the AXIOM405 MUSIC MEDIA blog. Like the Axiom page of Face book,This blog will feature the the new and emerging artists and bands of the local music scene. with and emphasis on the female presence & influence. Here you see hi-resolution photos & hi definition video of performances , events, and promotion. There wil also be continuing conversation,discussion and reviews on the presented media.

Sure there are other blogs out there. Some are corporate owned & sponsored, some ,like this one, are not. This is an true independent blog, published by an actual concert ticket buyer, and actual concert attendee, a publisher who sat thru their set and bought an ep or demo after the show after a couple weeks of sharing their fliers in social media. This blog is not striving to be politically correct, though it may /or not be as we will be covering various types of music and events. 

Feel free to browse the pages, and blog posts, as well leave comments,suggestions and or opinions and feedback anytime.