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June 27, 2008

EVERGREEN VIDEO SHOOT

It’s a quickie from me cos my call time is 10.00am again today but I wanted to put these pics up from yesterdays video shoot. We are working on the ‘Evergreen’ video which will accompany the release of a Billy Morrison EP later on this year – and yesterday was day one of the shoot. I was stunned when I arrived on set. Director Michael Shelton (who directed Basement Jack – the horror/slasher movie I am in) had set up a crew of 22 people in a green screen studio and it was a hive of activity when I pulled up. Wardrobe, make up, grips, gaffers, DP’s, AD’s……the place looked like a fucking Bruce Willis movie set, not a humble little music video!! He had pulled out all the stops, and before I knew it I was whisked off into hair and make up for another day of “hurry up and wait”!

My new songwriting partner Patrick Cornell, and Matt Sorum and his wonderful girl Ace (from the Darling Stilettos) were also making appearances in the video, as a sleazy porn king, a billionaire Texas oil baron and a hot businesswoman respectively!! The concept of the video is pretty cool, and it will be a completely green screen video (which means ALL the background will be CGI – put in via computer later on!!) The song makes a statement about ecological issues in a way that is pretty plain – basically we are screwing up our own planet and we all (me included) don’t really seem to be too aware of that. But slowly our awareness in growing and we are, in fact, capable of salvaging and nurturing our home if we pay attention and make some right choices. So that’s what I am up to right now – we shot some cool B-Roll as well, so the promise of a V-Blog (including some Las Vegas and New Jersey clips as well) looms in the background yet again. If only I could actually find time to edit that stuff together!!! Oh well, I am having a blast so you’ll just have to be patient.

Oh and while I remember – this coming Saturday is a live Camp Freddy Radio broadcast from the Sunset Strip Music Festival. Basically they are gonna let us do the show from the side of Sunset Blvd and give us a few radio mics!! So expect some ‘roving reporter’ style radio from us. After the show, we will be playing three or four acoustic songs – its NOT a full on gig as some people are talking about, but we will be doing a few songs…..if we remember to take guitars with us! Have a great day. I’m off to work.

Peace

Billy

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Posted by vivelerock at June 27, 2008 08:12 AM

Comments

Have an awesome show on Sat. Lov the classic feel of the first pic.

Posted by: wendybird at June 27, 2008 01:55 PM

A few acoustics is a good thang!

Posted by: Kate at June 27, 2008 04:58 PM

Reminder: Take guitars with you.

Love the first pic, very stylish, kinda Bowie-esqe.

Posted by: beth at June 27, 2008 08:37 PM

Hi Billy:) You guys look great! Have a fun time on the Sunset Strip. Are you EVER not busy?


Happy Weekend BillMO!

Posted by: Danni at June 27, 2008 09:43 PM

I hope they let you keep the suit.
That's a fly looking suit.

Posted by: Robin (peebs) at June 28, 2008 06:23 AM

OHH! New Camp Freddy dates.
Viper Room July 17th.
Kate? Do I hear you?

Posted by: Beth at July 1, 2008 02:27 PM

Perhaps I shouldn't should so jovial about July 17th, it is a benefit performance for the CF tour Manager who has cancer.

Posted by: Beth at July 1, 2008 05:19 PM

Beth, yup. I'm there. Definitely needed to suit up and show up for this.

Posted by: Kate at July 1, 2008 06:11 PM

Thanks for the update and love the pics. Cant see Matt Sorum as a cow poke though and have to agree that the suit must be a permanent fixture in your closet! Will post question on Camp Freddy site on how to donate for those who will not be able to attend the show. Best of luck to your tour manager!

Posted by: Merc957 at July 1, 2008 08:31 PM

idea......
ok so im always crying that theres no proper soundboards of cf in circulation.....why not try to get everyone to sign a release form for the upcoming cf show.....sell the show here and all proceeds go to help your manager with his medical bills-NOW THATS A GOOD CAUSE!!!
hope he gets better.

Posted by: paul at July 2, 2008 03:47 AM