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Tomahawk – Oddfellows Teaser

zwilson — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:33:39 +0000

This is a teaser for Tomahawk’s upcoming album, Oddfellows. I collaborated with Matthew Robison and Joel Wilson on it. Made for Ipecac Records.

The Jesus Lizard – CLUB

zwilson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:15:56 +0000

The Jesus Lizard kicked off their 2009 reunion tour in Nashville, TN at the legendary Exit/In. My friend (and We Fun collaborator) Matthew Robison decided to round up some cameras and capture the show for a concert film. I was brought in to be the director of photography, and John Baldwin was called to oversee the audio and produce. (Chunklet founder Henry Owings is also a producer and designed the cover.)

The band pounded through a relentless 90 minute set to a soaking wet sold out crowd. We were excited about our successful shoot and the possibility of what could be done with the film. However, The Jesus Lizard…not so much.

After the tour was finished, the band went back to their pre-reunion life. When Matthew approached them with the edited film (done with skill by Brian Wilson), the reception was luke warm at best. It was more about them moving on than it was a comment on our work.

After another year passed, Matthew approached them again, this time with our We Fun distributor MVD on board. Much to our delight and the delight of fans everywhere, the band wanted to go forward with the release. Trust me, it’s worth the wait. Play it LOUD.

You can purchase a copy by clicking here.

Paris Delane – No Way Out

zwilson — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:57:36 +0000

This is a short promotional film I directed and edited for Paris Delane.

Formerly of the band Sonia Dada, Delane has now embarked on a solo journey.

Tim Chad and Sherry on iTunes

zwilson — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:56:49 +0000

Tim Chad and Sherry makes sexy music for all sexes.

Brian Kotzur gathered fellow musicians Tony Crow, William Tyler, Loney Hutchins, Darren Tidwell, Pete Cummings and yours truly to participate in making the album, Baby We Can Work It Out.

Read a review for it here.

Baby We Can Work It Out on iTunes.

Here is the promo we made for the LP:

Pink Spiders

zwilson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:10:01 +0000

In 2007 I shot the video “Modern Swinger” by Geffen recording artist Pink Spiders. Most memorable moment while filming? Lead singer Matt Friction’s leg catching on fire.

Josh Kelley – Making Georgia Clay

zwilson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:51:21 +0000

In late 2010 I filmed a “making of” piece for MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Kelley‘s video “Georgia Clay”. The video was directed by Wes Edwards for Ruckus Films.

Photo: Universal Music Group

Charlie Louvin

zwilson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:06:34 +0000

Peter Cummings and I were honored with the pleasure of making a music video for Charlie Louvin. The song, “Ira”, is about the experience of losing his brother in a fatal car crash at the height of their storied career.

We spent the day with him filming on his farm in Wartrace, TN. Charlie told jokes, road stories, and family secrets. One of the great things about growing up in Nashville is the exposure I’ve been granted to musical legends.

Longtime creative partner, Greg Giblin shot the street and bus footage in Memphis, TN.

Photo by Alan Messer.

Larry And His Flask

zwilson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:09:37 +0000

I first met the boys from Bend, Oregon on Labor Day weekend 2009. They were in Tennessee to have me help produce and record ten songs. My longtime friend Chris Ramming brought us together. He met them in Richmond, VA when he booked the band at his club/restaurant Cous Cous. Chris housed them for a few days and ended up jumping in their van as an unofficial tour manager for a stretch dates on the east coast.

The instant I heard Larry And His Flask play, I became a fanatic. Their energy is boundless. Their writing and playing is inspired. This band literally lives on the road. Whether opening for Dropkick Murphys at the House of Blues or playing a street corner in NYC, they bring a balls-out live show that leaves your jaw on the floor.

This piece was filmed in my living room in Nashville in December 2010. It was mainly created for a Christmas variety show Ramming puts on every year at Cous Cous. Instead of a carol, they chose a Marvin Gaye classic to express a message of peace. If they come to your town, do yourself a favor and go to the show.

William Tyler – Behold The Spirit

zwilson — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:28:23 +0000

I had the honor of directing and editing a short film for William Tyler’s new album, Behold The Spirit. David Malitz from The Washington Post describes the disc as “a gorgeous, meditative album of ambient acoustic music that combines the classic fingerpicking tradition of John Fahey with the more experimental sounds of Sun City Girls.”

The film was shot over two days in and around Nashville, January 2011. William felt that the album had a “winter feel” to it, so when the snow fell we got to work. I give him much respect for braving the hours of bone-chilling cold without complaint. The fireside guitar performance was filmed live in his backyard.

Moonshine Hollar on Madden 11

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:49:53 +0000

I am extremely pleased to announce that the song “Moonshine Hollar” is in the video game Madden 11. (It’s also available to download and play on Rock Band Network as well.) The song was written by Darren Tidwell, Peter Cummings, James Grau and Yours Truly. Big thanks to Ian Cummings at EA Sports for his support of our music. All we need now is for the Titans to start using it at home games.

Below you can check out what it sounds like in the game. The song kicks in as soon as Chris Johnson scores a rushing TD and continues till the kickoff.