I'd like to thank these people who made this project possible.
Warren and Alex of New Puppy Gallery for allowing us to use their space.
http://newpuppyla.com/
James Macion for the additional footage.
http://www.32bar.com/
And of course Dj Drez and his wife Marti for giving birth to a righteous remix.
http://djdrez.com/
I'd like to thank these people who made this project possible.
Warren and Alex of New Puppy Gallery for allowing us to use their space.
http://newpuppyla.com/
James Macion for the additional footage.
http://www.32bar.com/
And of course Dj Drez and his wife Marti for giving birth to a righteous remix.
http://djdrez.com/
Souls Of Mischief, the Oakland hip-hop collective and members of the mighty Hieroglyphics Crew have dropped a non-traditional and unusually creative first video from their new album, Montezuma's Revenge. The video is a souped up time-lapse of artist Steven Lopez painting the Montezuma's Revenge cover set to the album's lead single, "Proper Aim." The album, produced by Prince Paul and Domino, is available today via Hiero Imperium Records.
Souls of…
The night shows no signs of slowing down. The red and yellow lights are blistering the stage and the women are commanding the night with their voices. You couldn’t get me to leave this joint for any reason. I'm seeing history in the making. Seeing Minnie on stage was a beautiful treat and it looks like Helen is getting back up. Are you kidding me?!? She did a couple songs earlier. It looks like she changed her outfit. That silver dress looks beautiful…
To the Queen of Rock n' Roll goes the spoils of Rhythm and funk. I have never seen her perform on stage but I can only imagine it being out of sight. It's not just her music career that intrigues me but her personal strength off the stage that captivates me. Her story is a testament of committing one-self to their goals and beliefs.
I was hesitant in using this song because of the time period from which it came. I struggled with choosing other songs…
A beautiful woman that let her presence known in 2001 was armed with a voice and a guitar. I'm attracted by artist that are multi-faceted. The song that I chose helps me reflect on my own hardships and rising above. The first time I saw her in concert was when she opened up for Sade. That was a sight to behold. Her stage presence stood above her studio recordings. I'm please to have Ms. Arie as part of the After Midnight series.
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I can not ignore the voice and sheer talent that Aretha Franklin has showcased. Let it be known that she is the quintessential Queen of Soul. I’ve always enjoyed her popular songs such as, “Respect”, “Think”, and “A Natural Woman”. Such hits were created when she signed on to Atlantic. Her albums, “Lady Soul” and “Soul 69” show how deep the woman can go.
When I got older I started looking back at her years when she was with…
My father introduced me to her music when i worked with him. The first song I ever heard from her was "Hang on to your love". It wasn't until her Love Deluxe album did I start to really pay attention to her music. by this point I had her whole catalog and bought her "best of" CD, just for " Please send me someone to love". I saw her Lovers Rock tour in 2001 and when I heard the new rendition of "Paradise" I wanted to grab my chair and fling it into…
If you haven't checked out.... www.ikeepmoving.com
Since I was a young boy I was always attracted to her hair. It always seemed to express her energy. My aunt always played her music which made me very familiar with her stuff. When I think about who she is... I go back into time when she influenced me the most. This woman has power when she sings. That is why I chose her as the third installment of the "After Midnight" series. I didn't want to use…
Steven Lopez has merged his art and his appreciation for music into a binding force creating a hand painted collection called, the “After Midnight” series. The title tells the night story of sound euphoria. An intimate concert for the lucky few who get to hear a time capsule of blissful sound under the stage lights for one night only. The series consists of female nightingales that have the sovereignty to capture the audience.
Steven Lopez has merged his art and his appreciation for music into a binding force creating a hand painted collection called, the “After Midnight” series. The title tells the night story of sound euphoria. An intimate concert for the lucky few who get to hear a time capsule of blissful sound under the stage lights for one night only. The series consists of female nightingales that have the sovereignty to capture the audience. This collection of paintings carries a synchronic composition that marries a timeless synergy of notes, vision, and unspoken words. At fi rst glance you hear the melodies converging from the brush strokes of these painted time capsules. For each individual musician, Lopez begins by painting after midnight, embedding himself into the song he has thoughtfully selected, and following up by transcribing the lyrics onto canvas as part of the background. At this point the music and brush become one. This harmonious union is where Lopez draws inspiration for this fi ne collection of work. Each painting is combined with a time lapse video of the night in which Lopez paints the singer to the exact same song, accentuating the romance between song and brush, painter and musician. This multimedia extravaganza brings the viewer into the world of Steven Lopez and his “After Midnight” Series.
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