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Music Video Monday: Alex da Ponte

Today on Music Video Monday, we’ve got a world premiere from Alex Da Ponte.

For her new song “Work To Do”, da Ponte tapped Ryan Earl Parker to direct a unique music video. “It was all shot in one take, so we had to rehearse and really nail it. I loved that challenge. Ryan was so wonderful to work with. He came up with the concept for the video after really listening to the song. It was so clear that he really understood what I was trying to convey. He was also really encouraging and receptive to my suggestions. And it’s always a pleasure getting to work with my best pal, Breezy [Lucia], who was the producer and AC for the shoot. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, she is THE golden crew member for projects that come through Memphis. It was a really great team that Ryan and Breezy assembled for this. For a song that’s as personal as this one for me, I felt truly comfortable having it in their hands and I think that says a lot.”

Music Video Monday: Alex da Ponte

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Music Video Monday: Julien Baker

Today’s Music Video Monday lights the fuse.

Previously on Music Video Monday (and in the Memphis Flyer), we were waiting for Memphis emo phenom Julien Baker’s new album. The day is here! Turn Out The Lights has dropped on Matador Records. The video for the title track was directed by Sophia Peer, who also did the first video from the album “Appointments”, and was shot with the help of Memphis filmmakers Morgan Jon Fox and Breezy Lucia (who created this unforgettable one-take video for Baker’s “Something”). This video uses a single, clear visual metaphor to build up to the moment when Baker unleashes her full vocal power. Strap in and take a look:

Music Video Monday: Julien Baker

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Music Video Monday: Julien Baker

This Music Video Monday does it in one take. 

Ever since she graced our cover last fall, Julien Baker’s star has been rising. In one month, the troubador will make her Beale Street Music Festival debut. This video, shot by Memphis filmmaker Breezy Lucia in a Downtown parking garage, really gives you a sense of Baker’s raw talent. It’s all one take, with audio recorded from an on-camera microphone, and Baker nails her song “Something” in one take. Seriously, you have to hear this one. 

Music Video Monday: Julien Baker

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