This is the edit of the video that premiered on BET's 106 & Park on Friday, April 4th. Sin
This is the edit of the video that premiered on BET's 106 & Park on Friday, April 4th. Since it's my channel, I've added some sound design to the version that aired.
As I posted in my previous video, I had a huge vision for this video to feel like a live television performance that gave tribute to a James Brown piece I saw on the Ed Sullivan show.
I saved up my money and had the EXACT same stage built that James performed on. I then hired a band to cut the live version. After that, I worked with everyone on the stage to have that throwback vibe. I paid to shoot the performance on a blue screen with the intention of having the set of the Ed Sullivan show digitally recreated behind me. My label disagreed.
They felt that the live version felt too much like a remix.
They also felt that we needed to rush on the video so the final edit came back without the digital stage - just changed the blue to black and added some lights, and cutaway graphics of diamonds.
My original treatment called for the video to be set in the late 60's just like James Brown's performance. I wanted to have families huddled around the television watching this performance like they used to back then.
When I got to LA to shoot, the entire set was modern and a piece of me died. My vision was compromised. Rather than be an ungrateful artist, I stayed and gave my best performance.
The video that's airing is really only a partial representation of my artistic vision.
Here are a few of the audio edits I've made that are featured in the vid that you're seeing:
* First, I had someone come to the studio and say the following dialogue in French:
"Ryan. Wait for me. I'm not even ready! I can't believe you're gonna leave me here...You're driving me crazy - I can't do this anymore. Ryan - if you leave - we're finished! YOU SPENT $3000 ON A DRESS - don't you wanna see me in it?? Oh..ok - fine... GO! Amuse yourself with the girls at your show!! And if you think I'll be here when you get back - THINK AGAIN!!"
* Second, I convinced Evan to do the voice-over of my manager.
* Third, I re-cut my dialogue from the beginning and added the sound of running water to enhance the vibe of our bathroom conversation.
* Fourth, I added the sound of the door opening before the video starts.
* Added a few horn stabs to parts of the performance when I'm gesturing to the band to "hit me".
* Put some applause at the end of the performance scene.
* Added the sound of screaming girls, running feet, more screaming girls and the car door closing.
The lesson I learned here is that when you have a strong creative vision - do everything in your power to see it through. I am very thankful that I have a video on TV. Many artists are still striving for that milestone. Regardless, this experience encouraged me to shoot another video as well as an 11 minute short film based on "Diamond Girl".
I will not stop.
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"Well Done" is a song that I wrote back in '05 in memory of my grandmother, Caridad Estavi
"Well Done" is a song that I wrote back in '05 in memory of my grandmother, Caridad Estavillo Manongdo, who passed away that year.
I don't know how many people out there know what it's like to lose somebody special, but my grandma was one of them. So sad that I didn't take the time to get to see her as much as I could during her last few months because i was touring and singing and thought that I still had time. I encourage you to let someone know that you love them. Even though I know that my grandma is with God in heaven, I wish I coulda took more time with her while she was alive.
I hope you all see past my guitar playing and singing, and hear the REAL message of the song, and that is to
LOVE WHILE YOU STILL CAN.
DON'T TAKE YOUR FAMILY FORGRANTED
TAKE TIME TO TELL THEM THAT YOU LOVE THEM
BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE
UNTIL IT'S GONE..
Enjoy this song and I hope that those that are going through a hard time because of a loss or situation, I pray that you put your trust in God and that He gives you peace of mind and comfort during these times.
For those who still have your grandparents, parents, etc.
PLEASE take time for your loved ones and don't ever take life forgranted. :)
Sincerely Yours,
Jeremy "Passion" Manongdo
LSTC Productives
San Francisco, CA
Wanna hear more music?
www.myspace.com/listen2passion
www.soundclick.com/passionsf
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=passionsf
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Hey World! This video/song is dedicated to a very special, wonderful, caring, and
Hey World! This video/song is dedicated to a very special, wonderful, caring, and talented couple from Vancouver, B.C.
Thank you Allan and Celine for being such wonderful hosts to me. Although Soundtrack 07 was an awesome show, it was your time, our laughs, our late nights, and our sight seeing that made the trip worth while. Continue to love each other and always keep God in the center of all you do.
Love,
Jeremy "Passion" Manongdo
San Francisco, CA
p.s- No Plan B. Entertainment rocks!
NOTE: This is not a lipsyncing video. I am singing it live while it is being recorded and added reverb effects after shootin the vid. ENJOY!
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Title: "I Will Be Here"
Original: Steven Curtis Chapman
Covered by: Passion
Equipment used: iMovie, RODE Nt1a Condenser mic, my new beautiful sunburst Gibson acoustic/electric guitar, 4 track eurorack mixer, Fostex headphones, and this here MacBook Pro of mine :D
About Me:
Hey Everyone! My name is Jeremy, musically known as Passion. I'm an independent artist from San Francisco who recently decided to join the youtube community. I will be posting random videos of me singing alot of my originals, new songs, and covers as well. All in all, I hope you enjoy everything you hear and I'm glad to share my heart and life through music, with each and everyone that might click my videos. God bless you and remember to always keep it passionate!
in Christ,
Jeremy "Passion" Manongdo
LSTC Productives
San Francisco, CA
Want More Music?
www.myspace.com/listen2passion
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