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LA LADIES CHOIR “VisionVersion”

alex — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:00:40 +0000

dublab is delighted to share the next installment of the VisionVersion film series. This nautically inspired live performance by the L.A. Ladies Choir was filmed at the The Sea Nymph Installation at Machine Project (Echo Park, Los Angeles). A non-profit collective of artists and performers, Machine Project, serves as an informal educational institution which hosts scientific talks, poetry readings, musical performances and competitions. Machine Project housed the Sea Nymph Installation in the fall of 2010, a sunken ship set created by Josh Beckman, that for two weeks offered aquatic-themed events, performances, lectures, and workshops.

The L.A. Ladies Choir consists of 30 creative women whose careers span music, fashion, art, literature and theater. Although currently on hiatus, the choir performed weekly throughout the City of Angels. Their repertoire singing from classic and modern covers to originals by Becky Stark (front woman for both Lavender Diamond and the trio the Living Sisters) , Aska Matsumiya (of indie bands AsDSSka, the Sads, and Moonrats) and singer-songwriter Ariana Delawari. Some other members included model Frankie Rayder, pastry chef Jenny Park of the Trails Cafe, Diva Dompé of the bands blackblack/Pocahaunted, producer and performer Nicole Disson (producer of The Series at The Standard and NOMERICA at El Cid) cult costumer and stylist Miss KK, and vintage-store owner and musician Kitty Jensen. The L.A. Ladies Choir released their first LP in September 2010 through Teenage Teardrops, titled: “Sing Joyfully”. This dublab VisionVersion remains as one of the last collaborations of the choir and a sweet artifact of this dreamy collective.

This VisionVersion was directed by Benjamin Kutsko of The Masses. Benjamin has been a wide-ranged collaborator with dublab, projecting his films and music videos in the Labrat Matinee 9 screening program as well as assisting with the production of dublab’s Tonalism at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, as part of the university’s Reed Arts Week 2010. Cinematography on this VisionVersion film was helmed by the talented Eduardo Mayen.

LA LADIES CHOIR
“Oceans and Ground”

LIVE AT:
The Sea Nymph Installation, Machine Project

DIRECTED BY:
Benjamin Kutsko

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PHARAOHS “VisionVersion”

alex — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:51:20 +0000

Pharaohs
“Tantra Sky”

LIVE AT:
Museum of Neon Art

DIRECTED BY:
Matt Amato & Grant Leuchtner

dublab is thrilled to share the next installment of the VisionVersion film series. This live performance by Pharaohs was filmed in the glow of the Museum of Neon Art in Downtown, Los Angeles. The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) is devoted to art built using neon lighting and their collection includes preserved neon signs as well as original fine art and kinetic art. The collection exists to encourage learning and curiosity through the preservation, collection and interpretation of neon art. It’s collection includes new art built with neon lighting and

Pharaohs is composed of Sam Cooper and Alejandro Cohen, with guest appearances by Suzanne Kraft, SFV Acid, Austin of Puro Instinct, Casey Butler, William Lemon III, Soft Soil Music, and Michael Martinson. They continue in the tradition of experimental music performance created by artists such as Terry Riley, La Dusseldorf, Psychic TV and Popol Vuh among others. During their live performances Pharaohs expand their compositions by improvising and re-writing them on the spot. With a combination of sound textures, dance beats and intricate rhythms, the music of Pharaohs has been captivating listeners during their live performances, pushing to new territories as well as traveling paths of the past. Pharaohs released its first set of compositions through the Los Angeles based label Living Tapes in 2009, and has had songs on a number of compilations throughout 2010. The band is currently working on two EPs that will be out in 2011/2012. Please check them out at > pharaohms.com

This VisionVersion was directed by Matt Amato of The Masses and local Los Angeles musician Grant Leuchtner. Matt Amato is a longtime friend of dublab and also directed our Long Lost VisionVersion at the Velaslavasy Panorama and the Lucky Dragons and Cluster VisionVersions at Farmlab. Grant’s self-expressive music has been previously posted on dublab.

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Javelin “VisionVersion”

Alex Pelly — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:00:19 +0000

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Javelin
“C-Town” and “Mossy Woodland”

LIVE AT:
Bob Baker Marionette Theater

DIRECTED BY:
Alex Pelly

dublab is thrilled to premier our new VisionVersion film featuring Javelin. This live performance was filmed at LA’s legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater. This amazing landmark has been a continuously operating, 50 year institution where Bob Baker himself still crafts his own puppets and directs daily marionette shows.

Our pals Javelin are a Brooklyn-based duo consisting of cousins, Tom Van Buskirk and George Langford create a buoyant blend of sounds grounded on an electro foundation and bouncing to tangents as diverse as disco, doo-wop, dreamy indie-pop and Peruvian pan pipe hip-hop. Their latest album, No Mas, was released earlier this year on Luaka Bop.

This VisionVersion was directed by stellar film superhero Alex Pelly, who has created visual projections for multiple dublab events, including the “Future Roots” stage at the Eagle Rock Music Festival, Creative Cultivation, Secondhand Sureshots premiers, Teeb’s Ardour Art Show/Release Party and the monthly Top Tape night at the Hyperion Tavern. This is her directorial debut.

HECUBA “Vision Version”

alex — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:46:36 +0000

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Hecuba
“Goodtimes”

LIVE AT:
Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre

DIRECTED BY:
Trevin Matcek & Saul Levitz

EL GUINCHO “VisionVersion”

alex — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:05:44 +0000

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El Guincho
“Kalise”

LIVE AT:
The Rainforest at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

DIRECTED BY:
Fernando Cardenas

Get moving to the wild sounds of the rainforest with El Guincho.

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THE LONG LOST “VisonVersion”

alex — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:27:24 +0000

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The Long Lost
“Colour”

LIVE AT:
The Velaslavasay Panorama,
Los Angeles

DIRECTED BY:
Matt Amato of
The Masses

This live performance by The Long Lost features glass harp virtuoso Douglas Lee and magical musical saw siren Janeen Rae Heller. It was filmed at the enchanting Velaslavasay Panorama in Los Angeles as part of the dublab produced, “Afternoon Tea with The Long Lost: A Record-Release Recital & Panoramic Parlour Party.” We hope you enjoy these intimate moments of gentle beauty.

tUnE-YaRdS “VisionVersion”

alex — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:03:25 +0000

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tUnE-yArDs
“Hatari” and “Fiya”

LIVE AT:
826 LA East: The Echo Park Time Travel Mart, Los Angeles

DIRECTED BY:
Eli Stonberg

A magical time travel voyage featuring the absolutely amazing and highly in charge tUnE-yArDs at the helm of a fantastic journey through exciting eras.

JENNIFER FURCHES “VisionVersion”

alex — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:33:51 +0000

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JENNIFER FURCHES
“Kentucky”

LIVE IN:
Elysian Park, Los Angeles

DIRECTED BY:
Fernando Cardenas

This live performance from Jennifer Furches was filmed on an idyllic sunset hilltop in Elysian Park.

RINGO DEATHSTARR “VISION VERSION” – A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FILM & DUBLAB

frosty — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:04:16 +0000

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RINGO DEATHSTARR
“Vision Version”

LIVE IN:
Austin, Texas

DIRECTED BY:
The students of the Austin School of Film

The great folks at the Austin School of Film brought dublab out to Texas to explore some film fun. They set up a workshop where we be helped their enthusiastic students shoot a live VisionVersion film with an awesome local band called Ringo Deathstarr.

We got together on the overgrown grounds of a sprawling ranch (and possible ancient burial ground ), where rumor has it Willie Nelson used to jam out during BBQ’s, and filmed Ringo Deathstarr playing their song “Summertime.” The tune was totally fitting for the bright day. The cicadas sang along and we had a blast soaking in the splendor of sun and sound.

BUSDRIVER “Vision Version”

dublab — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:26:01 +0000

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BUSDRIVER
“Coontalk”

LIVE IN:
Echo Park, Los Angeles

DIRECTED BY:
Julia Croon and Fernando Cardenas

Busdriver, who is currently celebrating the release of his ninth studio album, Jhelli Beam, has been in the pit of LA’s underground hip hop scene for more than a decade. Rapping since the age of 9, his hyper-self-conscious stylings have been described as ‘gun gattling’, ‘hyper-literate’ and ‘dadaist’ with “dizzying elocution that would tongue-tie even the fiercest auctioneer.” A long time friend of dublab, Busdriver continues his ongoing collaboration with labrats Daedelus and Nobody on several songs within his new album. This live performance from Busdriver was filmed in his own vehicle as he cruised through his neighborhood, Echo Park. dublab is delighted to share this fresh installment of the VisionVersion film series.

RIO EN MEDIO “Vision Version”

frosty — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:19:33 +0000

dublab » vision version

LA LADIES CHOIR “VisionVersion”

PHARAOHS “VisionVersion”

Javelin “VisionVersion”

HECUBA “Vision Version”

EL GUINCHO “VisionVersion”

THE LONG LOST “VisonVersion”

tUnE-YaRdS “VisionVersion”

JENNIFER FURCHES “VisionVersion”

RINGO DEATHSTARR “VISION VERSION” – A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FILM & DUBLAB

BUSDRIVER “Vision Version”

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dublab presents the premiere of… VisionVersion