Well I finally got all the footage organized, and sent off
to the editor for him to get started putting the video together. I really
appreciate everyone’s patience but it was very important to me that this video
be nothing less than perfection so I made sure I spent countless hours picking
out the funniest and best shots for the video.
For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about. This
past summer I did a video shoot for a Heavy Metal Rendition of “Take on Me” by
80’s Pop band Ah-Ha.
The music was performed, and (re)composed by guitarist
Thiabaud Vuille, from Paca, France. - (http://www.myspace.com/darkrideband)
& keyboardist Victorino Perez Corona, from ....Mexico.... (http://www.myspace.com/victorinoperez),
and myself on Vocals, and backing vocal tracks.
This is an international collaboration of Metal Heads that
I’m very proud to be part of. We have 5 more songs that I hope to release early
next year but the guys are busy with their main projects so I’m unsure if/when
we’ll be releasing the demo.
If you haven’t heard the song yet you can give it a listen
here:
http://www.ilike.com/artist/Jason+Russo/track/Take+on+Me+(keys)+demo
If you could add it to your profile, or share it with others
it’d be greatly appreciated! (hint hint)
Once again I want to thank everyone who was part of it. You
all did such an amazing job, and I'm very humbled by the fact that I had so
many amazing people willing to help out. In the end, I hope to make this a
viral video hit on the web.
Len Kabasinski from killerwolf films did an amazing job
filming and directing the video. Thanks for being a leader, your time, and
patience. For more info on Len’s films & happenings, please visit Killer
Wolf Films http://killerwolffilms.com
Sara Brooks played the lead and was an absolute blast. After
meeting her I quickly learned she is much more than just another pretty face. She
was witty, funny (was making people laugh), smart (contributing ideas), and
helped quickly ease my mind. Sometimes I’m not so sure how funny my ideas
actually are, but you took the ideas, ran with them, and helped make them funny.
You were perfect for this role, and I’m glad Len referred you. Thank you!
http://www.myspace.com/divasarabrooks OR
www.sarabrooks.com
Austin Goldberg played the “bad guy.” Thanks for everything
my friend. You did a great job. Some of the shots I was going over you were
making laugh so much I had to take a break. I think that’s why this whole thing
took me longer; I was having a hard time deciding which parts you were funniest
in because they were all a riot. I appreciate you helping out with everything
man.
http://www.facebook.com/Drummer.From.Hell
Marissa Winzig – “The Waitress” You’re a doll, thanks being
part of the video and for being such a good sport. Sorry for making you deliver
the same beer over and over and over again. Lol.
Audra Stachura - “Bar
patron” Thanks Cuz! Thank you for letting us use your car in the video, and for
being a good sport about the feather duster. (You’re going to love that part.)
Lol.
Jean Fick – “go girl” I Love you baby. Thanks for helping
out with the script (even though I kept changing it. Lol.) Thanks for being my
“go girl” and thanks for putting up with all my crazy ideas.
Thanks Jim Calabrese (http://www.facebook.com/jimcalabrese2.0)
Reprographics (http://realestatesigns.com),
for letting me use the shop for filming.
Thanks Mike from Chuggers, Jen the bar tender, the other
dude, (Can’t remember your name, but you were a trip thanks!), and other
patrons who took part in the video. You guys are awesome!
http://www.myspace.com/chuggerssportsbar
Most importantly, thank you very much to the Robot! You are
a star, and I know you are busy with all your other projects. I really
appreciate you taking the time to be part of our video.
I’ll keep you all posted on the progress. Thanks again.
Jason Russo
http://www.facebook.com/imjasonrusso
http://twitter.com/jasonrussometal
http://www.youtube.com/user/theheavymetalman