Hollywood, Paris, Dublin.
I had heard DIE PUPPE's version of the Velvet Underground classic "White Light White Heat" the day before. I was so impressed with the new angle taken, and of course Kim Dallesandro's sassy vocals.
So naturally I was delighted when Usher (of DIE PUPPE) asked would I make a film for the song. I told Kim I was making the film and she kindly gave me exclusive access to her private photos for me to pick away at. Amongst them were some wonderful images of Joe Dallesandro with Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin, Kim hanging out with Keith Richards. Some beautiful moments of Joe with Andy Warhol and John Waters caught on film as well.
From Usher's studio in Paris to LA where Kim and Joe sang it out, to Dublin where I made the film.
Please enjoy the film, see you at Cannes, I'll be easy to spot, I'll be the one with an umbrella drink, shmoozing with Angelina Jolie holding a suitcase full of money. ciao, MWAH!
Excerpt from Kim's blog about the song:
Kim Dallesandro "So we went to Hunter's Hollow Studio in Echo Park after Usher asked would I (me!) sing this Velvet Underground classic. Mila Reynard came along to shoot some photos to record the event, Chris Schweska was there to sing the parts I wasn't doing and Aaron pretended we were all fantastic. At the end of it all Joeboy called the studio and did the end bit and off went the MP3 files across the ocean to France where they were mixed into this modern day version of a song we all know and sang:"
More Links Than in Max Moseley's Dungeon:
DIE PUPPE's (Great music!!) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/diepuppe1
Kim Dalesandro's (Rock n Roll Queen) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/kimdallesandro
Joe Dallesandro's (Warhol Superstar) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/joedallesandro
David Virgin's (Founder of Industrial Noise Group SPK, and sexiest man alive, after Joe and me) myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/davidvirgin