Taylor performs this unique rendition of "Poison Oak" by Bright Eyes, deep in the Redwood Forest of Northern California. This location was absolutely beautiful, to say the least. We exited off the highway in an unorthodox manner and made our way through the forest until we came across a flat, suitable surface to set up. It just so happened that right as we began filming, the sun peeked through the trees, providing remarkable illumination to an already breath-taking setting. After we finished filming we couldn't help but pause to take in the vast splendor that is The Redwood National Forest and appreciate the seclusion and spirituality that comes with it.

Poison Oak (Bright Eyes Cover)

Taylor performs his rendition of "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service beneath The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. This video was very difficult to film because it was a busy day in the city (as it was Super Bowl Sunday) and we had a lot of trouble finding this particular secluded spot amidst the chaos. Once we settled in, the wind picked up and we weren't sure how long we could get away with filming before the police (or the wind) crashed the party. Luckily, right before we hit "record" the wind died down and Johnny Law left us alone.

Such Great Heights (The Postal Service Cover)

Taylor performs this unique rendition of "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes in the Tillamook Forest outside of Portland, Oregon. We woke up early on this particular day and made our way into Tillamook with no specific location in mind. Like most days in Oregon, there was rain in the forecast so we were trying to find a spot where we could film without being bothered by the elements. Suffice it to say, we found what we were looking for. We parked and hiked up the mountain and sure enough, we discovered this little bridge over a creek where we decided to set up and record. This location was amazing, as the dew from the morning was still fresh on the trees--trees completely covered in moss. We'd never seen anything like it, and similar to the Redwood Forest video, we were in total awe. Disoriented, freezing, and hungry we managed to capture something in the woods of Tillamook, Oregon.

Helplessness Blues (Fleet Foxes Cover)

Filmed on the rocks of "Lovers Point" in Monterey California. This was the first of 6 stops on our "Path To Portland". After driving all night, we arrived in Monterey at 8 A.M. and were utterly exhausted. We were hungry, cold and dreading the long day ahead of us. It was Super Bowl Sunday and this was supposed to be a "quick stop" before continuing on to San Francisco. Incidentally, a nice lady at a diner told us about "Lover's Point" and that it was only a few blocks away. We were in and out with no problems. If you haven't been, we highly recommend Monterey for a nice, quiet weekend away.

Rivers and Roads (The Head And The Heart Cover)

Taylor performs this version of "Let It Be" by The Beatles on top of Skinner Butte overlooking Eugene, Oregon. For our final video in the series we ventured into the college town of Eugene, Oregon to Skinner Butte, a local landmark. We had tickets to see an Oregon Ducks basketball game later that night so we intended to film the video in a timely fashion so we could spend some much-needed recreational time in the city afterwards. What happened was the exact opposite. This video proved to be extremely difficult, frustrating, and time-consuming. The wind, the cars, and pedestrian noise ruined countless takes, until we nearly decided to throw in the towel. Right then, the wind died down and the sun peaked through an opening in the clouds, so we took a deep breath and started filming. We all agreed that this was the most rewarding take we managed to capture on the entirety of our trip. We pushed through adversity and we finally came to the realization that, "we did it." This song encapsulates and concludes our journey on "The Path To Portland" in emphatic fashion, with memories we will never forget, distances we had never traveled, and songs that will resonate still. 

Let It Be (The Beatles Cover)

Taylor performs his rendition of "Sensible Heart" by City and Colour at Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland, Oregon. This location was found by chance and really was a blessing in disguise. We got up early with no location in mind and headed into the city to get Voodoo Donuts for breakfast. Unfortunately, when we arrived it was closed so we went to a little coffee cart instead. The barista mentioned Waterfront Park, which was only a few blocks away, so we went exploring. At the time it was cloudy but not raining so the conditions were manageable (or so we thought). We set up underneath a bridge (due to the wind picking up) and right as we began to film it started to rain... hard. The bridge kept us dry and we managed to capture this take and hopefully, the spirit of Portlandia.

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