MUSIC FROM PLANET EARTH: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Download the single "Fire" from the upcoming album 100 HOURS http://bit.ly/9hkMWT

1 ARTIST. 1 SHOT. 100 HOURS. 

Carson Henley, a 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Seattle, Washington just accomplished what very few people would have even attempted, let alone finish successfully, according to Grammy winning engineer, Kory Kruckenberg, of VU Recording Studios. 

“I was looking for a way to stand out in the massive crowd of musicians, a way to feel like I was doing something you don't see artists doing everyday” explains Carson, who laughs, “and I really wanted to test myself as a musician and song-writer.  Sometimes true colors come through under pressure and you see what you are really capable of accomplishing.”  So, armed with nothing more than a notepad, his piano, and an iPhone, Carson visited Kruckenberg’s Seattle studio with an idea.  

“I wanted to push creativity to the limit and hoped the magic would come. There could be no procrastinating, because I had work to do and songs to write.  This was kind of like pulling an all-nighter before the big test.”  Well, more like pulling five all-nighters in a row.  Carson was attempting to create the music and lyrics of ten new, original songs that were essentially being written on-the-spot.  Add to this daunting task the creation of production arrangements and inspiring a bevy of musicians (who’d never heard these songs before) to record as many tracks as humanly possible.  The catch?  It all had to be done in 100 straight waking hours. 

“Usually artists have months in studios with songs that are already written, or at least with some melodies, hooks and lyrics in mind.  I wanted this project to be different.  I forced myself to continually create organically, without preconceived song ideas, to see what would happen in that kind of intense environment.”  This kind of constant pressure can produce diamonds, or it can just make dirt, so it’s a big gamble for an indie artist to sink an entire life’s savings into a project like this.  

But with the help of a few friends like Allen Stone, Tess Henley, Spencer Doren and James McCalister (Sufjan Stevens, Ivan & Alyosha), Carson not only reached his goal, but was also exceedingly pleased with the musical results.  The new album, entitled 100HOURS, will include seven of the session’s best songs, with a scheduled release date of early summer 2012.  Carson road-tested the new songs to rave reviews this March at his official SXSW showcases in Austin, TX.  

Seattle film director Brian Nunes took an interest in the creative feat by chronicling the experiment with a 48-minute documentary.  For a sneak peek at Mr. Nunes’ rock doc, click the link below. 

“I have a feeling about this record…”   Adds Carson, “From the test marketing we did to select the single, we had trouble narrowing the hit down to one song, which I guess is a good problem to have.” Since the feedback was so positive, Grammy winning engineer Brian Lucey (the Black Keys, the Shins), was brought in to master the album.  Apparently pressure, a great motivator for many of us, can truly produce gems from within. 

For more information on the project, the documentary or Carson Henley and his music contact Maggie Joy at maggiejoy75@comcast.net  or visit http://www.carsonhenley.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMMedh-d9uI (documentary trailer).
  


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Initially founded in 2002 as an offshoot of the celebrated Knitting Factory club in lower Manhattan, Knitting Factory Records, along with the new Knitting Factory club in Brooklyn, was reborn in 2009 with the acquisition and re-release of the Fela Kuti catalog. KFR also encompasses the catalogs of Instinct Records, Shadow Records, Shimmy Disc, and Evolver Records.

In partnership with Partisan Records, a Brooklyn-based artist-run label, Knitting Factory Records strives to honor the music of an eclectic array of relevant artists drawn from both the past and the present.

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Cue the orchestral string section, roll the black and white film, drop the 808...countdown 5 4 3 2 1...

Rosie and the Velvet Bullet is not your typical love story, though it has the makings of a perfect modern day version of West Side Story with a bluesy hip hop soundtrack. She's a white chick from Brooklyn and he's a mulatto kid from Oakland. Their union could put an end to the coastal beef and reignite the controversial joyous laughter of Lucy and Desi, breaking boundaries and conformities with a raw musical flavor that is part vintage, part "the future." But this is not your typical love story because it's not a love story. In fact...(or shall we say fiction) they are not a couple, they are not in love but they are completely crazy about each other. 
Mr. Velvet rolled up on his Schwinn bicycle and dapper attire, discovering Rosie on the Venice beach hippie strip, playing her 5 string broken down telecaster out of an old shitty amp. She was dressed like a pin-up girl without the pins holding her together. A wild, loose canon of the mouth, saying whatever she felt like and singing like her soul had been choked for centuries and was now unleashing its fire on all who passed her by. Mr. Velvet got burned and offered her a bed and a beat to rest on. Rosie had been living out of a suitcase for the past 3 years, hustling the streets and piecing together her heart with each city and song. As cliche as it sounds, Rosie wanted to be rescued from her solo life on the road and Mr. Velvet came along with his psychic musical insights, knowing exactly what her fire needed to keep a flame. But she was no Julia Roberts or Eliza Dolittle, there was no need for transformation or etiquette training. Mr. Velvet saw the beauty in her feminine beast and Rosie saw the delicacy in his strength. 


But like I said, this is not a love story.  - Rosie

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Michael Marantz is a director and composer.

Through the challenges Michael has faced in life, he has learned to live with appreciation for every moment and makes films to share that perspective with others. He creates cinematic experiences that seamlessly intertwine story, visuals, and music in a profoundly beautiful way.

His goal: get to the core of human emotions and allow others to see the power of them to inspire positive change in the world. 

Michael was chosen to be a part of SHOOT Magazines 2015 New Directors Showcase.  His ability to work with real people to capture genuine emotions and moments makes him a highly sought after director for Brands.  Michael’s short narrative film, “The Cycle”, is premiering in June 2015 at the highly coveted Palm Springs International Short Fest. 

Michael lives in Brooklyn, NY with the love of his life and wife, Isabelle, where they enjoy grilling and gardening in their backyard. 


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