Thursday, August 8, 2013
Why making the video for "The Unknown" was special!
I currently have had the blessed opportunity to release 2 music videos thus far. The first was for my single "Jack," and the second was for my single "The Unknown." "The Unknown" was the very first single I ever released professionally, and therefore, this music video meant so much more to me. Making the decision to pursue a career as a recording artist changed my life. I already was a professional entertainer, performing in musicals all over the country, as well as having a lot of experience as a television actress. However, I felt like something was missing. I wasn't able to creatively express myself the way I wanted to, but when I wrote music, it was like I could finally breathe. I recall sitting off set on the production of Suits, listening to this beat that was so generously given to me by music producer Terence Lam. The instrumental was absolutely beautiful and touching. As I was listening to this beat, I was trying to find some kind of inspiration, so I turned to my actor friend, Steve Bewley, and asked, "When you listen to this beat, what comes to mind?" He said, "Not knowing what life is going to bring you in the future..the unknown." Joey Graham and I had just split, and I was a mess. Then I thought, yes this is what I need to write about, and the words came pouring out. It was extremely therapeutic, and I completed the song in 20 minutes. Releasing this track on iTunes was such a powerful experience for me, because it meant the beginning of something special. I was nervous sharing my work, and my vulnerable self to the world, but it was freeing as well.
I knew the video for "The Unknown" had to be made. I asked Steve Bewley to be my leading man in the music video, as it was only fitting that he play that role. The team I had to shoot this piece of art was amazing. My vision for the video couldn't have turned out any better.
Thank you to the Cole family, Rohit Thakur, Sylvia Zuk, Zayne Gawanab, Steve Bewley, Sadita Graham, Kenya Henry, Jeff Mcculloch, Terence lam and Marcel Jones.
"The Unknown" is on Itunes at:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/the-unknown-single/id480349061
You can also watch the video here: Just copy and paste the link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgiV5vhO2lI
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