Little Too Lame?
Well, the new video is ready - complete with music. This is a nice step forward in my evolution as a producer (never thought I would come to think of myself as a producer). Dana was a huge help in this project, from helping find just the right song, picking out the video clips, and being supportive every step of the way. Thank you again Dana!
And another big thank you to Rick Tallarigo for letting us use his music for this project. For the record, the song "A Little Too Lame" is copyrighted 1996 by Rick Tallarigo and used with the permission of Swingin Gypsies Music. Be sure the listen to some of Rick's other music ... he plays with "3 Root Soup", a very talented trio based in Cincinnati Ohio and I highly recommend them. :)
Over the course of filming this video, I remember one night where I made some type of comment in an attempt to draw a crowd. It worked, and I had a few people gathering around and go into my routine. When suddenly, this guy interrupts me to apologize - he said he didn't realize that I actually worked there when he so rudely ignored me and walked off. I sort of just dismissed him and continued on with my show, but it really confused me ... I just try to show people a good time, if they don't want to have a good time they are free to walk away - I never considered it "rude" of them, but obviously this guy did!
So it started me thinking. Does my employment status change the way people should treat me? I mean, is it really ok to be an ass to someone that doesn't work at Barefoot Landing? Would I be less of a human being if I was just street performing and not actually hired by the venue? Why do people feel they need to be rude to someone just because they don't know them? Just because they are dressed differently? Just because they talk funny?
We hope this video makes you stop and think about what the song is saying ... how do you treat someone that doesn't fit in? I live my life as a magician, not for the fortune and fame ... but because I want you to realize that you can do anything you want to do. We are all born believing in magic, but as we grow older society begins to place rules and boundaries on us. When you are a child, you may be battling a fire breathing dragon ... at least, you are until your mom tells you to let that lizard you caught out of the jar.
Only by breaking down these rules will the human spirit truly shine, only then will you be able to quit your 9-to-5'er and live the life you have always dreamed of living. For without these rules, the amount of money you make ... the size of your car ... and all the fancy clothes you have suddenly become unimportant as your real goals and desires manifest themselves for all the world to enjoy.
And another big thank you to Rick Tallarigo for letting us use his music for this project. For the record, the song "A Little Too Lame" is copyrighted 1996 by Rick Tallarigo and used with the permission of Swingin Gypsies Music. Be sure the listen to some of Rick's other music ... he plays with "3 Root Soup", a very talented trio based in Cincinnati Ohio and I highly recommend them. :)
Over the course of filming this video, I remember one night where I made some type of comment in an attempt to draw a crowd. It worked, and I had a few people gathering around and go into my routine. When suddenly, this guy interrupts me to apologize - he said he didn't realize that I actually worked there when he so rudely ignored me and walked off. I sort of just dismissed him and continued on with my show, but it really confused me ... I just try to show people a good time, if they don't want to have a good time they are free to walk away - I never considered it "rude" of them, but obviously this guy did!
So it started me thinking. Does my employment status change the way people should treat me? I mean, is it really ok to be an ass to someone that doesn't work at Barefoot Landing? Would I be less of a human being if I was just street performing and not actually hired by the venue? Why do people feel they need to be rude to someone just because they don't know them? Just because they are dressed differently? Just because they talk funny?
We hope this video makes you stop and think about what the song is saying ... how do you treat someone that doesn't fit in? I live my life as a magician, not for the fortune and fame ... but because I want you to realize that you can do anything you want to do. We are all born believing in magic, but as we grow older society begins to place rules and boundaries on us. When you are a child, you may be battling a fire breathing dragon ... at least, you are until your mom tells you to let that lizard you caught out of the jar.
Only by breaking down these rules will the human spirit truly shine, only then will you be able to quit your 9-to-5'er and live the life you have always dreamed of living. For without these rules, the amount of money you make ... the size of your car ... and all the fancy clothes you have suddenly become unimportant as your real goals and desires manifest themselves for all the world to enjoy.
JoeJoe
posted by JoeJoe at 4:17 PM
1 Comments:
The launch of the video seems to be a huge success, I am pleasently surprised indeed. Here are some quotes I've gathered together from various sources where I posted the video for review, thank you all for taking the time to watch the video and comment:
Sponge: Now I can't stop singing that tune. Aargh!
scarecrowmagic: very nice! i always love watching magic being performed live and you can really tell the people were interested when they crowd in really close
Spadesy: Nice live busking promotional collage. I like it.
Magic7: Cool... like that!!!!
czech_one: That looked like a lot of fun. Thanks.
kammagic: I enjoyed that. Thanks!
saheer: I thought that was great and appreciate your sharing it with us! I liked your selection of music, too.
Mario Morris: You look like some one that enjoys what they do. Your the man. Mario PS I love the music as well.
JoeJoe
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