The opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture was celebrated by a three-day music festival, with performances from folk instrumentals to poetry to dance to hip-hop. Various artists talk about the importance of political leaders such as Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and President Barack Obama in bringing the museum to life, and the unique place African American sounds have and will always have in American society.
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Music video for “Something I Forgot” by Dead Pedal
Directed by: Paige Burger & Matt Rhodes
Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Editor: Matt Rhodes
*The opening is an homage to a scene from Reservoir Dogs. “Something I Forgot” begins once Jesse heads out into the desert.
Filmed for The Vinyl District in conjunction with SXSW, the band, Yemen Blues, performs at the Flamingo Cantina for SXSW.
Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Capture: Matt Rhodes
Appreciating the fundamentals of raw Chicago and Detroit house music, Karina Chaczbabian's trademark style fuses both together with the minimalistic, forward thinking deep house that has become synonymous with her sound. Enjoy Karina's groovy vinyl set filmed with the Patuxent River as her backdrop.
Director of Photography, Lead Camera Operator, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Producer, Drone Operator: Will Johnston [DanceTv]
Camera Operator: Steve Kirn
Audio/Video Engineer: Joe Liehr
Filmed for The Vinyl District in conjunction with SXSW, this short vignette captures legendary DJ and music producer, Cut Chemist, performing his two showcases in Austin, TX for SXSW. The song featured is "Home Away From Home" off his album, Die Cut.
Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Engineer: Matt Rhodes