With the audio of ‘100 or Less’ now in your ears post-release day, I’m armed and ready to fire more creative shots at those in power in support of the undervalued Arts.
Are you ready to join the conversation?
With the World Premiere of the track’s official music video on my Youtube Channel this Saturday 27 November, powerful visuals are set to drive this heartfelt call-to-arms message even deeper into public consciousness.
“This isn’t just a music video. It’s a cinematic-quality work of art best appreciated on big screens with speakers cranked up to 11. Stunning imagery vividly represents the song’s vital message, aimed squarely at those in power still ignoring challenges faced by the Arts around the world.”
The film clip was shot over 5 days in the South of France with UK musicians and film-makers, Jason Carter and wife Lydia Carter-Martin, who are based in the area. The internationally-acclaimed duo devised the concepts, scouted locations, filmed, directed and produced this collaborative project for my songwriting.
Jason says, “Creating a story board from Leah’s lyrics was an exciting challenge, and we made a conscious decision to plan a shot list incorporating a mix of figurative, literal and metaphoric imagery whilst always leaving room for creative freedom within each shoot. Not all musicians find it easy to perform in front of camera and as Leah did not have a background in acting, it was wonderful to see how she grew as an on-screen performer and always took direction very well. Working with Leah and her bass-player husband Ken was an absolute joy from start to finish and we wish them every success with this new release. The music video was shot on BlackMagic Cinema cameras and Canon FDL lenses from the 197O’s for an organic cinematic look.”
The film pays vibrant visual homage to the song’s powerful narrative, namely government indifference to the plight of an undervalued Arts Industry. Faceless masked men in suit and ties across various landscapes menace a despairing yet still defiant artist struggling to make a living. Scenes showcase the streets and alleys of the Medieval village of Sauve; the drifting sand dunes, Mediterranean Sea and vast skies of Le Grau-du-Roi in The Camargue, famed for flamingoes, white horses, black bulls and flamenco music that flows from just about every bar and restaurant. It’s also the place that international artists Gipsy Kings call home.
Join my very special world premiere this Saturday by subscribing here https://tinyurl.com/Youtube-KTF for an exclusive virtual viewing seat at 10am UK time / 8pm QLD-AUS time. I’ll be in the chat from the get-go, so frock up, stock up (the drinks) and rock up (with your besties) for a real time screening party of your own. Can’t wait to see you there and hear what you think!
