Sunday, September 25, 2011

A little acting...

"Tell your f*cking boyfriend to stop calling here" -Miles, ...the linecook.

Rory Gannon plays his part in "Sink into you"
Written and directed by award winning filmmaker JORDAN ALBERTSEN (The Standard), SINK INTO YOU is the new short film/music video for the rising LA band INDIANS. Starring JOSLYN JENSEN (Without) and TAYLOR HANDLEY (The OC, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the beginning). http://www.indiansdreamstore.com
Release Date
OCTOBER 13th - LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 14th - EVERYWHERE
A little taste of being on film has been nice. What was especially wonderful about being involved in this piece, was having about you, the warmth and familiarty of much of this cast and crew to bounce back and forth with. It really helps one feel better in his or her own skin (first), when trying to become someone like miles for a day. Besides that, there were plenty of chips, dips, and smokes to go about. ( it's nice, even if you are allergic to tobacco; these things warm the heart. )
-photo courtesy of levi burkle copyright2010-
TO SEE THE VIDEO- VIST: http://vimeo.com/32499225

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

...Things in the making

Rory's third release will be that of an experiment in time  for the artist. " I'm only using four songs." Even less material than in prior projects. And editing finds great importance surrounding Rory's third release. " It's really because the material on -LUCKCHARM- hits very close to home for me. Not to say that I haven't always tried to be as minimal and straight to the heart as possible before, (with earlier projects)." Rory's first album, MADE, was more upbeat and full of smiles, (More ROCK n' ROLL). "MADE was just sort of a big flirt for me." And THE WALTZ plucked heartstrings especially, but in a more classically romantic fashion. Rory's new project -LUCKCHARM-, is one that romanticizes the self and one's own experiences without regard for anyone or anything in the way. " I have songs and music about dead relatives on this album. Songs and music about wanting to hurt and kill people. Songs and music about questioning myself, and failing. Songs and music about leaving things and people behind." It's all heavy stuff, most would agree. Probably as close to THE BLUES as the artist has come inside his studio work; even though it be semi-electronic. And even though only one of the four songs on -LUCKCHARM- is consisted of just GUITAR/VOCALS/FOOT. " I believe that if I released something of this emotional magnitude that was bigger, (more songs) that it would just get gross. A few songs is enough. I am absolutely ready to wear it all on my sleeve. I think that that sort of behavior is not only in my nature, but it is also my job. If you can't do that, than you should put your guitar down. But by no means am I willing to stretch it all out, and make a gimmick of my life. Four songs and room to move is enough." And so, while -LUCKCHARM- waits around in Rory's little house to find you all at gigs and parties and online', take a peak at his debut music video ALL BEHIND MY EAR. But whatever you do, DON'T GET IN HIS WAY, FOLKS.
Column courtesy of ELMO'S KNIFE.

RORY GANNON'S OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "All Behind My Ear" -luckcharm-

RORY GANNON'S OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "All The Crows" -MADE-

Something For The Soft hearted.

Rory Gannon's -THE WALTZ- has found itself, in a way; "the sadder baby brother" whilst compared to his first release (just months prior) -MADE-.
" I wanted to release these at about the same time. And I wanted to be sure that a [good and decent] listener might pick up on how deliberately different they are."  One won't find tracks of the likes of Pussy Crooked or He Says on -THE WALTZ- such as someone would on -MADE-. " Made is an album for smiles and yammering. " Just be assured. " The Waltz is something for a drink in the dark. Something to be alone with."
If one thing is for certain; They are both short pieces of work. ( six songs each to be exact ) " No filler" is a method that this artist subscribes to. " I'd rather have folks come back for more turkey... instead of sending them home with love handles. " 
Column courtesy of ELMO'S KNIFE.

Rory Gannon's -MADE- for sale via bandcamp.