… at making videos that is. Johnny Polygon prepares to release another visual with the help of some friends. On the tails of his last visual, “The Riot Song” which made strong rounds across MTV networks and BET Centric, fans can expect this new piece to be conceptually ambitious, with side order of somethin different. Here’s a sneak peak at the behind the scenes. This was, no doubt, a very fun day on the set!
Special thanks to Jan Ferrer for the photo, We Came In Peace for the styling and the space, and a repeat appearance from the director of The Riot Song, the Graphic Foundation for the great artwork. It takes a village.
Track Listing after the jump.
It’s been a really awesome, independent year for Johnny Polygon and his team. We’re celebrating by putting out a collection of music from the vault. These 30 songs span his career thus far, including features and collabs with Kid CuDi, Nas, Dead Prez, Adele, DJ Green Lantern, Amanda Diva, Picnic Tyme, Gabriel Royal and many more. It also features unreleased and rare tracks. Download [here]. It’s free.
Johnny shares his thoughts about the project here with comedian/actor T.J. Miller:
Thanks again to our people at Orisue for the support. Track Listing after the jump.
JP returns with a brand new season of The Johnny Polygon Show. In the Season 2 premiere, he recounts his first television debut along side a legend.
Get Johnny Polygon’s album Rebel Without Applause and other merchandise or downloads at the online store.
Catch The Johnny Polygon show here and on karmaloop.tv every other Wednesday. Shouts to Karmaloop.
Directed By: THE GRAPHIC FOUNDATION & Philip Sportel
RELEASED ON FEB 22 2010, this piece is a Wile E. Coyote & Roadrunner inspired, live action cartoon, pursuit of love. With visual nods to both the Teeny Little Super Guy and Who Framed Rodger Rabbit, let the 80s and 90s wash all over you!
A live action shoot was shot, printed frame by frame, cut out, and re-shot on hand made miniature sets. Over 3,000 real paper cut outs were used to tell a linear story with no repeating images. An additional layer of cartoon inspired animations were used to punctuate key points visually, as Johnny tames the heart of the lead girl. Artists Gabe Real and Amanda Diva both make cameo appearances.
You can find The Riot Song on the free album ‘Rebel without Applause’ presented by Karmaloop & DJ Green Lantern along with guest appearances from Kid CuDi, Amanda Diva, and Gabe Real. Production contributions include DJ Green Lantern, Picnic Tyme, DJ MF Shalem. Cop the album on iTunes and support 100% independent music. Click Here [Opens iTunes]
Invasion Records
Production By: DJ Green Lantern, Picnic Tyme, DJ MF Shalem Guest Appearances By: Amanada Diva, Gabe Real & Kid Cudi
Available: Sunday, February 14, 2010 (Valentines Day)
Album Art by: Zeami
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