Rockin with Rhett: The Battle of New Orleans
Rockin' with Rhett's newest music video is way over due.
This is one of the only bands I can honestly say I've watched grow. When I first met these guys they were a failing punk band, titled Nuns on Tha Run. They were, at one time, really popular and really killing it on stage in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but all good things come to an end. When the band broke up Rhett and Nathan were left carrying the torch.
They did a few acts as a punk duet still garnishing the Nuns on Tha Run title. As a duo Rhett and Nathan wrote some really fun songs. Alot of Rhett’s songs at this time had to do alot with our current state of partying. Whether it is dating a goat with a 3 to 6 inch horn or buying an economy sized box of tampons at the store, this period of music with Rhett and Nathan was very enjoyable.
In time the novelty of these songs began to wear thin and Rhett’s interest in super stardom pushed his music in a completely different direction. I think we were all surprised when Rhett told us he was working on a kids CD. Over the next few months his classic melodies transformed into children rock overtures. The pirate, Walrus, Turkey and Lunchbox song each got a complete make over for Rhett’s new album Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. After awhile of getting used to the new rock styling’s of Rhett Hulcy and Nathan Cash it was clear that they were ready to conquer this market once their first CD was completed. It wasn't long before Rhett and I began discussing the making of the pirate music video. Since then there has also been lots of talk as to the creation of a kids TV show, featuring each of Rhett’s songs. Although nothing really has developed, it is obvious one day Rhett, Nathan and I may still test our skills at completing a TV show. Their performance live is a show in itself, with giant hammers, oversized cell phones, attacking penguins, puppet shows and the occasional joke or 2. I can't wait to take this to the next level.
A few months ago I was looking through old videos we had shot back in our hay dayz when I stumbled upon a performance of Rhett and Nathan in their practice room in Anna. They were trying their hands at a cover of the Battle of New Orleans for their kids CD. It might have been the third of forth time to play the thing, but it still is awesome. Rhett doesn't know the words (note the paper taped to the mic stand) and Nathan is unsteady on his beat. This is Rockin with Rhett in its youth...
...Today it is something completely different. I approached Rhett about shooting a video similar to Weezer's 'Say it Aint So' for their song 'Battle of New Orleans' in their practice room. The day before
my birthday we found time to shoot the thing. After grabbing every lamp in the house, setting up the drum kit, plugging in the amps and hanging the Rockin with Rhett banner we decided we needed to move the couch out of the room. We probably spent more time moving that thing that we did shooting the entire video. After 12 different angles and listening to the song on repeat a few dozen times, we tried something out I've always wanted to give a try and that was to tape my camera to the guitar. We did it and it looked phenomenal. The video turned out great in the end. I really feel that I caught Rhett and Nathan in their raw rock element during this music video. I look forward to shooting many more and hopefully dawning some robot attire for one of Rhett’s new songs. Check it out; let us know what you think...
This is one of the only bands I can honestly say I've watched grow. When I first met these guys they were a failing punk band, titled Nuns on Tha Run. They were, at one time, really popular and really killing it on stage in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but all good things come to an end. When the band broke up Rhett and Nathan were left carrying the torch.
They did a few acts as a punk duet still garnishing the Nuns on Tha Run title. As a duo Rhett and Nathan wrote some really fun songs. Alot of Rhett’s songs at this time had to do alot with our current state of partying. Whether it is dating a goat with a 3 to 6 inch horn or buying an economy sized box of tampons at the store, this period of music with Rhett and Nathan was very enjoyable.In time the novelty of these songs began to wear thin and Rhett’s interest in super stardom pushed his music in a completely different direction. I think we were all surprised when Rhett told us he was working on a kids CD. Over the next few months his classic melodies transformed into children rock overtures. The pirate, Walrus, Turkey and Lunchbox song each got a complete make over for Rhett’s new album Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. After awhile of getting used to the new rock styling’s of Rhett Hulcy and Nathan Cash it was clear that they were ready to conquer this market once their first CD was completed. It wasn't long before Rhett and I began discussing the making of the pirate music video. Since then there has also been lots of talk as to the creation of a kids TV show, featuring each of Rhett’s songs. Although nothing really has developed, it is obvious one day Rhett, Nathan and I may still test our skills at completing a TV show. Their performance live is a show in itself, with giant hammers, oversized cell phones, attacking penguins, puppet shows and the occasional joke or 2. I can't wait to take this to the next level.
A few months ago I was looking through old videos we had shot back in our hay dayz when I stumbled upon a performance of Rhett and Nathan in their practice room in Anna. They were trying their hands at a cover of the Battle of New Orleans for their kids CD. It might have been the third of forth time to play the thing, but it still is awesome. Rhett doesn't know the words (note the paper taped to the mic stand) and Nathan is unsteady on his beat. This is Rockin with Rhett in its youth...
...Today it is something completely different. I approached Rhett about shooting a video similar to Weezer's 'Say it Aint So' for their song 'Battle of New Orleans' in their practice room. The day before
my birthday we found time to shoot the thing. After grabbing every lamp in the house, setting up the drum kit, plugging in the amps and hanging the Rockin with Rhett banner we decided we needed to move the couch out of the room. We probably spent more time moving that thing that we did shooting the entire video. After 12 different angles and listening to the song on repeat a few dozen times, we tried something out I've always wanted to give a try and that was to tape my camera to the guitar. We did it and it looked phenomenal. The video turned out great in the end. I really feel that I caught Rhett and Nathan in their raw rock element during this music video. I look forward to shooting many more and hopefully dawning some robot attire for one of Rhett’s new songs. Check it out; let us know what you think...Labels: Rockin With Rhett
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