The legendary and influential all-black hardcore band Bad Brains is back. If you're a young'n and have never heard of them — or if you doubt my choice of adjectives — consider this: Their new comeback album Build A Nation was produced by the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch and the video for "Give Thanks And Praises" was directed by System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian. That is respect.
The photo shows Odadjian and DP Danny Hiele literally putting their heads together as they plan the next move during one of the three days in Portland, OR and the nearby Sasquatch Music Festival.
Director Meiert Avis was on hand to document a studio session between Jack's Mannequin and rock legend Mick Fleetwood performing the John Lennon cut "God." The video will support the forthcoming Warner Bros. album Instant Karma: The Campaign To Save Darfur, benefiting human rights group Amnesty International's efforts to bring an end to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
There are Rock Hall Of Famers like Bruce Springsteen, U2,Patti Smith, Bob Dylan andVan Halen. Current hitmakers like Avril Lavigne, All-American Rejects, Jennifer Lopez, Damien Rice, Audioslave, Josh Groban and Macy Gray. And then there's Warrant. Meiert Avis has directed videos for them all, plus a whole lot more, over an impressive and still growing career.
artist: Josh Groban song: "You Are Loved" label: 143/Reprise/Warner Bros. director(s): Meiert Avis production co: Pusher Media rep: Robin Frank Management
Robin Frank Management is now representing director Meiert Avis, whose credits include music videos for U2, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen, Matchbox 20, New Found Glory, H.I.M. and many other acts. Meiert's videos will still be produced through his company Pusher.
The Robot Films directing team Syndrome is another recent addition to the RFM representation roster. Syndrome's credits include the video for the Sergio Mendes and Black Eyed Peas collaboration "Mas Que Nada."
Alanis Morissette "Crazy" Maverick/Warner Bros.Meiert Avis, directorNicole Acacio, producerPusher/Windmill Lane, production coRW Media, repDescription: Alanis Morissette plays a jilted lover in this video for her cover of the Seal hit, "Crazy." The singer stalks and then confronts a man who we presume to be her ex-lover. That presumption turns out to false, however, once we see the surprise ending and realize that Alanis was really involved with the woman.
H.I.M. "Wings Of A Butterfly" SireMeiert Avis, directorOualid Mouaness, producerPusher, production coRW Media, repDescription: H.I.M. perform from behind custom stands that are topped with magnifying glasses. These curved optics not only magnify and distort the images of the band members, but they also help broadcast HIM's "Heartagram" emblem across a Gothic city as if it were a beacon.
This new single from Darren Hayes will be featured as on an upcoming hits compilation from his former band, Savage Garden.artist: Darren Hayessong: "So Beautiful"label: Columbiadirector(s): Meiert Avisproduction co: Pusherrep: RW Media
