One Year Later... Hope For Us To Shine (The Black & White Version)

Good God, it's been over a year (Feb 2022!) since my buddy Robbie and I shot this music video on Windansea Beach in San Diego, completely improvised and in a few takes. When I was working on the edit, my friend Natasha suggested I try a black & white version because of how strong the contrast is. I loved the way it looked, but I didn't want to lose the vibrant colors that these latest iPhone's are capable of capturing. So we released it in color, knowing I'd eventually share this alternate version!

This album I recorded with Christian James Hand under the moniker of "Pike Project," and we released it last summer. I'm so, so proud of it. It's a positive that came out of a period of non-stop negative; amid the most difficult time of my life. But when I look back on that time now, I want it to be summarized by this song, "Hope For Us To Shine." If you haven't yet, give the whole record a listen.

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Watch all the music videos right HERE.

  

THE HIGH DESERT - A Graphic Novel by James Spooner

Recently read this great graphic novel memoir, THE HIGH DESERT by James Spooner, that takes place in the mid-to-late 80's in an isolated Califorina desert town. (With a trip to NYC in the middle.) Loved it. And because the author regularly references the punk tunes he was listening to on his walkman at the time, I made a mix / playlist of every song mentioned! An unofficial soundtrack! Check it out, and when you get the book, listen along.

1. Institutionalized by Suicidal Tendencies
2. Depression by Black Flag
3. No Values by Black Flag
4. Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) by The Cure
5. The Number Of The Beast by Iron Maiden
6. Police Story by Black Flag
7. A Day by Clan Of Xymox
8. F**k Authority by Wasted Youth
9. What Do I Get? by Buzzcocks
10. White Minority by Black Flag
11. White Noise by Stiff Little Fingers
12. Hybrid Moments by The Misfits
13. I've Got a Problem by The Meatmen
14. Parents by Descendents
15. Had A Dad by Janes Addiction
16. Attitude by Bad Brains
17. Degradation by Gorilla Biscuits
18. Straight Edge by Minor Threat
19. Take Warning by Operation Ivy
20. Boys Don't Cry (New Voice Club Mix) by The Cure

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