Nicolas Godin - The Foundation ft. Cola Boyy (Official Music Video)

Lovely hearing Matthew Urango (Cola Boyy) on Nicolas Godin’s latest single. I grew up listening to AIR’s frosty, ethereal oh-so-French pop, and listening to a familiar voice swimming alongside Godin’s keyboards in this video by Greg Barnes is inspiring. I had the pleasure of discovering Cola Boyy’s music after working with him on his “Penny Girl” music video, directed by my oh-so-French friend, photographer David Luraschi. I’m elated to see great things happen for great people.

CREDITS

Director: Greg Barnes / Production Company: Black Dog Films / Producer: Holly Wolfers / Executive Producer: Martin Roker / Production Assistant: Harry Morgan / Runners: Isabelle Ramsden, Ollie McCoy- Page / Director of Photography: David Wright / Focus Puller: Jerry Pradon / Loader: Juan Minotta / Gaffer: Leon Psyzora / Art Director: Will Olds / Costume Designer: George Oxby / Editor: Greg Barnes / VFX: Rav Matharu / Colourist: Jonny Tully @ Big Buoy / Cast: Anna Sari, Rick Kiesewetter

A birthday gift for my friend David

Photographed on the balcony of his apartment in France, a birthday gift for my friend David Luraschi, director of “Penny Girl” by Cola Boyy. Previously featured in my blog as an art project with a great built-in deadline to inspire you (a friend’s birthday), this collage on a cradled birch panel is a nice format I’ve been returning to, which lends itself to mixed media application and weightier craft. 

"Penny Girl" by Cola Boyy; Directed by David Luraschi

It was a joy to help out my good friend David Luraschi film his music video for "Penny Girl," the debut single from Cola Boyy's debut EP, Black Boogie Neon. I spent a whirlwind weekend driving around Oxnard helping gather bits and pieces of sunshine that Luraschi spun into gold. As Matthew (Cola Boyy) himself said best: "This is not just my world, but a part of me that's so vulnerable. All my differences are on the table, and my song plays in the background. Oxnard has so many bright colors and faces, it shows in the video. Isn't it nice?" More than just nice, it was truly inspiring to see his community come together to support this gifted young man and our heartfelt romp through their neighborhood. I can't wait to see what funky magic Matthew conjures for us next, as well as myself, his newest fan. 

CREDITS

Director: David Luraschi  / Production company: SlowDance / Executive producer: Valentine Suc / Director of Photography: David Luraschi / Line Producer: Mike Medoway / 1st Assistant  Camera: Riley Keeton / Set Designer: Sean David Christensen / Production Coordinator: Jocelyn Rummler / Production Assistant: Jocelyn Cortez / Editor: Kenza Meunier & Wyatt Earp Color Grading: Marjolaine Mispelaere / Post Production Company: Motion Partners

Special thanks to: Oxnard, CA, Adrian Pillado, Nic Hessler, Corentin Kerdraon, Marc Teissier du Cros, Cesar Wogue, Record Makers, Juniper Carrasco, Luis Franco, Jun Porte, E-scan, Fotokem, Motions Partners, Panavision, Reel Good Films & Daniela Garcia

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