MUSIC VIDEO - "FATE"
Performed by Aaron David Gleason
Directed by Jeremiah Kipp

https://vimeo.com/38618849

"A brilliant and powerful ballad visually realized by a courageous clip that reflects the chaos, blood and fragility of relationship."
- Lonn Friend, rock journalist and former editor of RIP Magazine

I truly enjoyed directing this music video for singer-songwriter Aaron David Gleason, who was a pleasure to collaborate with.

I was immediately attracted to Aaron’s piece because of the sound: alluring and enchanting, music with a strong narrative quality.  The unique piece felt like a fusion of musical styles, which inspired me to create a video about a monster that is strange, alluring and enchanting, and taps into the deep emotional nature of the song. 
Rather than create another performance video with someone singing passionately into a microphone, we created instead a visual piece that allows a meaningful counterpoint to Aaron’s rich lyrics. And Aaron himself is prominently featured in the video as the central character who enters into a strange new world.


I owe tremendous gratitude to the cast, particularly Sharon-Albertine Dreze who played the monster, to our cameraman Jonathan Jacobson and to Mandragoras Art Space.