Coury Palermo

…once again I let time get away from me – here is a blog I stated a while back.

Little rest this time around.  I returned home after 2 weeks on the road – the last 2 days spent filming my first solo music video for “sunday black”.  A quick repack – time with friends – my forty-five hour return.
Back to the grind.  I’m 33k feet above the ground – trapped in a 4hr box.  This time around feels like forever – no amount of sleep seems enough & my peace of mind is leaving.  Restless and craving drastic change.  So much packed into 6 non-stop weeks.  I will find my footing, hopefully finish some of the new tunes and be back on a plane to the opposite coast as soon as this adventure finds an end.

“sunday black”

Monday was lengthy day of travel and what felt like the worst hangover of my life.  The previous 18 hours were filled with blocked shots, underwater singing and the company of a beautiful stranger.  I will never get used to the awkward thrust of intimate moments – captured for mass consumption.  Thankfully my two experiences have found my company to be extremely gracious and quite comfortable in their skin.  I think it’s time to abandon my penchant for nudity in future videos.  It’s a lot of work.
Van (Blumreich), the director, created a beautiful story that completely defines the desperation of the character – uncomfortably beautiful.
I spent the last two hours of the day picking through countless takes and setups – so much to choose from – great footage.  Van and DP, Jeff Fountain’s attention to movement and frame – beyond anything I could have hoped for.

It takes an army
I don’t think people realize how crucial the “team” is when shooting visuals – they are EVERYTHING.  Lighting and a great Hair & Makeup artist are crucial.  We could not have done it without Mary Stanley, my clothing stylist & hair/make-up genius or DP Jeff Fountain.  Here are a few still shots from the set: