Freddy Shehadi "Sail Away"
I met Freddy Shehadi when he played guitar on the Steely Dan-inspired theme for the Today Show open I directed in '97. So many years later, he played this song for me and I said, "let's make a video!" The budget was less than zero… What can I say? I'm a sucker for art - or at least, the pursuit thereof;) Coming from a couple of crustaceans like Freddy & I, the song and video are very gentle - almost a lullaby. - I've never used so many dissolves in my life!
Music/Production/All Instruments: Freddy Shehadi, Vocals: Neysa Malone, Lyrics: Jim Piazza, Video Producer / Director / Camera/Editor… guy: Bill Aylward, Production/Lighting Assistance/Heavy Lifting: Andrew "AJ" DeSimone, Very Special Thanks to: Milo Jaimes for his good vibes and Greg Henson for his hospitality & the abuse of his loft.
Merci aux enfants, Maé Jimenez et Matisse, mon chouchou précieux. Je vous aimerai - toi et Spencer - pour toujours.