Music videos are a great opportunity to flex creative muscles for both the musician and the director. Translating the feeling of a song into visuals is one of my specialties, often in conjunction with creative partner Susie Morrell.
See examples below:
"Thank Christ
For The Kids" Director, Editor & Camera Op
of youthful music video for Dublin singer-songwriter The Mighty Stef. Mar. 2010 Watch Video
"Sing To Me"
Director
& Camera Operator of music video shot in a festive feel for Dublin singer-songwriter The Mighty Stef. Dec. 2009 Watch Video
"Bad Boyfriend"
Director & Editor of music video styled in a vintage super-8 style for Dublin pop group Talulah Does The Hula. Oct. 2009 Watch Video
"The Urges Theme"
Director & Editor of music video created in a vintage B-movie style for Dublin garage group The Urges. Oct. 2007 Watch Video "Now That I've Found It"
Director & Editor of music video inspired by 60s TV & film titles & pop art for Dublin electropop artist Neosupervital. April 2007 Watch Video
"Bad Shoes"
Director & Editor of music video inspired by silent horror films of the early 1900 for Dublin garage group The Dagger Lees.
March 2007 Watch Video
"Plateau"
Director & Editor of music video created in a vintage sci-fi/horror style for Dublin psychedelic group TwinKranes. March 2006 Watch Video
The Urges Theme - The Urges Music Video - 4min - Released October 2007
Director & Editor of music video created in a 60s vintage B-movie style for Dublin garage group The Urges. Inspired by the band's vintage instruments and sounds, we attempted to channel the twisted psychological tales of early Polanski. Released through Stomping Ground Records and Steven VanZandt's Wicked Cool Records. Directed & edited by Jessie Ward & Susie Morrell.
*Selected* in the top ten of Babelgum's music video competition