Mirrors in the Rain
One of the favorite things I made in my video making history was the Mirrors In The Rain series. It started out rather innocuously. I had made an acquaintance in the owner of my local music store. Back in 2007, I bought my first ukulele from this guy. We talked about making music, life and all kinds of things. One thing about his guy, Sam Bartelle is his name, is that he had achieved his life goal. He had written, produced and published his own Opera.
It’s called “Mirrors in the Rain”, and I got a free copy of the CD with my second purchase at the Countrywood Music Store.
One lunchtime, I challenged myself to record, edit and upload a new YouTube video during my hour away work. I lip synced one of the tracks from Mirrors in the Rain.
After this innocent fun, I made one of my very first videos with this new thing I had discovered, the greenscreen and chromokeying. Mirrors in the Rain – Part Two!
Five years ago tonight, I was looking for my next epic video project. I sent out an e-mail to everyone in my office. I worked as a mortgage loan officer at the time. I had one simple question: Who are your favorite singers? See, at the time on YouTube, lip syncing was very popular. Unknown people “sang” the songs of famous musicians. Why not turn it around? Let’s have famous singers, as represented by the favorites sent to me in the office, sing the work of an unknown, the Walnut Creek Opera, Mirrors in the Rain.
This video was SO epic, it required TWO “Making of” videos. I think these are better than any if the actual vids,
Enjoy!
I Don’t understand this…perhaps it is to complex for my Lemur brain to decipher….. Does it have anything to do with ..Ben Bernake….no huh….crap I hate it when this happens…So you fell for the Sparkling Dusty Rose brand huh…that my friend was your first mistake….I once had a complete ablum go down the tubes when I mistakenly bought Sparkling Dusty Rose instead of Sparking Dusty Rhodes lipstick….no that is the true.On the other hand adding Goya Adobo to fried eggs and rice works absolutely perfect…..now do I expect you to understand this….hell no…..payback you see is a bitch….:)
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Thanks, Joko I have been thoroughly entertained watching these vids.
(Nonsequitor) what the hell is wrong with Johnny Depp. Why couldn’t he play Barnabas Collins like Jonathan Frid… Damn, did I hear a faint Fake Transylvania Accent. What the hell.
The Lemur is in fine form today. He must finally be taking the meds doc recommended.
Is it just me, Joko, or is your entire post a non sequitur? In any case, I like best young cute Joko giving Gene Simmons tongue.
Or were you giving it to Michael Jackson?
I have to say never a dull moment with you Joko. And you favor Charlie Sheen to me….your quiet handsome guy. Brave and very TALENTED!
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I have friends who want me to do art and cooking demonstrations on video, but to damn shy. Wish could be like you.
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