The Hurricane, Sandy, hit New York City on October 29th leaving it devastated with flooded streets and subways, cut power and destroyed homes. Over 76 evacuation shelters opened up throughout the city and 200 National Guard troops were deployed. NYC and the other 23 affected US states were dealt more than $63 billion in damage. New York City is has time and time again proven that it is strong and no stranger to disaster and/or tragedy. The video for Sunset by Double A.B. & Dub Sonata was filmed before the hurricane hit and does a great job in capturing the beauty and majesty that is New York City. Switching between scenes shot in Coney Island and Harlem, it captures a sharp contrast; but also a common thread. New York City carries a duality in its identity and we can see it clearly here in Sunset. New York City is filthy, but proud. Cutthroat, but motivational. With every sunrise, there is a sunset. Man Bites Dog label mates, Cannibal Ox, provide the insightful lyricism that finishes off the song and video nicely. You can see the focus in the eyes of Vordul Mega (in orange shirt) as he gazes off past the coast line. Perhaps pondering what good lies ahead in 2013 for he and his crew. Catch Double A.B., Cannibal Ox, and myself on tour in January on the West Coast. Check the main page for dates and cities. Funds are still being raised for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, so please offer whatever you can to The Robin Hood Foundation.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Double A.B. & Dub Sonata feat. Cannibal Ox & David Kiss "Sunset" [Video]
The Hurricane, Sandy, hit New York City on October 29th leaving it devastated with flooded streets and subways, cut power and destroyed homes. Over 76 evacuation shelters opened up throughout the city and 200 National Guard troops were deployed. NYC and the other 23 affected US states were dealt more than $63 billion in damage. New York City is has time and time again proven that it is strong and no stranger to disaster and/or tragedy. The video for Sunset by Double A.B. & Dub Sonata was filmed before the hurricane hit and does a great job in capturing the beauty and majesty that is New York City. Switching between scenes shot in Coney Island and Harlem, it captures a sharp contrast; but also a common thread. New York City carries a duality in its identity and we can see it clearly here in Sunset. New York City is filthy, but proud. Cutthroat, but motivational. With every sunrise, there is a sunset. Man Bites Dog label mates, Cannibal Ox, provide the insightful lyricism that finishes off the song and video nicely. You can see the focus in the eyes of Vordul Mega (in orange shirt) as he gazes off past the coast line. Perhaps pondering what good lies ahead in 2013 for he and his crew. Catch Double A.B., Cannibal Ox, and myself on tour in January on the West Coast. Check the main page for dates and cities. Funds are still being raised for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, so please offer whatever you can to The Robin Hood Foundation.
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