This was a satire/nod to the 1984 Nails classic “88 Lines About 44 Women”, using the drum track from the original. It was “sung” by my gay alter ego, Robert Spice Gay (a gay version of Andrew Dice Clay, with shades of Freddie Mercury). This was recorded circa 2002. Interestingly, I found this (presumably) official video for the original at … Read More
Home Boy Hits
More material from a black man trapped in a white body (sometimes and sort of). The former was my first stab at hip hop after getting my mitts on a Roland sampler (circa 1998). I had planned on using the musical nom de plume “Hype Machine” until I found out it had already been trademarked. The latter is a tongue-in-cheek … Read More
Whipping Boy Jeans Commercial
A parody of the old Bugle Boy Jeans commercials (circa 1980s), starring Kathy Golde and yours truly (and some drum circle dudes at Delaware Park). Shot in glorious consumer Hi8 in 1997 by Jennifer Shanley Clarke for My City Underground.
Surrealistic Window
A montage of fantastic surreal paintings by artist Maria Deras, accompanied by music from yours truly.
Buffalo 66 Rant
An oldie from my old cable access show, circa 1998. Ironically, I ended up liking the film a lot, despite my determination to hate it. So don’t worry, Vince: We’re solid. (Wish I could say the same for “Manna From Heaven”. Sheesh.) This one gets a lot of views (and opinions) on YouTube. And yes, I DO realize what a … Read More
Buffalo & WNY Music Festival 1998
All joking aside, if it’s still around, I hope it’s gotten better. (If I remember correctly, marketing for this event was almost non-existent.) The songstress figured prominently is Leah Zicari.
Ian Wiggans’ Knockabout
Happiness is having friends who will indulge your most ludicrous ideas. This was one: My punk rock/soccer hooligan Ian Wiggans having a knockabout with his mates at the park. Shot in glorious consumer Hi8 (1998).Thanks to Frank and Hichem for the camera work.
CK9 Commercial
One of many short pieces from “My City Underground”. It was shot in glorious, consumer Hi8 (1997-98) during the period when CK’s heroin chic ads were all the rage. R.I.P., Daisy! You were the sweetest dog EVER.