Frank Coleman

Dec 31

by Frank Coleman in Art, Audio, Demo, Music, Music Video, Soundtrack, Surrealism, Video, Virtual Reality 0 comments tags: Demo, Fred Schreck, John Ashton, Mi5 Recordings, Music, Music Video, Satellite Paradiso, Video, Virtual Reality

2020 In Review

I actually got A LOT done this year. So, now I feel really guilty!

Oct 24

by Frank Coleman in Demo, Music, Music Theory, Music Video, Tutorial 0 comments tags: Demo, Drumming, Music, Music Theory, Tutorial

Frank Coleman – Introduction to Odd Meters in Music

In which I gives an examination of how to think about playing odd meters in a musical, aesthetically pleasing way. Topics include Take Five (Brubeck), America is Waiting (Byrne/Eno), Tomorrow’s World (Killing Joke), Tattooed Love Boys (Pretenders), Scatterbrain (Jeff Beck), 13/8, 5/4, 7/8, 9/8, 31/8, and nested rhythms.

Sep 23

by Frank Coleman in Music 0 comments tags: Fred Schreck, John Ashton, Music, Music Video, Satellite Paradiso

Satellite Paradiso – John Ashton (ex-Psychedelic Furs)

John Ashton has been one of my lifelong guitar heroes. As one of the founders of the Psychedelic Furs, he gave us “Pretty in Pink,” “Love My Way,” “Heaven” and “The Ghost in You,” amongst many others. So imagine my surprise when he not only accepted my friend request on Facebook, but started turning up on my wall. One day, gathering up my courage, I dropped him a line to see if he might be interested in playing on my Secret Agent project. He asked for a sample track, which I sent, and he said yes! “…And by the way, I have this project of my own called Satellite Paradiso. It needs drums…” “SEND IT OVER!” I turned around the first track in 48 hours, ended up on six tracks on the album, designed all the artwork and became the drummer for the live incarnation of the band. The album features some 20 world class musicians, including bassists Sara Lee (Gang of Four, B-52s) and Gail Ann Dorsey (David Bowie, Lenny Kravitz); drummer Paul Ferguson (Killing Joke); guitarist Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys, Rocket From the Tombs); Mercury Rev’s Anthony Molina and Jonathan Donahue; Flo & Eddie’s Mark Volman (The Turtles, […]

Jun 05

by Frank Coleman in Music, Music Video 0 comments tags: Downton Abbey, Elizabeth McGovern, Mi5 Recordings, Music, Music Video

Elizabeth McGovern – The Truth (excerpt)

It’s 7:30PM, Sunday night. My phone rings. “Hey, we need a music video for Elizabeth by 9AM tomorrow morning. She’s going on TV to promote the new Downton Abbey movie. The only problem is we don’t have any footage.” “That’s not your only problem. It’s 7:30, the night before.” “We know. All we have is four other videos she did previously. The production values are great, but they’re four completely different songs, each with completely different lyrics and tempos than this one. Can you help us?” “Sure. I can give you ONE HOUR. Put everything in a bag and send it to me. I’ll figure it out.” [Two hours later] “Here’s your video.” Elizabeth: “It’s absolutely incredible. I’m amazed.” 🙂

2020 In Review

Frank Coleman – Introduction to Odd Meters in Music

Satellite Paradiso – John Ashton (ex-Psychedelic Furs)

Elizabeth McGovern – The Truth (excerpt)

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