A movie of a song in a dream of a movie. The basic concept plays off particular images of the Velvet Underground as filmed by Andy Warhol in the late 60s, casually rehearsing at the Factory, performing (as The Exploding Plastic Inevitable) on St Marks Place with projections and dancers, and even Warhol's famous 'Screen Tests'. The character of "The Projectionist" is played by legendary NYC avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs (with whom both myself and Lee studied back in the 70s). Among the dancers can be spotted former SY drummer Bob Bert. Longtime SY associate, director David Markey, is among those behind the camera on this piece. Shot at Sonic Youth studio Echo Canyon West as well as at live gigs in New York City and Los Angeles. Full Cast and Crew Credits: BLACKT OUT LEE RANALDO & THE DUST PRODUCED, DIRECTED & EDITED BY FRED RIEDEL Lee Ranaldo Alan Licht Steve Shelley Tim Luntzel Featuring Jen Burry Anoki Kari Patel Kitty Addison Bob Bert Paul Kelly Anshu Sinha And Ken Jacobs As The Projectionist Camera: Fred Riedel Cody Ranaldo Dave Markey Rick Smigielski Lee Ranaldo Robert Dene A LAZY 8/REDF KNHO PRODUCTION C 2014 WWW.MATADORRECORDS.COM WWW.LEERANALDO.COM From the Matador release “Last Night On Earth”
