Camp Revival

Thick•mus•ic

Bare to the Bone

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Imaginary Friend

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In December 2009 Camp Revival met with artist Cable Griffith in his Ballard home to plan our first frame by frame animation. Outside the setting was gray, cold and lifeless. Inside we were surrounded by warm and spirited landscapes. Beside thick glass pyramids and aerial views, reminiscent of the Nintendo worlds of our childhood, we flipped on our flood lights and soaked the large, blank canvas with white light. Before the painting process began Cable invited us into his personal garage bar: “The Rusty Barnacle”. After a couple drinks and good conversation we bid Cable adieu and left him to his craft. A week later Cable emerged from his basement and presented us with ‘At the Edge of Town’. Enjoy!

Sun•is•out

‘Dance Around’

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Road trips, electronics, things that require foresight, are all things that consistently abide by Murphy’s Law. Anticipating a recording with Rainbow Bridge in Olympia, Washington on February 21, 2010, it was assumed that “something would go wrong.” But for some reason, the adage fell apart with Rainbow Bridge. The entire day resonated with a “just right” tone. Front-and-center parking for hearty burritos with a side of exclusively for Sunday mornings conversation. February weather that was anything but February. The unyielding hospitality of Rainbow Bridge and the delightful setting of their backyard patio. Equipment malfunctions that ultimately enhanced the recordings. High fives and even friendship bracelets. The enveloping warmth of unexpected sunshine and captivating songs Rainbow Bridge shared with in the quiet Olympia neighborhood. Much like Rainbow Bridge’s approach to their music, the day was comprised of simple things, but good things. And when added all together, the feeling is wholly satisfying: like sinking into a a big comfy couch after a good meal.

The journey home continued as such, the setting sun bringing out the shadows of fir trees and casting a glow on the Cascade mountains. And as weariness set in after the long day, it was unavoidable to start humming Rainbow Bridge’s anthemic “Big Wave Rider.”

Apparently, Murphy’s Law doesn’t hold with Rainbow Bridge. Their music and good graces feel like a first-try swish on a crisp, new basketball net.

This was the second video we shot with Rainbow Bridge. Enjoy.

This was the third, and final video we shot with Rainbow Bridge.