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"The Moment" ~ Official Music Video

Postby TRAGChick » Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:59 pm

Recorded in 2009.
Sent for reprints in 2010.
Cancelled due to FRAUD.
Reprinted and ready to distribute in late2010.
Fired Bass Player; found new Bassist.
Rehearsed new Bassist; working out beautifully.
Recorded video footage - approx. Halloween 2011.
Camera malfunction.
CORRECTED malfunction in 2012 - and also filmed new footage.

So.

Here we are.

2012.

Better late than never. 8) \~/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0RMWLga ... z3jm2flmDy
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Postby annie89509 » Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:37 pm

What...no happy sunshine and singing birds? :lol:
Nora, could you explain concept of this song for you to video tape in gothic mood and singing in a grave yard?
Notwithstanding the theme, I thought production is professionally done...and even better than the N&M video.
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Postby TRAGChick » Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:42 pm

annie89509 wrote:What...no happy sunshine and singing birds? :lol:
Nora, could you explain concept of this song for you to video tape in gothic mood and singing in a grave yard?
Notwithstanding the theme, I thought production is professionally done...and even better than the N&M video.


Sure :D

This Song is about 2 different polarities:
Pessimism & Optimism
Black & White
Do or Die
"Carpe Diem" - as I sing in the Song.

The "dark" character represents pessimism - in the beginning, I sing:

When The Moment comes your way,
Never let it slip away....oh no...

"Carpe Diem", or so they say,
Makes no sense to me, anyway...

....and it never will....

Why should I make a move,
When there's nothing left to
Prove to anyone....anymore....?

Is there more for me to learn?
Is there a fire inside that burns?

**shift to optimism / "light"**

OH, YES THERE IS!!

So, the song goes back & forth between those dynamics.
The statues are there to show permanent "loss / anguish" for lost Moments.

The part of me singing in the graveyard came to me late....we lost that entire verse footage & had to do it over. :shock:
For whatever reason, "A Christmas Carol" came into my head - particularly, "The Ghost of Christmas Future".

The graveyard represents "lost moments / opportunities" that are literally "dead & gone".
BUT ~ I'm standing there in a red coat - as in, "I'm alive - here's your last chance warning to go after what you want.
Seize The Moment".
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Postby TRAGChick » Sun Feb 19, 2012 12:11 am

annie89509 wrote:What...no happy sunshine and singing birds? :lol:
Nora, could you explain concept of this song for you to video tape in gothic mood and singing in a grave yard?
Notwithstanding the theme, I thought production is professionally done...

and even better than the N&M video.


What is the N&M video?

Oh, and one more thing:

The Butterfly at the end was a caterpillar...
...but seized The Moment ~ and changed. 8)
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Postby scarab » Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:31 am

Wow!

A great song this is, usually do not like videos (unless live) but this is great!
Congratulations on a great song AND video! Great imagery and editing!
Wish we could get this song on this years Melodic Rock CD...Andrew?
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Postby Rick » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:08 pm

You guys did a great job on that. I can't say that is my kind of music, but I can sure appreciate the talent behind it. If Starship ever wanted to start up with a new singer, you would be perfect.
I like to sit out on the front porch, where the birds can see me, eating a plate of scrambled eggs, just so they know what I'm capable of.
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Postby annie89509 » Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:52 pm

TRAGChick wrote:
annie89509 wrote:What...no happy sunshine and singing birds? :lol:
Nora, could you explain concept of this song for you to video tape in gothic mood and singing in a grave yard?
Notwithstanding the theme, I thought production is professionally done...

and even better than the


What is the N&M video?

Oh, and one more thing:

The Butterfly at the end was a caterpillar...
...but seized The Moment ~ and changed. 8)

Neal&Michaela (or I should have said Journey Resonate).. The back and forth splicing shots of the band and N&M's canoodling on the beach were done amateurishly (as some posters mentioned in the other thread), while the quality of your video looked top-notched.

Thanks for dissecting the song for me. The tone came across a little dark (to me) ...but good job overall with the presentation.
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Postby TRAGChick » Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:40 am

annie89509 wrote:Neal&Michaela (or I should have said Journey Resonate)..


OK - I gave it a fair shot. :shock:

Sad thing is - love Neal's tone; very piercing and recognizable.
It's not a bad song, IMO...

....but I had to minimize the window & listen, not watch the makeout sessions.... :oops:
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Postby TRAGChick » Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:34 am

annie89509 wrote:
TRAGChick wrote:
annie89509 wrote:What...no happy sunshine and singing birds? :lol:
Nora, could you explain concept of this song for you to video tape in gothic mood and singing in a grave yard?
Notwithstanding the theme, I thought production is professionally done...

and even better than the


What is the N&M video?

Oh, and one more thing:

The Butterfly at the end was a caterpillar...
...but seized The Moment ~ and changed. 8)

Neal&Michaela (or I should have said Journey Resonate).. The back and forth splicing shots of the band and N&M's canoodling on the beach were done amateurishly (as some posters mentioned in the other thread), while the quality of your video looked top-notched.

Thanks for dissecting the song for me. The tone came across a little dark (to me) ...but good job overall with the presentation.


Sorry; erased this by accident before.... :roll: :oops:

I edited this Song in iMovie - using the "Aged Film" effect for the day shots & the "Soft Glow" effect for the night shots.
Didn't cost me a dime. :lol: :wink:

Thank you Annie, Rick, and Scarab for your honest feedback; I realize that not everyone is going to like everything, but I appreciate that you-all took the time to watch our video.
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Postby TRAGChick » Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:41 am

The Moment
(M. Tragianese / N. Tragianese)
© 2009 Tragtapes Productions, ASCAP

When The Moment comes your way,
Never let it slip away.....

Oh, no....

"Carpe Deum", or so they say,
Makes no sense to me, anyway....

....and it never will.....

Why should I make a move,
When there's nothing left to prove
To anyone....
....Anymore....?

Is there more for me to learn?
Is there a fire inside that burns?

Oh yes -- THERE IS!!

Life is a Miracle:
So beautiful and strange
Life is a Miracle:
Full of Joy....and all the Pain.....

Life is a Miracle:
So beautiful and strange
Life is a Miracle
HEY!

So -- will you move on?
Or will you stay the same?

When The Moment comes your way,
Never let it slip away.....

Oh, no....

Because your time to live is NOW:
Decide to change the future somehow....

...and in some way....

"Catch Every Little Rain Drop" my father said;
Hard decisions are the ones we dread
To make...
.....Most of all.....

There is more for me to learn;
The Lord will guide my sojourn.

OH YES -- HE WILL!!!

Chorus
Life is a Miracle:
So beautiful and strange
Life is a Miracle:
Full of Joy....and all the Pain.....

Life is a Miracle:
So beautiful and strange
Life is a Miracle

So -- will you move on?
Or will you stay the same?
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Postby scarab » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:42 am

bumping for one of the best new songs of 2011.
any1 who has not heard this CD, listen and go get it
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Postby JTRock » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:26 am

Great job on all fronts, song and video! :D
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Postby TRAGChick » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:19 am

\~/ 8) THANKS SO MUCH, SCARAB & JTROCK!!! 8) \~/
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Postby artist4perry » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:48 am

Big Bump for my friend Nora! For having the guts I lack and the talent I envy! :D Love this CD girl!
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