Album Art: Tom Waits "Glitter & Doom"

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CD three panel opening spread

In this modern era of a dying music industry model, its inspiring to see labels valuing top notch design. Last month ANTI- records released the new Tom Waits live lp featuring five photographs I took at Tom's show in Columbus, Ohio. They've signed Philly artists the likes of Alec Ounsworth, Dr.Dog and Man Man, all of which I'm honored to have photographed in Philly at some point. A label located in LA, with its ear to the Philly pavement, investing in great design? A breath of fresh air.

CD booklet

LP Gatefold

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Alec Ounsworth

© Michael T Regan Photography, 2009

Deep exhale. Spent the last month moving west to Los Angeles. 'Twas a great journey that I'll share when the film is processed and the work is ready. In brief, I drove through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California with friend and filmmaker Chandler Kauffman. I have a new body of work to sift through and some exciting projects in the works.

Recently, I photographed philly native Alec Ounsworth of "Clap Your Hands Say Yeah" notoriety for two new albums being released this fall. In June he recorded his debut album in New Orleans: "Alec Ounsworth: Mo Beauty." Drummer Stanton Moore from Galactic and legendary bass player George Porter both play on the album. It's soon to be released on ANTI- records. Check it out HERE (and that damn photographer credited on the links to the left) Alec's other album "Flashy Python: Skin & Bones" was recorded with members of Dr. Dog, Man Man and The Walkmen. Listen to a track HERE.

We collaborated on two shoots for his new projects and for ANTI- records. Alec hates to be photographed. He's an artists artist with no interest in the circus games surrounding today's climate of music making. He understands and respects the way I work so we were able to break down the walls and make work with a level of intimacy that conveys the music.

© Michael T Regan Photography 2009

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