Weathervane Music Burns Forward

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Brian McTear © Michael T Regan Photography

Brian McTear (pictured), whom I've had the honor of working with numerous times for photo shoots and video work, is doing amazing things for music and musicians. His brainchild, Weathervane Music Organization, was launched last year to support the creation of independent music in today's turbulent music industry.

Today Weathervane announced "Shaking Through" a partnership with 88.5 WXPN in Philadelphia. The first artist to participate is Sharon Von Etten. Her song "Love More" is a beautiful ballad filled with drawn out sounds, minimal percussion and two part harmonies.

'Shaking Through' is a curated series of audio and video recordings featuring our favorite independent artists, their music, and artfully produced video of the recording sessions that went into making that music. Each selected artist has the opportunity to record a new song in a high-end studio with noted engineers and producers. The sessions take place over two days including the recording, mixing and video. The process is shot with cinematic flair in HD video, giving the audience an exciting and intimate window on the artist's process, and giving the artist a powerful showcase for their artistic vision. 'Shaking Through" is a collaborative effort of Weathervane Music and WXPN radio in Philadelphia.

Shaking Through: Sharon Van Etten from Weathervane Music on Vimeo.

Weathervane Music: East Hundred's "Hammerhead"

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The second release from Weathervane Music Organization is a song from East Hundred titled "Hammerhead." The local Philly indie rockers wax on how they met, how they work and why Philly is a good place for them to make music. In the age of bad internet video, its refreshing to see some thought put into a behind-the-scenes piece on music.

You can download the song FREE here by joining Weathervane Music Organization (its free, do it).


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Brian McTear & Amy Morrissey photographed at Miner Street Recording Studio

Congrats to Weathervane for the completion of their first project! They've worked hard and deserve your support. Follow them on Twitter HERE. Stay up to date with new projects HERE. Show your support and donate HERE.

The first in the 2009 Project Series from Weathervane Music. Sunset is the work of songwriter, artist Bill Baird from Austin Texas. The song “Fishtown” was recorded April 24 - 25 2009 at Miner Street Recordings in Philadelphia with Producer Quentin Stoltzfus and engineers Amy Morrissey and Brian McTear.

more about Weathervane's innovative ideas regarding the future of music: HERE



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