"Dancin to the Truth" - Dumpstaphunk

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• published: 04 Dec 2013
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Dumpstaphunk's video represents a nostalgic nod to the spirit of New Orleans' renowned street celebrations and the symbolism of the Crescent City, coupled with a modern edge delivered from the front row of a Dumpstaphunk concert. "Every time Dumpstaphunk performs that song, we dedicate it to all the music lovers out there," keyboardist and vocalist Ivan Neville explained. "We're talking about the healing power and the righteousness of music, and where better to celebrate that spirit than in New Orleans?" True to the track, the "Dancin' To The Truth" video couples archival footage of Mardi Gras Indians and candid images of locals dancing in the streets, with live clips from a Dumpstaphunk performance at the Howlin' Wolf during 2013's Mardi Gras celebrations. Its abstract interpretation intends to place the viewer within that experience, providing a brief translation of what it might be like to let loose with Dumpstaphunk down in New Orleans. "The video reiterates that music is the truth. We are fortunate that there's still an audience out there that wants to hear music like this, from real musicians playing it live," Neville added. "But we also left a lot to the imagination, so that people can feel that groove and let it take them wherever they want." VIDEO DIRECTION: Jon Phillips (Silverback Music/Controlled Substance Sound Labs) VIDEO PRODUCTION: Raymond St Martin (Hubtuit) / Jon Phillips (Silverback Music/Controlled Substance Sound Labs) PRODUCTION HOUSE: Hubtuit / Silverback Music / Controlled Substance Sound Labs CINEMATOGRAPHY: Gus Winkelman (Hubtuit) + Jay Newby + Jeff Pilskin (Raised Fist Propaganda) + Andrew L. Anthony (Best Coast Productions) SPECIAL FX & EDITING: Andrew L. Anthony (Best Coast Productions) ADDITIONAL FX: Motohiro Nezu ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE: Jay Newby (Big Chief Films) + Jeff Pilskin (Raised Fist Propaganda) ADDITIONAL EDITING: Joe Hansen ADDITIONAL CAM CREW: Tyler Wall + Ben Wild Flag Girl: Nicole Nelson Hooper: Julia Hulia ITunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dirty-word/id671851039 Website - http://www.dumpstaphunk.com SoundCloud - http://soundcloud.com/dumpstaphunk YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/DumpstaphunkNOLA Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/DumpstaphunkNOLA Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/Dumpstaphunk Instagram - http://instagram.com/dumpstaphunk Lyrics: Reaching out not holding back Recipe says never cut no slack Finest wine and that's just what's real If it's in good time, it's gonna make you feel better than anything Might just make you wanna sing Big love and peace let's bring Dancin to the truth Let your body move Dancing to the truth Let it speak to you Pass it on if you want some too Guaranteed to be good to you That is why the truth be told Open your mind until the story unfolds Feels better than anything, might just make you wanna sing Some love and peace we'll bring Dance... Feels better than anything Might just make you wanna sing Some love and peace we'll bring Dancin to the truth Let your body move Dancin to the truth Let it speak to you Dancin to the truth, dance Let your body move (you can't deny it) Dancin to the truth, dance (c'mon dance man) Let it speak to you (let it speak, let it speak) Dancin to the truth, dance (dance, dance, dance...) Let your body move (oh you really feel it) Dancin to the truth (c'mon, c'mon, c'mon...) Let it speak to you (let your body move) Dance