(S45) PT #3 - Music Man

[Akoustique]

Oh, this is a real crazy situation the agent has put Kairo Knight in. It's not like Knight is a household name, or has any sort of musical ability... but as it's been mentioned in the past, Knight does have some acting experience. So, after some tense negotiations, Kairo Knight managed to get placed in the music video for an up and coming rock band. The music video told the story of a couple in love and being reincarnated multiple times, always finding each other with scenes with the actual members of the band taking place in between. While Knight managed to lock down the role of the tragic husband in this music video, it was said that he was generally upbeat during the shooting and filming of this video. Reportedly, he was actually very friendly with the rock band, and had been seen hanging out with them in various hangout spots after the filming was done. Could this be the start of a multiple-video deal between the band and the wide receiver?

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[Troen]

Your agent has mentioned that you’ve been invited to guest star/sing in an up and coming artist’s new hit single. What type of song is it? Any thoughts you want to express in the song? What’s the music video like?

When it comes to working with an up and coming artist, I'd always be interested in finding singers local to Austin and promoting them within the community here. So, for a video working with them, I made sure to try and find ways to show off local highlights and landmarks to both promote them to non-local viewers and to be amusing notes for those who are local. For this latest video, I tried to figure out a way to get it filmed at the Texas capitol building, but they didn't have a time slot that worked with the expected amount of time needed for the production. So, we instead filmed at the Bullock museum, taking advantage of the well-known star sculpture near its front entry. We did have to work around it somewhat, making sure that there were no performers too close to it since dancing into a giant metal star would hurt! All together, the filming went well and I'm looking forward to seeing the video out soon.

[Frostbite]

Keanu Calhoun's agent, former ISFL QB Carter Knight, knows that Keanu is a major fan of the hit rap artist Playboi Carti, who has still not dropped any music since his last album, Whole Lotta Red, in late 2020. Needless to say, being apart of a project like this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and Keanu was quick to jump on the single. Much like much of his other music, Carti decided to stick with using barely distinguishable words, and Keanu also decided to join in, making sure to throw some ISFL references in the lyrics for good measure. When all was said and done, Keanu left a happy man, being able to star with his favorite rapper. After the studio recording, Carti reached out a month later to ask Keanu to join him in the music video for the release. While in the video, the two are seen sitting in a McLaren singing the lyrics, as money falls all around them. This was a dream come true for Keanu Calhoun, and after the success of this single, more music may start to come out from Calhouns camp as he journeys into aspects of his life that are not football.

[Amkamkamk]

Having taken a Political Science survey-course while at Clemson, Drake has tried to stay engaged in current affairs outside of his commitments to the Grey Ducks. Prone to doom scrolling, Drake felt that there were too many problems in the world for him to pass up a chance to use his influence as a regionally relevant minor league simulation football player. Writing a book feels too daunting. He never had the artistic flourish to paint a mural. Drake did prominently feature in the St. Helens of Perpetual Remorse middle school choir. If he found the right producers to usher in his vision, he could make a difference for the next generation. He reached out to his agent, the famed Harlan "Big Dollar" McCrory to see what connections Harlan had in the music industry. 

Following the instructions from the most recent telegram from Harlan, Drake called the front desk of The Grey Dog Motel and Livery in Mobile, Alabama, and asked for "Jans Erikkson". After a small pause, McCrory answered:

"This is Jans Erikkson"
"Pardon me, Jans -- is Mr. McCrory available?"
"Come again? You're breaking up"
"McCrory! I'm calling for a HAR-LAN Mc-Cro-ry. It's Drake Wane."
"Derek! My boy! How are you? How's Indiana?"
"Minnesota is great, Harlan. I'm actually calling about a passion project, even though it's a little silly."
"A Passion project? Derek, I'm not entirely sure the last days of Christ is quiet, shall we say, your color."
"Apologies, Mr. McCrory, I meant something I've been thinking about doing for a while. I want to release a song."
"A song! A capital idea! I happen to manage a menagerie of musicians. If you'd like, we can add you to the ensemble after you pay a small licensing fee and then coordinate a small payment for my representation as your manager, and my fee for booking you the deal as your agent."
"That sounds great. I really want to make a song to help kids learn right from wrong. A song that makes a difference. I know it's controversial, but I want to make a protest song."
"I'm sorry, Derek, this ramshackle abode has a terrible connection. You want to record a what?"
"A PRO-TEST. SONG. To tell the KIDS what's RIGHT"
"Well, not exactly playing into your 'devil may care' persona, but I have some associates who may be able to address this. I'll post you in a day. While you're on the line, be a dear and please give your credit card information to the desk. I seem to have misplaced mine on a fanboat trip."

McCrory lived up to his word, but not quite Drake's. Due to the Grey Dog's outdated phone line and McCrory's attention partially being on an active game of dominoes he was playing during the call, Drake was discouraged by the message he received from Harlan:

"Derek,

I know I set an egregiously high standard as your agent, and I fear I have bested myself again. You will be delighted to know that I made your dreams come true. In two days you'll be getting the sheet music for the tune of your dreams, courtesy of the Ohio River Valley Gospel Singers, my finest singing group. I thought your goal of teaching the youth right from wrong was far-fetched until my associate at the Alabama State Dept of Education assured me that this is a critical issue. You could have knocked me over with a feather. I took it upon myself to pen the chrous as well: 'They say that homework is for the birds/Well I never heard such foolish words! / Examinations are exaltations! Take a quiz for goodness gracious!' You wanted a pro-test song? Well, I've never heard a more pro-test song than this!

Yours,
Harlan"

[speculadora]

Affiliate PT

[SmittyHextall]

It would be very unlikely for Norman to really participate in a music video it would have to be an artist who would be from the Chicago area who loves the butchers a lot. As well and Norman's "odd" dancing skills would have to be something that a fan would have to enjoy.  In that light i think a person like Chance the Rapper would be a prime person to see Norman and be like yes this person needs to be in my music video. As it being said it would be a rap song maybe something with a mocking edge to it with a lighthearted feel to it. Something that would be kind to letting Norman showcase the Big Wiggle in action. I'm sure it would be a really fun time for all. Even though Chance has fallen aback of the past few years and isn't quite as popular i thing it would be an overall good time for all.

[JuOSu]

PBE PT

[nickWilliams]

[DoubleDub]

PBE Affiliate

[Will3]

SHL Affiliate PT