What I have here is another soundtrack style video. I've been contemplating for some time to feature some of my pencil drawings that I had done between 2000 - 2005 after all my musical gear got ripped off. Drawing is a lot cheaper and it gave me a chance to explore new dimensions in what would otherwise be mere sketching. I wanted to see how far I could take pencil work to a finalized portrait styled product in place of paints or pastels. I'm using Photo Story 3 for my video in place of Windows Movie Maker just to get a feel for something new. One thing that I have learned about drawing though is that I have a lot more fun making music.
Making God Known Through Deeds of Mercy and Words of Truth. More than just ideas, this book helps show how intentional acts of kindness can bring the word of God to those who are hurting and in need. Includes ministry examples and resources plus discussions for personal study or group discussion. This books helps bring deeds and the Word together to help share in God’s love for all. Tangible: Making God Known Through Deeds of Mercy and Words of Truth by Chris Sicks. Find out more about this book at http://bit.ly/TangibleChrisSicks. Video provided by NavPress. Christian
Nonfiction – This is a true account – a memoir – of a single mother losing everything, including her 2 children, Jayden and Annie, to a wretched alcohol and drug addiction; and ultimately losing herself. Yet through the storm, she finds the strength to overcome this addiction, as a result gaining more than ever before. “Freedom has never been sweeter.” Though her story starts out in despair, it ends on a positive note, providing hope to all those that read it. Learn more about this book here, http://alisamassey.com Inspirational Christian memoir about overcoming personal obstacles (drugs and alcohol).
Twin Reticulated Giraffes, the only living set of twins in the United States, celebrated their 1-year milestone birthday on May 10. The first-born female calf, Wasswa, has grown 4.5 feet and has gained 465 pounds. The second-born male calf, Nakato, has grown 4 feet and has gained 400 pounds.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7204851-natural-bridge-wildlife-ranch-twin-giraffes-first-birthday
I've just decided to upload this one since I created it back in 2007. One way of knowing that one of my songs is older is if there's any guitar in it. Although I still have my guitar, my Fender Sidekick started to short out back in 2011 and still serves me well as a coffee coaster or an ashtray table. Even the original warranty never told me that this baby would last me for a lifetime as a vital tool for my everyday living needs as I still need a nearby coffee or smoke to work on my more recent ventures.
Click: http://www.garylucas.com/ "Manhattan Desert" features creative animation about Oz with happy ending.
Music recorded at Tom-Tom Studios in Budapest 2/2014
Gary Lucas--guitar and fx
Dezső Toni--alto saxophone
Visuals by Rokus Kalapis (Zagreb, Croatia)
To coincide with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Selma March (March 7–25, 1965), the Ad Council is leading an unprecedented group of historic brands to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) on behalf of their Love Has No Labels campaign. First announced in February, the digital–first campaign is designed to further understanding and acceptance of all communities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability. The new television and online video PSAs encourage audiences to examine and challenge their own implicit bias.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7459751-ad-council-love-has-no-labels-psa/
Six Flags New England today launched the first hybrid coaster to hit the East Coast – the Wicked Cyclone. The Coaster Capital of New England is proud to bring the latest in ride technology and innovation to Massachusetts. The Wicked Cyclone offers the ultimate in thrills and adrenaline by combining the extreme characteristics of both steel and wood. Meteorology students from Western Connecticut State University and celebrity storm chaser Reed Timmer from Discovery Channel’s “Storm Chasers” are among the inaugural riders.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7524651-six-flags-new-england-wicked-cyclone/