"Move Closer" Music Video

The music video for “Move Closer” has been completed and makes a great addition to Desolation Angels. The band got together and we staged some surreal scenarios in the middle of nowhere, using various props from the film. The shoot took one afternoon and thanks goes to everyone willing to help out and sacrifice their time. Below are some photographs from the day.

Rudi Testa	Shamus Goble and Tom Rouch	Tom Rouch	Lauren Woodman
Lori Ians	Luke Preston	Tom Rouch	The Gang
Ari Wegner and Stefan Duscio	Lauren Woodman	Rudi Testa

About the Music

The Melbourne music scene is constantly delivering new and upcoming bands, ready to prove themselves on the musical arena. It is in the spirit of collaboration that we have asked two bands to contribute to Desolation Angels through their music. The artists submitting music to the film are Globe and The Cliffy Davis Goodtime Band. The sound that they lend to the film captures the isolation and desperation as well as the abandonment of love and the confusion of not knowing where you belong. We are very thankful for these bands’ contribution and will be seeing and hearing great things from them in the future.

GLOBE

Flying in the face of the retro revival come Melbourne’s GLOBE, a band that’s more than ready to meet the new century on its own terms rather than pillaging the past. Armed with a massive sound and the rare vocal talent of their vocalist, Lorry Ians, GLOBE have taken it upon themselves to create world-class rock – without waiting for permission.

Rather than waiting around to be “discovered”, GLOBE set about recording their debut, independently hiring Craig Porteils, an award-winning producer who has worked with artists as diverse as Billy Idol, Cher, Guy Sebastian, Diesel, Fleetwood Mac and many more.

“I first received a demo CD from GLOBE earlier this year,” recalls Porteils. “After the first listen I immediately called the guitarist, Tom Rouch, and told him I wanted to get on board. As a producer of rock/pop, I found it refreshing to hear a band so musical and obviously the boys could play their instruments well. This music wasn’t your typical straight up pop crap. The songs had depth and the lyrical content was outstanding.”

“We want as many people as possible have access to our songs,” says guitarist, Tom Rouch. “We have a lot of faith in our music, and we believe our music is strong enough that once people have heard it they’ll want to see us live.”

Globe’s “Move Closer” is the theme song to Desolation Angels and this song captures the entire story in terms of lyrics and emotive sound. In the band’s own words:

“Tense, but ultimately uplifting, “Move Closer” explores the power of attraction and the feelings you have when meeting someone special for the first time”.

They consist of lead singer Lory Ians, guitarist Tom Rouch, bass guitar Rudi Testa and drummer Shamus Goble.

Please check out their website www.globetheband.com for more details and gig dates.

Here is a sample of the theme song "Move Closer":

CLIFFY DAVIS GOODTIME BAND

After Globe was attached we set out to find a unique sound that will support the “Road Movie” aspect of the production, a kind of new age country feel. We had the pleasure to hear the music of the Cliffy Davis Goodtime Band who are contributing three songs to Desolation Angels. “It Took too Long to get You”, “The Breakfast of Meanness” and “Grab a Rock” will be used through the film to convey feelings and support the themes at certain pivotal moments in the film.

The Cliffy Davis Goodtime Band is comprised of five members - Rod Collins, Rachel Lesley, Clinton Davis, Brad Taylor and Ryan Buesnell. They are currently busy with the final fine tuning of their forthcoming album aptly named “Baby, That Was A Beautiful Punch!” and have a look at their hip web site www.cliffydavisgtb.com.au.

We are grateful that these bands have the ability to create and perform their own sounds without interference from third parties, and I believe that is why they’re so good because they are honest in their sound and true to what they believe in. Because these bands manage themselves they were happy to contribute to the creative process without getting tied up in red tape squabble and therefore we able to bring another character to Desolation Angels.

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