Windows Have Eyes Productions is an experienced collective of filmmakers, photographers and audio engineers dedicated to capturing live musical performances in a way that brings the viewer closer to the true human experience of being there. We strongly believe in the cathartic and healing power of sound and endeavor to capture and preserve moments of beauty that would otherwise be left in the past. Fundamentally, Windows Have Eyes attempts to preserve culture/sound via the moving image that is at risk of being lost to time and a media environment that is more concerned with profits than art.
A Windows Have Eyes Production: A verified legend of African pop music, Mahmoud Ahmed led the wave of Ethiopian music’s 'golden age’ in the 60s-70s with his notoriously energetic combination of traditional Amharic music with soul, jazz & funk. His multi-octave voice made him household name in Ethiopia, and a star since nearly the moment he started recording, though this pioneering artist is still relatively obscure in North America. ISSUE and Pioneer Works Center for Art and Innovation are pleased to present Mahmoud Ahmed live in Red Hook, Brooklyn—his first New York performance since 2011. Filmed live on July 26, 2014.
Camera: Suha Araj, Chris Bahr, Robert O'Haire & MLS
Edit: MLS
Sound: Bob Bellerue
MLS - Gtr/Vox
Alice Balzarini - Vox
Eva DeVizia - Backing Vox
Ed Filapowski - Backing Vox
Andrew Murphy - Gtr
Adam Vaccarelli - Bass
David Appel - Drums
Recorded at The Static Kitchen/NYC & Retromedia Sound Studios/Red Bank, NJ by Babyshine & MLS.
Our "better half", Moon Lasso, posted this epic session courtesy of Cyro Baptista's Banquet Of The Spirits earlier this week. Some really beautiful sounds of the highest order. Imperative listening.