Sam Smith’s astounding vocal range is on full display in the acoustic release of their anthem of self-worth “Love Me More.” A stripped-down version of the single originally released on April 28 through Capitol Records, the haunting beauty of the song gains new emotional impact through the depiction of a singer at their most vulnerable. The accompanying music video directed by Jordan Bahat of Golden LA is compelling in its simplicity, allowing for Smith’s powerful vocal to take center stage. Shot at Capitol Records’ legendary Studio A, Bahat captures Smith belting a starkly real rendition of the track, with assist from their pianist, bassist and trio of backup singers.
Director: Jordan Bahat
Production Co: Golden + her Productions
Executive Producers Golden: Matthew Marquis, Geoff McLean, Nicole Taylor Franzen, Vivi Rojas
Executive Producers her: Nicole Taylor Franzen, Vivi Rojas
Line Producer: Erika Quimbayo
Commissioner: Colin Wyatt, Kevin Kloecker
Consulting Director: Luke Monaghan
DP: Miguel de Olaso // Macgregor, AD: Zach Wright, 1st AC: Andrae Crawford, 2nd AC/DIT: Mindy Trim, Gaffer: Vincent O'Carroll, ACLT: John Franco, Key Grip: Jason Younger, BBG: Mitch Elliott, Grip: Ryker Wells, Production Designer: Francisco Vargas, Set Dresser: Joshua Crawford, HMU: Sienree Du, Truck PA: Anton Sereda, Key PA: Marley Skye, Bass: Lexii Lynn Frazier, Piano: Misty Boyce, Vocalist:AaronEncinas, Vocalist:Ayotunde Awosika, Vocalist: Christine Smit, Editor: Jordan Bahat, Online Editor: Job Van Helden, Colorist: Aubrey Woodiwiss, BTS: Madison Phipps
Capitol Records, Ira Grylack , Jonathan Chamberlain
The Undeniable Voice of Art
Creative Growth, the first organization dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities, has teamed up with creative marketing company, John McNeil Studio to unveil its new brand. Representing 50 years of elevating the work of artists with disabilities within the arts community, Creative Growth’s new brand campaign includes a new identity and logo, new positioning, brand film and a redefined strategy centering on the ‘undeniable voice of art.’ Creative Growth’s evolved brand is at the forefront of a shift towards art that stands for the inherent reveal — the power of artistic expression to bring understanding and connection to us all. The brand’s new expression includes unobtrusive color and design choices that purposely don’t compete with the voice of the artist and instead, serve as a container for the art to have a voice of its own. Executive Creative Director, Gerald Lewis of John McNeil Studio explains “We needed to create a powerful, distinctive voice for the brand. But, it couldn’t compete with the voice of the artists because in the end, the art has to speak. It had to be simple, honest and genuine, in line with the mission of Creative Growth. Artists will spend 30 years making work, honing their craft and following their voice inside this space. We wanted to celebrate that. So, while the mark, the brand, is simple and honest, it’s also expansive and energetic.” Kicking off the new brand campaign is a short film capturing the voice of artist William Scott as he walks through downtown Oakland and enters... Read More