Welcome to Strangetown, USA.
Pancho Morris’ “Strangetown, USA”, off the album “The Great Again E.P.”, was produced by James “Skyway Man” Wallace at Zoolabs in Oakland, CA.
Deconstructing “Strangetown”
Themes & Motifs
In each moment between Pancho answering the call and him raising his cup, we explore our own world through a twisted prism. Learn what to watch out for as we revisit the pivotal events of Strangetown, USA.
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The Red World
Factory life, factory farms, sex workers in the red light district, and consumer culture as a whole. A revolution is brewing from within what fuels the system.
Learn MoreDeconstructing “Strangetown”
The Red World
Factory life, factory farms, sex workers in the red light district, and consumer culture as a whole. A revolution is brewing from within what fuels the system.
Learn MoreDeconstructing “Strangetown”
The Gold World
The elites and their waste, propped up on top of the middle and lower class. The lavish vacation of their lives is a veil to what is happening underneath the foundation of their system. Is it possible to level such an uneven scale?
Learn MoreBehind the Scenes
“Creating Strangetown”
See how an idea and a warehouse became “Strangetown.” Captured by Nick Kohut with editorial support by Alex Malek and Justin Laundre.
It takes a village.
Over 100 artists contributed to the making of this music video.
With gratitude, we honor each of them below.
As one half of the Dandy Lions Media team, her chosen mediums are photography and film production. She appreciates the silly in the serious and vice versa, and aspires to convey their relationship in both her fiction and documentary work. Alex’s other joys include writing, singing, and late-night conversations.
He is always looking to create something strange/surreal/colorful/sexy/experimental/uncomfortable/creepy/dark and sometimes just fun. He primarily works within the realm of short-format creative video (i.e. music videos) or portraiture, but has also had a hand in live event production and is always open to new ways of co-creating with like-minded weirdos. He is also known to write songs and sing them while playing guitar.
In 2011 Garett moved to Oakland Ca. in search of a new artistic community and a larger range of self expression and exploration through artwork. Since then, Garett has expanded his art practices into spray paint mural art, installation art, digital illustration, graphic design, clowning theatrical performance, and leading sign painting departments for event production companies.
In 2016 the live-painting clown character known as Garcheese was born allowing Garett a proper outlet for the surrealistic circus inside of his brain to come out into the world through paint and installation/performance art.
“Strangetown, USA” by Pancho Morris
Produced by James “Skyway Man” Wallace at Zoolabs in Oakland, CA
Drums Peter Labberton Bass Bevan Herbekian Fiddle Adrian Delmer Backing Vocals Desiree Cannon Guitar, Keys James Wallace
Mixed by Kevin Dailey Mastered by Timothy Stollenwerk
Crew
Direction
Cinematography
Producers
Creative Director
Associate Producers
1st A.D.
2nd A.D.
Camera Operator
1st A.C.
2nd A.C.
Camera Utility
A.C. + G&E Swing
Smokin’ Electrics
G&E Swing
Production Designer
Art Dept. Assistant
Wardrobe
Wardrobe Assistant
Signs & Graffiti
Mask Maker
Prop Maker
Hair & Make-Up
Behind the Scenes
Stills
Catering
Build Crew
Key Set PA
Cast
Protest
Red Light District
Banquet Table
Stage
Deer Woman
Special Thanks
Darcy & the team @ DTC Grip & Electric
“Uncle Eddie” @ Event Magic
The 30West Artist Collective in Oakland, CA
Inspired by the “Great Again” album artwork by Pp
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