Wednesday Video Spotlight: “A Blackwatch Christmas” available for free, showcases Oklahoma musicians
Making of A Blackwatch Christmas 2011 Holiday Album (Presented by Fowler VW of Norman) from Nathan Poppe on Vimeo.
Fowler Volkswagen and Blackwatch Studios have teamed up to offer a holiday gift to indie music lovers — a free album filled with original holiday music from local musicians and a free holiday concert to follow.
Released this week, “A Blackwatch Christmas” features Oklahoma acts including Colourmusic, Ben Kilgore, Sherree Chamberlain, Ryan Lindsey, Samantha Crain and more.
Jarod Evans, owner and operator of Blackwatch, said the album includes nine original songs and one cover.
“There are moments in the album that feel instantly nostalgic, moments that make you want to party, and moments that hint at this being a comedy record,” Evans said in a news release. “When people get to walk away from the record store or the Christmas concert with a professionally pressed LP, it speaks highly of the music community here.”
The album is available for free download online at www.fowlervwchristmas.com. In addition, 1,000 free vinyl copies will be available at Fowler Volkswagen of Norman and several local businesses throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. Fowler VW will announce additional locations where vinyl copies are available through Twitter @FowlerVW and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FowlerVW.
Fowler VW’s free annual holiday concert, featuring bands that contributed songs to A Blackwatch Christmas, will be at 8 p.m. Saturday in downtown Norman at FIVE, 412 E Main Street.
Fowler VW created the annual holiday album and concert concept and covered costs for manufacturing the album and hosting the concert, while Blackwatch Studios organized the album’s production. This is Fowler VW’s second free holiday album and concert, following 2010’s “Checking It Twice.”
“Part of our shop’s mission is to contribute to a community where local artists and musicians thrive,” said Fowler VW General Manager Jonathan Fowler in the release. “Through the annual album and concert, we’re hoping to spread some holiday cheer and also spread the word that Oklahoma has some exceptionally talented bands.”
Fowler, who is past chairman of the Norman Music Festival and on the board of the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma, said the future of Oklahoma’s music industry is bright.
“We’ve got incredible musicians and an incredible support system of businesses and nonprofits that are all working together to build a nationally recognized music industry in Oklahoma. ‘A Blackwatch Christmas’ is a great example of the arts and business coming together to take another step toward accomplishing that goal,” he said in the release.
In this Video Spotlight, check out this making-of video filmed by former The Oklahoman interns and BAM’s Blog contributors Nathan Poppe and Matt Carney.
And check out the album’s track listing after the break.
“A Blackwatch Christmas” track listing:
Samantha Crain — “Breaking the Ice”
Dad — “Santa Clause”
Ryan Lindsey — “I’ll Come Down Your Chimney”
Ben Kilgore — “Christmas Eve Needs”
The Workweek — “Perfect Time of Year”
Chrome Pony — “Christmas Babes”
Ol’ Savior — “Winter’s Wild”
Colourmusic — “In a Sentimental Mood”
Sherree Chamberlain — “Christmas Time”
Hector Comancho — “Chris Cringle in the Fast Lane”
-BAM
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Wow! Nice! Entertaining! I love the music! I actually don’t know them that much but I really loved the composition. Blackwatch rocks!