Broken Bells
Director Matt Amato’s instinct for rhythm and cadence has turned out a series of kinetic live performance pieces and elevated the tradition of behind-the-scenes footage into a refreshingly intimate study of modern artistry at work. Recently, he stepped into The Boat Studios with Broken Bells and (without treading on what was sacred) captured his quiet observation of an electrifying process, giving birth to a hand crafted series of in-studio sessions that pulls the veil back on one of the more buzzed about pairings in modern music: Danger Mouse and James Mercer.
Broken Bells is the latest edition in THE MASSES’ burgeoning Live Series, an endeavor in delivering creative, high quality content by utilizing digital media and a scaled back, artist friendly production team. The footage was captured on three cameras (2 Canon 5D Mark II’s and a Canon 7D) over the course of an afternoon, and edited on Final Cut Pro in THE MASSES Offices in Hancock Park.
Directed, Shot & Edited by Matt Amato
Produced by John Baker
Additional Editing by Alistair Legrand and John Baker
Production Co: THE MASSES
Label: Sony Records