#Claire Wellin

[thebowerypresents]

San Fermin Bring New Album to Sold-Out Hometown Show at Racket

San Fermin – Racket – April 5, 2024

San Fermin is the summer festival celebrated in Pamplona, Spain, where the famed running of the bulls occurs. To name a band after such an event reveals much about their evolution, and for founder Ellis Ludwig-Leon, it was a catalyst to release what was thought to be a standalone project back in 2012. Allen Tate and Claire Wellin take turns sharing vocals, while trumpeter John Brandon, saxophonist Stephen Chen, drummer Griffin Brown and guitarist Tyler McDiarmid add to the collective sound that blends indie rock with chamber pop. On Friday night, the Brooklyn band trampled into a sold-out Racket with their new album, Arms. 

As the Cranberries’ “Dreams” played over the house speakers, the collective began the set with the lead single, “Weird Environment.” Ludwig-Leon cheerfully remarked, “It’s great to be home,” before Tate crooned crowd-favorite “Emily.” Although Wellin played fiddle on the previous song, her vocals took center stage on the melancholic “My Love Is a Loneliness.” The juxtaposition of Tate's rich baritone and Wellin’s lilting delivery anchored the show through sonic lows and highs, bringing delight to hometown fans, many of them shouting from the balconies. Prior to performing the title track, “Arms,” Ludwig-Leon shared that he��d gone through a difficult time making the album and that Tate was instrumental in guiding the process with sage advice — even on his honeymoon, a testament to their decades-long partnership. 

Trumpeter Brandon and saxophonist Chen parted the floor as they descended into the crowd, blowing solos on oldie “Sonsick,” one of the night’s exuberant highlights. To preempt the thought of an encore, Tate mentioned learning on tour that “encores are like peekaboos for adults,” announced that they’d have a few more songs. Wellin sang, “You Owe Me,” the new LP’s last track, which delved into an unraveling relationship, like much of the material on Arms. Finally, the freewheeling “Jackrabbit” had everyone in the room on their feet jumping. It was a satisfying homecoming and the perfect end to the first leg of their tour. —Sharlene Chiu | @Shar0ck

Photo courtesy of Sharlene Chiu

[bonni]

I just saw san fermin live, I really enjoyed it! I meant to post my thoughts about their new album (maybe I will later, idk) but it was a good album so naturally I enjoyed seeing it performed. bride was insane to hear live, I adore charlene kaye's voice but I think claire wellin has a slightly larger range, and she really elevated an already great song by pushing every high note.

before I complain about anything, I do want to reiterate that the performance was fantastic and I would absolutely see them again. they're amazing. that being said... sonsick was kind of disappointing. I think it's a really difficult song to perform live, especially if you can't match the frankly insane vocal range of holly laessig and jess wolfe, although claire came pretty close and I think overall the biggest problem was the lack of a female backup vocalist. it made half of the chorus sound muted and generally underwhelming.

they also didn't play no promises, which bummed me out :( I guess it's not one of their more popular songs, but it's one of my favorites and I was hoping to hear it. oh well. they did close with jackrabbit, which was really fun. but I'm annoyed at the crowd for not singing along when claire asked them to, because I have a bad voice and being one of the only people singing out loud was embarrassing! but I powered through it because I never say no to a beautiful woman. and also because singing along at concerts is fun even if you suck :)

[aldieb]

ok i’m glad i got out for san fermin bc i am so powered up rn. they played “emily” second and i was like “oh cool well i will be satisfied with whatever else they do now” and then they played every other song i wanted to hear. claire wellin has an insane stage presence—a charismatic black hole sucking everything in the room in. and um the rest of my thoughts on that subject are not fit to print. also saxophonists continue to slay the most. i have never heard someone making a bari scream like that and i thought it had to be on the production end but nope

[daggerzine]

San Fermin- Arms (Better Company Records)

San Fermin- Arms (Better Company Records)

Ellis Ludwig-Leone’s band San Fermin is back with their fifth album. Nine songs filled with heartbreak from not one, but two breakups Ellis experienced. The emotions truly rise up on this album through the music and the lyrics sung by alternating vocalists Allen Tate and Claire Wellin. The first track, “Weird Environment,” has a rockin’ guitar melody resembling New Order in parts. Allen sings the most toe-tapping song on the album filled with those heartfelt lyrics I mentioned. “Burned my life down to the ground. Emptied out the Hungry Ghost. Wrote a sad song to get it out. If it helped, I didn’t notice.” The song builds to a punch later with driving instrumentation. Here’s the video:

  Next up, “Didn’t Want You To,” Claire steps in to sing with a subtle twang, “I’ll find my way; Out of this place soon; If you didn’t want me, I didn’t want you to.” A beauty of a song complete with added horns. You can watch the video here: 

Track 3, “Can't Unsee It,” brings Allen back on vocals with a gorgeous song that kind of reminds me of Lord Huron or The National for some reason. Love the horns on this one as well. Next is the title track, “Arms,” a bouncy piano ballad where Allen’s vocals shine here. A beautiful guitar solo adds to its lyrics. “Oh, I’m falling for you so madly; As soon as I leave, I just want to come back; And I know this is going to end badly; Cuz it feels like you are the one thing that I have; And who am I to hold you when you have arms for the whole world?”  Here’s the video:

  Track 5, “Makes Me Want You,” Claire takes over with multiple layers of her vocal tracks. Along with gorgeous piano and trumpet, this “makes me want (the song) more.” Claire is also lead vocals on the next track, “My Love Is A Loneliness.” The third single off of the album is one you’re sure to sing along with in no time. I know I have. More multiple-layered vocals that will move any listener to tears. Powerful imagery also in the lyrics: “If everyone leaves and everyone dies; It’s just a question of when; If everyone cheats and everyone lies; Rather it me than them; If the worst should happen; And it will, and will again; I will still be standing; With loneliness, my friend; To start again.” The video can be seen here:

 Next up, “Useful Lies,” is a beautiful, soft acoustic guitar melody sung by Allen. And then wait for it, here come the strings, the harmonies, and the horns that make this song truly soar! Track 8, “Wasting on Me,” Allen and Claire’s harmonies really blend here on this more upbeat song. The beauty of the boy/girl vocals really makes this one stand out. “Never meant to lead you down a road of sadness. But we’ve arrived where there’s nothing to be done. Could pretend there was a moment when we lost it. But we were running different races from the gun.” The album ends with “You Owe Me.” It’s back to Claire on lead vocals with a soft, sad piano-driven melody. In comes the brass that really helps capture the mood. Emotional heartbreak here with, “And I had to get my stuff out of your parents’ place. Your father wouldn’t even meet me in my eye.” The album was recorded at Better Company Studios in Brooklyn by none other than Allen Tate, the male vocalist. A national tour begins in the middle of March(see below). The last time I saw San Fermin was ten years ago at FRZN FEST in Madison. You don’t want to miss this album performed live; I know I won’t. ERIC EGGLESON

https://www.sanferminband.com/

(photo credit Alex S K Brown)

Tour Dates:

3/15: Utrecht, NDL - Birds of Paradise Festival

3/21-22: Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest

3/23: Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room

3/24: Denver, CO - Globe Hall

3/26: St. Paul, MN - Turf Club

3/27: Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall

3/28: Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon

3/30: Nashville, TN - The Blue Room

3/31: Columbus, OH - The Basement

4/2: Washington, DC - Atlantis

4/3: Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts

4/4: Boston, MA - The Sinclair

4/5: New York, NY - Racket

4/30: San Diego, CA - Casbah

5/1: Los Angeles, CA - Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever

5/3: Pioneertown, CA - Pappy + Harriet’s

5/4: San Francisco, CA - Independent

5/7: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge

5/9: Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret

5/10: Seattle, WA - Madame Lou’s

[nofatclips]

"Where Is The Water?" a song by Devon Yesberger from Apartment Sessions: Iceland (Vocals: Katie Martucci)

[wernsdraws]

I have been listening to Cormorant I & II by San Fermin since it came out. IT’S JUST SO GOOD. I feel Cerulean Gardens in my soul, so naturally I had to draw it 💙

[fan-fangirl-world]

Happy New Year!

Leon: Cheers for a wonderful New Year! *drinks*

Chris: What are you doing?

Leon: I'm celebrating New Year...

Chris: Leon, we have to wait 5 more hours for that

Leon: Well, it is "Happy New Year" somewhere in the world

Chris: ...

Claire: He is kind of right, you know

Chris: Stop it. You will wait to celebrate New Year "officially" in your country

Leon: This house is a nightmare

Becca: Can we eat something before 12 o'clock, though?

Chris: Fine...

[mysticalhearth]

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astland - Chicago - 2012 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Jeanne T. Arrigo, Lawrence E. DiStasi, Christine Mary Dunford, Doug Hara, Derek Hasenstab, Erik Hellman, Malcolm Ruhl, Michael Barrow Smith, Scott Stangland, Tiffany Topol, Claire Wellin, Monica West, Lillian Cummings, Doug Pawlik Elegies: A Song Cycle - Off Broadway - April 17, 2003 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Betty Buckley, Carolee Carmello, Christian Borle, Keith Byron Kirk, Michael Rupert Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary European Tour - February 15, 2012 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Annemieke van Dam (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Franz Joseph), Martin Markert (u/s Kronprinz Rudolf), Betty Vermeulen (Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Max in Bayern), Jens Czernitzky (Rudolf als Kind), Elissa Huber (Herzogin Ludovika) NOTES: filmed by 2 cameras Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary European Tour - March 4, 2012 FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Alice Macura (u/s Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Franz Joseph), Oliver Arno (Kronprinz Rudolf), Betty Vermeulen (Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Max in Bayern), Jonathan Späth (Rudolf als Kind), Angela Hunkeler (Herzogin Ludovika) NOTES: Last show of the tour in Essen. Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary European Tour - March 4, 2012 FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Alice Macura (u/s Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Franz Joseph), Oliver Arno (Kronprinz Rudolf), Betty Vermeulen (Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Max in Bayern), Jonathan Späth (Rudolf als Kind), Angela Hunkeler (Herzogin Ludovika) NOTES: Last show of the tour in Essen. Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary European Tour - February, 2012 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Annemieke van Dam (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Franz Joseph), Fredrik Andersson (Kronprinz Rudolf) Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary European Tour - February, 2012 (3) FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Annemieke van Dam (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Franz Joseph), Martin Markert (Kronprinz Rudolf), Betty Vermeulen (Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Max in Bayern), Jens Czernitzky (Rudolf als Kind), Elissa Huber (Herzogin Ludovika) Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary Vienna Revival - March 22, 2013 FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Annemieke van Dam (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Franziskus Hartenstein (Franz Joseph), Anton Zetterholm (Kronprinz Rudolf), Daniela Ziegler (Sophie), Christian Peter Hauser (Max in Bayern), Aeneas Hollweg (Rudolf als Kind), Carin Filipčić (Herzogin Ludovika), Carin Filipčić (Frau Wolf) NOTES: Pretty good shoot of the Vienna run. Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary Vienna Revival - June 29, 2013 FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Janneke Ivankova-van Duijnhoven (u/s Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Jörn-Felix Alt (u/s Franz Joseph), Gernot Romic (u/s Kronprinz Rudolf), Daniela Ziegler (Sophie), Christian Peter Hauser (Max in Bayern), Aeneas Hollweg (Rudolf als Kind), Carin Filipčić (Herzogin Ludovika), Carin Filipčić (Frau Wolf) Elisabeth - 20th Anniversary Vienna Revival - June 8-9, 2013 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Janneke Ivankova-van Duijnhoven (u/s Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Franziskus Hartenstein (Franz Joseph), Lukas Perman (Kronprinz Rudolf), Dagmar Hellberg (Sophie), Christian Peter Hauser (Max in Bayern), Carin Filipčić (Herzogin Ludovika), Carin Filipčić (Frau Wolf) Elisabeth - Elisabeth In Concert - Apeldoorn - June 15, 2017 (Rumpel's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Elisabeth), Stanley Burleson (Der Tod), Wim van den Driessche (Luigi Lucheni), Jeroen Phaff (Franz Joseph), Addo Kruizinga (Kronprinz Rudolf), Doris Baaten (Sophie) Elisabeth - Essen - January 13, 2002 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Elisabeth), Uwe Kröger (Der Tod), Carsten Lepper (Luigi Lucheni), Michael Shawn Lewis (Franz Joseph), Jesper Tydèn (Kronprinz Rudolf), Gabriele Ramm (Sophie), Claus Dam (Max in Bayern), Annika Bruhns (Herzogin Ludovika) NOTES: Single cam proshot of Pia Douwes's last show. Audio not from soundboard. Includes three bows and an encore performance. Elisabeth - Scheveningen - October 19, 1999 (Preview) (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) |  TRADER'S NOTES: NFT CAST: Pia Douwes (Elisabeth), Stanley Burleson (Der Tod), Wim van den Driessche (Luigi Lucheni), Jeroen Phaff (Franz Joseph), Addo Kruizinga (Kronprinz Rudolf), Doris Baaten (Sophie), Nico Schaap (Max in Bayern) NOTES: Multi-cam proshot Elisabeth - Scheveningen - June 2, 2001 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Marleen van der Loo (u/s Elisabeth), Stanley Burleson (Der Tod), Antonie Kamerling (alt Luigi Lucheni), Jeroen Phaff (Franz Joseph), Addo Kruizinga (Kronprinz Rudolf), Willemijn Verkaik Elisabeth - Shanghai - December 20, 2014 FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Marle Martens (u/s Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Maximilian Mann (Franz Joseph), Thomas Hohler (Kronprinz Rudolf), Angelika Wedekind (Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Max in Bayern) Elisabeth - Third European Tour - March 7, 2015 (Matinee) FORMAT:  MTS CAST: Roberta Valentini (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Michael Souschek (alt Luigi Lucheni), Maximilian Mann (Franz Joseph), Fredrik Andersson (alt Kronprinz Rudolf), Angelika Wedekind (Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Max in Bayern), Paul Elias Marxer (Rudolf als Kind), Caroline Sommer (Herzogin Ludovika) Elisabeth - Thun - 2006 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Willemijn Verkaik (Elisabeth), Christoph Goetten (Der Tod), Sergio-Maurice Vaglio (Luigi Lucheni), Jan-Martin Machler (Franz Joseph), Nico Gaik (Kronprinz Rudolf), Manuela Floryan (Sophie) NOTES: ProShot of the show mixed with lots of backstage stuff Elisabeth - Vienna - August 25, 1992 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Elisabeth), Uwe Kröger (Der Tod), Ethan Freeman (Luigi Lucheni), Viktor Gernot (Franz Joseph), Andreas Bieber (Kronprinz Rudolf), Else Ludwig (Sophie) NOTES: Proshot of the dress-rehearsal. Multicam proshot. Elisabeth - Vienna - August 29, 1992 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Elisabeth), Uwe Kröger (Der Tod), Ethan Freeman (Luigi Lucheni), Viktor Gernot (Franz Joseph), Andreas Bieber (Kronprinz Rudolf), Else Ludwig (Sophie), Wolfgang Pampel (Max in Bayern), Christa Wettstein (Herzogin Ludovika) NOTES: Proshot of a dress rehearsal Elisabeth - Vienna - December 26, 1992 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Elisabeth), Uwe Kröger (Der Tod), Ethan Freeman (Luigi Lucheni), Viktor Gernot (Franz Joseph), Andreas Bieber (Kronprinz Rudolf), Else Ludwig (Sophie) NOTES: Single-cam proshot. Emilia - West End - May 29, 2019 (House-Cam's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Nadia Albina (Lady Katherine Howard), Nadia Albina (Desdemonda), Nadia Albina (River Woman), Anna Andersen (Lady Mary Sidney), Anna Andersen (Margaret Johnson), Anna Andersen (Hester), Jackie Clune (Lord Thomas Howard), Jackie Clune (Eve), Jackie Clune (Lady Helena), Saffron Commber (Emilia 1), Lauren Drennan (Ensemble), Jenni Maitland (Countess of Kent), Jenni Maitland (Mary), Jenni Maitland (Bob), Carolyn Pickles (Lord Henry Carey), Carolyn Pickles (Judith), Carolyn Pickles (Priest), Sarah Seggari (Lady Corelia), Sarah Seggari (Flora), Sophie Stone (Lady Margaret Clifford), Sophie Stone (Midwife), Sophie Stone (Man 1), Charity Wakefield (William Shakespear), Charity Wakefield (Man 2), Amanda Wilkin (Alphonso Lanier), Amanda Wilkin (Emilia in Othello), Tankia Yearwood (Lady Anne Clifford), Tankia Yearwood (Lord Collins), Tankia Yearwood (Dave) NOTES: Two-camera archive footage from the show filmed in May, 2019. Streamable from November 10 to November 24, 2020. 3 Versions Available : Without Subtitles With Subtitles Audio Described Emojiland - Off-Broadway - February, 2020 (StarCuffedJeans's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Laura Schein (Smize), George Abud (Nerd Face), Jacob Dickey (Sunny), Lucas Steele (Skull), Taylor Iman Jones (t/r Princess), Natalie Weiss (Construction Worker), Felicia Boswell (Police Officer), Heather Makalani (Kissy Face / Information Desk Woman), Ann Harada (Pile of Poo), Max Crumm (Man in Business Suit Levitating), Dwelvan David (Guardsman), Jordan Fife Hunt (Man Dancing) NOTES: Well filmed from back of the house. A little shaky at times. Heads in the bottom of the frame, but they don't really interfere with the action onstage. Endgame - The Old Vic - 2020 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  TS (SD) CAST: Daniel Radcliffe (Clov/A), Alan Cumming (Hamm/B), Karl Johnson (Nagg), Jane Horrocks (Nell) Escape to Margaritaville - Broadway - May, 2018 (NYCG8R's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Alison Luff (Rachel), Andre Ward (Jamal/Ted), Don Sparks (J.D.), Eric Petersen (Brick), Ian Michael Stuart (Chadd), Lisa Howard (Tammy), Mike Millan (Jesús), Paul Alexander Nolan (Tully), Rema Webb (Marley) Eugenius! - Off-West End Revival - 2018 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Rob Houchen (Eugene), Laura Baldwin (Janey), Daniel Buckley (Feris), Neil McDermott (Evil Lord Hector), Alex Bourne (Lex Hogan), Scott Paige (Theo), Emily Tierney (Carrie/Super Hot Lady), Simon Thomas (Gerhard/Tough Man), Christopher Ragland (Eugene's Dad/Lord Tough Man), Alison Arnopp (Space Diva/Mrs Truthstretcher), Tom Senior (Stock Jock/Laurence/Flock of Eagles Singer), Mark Hamill (Voice of Kevin the Robot), Alex Tranter, Amy West, Ben Darcy, Dillon Scott-Lewis, Lauren Concannon, Sasha Wareham, Titus Rowe NOTES: Archive footage that was released on their Facebook during theatre closures to help raise money for Acting for Others. Ripped from the Facebook video so some quality loss but not too much. Everybody's Talking About Jamie - West End - August 21, 2019 (Matinee) (wheredidtherockgo's master) FORMAT:  AVI (HD) CAST: Layton Williams (Jamie New), Rebecca McKinnis (Margaret New), Sabrina Sandhu (Pritti Pasha), Bill Ward (Hugo Battersby), Sejal Keshwala (Ray), Rita Simons (Miss Hedge), Luke Baker (Dean Paxton), Alex Anstey (Laika Virgin), James Gillan (Tray Sophisticay), Momar Diagne (Sandra Bollock), Marlon G Day (Jamie's Dad), Emily Kenwright (Vicki), Marvin Charles (Mickey), Luke Latchman (Sayid), Courtney Bowman (Fatimah) NOTES: If you can hear me breathe pretty heavily it’s because I’m trying not to cry. The finale is very shaky because I was clapping and the sound it a little bit distorted because I was holding the camera in my mouth (yes. In my mouth). Includes full audio, which was recorded separately. 16.05 GB in total. Everybody's Talking About Jamie - West End - December, 2019 (Highlights) (queenofthedead's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Luke Latchman (alt Jamie New), Melissa Jacques (Margaret New), Sabrina Sandhu (Pritti Pasha), Phil Nichol (Hugo Battersby), Sejal Keshwala (Ray), Preeya Kalidas (Miss Hedge), Luke Baker (Dean Paxton), Alex Anstey (Laika Virgin), James Gillan (Tray Sophisticay), Momar Diagne (u/s Sandra Bollock), Marlon G Day (Jamie's Dad), Zahra Jones (Becca), Harriet Payne (Bex), Biancha Szynal (s/w Vicki), Alexander Archer (Mickey), Marvyn Charles (s/w Sayid), Adam Taylor (s/w Cy), Daniel Davids (Levi), Tilly La Belle Yengo (Fatimah) NOTES: All of act 2 and 30 mins of act 1 highlights. Act 1 shot around very obstructive heads and about a quarter of the stage is completely blocked, but watchable. Act 2 is much better and only Beautiful is majorly obstructed. Everybody's Talking About Jamie - West End - July 5, 2018 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: John McCrea (Jamie New), Josie Walker (Margaret New), Lucie Shorthouse (Pritti Pasha), Phil Nichol (Hugo Battersby), Shobna Gulati (Ray), Tamsin Carroll (Miss Hedge), Luke Baker (Dean Paxton), Alex Anstey (Laika Virgin), James Gillan (Tray Sophisticay), Daniel Jacob (Sandra Bollock), Ken Christiansen (Jamie's Dad), Lauran Rae (Becca), Harriet Payne (Bex), Kirstie Skivington (Vicki), Ryan Hughes (Mickey), Jordan Cunningham (Sayid), Shiv Rabheru (Cy), Courtney Bowman (Fatimah) Everyman - National Theatre - July 16, 2015 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  Other video (see notes) CAST: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Everyman), Philip Martin Brown (Father), Paul Bullion (Sound), Adam Burton (Passion/Goods), Michelle Butterly (Sister), Sharon D Clarke (Mother), Dermot Crowley (Death), Kate Duchêne (God/Good Deeds), Amy Griffiths (Vanity/Goods), Nick Holder (Strength), Nicholas Karimi (Smell), Joshua Lacey (Sensuality/Goods), Penny Layden (Knowledge), Coral Messam (Conscience), Nadine Cox (Touch), Itxaso Moreno (Taste), Ira Mandela Siobhan (Sight), Kiribati Stamell (Discretion), Clemmie Sveaas (Insecurity/Goods) Evil Dead: The Musical - First National Tour - September 13, 2014 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Andrew Di Rosa (Jake), Callie Johnson (Annie/Shelly), Creg Sclavi (Scott), David Sajewich (Ash), Demi Zaino (Cheryl), Julie Baird (Linda), Ryan McBride (Ed/Moose) NOTES: Excellent HD capture with no obstructions of the 2014 National Tour. Campy slasher musical based on the 1981 movie. A Evil Dead: The Musical - Off-Broadway - February 17, 2007 (Closing Night) (House-Cam's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Brandon Wardell (Scott), Daryll Winslow (Jake), Jenna Coker (Cheryl), Jennifer Byrne (Linda), Renee Klapmeyer (Annie/Shelly), Ryan Ward (Ash), Tom Walker (Ed/Moose) NOTES: Single cam proshot of the closing night performance. Includes Broadway Beat appearance and press reel. Evita - 20th Anniversary US Tour - June 12, 1999 FORMAT:  MP4 (SD) CAST: Natalie Toro (Eva Perón), Raúl Esparza (Che), Raymond Jaramillo McLeod (Perón), Tom Flynn (Magaldi), Angela Covington (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Nicely filmed from the balcony. Some generational loss. Evita - First Broadway Revival - March 14, 2012 (Preview) (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Elena Roger (Eva Perón), Maya Jade Frank (Young Eva), Ricky Martin (Che), Michael Cerveris (Perón), Max von Essen (Magaldi), Rachel Potter (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Great Capture of the due Broadway transfer from London. Elena is a great Evita, the addition of Michael, Ricky and Max are excellent. A lavish and well executed Evita that was due for a date with Broadway. A Evita - First Broadway Revival - July 28, 2012 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Christina DeCicco (alt Eva Perón), Ricky Martin (Che), Michael Cerveris (Perón), Rachel Potter (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Excellent HD capture of the Alternate Eva. Christina vocally commands the score and thrilling to watch. She really should have had the role full time! Beautiful production and stunning Eva. A Evita - First Broadway Revival - July 28, 2012 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Christina DeCicco (alt Eva Perón), Ricky Martin (Che), Michael Cerveris (Perón), Rachel Potter (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Excellent HD capture of the Alternate Eva. Christina vocally commands the score and thrilling to watch. She really should have had the role full time! Beautiful production and stunning Eva. A Evita - First Broadway Revival - August 13, 2012 (NYCG8R's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Christina DeCicco (t/r Eva Perón), Ricky Martin (Che), Michael Cerveris (Perón), Max von Essen (Magaldi), Rachel Potter (Perón's Mistress), Ashley Amber, Bradley Dean, Colin Cunliffe, Eric L Christian, George Lee Andrews, Kristine Covillo, Margot de La Barre NOTES: Very nice video; a couple of short blackouts towards the beginning of the show but otherwise well filmed with good close-ups and sound. Evita - First Broadway Revival - August 15, 2012 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Jessica Lea Patty (alt Eva Perón), Ricky Martin (Che), Michael Cerveris (Perón), Max von Essen (Magaldi), Rachel Potter (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Beautiful HD capture of Jessica in the role of Eva with a fresh take on the character. She brings a great element to Eva, since she is normally in an ensemble track, her dancing flourishes with perfection! A Evita - Nashville, Tennessee - September 13, 2016 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Eden Espinosa (Eva Perón), Ben Crawford (Che), Anthony Crivello (Perón), René Millán (Magaldi), Mia Rose Lynn (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Excellent HD capture of the new production by Studio Tenn & TPAC. This was a huge show with a very large cast. Some terrific staging moments and of course Eden did a fantastic job as Eva, beautiful production! A Evita - Netherlands - May 22, 1996 (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Pia Douwes (Eva Perón), Bill van Dijk (Che), Jeroen Phaff (Perón), Frans Limburg (Magaldi), Marleen van der Loo (Perón's Mistress) Evita - Netherlands (2008) - 2008 (Highlights) FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Marjolein Teepen (alt Eva Perón), Stanley Burleson (Che), Roberto de Groot (Perón), Paul Walthaus (Magaldi), Loes Worm (u/s Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Highlights: in total 1h 28min Evita - Regent's Park Open Air Theatre - September, 2019 (hitmewithyourbethshot's master) FORMAT:  MTS CAST: Samantha Pauly (Eva Perón), Trent Saunders (Che), Ektor Rivera (Perón), Adam Pearce (Magaldi), Frances Mayli McCann (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: A Stellar Video of this Cast, slightly washed out with zero obstructions and plenty of wides and zooms. Released in 4 MTS Files with a cast list - 13.55 GB Evita - Second National Tour - September, 1982 (Highlights) (Pro-Shot's master) FORMAT:  MP4 (HD) CAST: Valerie Perri (Eva Perón), John Herrera (Che), Robert Dalton (Perón), Peter Marinos (Magaldi), Cynthia Simpson (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Valerie Perri (Eva Peron), John Herrera (Che), Robert Alton (Juan Peron), Peter Marinos (Magaldi), Cynthia Simpson (Peron's Mistress). Professionally Shot footage of tech run of tour's opening at The Shubert in Chicago. Starts with "Eva, Beware Of The City" and goes through end of "Waltz For Eva And Che". Does not contain all numbers, but does have most. A- This is a single camera video recording with occasional zooms that is a little over an hour of Hal Prince directing the second national tour of Evita during a final dress rehearsal. It is fascinating to hear Prince give direction while watching the show and a great piece of theatre history. Evita - Seventh National Tour - September 22, 2013 (SunsetBlvd79's master) FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Caroline Bowman (Eva Perón), Josh Young (Che), Sean MacLaughlin (Perón), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi), Krystina Alabado (Perón's Mistress) NOTES: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Josh and Caroline do a great job as Che and Eva. A solid tour, great performances and production value! A+ Evita - Seventh National Tour - December 14, 2013 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Caroline Bowman (Eva Perón), John Riddle (u/s Che), Sean MacLaughlin (Perón), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi), Krystina Alabado (Perón's Mistress)

Evita - Sixth National Tour - August 7, 2005 FORMAT:  VOB (no smalls) (SD) CAST: Kathy Voytko (Eva Perón), Bradley Dean (Che), Philip Hernandez (Perón), Gabriel Burrafato (Magaldi), Kate Manning (Perón's Mistress) Evita - Village Players, Toledo Ohio - 1991 FORMAT:  VOB (with smalls) (SD) CAST: Hunter Foster (Che), Sutton Foster (Perón's Mistress)

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Youth In A Roman Field – “Albatross” (Song Premiere)

Today is a great day to share the new single from Youth In A Roman Field, called “Albatross.” Youth In A Roman Field is comprised of Claire Wellin, the violinist and vocalist of Brooklyn’s indie rock band, San Fermin. On her latest solo offering, entitled Get Caught Trying, Wellin channels sweeping instrumentation backed with breathtaking vocals in crowd-pleasing arrangements. Wellin shared: ”Albatross” is a direct answer to a question I asked myself often while writing this record: ‘Am I here to break the cycle?’ Sonically, it’s influenced by the simplicity and subtlety of Nick Drake and Arthur Russell, whom I’ve loved for decades. Lyrically, it’s an honest expression of my own struggles with self-worth and power, an examination of destructive thought and behavior patterns. It’s an offering of love and acceptance to my younger self and a breaking-free of debilitating thoughts and the social conventions that cement them. It directly explores generational cycles and trauma as the thread between myself and the women who came before me. It is a pledge to rebirth, freedom, and celebration – that we, in fact, already know the ‘motions’ of our own way. And while we can’t retrieve any of our time spent in and on the past, we are here – for ourselves and for each other – now. This was a thrilling studio experience, as Jamie, Tiffany, and Scott all brought in game-changing ideas that had a huge impact on the song’s construction, specifically at the end, when Tiffany changed the entire vibe of the song with this incredible, nostalgic, wholly improvised tone-change. The movements in the video are based on & inspired by Somatic Exercises used for re-learning & improving walking, a practice I’ve gotten really into this year through physical therapy. It’s brought me a ton of relief from chronic pain related to years of repetitive stress injuries, for which I’ve spent time rehabbing since 2014. The simplest (and, interestingly enough, least capitalist) remedies have been the most effective, and we wanted to capture that discovery, joy, and simplicity of being to visually support the song. If you’ve been looking for the next great artist to put on your radar, look no further than Youth In A Roman Field. Youth in a Roman Field · Albatross --- Please consider becoming a member so we can keep bringing you stories like this one. ◎ https://chorus.fm/features/youth-in-a-roman-field-albatross-song-premiere/

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Interview: Claire Wellin of Youth in a Roman Field Wrestles with “Albatross”

Interview: Claire Wellin of Youth in a Roman Field Wrestles with “Albatross” #clairewellin #youthinaromanfield @Hannahmenzies #americanamuisc #newmusic2022 #albatross #americanahighways

Claire Wellin of Youth in a Roman Field Wrestles with “Albatross” Youth in a Roman Field will be releasing new album Get Caught Trying on November 11th, 2022, via Better Company Records/The Orchard, and ahead of that they’ve released two singles and videos so far, “Nightswims,” and most recently “Albatross.” The album has a long development period, like many pandemic-impacted records, but has…

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San Fermin Close Out Fall Tour at Home at Brooklyn Steel on Friday Night

Composer and singer-songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone launched the artistically diverse chamber-pop music collective San Fermin eight years ago in Brooklyn. After putting out three acclaimed albums, Ludwig-Leone decided he needed a change of pace and to get out of Kings County, so he decamped for Iceland to work on what would become the first of a two-part release, The Cormorant I (stream it here), out in October. “I like to get away when I’m generating material for the band,” Ludwig-Leone tells Paste. “I need to shake things up. When you get outside of yourself a bit, you look at things with a different perspective. You’re not stuck in the daily rhythms of your normal life; you have 24 hours to devote to the project. The landscape always seeps into the writing.” It’s safe to say that the move paid off: “Bandleader and principal composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone again demonstrates his sublime knack for keying into the molten undercurrent of intimate examinations of the self in his songwriting,” reports Exclaim. “There is pressure building beneath the tenderness of these reflective pieces, and when it bursts, it is glorious.” And now the band—Ludwig-Leone (keys), Allen Tate (vocals), Claire Wellin (vocals and violin), John Brandon (trumpet), Michael Hanf (drums), Stephen Chen (sax) and Tyler McDiarmid (guitar)—returns home to close out their fall tour on Friday night at Brooklyn Steel. Local five-piece Wild Pink open the show.

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San Fermin- "Saints" (vídeo)

San Fermin- “Saints” (vídeo)

Em comemoração ao novo álbum do super grupo San Fermin, The Cormorant I, o single de “Saints”ganhou um clipe com atmosférica bem onírica e com a nova vocalista da banda Claire Wellin como protagonista do clipe.

O clipe tem luzes piscando em tons de violeta ou verde-azulado, e acordando no meio da noite, Claire se encontra perdida em seu quarto, tentando se encontrar em meio a objetos que não…

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CONCERT REVIEW: SAN FERMIN W/ LOW ROAR AT THE BILTMORE CABARET - APRIL 20TH, 2017

Eight musicians on one stage is a sight to behold, as well as a balancing act that can easily descend into unintentional chaos. That said, San Fermin, their talent, and their orchestral style of indie pop was chaos of the best kind on Thursday night at the Biltmore.

Warming up the room was Low Roar, hailing from Iceland but fronted by American ex-pat Ryan Karazija. Full of irregular beats that were heavy and booming, it’s easy to hear how music like this could have been created amidst the mountainous landscapes of Iceland. Despite the heavy themes of loneliness and wandering woven within the synths and vocals, there were musical moments that grazed on the beginnings of dancehall anthems, adding energy to the crowd in the packed floor in front of the stage. With some serious harmonies and minute after minute without interruption, Low Roar primed the audience for what was to come.

An energetic atmosphere was created from the moment musician after musician (8, in total) that comprises San Fermin’s live lineup walked up to the stage. San Fermin is the magnum opus of Brooklyn’s Ellis Ludwig-Leone, who composed all the music played onstage. He stayed in the front corner of the stage throughout the night, behind sets of keyboards and in no way playing the part of conductor. Instead, the vibes between those assembled onstage was truly amiable, and one of genuine camaraderie that infected the crowd in front of them. Each other member onstage—Allen Tate, Charlene Kayne, Tyler McDiarmid, Michael Hanf, John Brandon, Claire Wellin and Stephen Chen, let themselves get lost in the joy of performing and shared it with those assembled. Throughout each song, it was impossible to stay focused on one member, the viewer’s eye being pulled from side to side as the stage was shared.

They played a wide variety of songs, pulling from recent release Belong that dropped on April 7th, as well as well-known favourites from their previous two albums. At the beginning of a fan-favourite, “Sonsick,” a cue was missed but the crowd picked up the slack, singing the first lines from heart. That was all part of the charm that there was an abundance of, the crisp lights onstage letting the music and interactions between band members form the bulk of the entertainment. It was near impossible not to be engaged by those onstage as they offered up chilling harmonies and intricately-woven arrangements.

Taking indie-pop to the levels of art-rock, San Fermin delivered a performance that was precocious but not pretentious, the sheer talent of those assembled layered with the fun that was had resulting in a party that was for everyone.

Words and photos by: Natalie Dee

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SAN FERMIN

THE CORMORANT I & II

El proyecto de dos partes The Cormorant de San Fermin saldrá a la venta el 27 de marzo. Hoy disponible el single y “Little Star”.

Reserva el álbum aquí.

Escucha/descarga/mira “Little Star”.

Tras el lanzamiento aclamado por la crítica de The Cormorant I este otoño, el proyecto de art-pop con sede en Brooklyn SAN FERMIN anuncia hoy el lanzamiento el 27 de marzo de The Cormorant I & II, con la segunda y última entrega de su álbum de dos partes más reciente. Tras presentar el proyecto con el lanzamiento en octubre de The Cormorant I y obtener la aclamación crítica de NPR, Consequence of Sound, Paste, TIME y UPROXX, San Fermin ahora regresa con ocho nuevas pistas que abarcan la historia completa de The Cormorant. La colección resultante de 16 canciones completa la narrativa marcada por The Cormorant I, ampliando las preguntas de identidad y crecimiento del líder de la banda Ellis Ludwig-Leone, y las variaciones en cambio constante. Resérvalo ahora.  

San Fermin presenta la última mitad de The Cormorant I & II con el lanzamiento de su nuevo single y vídeo: "Little Star".Escucha la canción aquí.  "Little Star", una excelente introducción del álbum, encuentra a Ludwig-Leone lidiando con las inseguridades de lo que significa envejecer, una baja autoestima inherente al ritmo frenético de las canciones y una mezcla de samples aparentemente dispares. San Fermin acompaña la nueva canción con un impresionante vídeo filmado en Islandia y dirigido por Ludwig-Leone. Míralo aquí. El vídeo marca el debut como director del líder de la banda, del cual dice:

“Escribí estas canciones en la ciudad de Ísafjörður, en el noroeste de Islandia, en 2018. Una tarde, di un paseo en bicicleta por el fiordo con un amigo, y pensé que sería un concepto genial para un vídeo musical. Un año más tarde, lo presenté al sello y se mostraron interesados en la idea, entonces sugirieron que lo dirigiera yo, algo que no había hecho nunca. La canción habla sobre perseguir una versión ideal de ti mismo que nunca puedes alcanzar, así que hicimos que nuestra actriz (Kristbjörg Lára Gunnarsdóttir) interpretara a ambos personajes. Descubrí que una vez que las cámaras comenzaron a rodar, en realidad era muy similar a estar en el estudio de grabación. Tienes una idea de cómo deberían ser las cosas, y luego trabajas con lo que tienes. Hay una huella en la canción y un ritmo en las tomas, y siempre que lo tenga en cuenta y tengas un buen equipo a su alrededor, estará en buenas manos".

Después de cerrar 2019 con una gira de tres meses de gira por Norteamérica, San Fermin volverá a salir a la carretera para ofrecer una serie de fechas a partir del 11 de mayo en Los Ángeles. Con el título de "Voices Tour", San Fermin llevará The Cormorant I & II a los fans en una serie de actuaciones de ambiente intimista con un nuevo directo que muestra las extraordinarias interpretaciones vocales que presenta el álbum. Del nuevo show en directo, Ludwig-Leone explica:

"Una gran parte de The Cormorant I & II es la exuberante textura vocal de nuestros cantantes Allen Tate, Claire Wellin y Karlie Bruce, así como los artistas invitados Samia, Eliza Bagg (Lisel) y Sarah Pedinotti (Lip Talk). Al planificar esta gira, pensé que sería genial resaltar este aspecto de la música, quitando los arreglos instrumentales y permitiendo que los cantantes tomaran el centro del escenario. Verás un lado diferente y más tranquilo de San Fermin, más vulnerable e íntimo".

"Little Star" es una muestra de la narrativa plenamente desarrollada de The Cormorant I & II, que avanza con una intensidad de sueño febril, deslizándose sin cesar entre la memoria borrosa y la reflexión en tiempo real. The Cormorant I & II, que tiene lugar en los espacios comunes pero encantados de la infancia, se centra en la tensión entre crecer y anhelar la inocencia. El álbum, con la grandeza típica de un libro de cuentos que entrelaza lo real y lo mítico, invita a los oyentes a un viaje de ilusión deliberada, descrito por Ludwig-Leone como, "la creación de ficciones de tu vida como una forma de lidiar con una realidad más complicada".

"The Cormorant I comienza con una visita de un pájaro extraño, un augur de la muerte, que persigue a dos personajes a lo largo de sus vidas", señala sobre el homónimo del álbum. “La lista de canciones es cronológica: las primeras canciones son sobre la infancia, mientras que las canciones posteriores siguen a los personajes en sus vidas adultas más complicadas. Finalmente, la última canción imagina el regreso del pájaro y sus eventuales muertes".

Después de escribir la mayor parte de la música en Ísafjörður, Islandia, Ludwig-Leone regresó a Brooklyn y esculpió el rico paisaje sonoro del disco con la ayuda de sus compañeros de banda: el vocalista Allen Tate, la vocalista/violinista Claire Wellin, el trompetista John Brandon, el saxofonista Stephen Chen, el percusionista Michael Hanf y los guitarristas Tyler McDiarmid y Aki Ishiguro, así como un elenco de nuevos colaboradores, incluidos Attacca Quartet y la arpista Lavinia Meijer. En ese proceso, San Fermin soñó un álbum en dos partes de movimiento cinético y fascinante, haciendo girar una narración deliberadamente rebelde que sigue a sus dos personajes principales desde sus primeros años, en la que Tate retrata al protagonista masculino mientras que la perspectiva femenina del álbum está a cargo de un reparto rotativo de vocalistas, incluidas Wellin, Karlie Bruce (una nueva incorporación al grupo de gira), Sarah Pedinotti (de Lip Talk) y Samia Finnerty (de Samia).

"La segunda parte es como el sueño febril, la respuesta al revés a la Parte I", explica Ludwig-Leone sobre el lanzamiento del álbum doble. “Los saltos entre el pasado y el presente son más irregulares, y los recuerdos están sujetos a un ojo más crítico. Mientras escribía, pensaba mucho en cómo cambian los recuerdos con el tiempo: las historias que se cuentan y los eventos reales no siempre están sincronizados".

Hecho con una conciencia llena de picardía y sentido del humor sobre lo que Ludwig-Leone llama "la autocomplacencia de la narrativa personal", The Cormorant I & II reconoce el riesgo de mirar demasiado hacia adentro y, en última instancia, llama a la reflexión. "Tu forma de pensar sobre lo que es tu vida cambia mucho con el tiempo", dice Ludwig-Leone. “En cierto modo, este disco es un argumento para permitirse comprometerse con cosas como la familia y el amor, sin sentir que eso es ser indulgente. Me gustaría que la gente escuche y sienta esa oportunidad de introspección en sus propias vidas, porque creo que para todos es importante”.

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