Catching Up

Hey friends!
We’ve been… well… silent… for a while, because of LIFE. Covid-19, welcoming our second little Peach into the world (welcome Finn!), moving houses, TWICE, and yet somehow our world keeps turning. We’ve been lucky enough to forge some great new working relationships, be a part of some fantastic live shows, filmed a handful of delicious music videos - and it’s about time we caught you up on what we’ve been privy to.
Kia kaha everyone.
RPx

Official Music Video
SALMONELLA DUB - Finding My Way Home ft. Tiki Taane

Official Music Video
TROY KINGI - Sleep

Official Music Video
THE NUDGE X TROY KINGI - He Ōrite

LIVE Louis Baker and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - The People

KITA - "Try To Find A Way" [Official Music Video]

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It was a joy to work with KITA editing together videos sent in from band members, fans, friends & family across the world for their track “Try To Find A Way”. The videos heartwarmingly emphasise the humanness and togetherness we share, despite our current distancing. It offers glimpses into the Lockdown experience across the globe, from NZ to Japan, Taiwan to the USA, Germany to Singapore, India to Australia, the UK to Finland, France to Italy and back home to Aotearoa.

“Try To Find A Way” was also featured as Release of the Week on Re:news.co.nz

You can read the full article here.

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What Will You Do In The Shadows?

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The vords on every Vellingtonians lips…
“What Will You Do In The Shadows?” - hope you can make it along if you haven’t already! The crowds are enthralled by the world Second Unit has conjured, and we are thoroughly enjoying being a part of it, capturing the magic each night in this fully interactive and immersive theatrical experience.

Here’s a wee something we’ve put together - check it out!

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THE SHADOWS?

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"Go on, try a bite of the horror genre," they said.
"Ahhh, look now you're hooked on it (and slightly infested)."
WE ARE LOVING +WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THE SHADOWS?+
#vampires #zombies #theunholy #ohmy
"It is hands down the best night of entertainment I have ever had. EVER [...] hitchhike, steal a plane, sell a kidney JUST GET THERE" — [Bronwyn] Audience Feedback
Thirsty for a taste of Second Unit? 🧛‍♂️
Take a bite of the action here before joining us on set. [This is your cue] Filming MUST WRAP June 30.
Get your tickets - they're going fast.
🔗 www.secondunit.nz #secondunit
🎥 Renegade Peach

Shapeshifter opening the Chch Town Hall with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

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We were there to film Shapeshifter as the act opening the Christchurch Town Hall with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Here are a few snippets from the occasion! Full videos with be available via Shapeshifter’s Social Media platforms - keep an eye out for them!

HOMEGROWN 2019

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A little throwback to HOMEGROWN 2019 now that we well and truly have our thermals on!

We did some filming for The Black Seeds + Shapeshifter of their Homegrown sets.
Much aroha + respect to these fantastic bands that keep delivering just what the crowds ordered.

UB40 - UK + Amsterdam Tour, 2019

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It was absolutely incredible to go on tour with UB40 ft. Ali Campbell + Astro - and to experience the crowd going gently wild at London’s O2. Here are some of the videos we put together for the band as they made their way across the UK and Amsterdam. We’ll be jumping aboard another UB40 tour leg soon - stay tuned!

Official Music Video - Shapeshifter "Oculus"

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Here it is!
OUR MUSIC VIDEO FOR SHAPESHIFTER "OCULUS" - filmed in September 2017 on location in Christchurch with producer +/ Shapeshifter Sam Trevethick and a troupe of fine dancers from Identity Dance Company Ltd.  

Taken from Shapeshifter's latest "Stars" LP, Oculus is a tribute to the ability of music and dance to uplift.
For Shapeshifter tour dates check: www.shapeshifter.co.nz/tour

Namaste from India

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Beautiful, captivating India. 
Renegade Peach has been in the South West of this magnificent and complex country. We've been visiting Munnar tea plantations 1800m above sea level, treading the well worn roads of Kochi and boating the Backwaters of Kerala - happily navigating the never ending sea of people and colour.
 

Joe Blossom - 'The Breaking'

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Our music video collaboration with Sean O'Brien a.k.a. Joe Blossom for "The Breaking", the latest release from his latest album "All of the Above".  We filmed the content of this video in NYC and Wellington, trying to capture the poetic nostalgia prevelant throughout this haunting track.
Featuring Lisa Tomlins and Vanessa Stacey whose vocals feature on the track, "The Breaking" is a track that weaves seamlessly in amongst the other tracks from Joe Blossom's cracker album.

The video was released on Under The Radar this morning.

 

TUKI Festival - Glendhu Bay, Wanaka

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What a blast! 
Thanks TUKI Festival for having us along to film + interview an outstanding line-up. From treasured personal favourites like The Phoenix Foundation + UMO to new encounters such as Aaradhna, Marlon Williams, Lips, Maala and more, TUKI festival delivered great set after great set.  We filmed a portion of each set and then interviewed the artists about their upcoming year in music, their experience of TUKI + then threw in a few curveball queries...  

The TUKI crew were welcoming + so hospitable.  Much aroha to the organisers, Lake Wanaka SouNZ.  Profits made from the festival go directly back into future events and the Wanaka community.  Since the first festival put together by the non-profit group in 1998, more than $118,000 has been put back into supporting music, youth, and the environment within the region.

It was also our son Theo's first festival - and he not only survived it like a champ, he seemed to really get into it!  And of course, last but not least, thanks to Aerial Vision for coming aboard to film and capture some drone footage! It's always great to work alongside this duo.

#tukifestival #lovelivemusic 

Marlon Williams charming the crowd with a fantastic band backing him. This set was the start of a 60 shows for Marlon.

Marlon Williams charming the crowd with a fantastic band backing him. This set was the start of a 60 shows for Marlon.

Interviewing these babes Anika Moa + Mel Parsons - what a blast. 

 Anthonie Tonnon at the mic's helm after his Forest stage set

Theo! Our little man on high watching Marlon Williams' set. His first festival of many.

Theo! Our little man on high watching Marlon Williams' set. His first festival of many.

UMO - Unknown Mortal Orchestra were phenomenal.

Theo's first festival! That's right, our little man was there for the festivities and was a champion. 

Sound crew at The Forest Stage

TUKI! We loved being a part of the festival - all the crew were efficient + onto it, and it felt stress free.  

The Upbeats #NOSLEEPTILJAPAN

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It's hard to believe we're finished this leg of our journey with The Upbeats!  What a time.  It was such a privilege to get to know this crew and document this collaboration project with The Upbeats, Noisia and Kitty Izu Studio. Filming goals.
どうもありがとう Japan!  We also captured many stills along the way - here are a few of them.
Much aroha + thanks to The Upbeats.