Chris Grieder
Encyclopedia
Chris Grieder is an American music video
director, independent filmmaker, musician
, and photographer from Orlando, Florida
. Grieder has directed music videos internationally for artists such as Mutemath, Luna Halo
, There For Tomorrow
, Avery (singer)
, Modest Mouse
, and UK band Wall Street Riots. Shortly after graduating high school, Grieder has become adept in guerrilla filmmaking
and working independently with small budgets. He is currently working on the first studio album for his music project "Thank You and Goodbye," and has shot a music video for his demo song "Dead Cities in Your Heart."
, for their single "Pages." Unsigned at the time, the band put together a small budget. Grieder and the band worked closely together as a creative team from start to finish. Shortly after the exclusive on AbsolutePunk.net
, the band signed with Hopeless Records
.
's song "World on Fire." Signed to Columbia Records
at the time, the label was not interested in supplying a budget due to the song not being a single
, but the band's frontman Nathan Barlowe had spoken with Grieder and thoroughly enjoyed the concept for the video. The band decided to shoot the video independently with no budget or label involved. While touring with American alternative rock band Switchfoot
, the band stopped by Grieder's hometown where they were shot on green screen. Grieder worked closely with his good friends Matthew Hutchens and Matt Tinley of Flying Dog Films. Hutchens was the DP of the project and Tinley was the visual effects supervisor
. The video concept consisted of heavy visual effects illustrating the band playing in different 1950's newspaper ads. Due to limited resources, Grieder, Hutchens, and Tinley worked together building costumes, miniature models, and props to contribute to visual effects. The video was also featured in the Florida Film Festival
.
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
director, independent filmmaker, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and photographer from Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. Grieder has directed music videos internationally for artists such as Mutemath, Luna Halo
Luna Halo
Luna Halo is a rock band formed in 1999 by Nathan Barlowe and Jonny MacIntosh, as a replacement for their former band, Reality Check, which was well-known for its hip-hop and rock blend, its dancers, and its trumpet player.-History:...
, There For Tomorrow
There For Tomorrow
There for Tomorrow is a band formed in Orlando, Florida in 2003. The group is influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Third Eye Blind, and The Hives.-Early years :...
, Avery (singer)
Avery (singer)
Anna Marie Iannitelli, better known as Avery is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. Her debut single and video, "Love Me or Let Me Go," was released on her YouTube Account and reached over 1 million views in less than 3 months of its release...
, Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
, and UK band Wall Street Riots. Shortly after graduating high school, Grieder has become adept in guerrilla filmmaking
Guerrilla filmmaking
Guerrilla filmmaking refers to a form of independent filmmaking characterized by low budgets, skeleton crews, and simple props using whatever is available...
and working independently with small budgets. He is currently working on the first studio album for his music project "Thank You and Goodbye," and has shot a music video for his demo song "Dead Cities in Your Heart."
There For Tomorrow - "Pages" music video
Going into his high school senior year, Grieder was presented with the opportunity to direct a video for an upcoming band, There For TomorrowThere For Tomorrow
There for Tomorrow is a band formed in Orlando, Florida in 2003. The group is influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Third Eye Blind, and The Hives.-Early years :...
, for their single "Pages." Unsigned at the time, the band put together a small budget. Grieder and the band worked closely together as a creative team from start to finish. Shortly after the exclusive on AbsolutePunk.net
AbsolutePunk.net
AbsolutePunk is a website, online community, and alternative music news source founded by Jason Tate . The website mainly focuses on artists who are relatively unknown to mainstream audiences, but it has been known to feature artists who have eventually achieved crossover success, including Fall...
, the band signed with Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
.
Experience in the UK with Wall Street Riots
Shortly after high school graduation, Grieder was flown to London to shoot the debut music video for a new band, Wall Street Riots, for their single "Lords of Dogtown." The video concept consists of the band plotting a bank robbery heist. Due to the band's limited budget and lack of permits, the video was shot guerrilla style on location. Later upon arriving back to Florida, Grieder shot their second music video for the single "One More Ride," and remains friends with the band.Live video with Mutemath
In spring of 2006, Levi Hawkinson coordinated production of a live concert video of New Orleans band, Mutemath. Grieder was heavily involved as a videographer and editor.Luna Halo - "World on Fire" music video
In May 2008, Grieder began production on a music video for Luna HaloLuna Halo
Luna Halo is a rock band formed in 1999 by Nathan Barlowe and Jonny MacIntosh, as a replacement for their former band, Reality Check, which was well-known for its hip-hop and rock blend, its dancers, and its trumpet player.-History:...
's song "World on Fire." Signed to Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
at the time, the label was not interested in supplying a budget due to the song not being a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, but the band's frontman Nathan Barlowe had spoken with Grieder and thoroughly enjoyed the concept for the video. The band decided to shoot the video independently with no budget or label involved. While touring with American alternative rock band Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
, the band stopped by Grieder's hometown where they were shot on green screen. Grieder worked closely with his good friends Matthew Hutchens and Matt Tinley of Flying Dog Films. Hutchens was the DP of the project and Tinley was the visual effects supervisor
Visual effects supervisor
In the context of film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director and/or producers through the use of visual effects...
. The video concept consisted of heavy visual effects illustrating the band playing in different 1950's newspaper ads. Due to limited resources, Grieder, Hutchens, and Tinley worked together building costumes, miniature models, and props to contribute to visual effects. The video was also featured in the Florida Film Festival
Florida Film Festival
The Florida Film Festival, produced by Enzian Theater in Maitland, Florida, is an annual international film festival. Showcasing the best American independent and foreign films, the festival has become one of the most respected regional film events in the United States.-Overview:The Festival...
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Videography
- Mutemath - "Chaos" (live at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) - 2006
- Mutemath - "Control" (live at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) - 2006
- Mutemath - "Break the Same" (live at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) - 2006
- Mutemath - "Reset" (live at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) - 2006
- Modest MouseModest MouseModest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
- "Missed the Boat" video contest - 2007 - There For TomorrowThere For TomorrowThere for Tomorrow is a band formed in Orlando, Florida in 2003. The group is influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Third Eye Blind, and The Hives.-Early years :...
- "Pages" - 2007 - Wall Street Riots - "Lords of Dogtown" - 2008
- Luna HaloLuna HaloLuna Halo is a rock band formed in 1999 by Nathan Barlowe and Jonny MacIntosh, as a replacement for their former band, Reality Check, which was well-known for its hip-hop and rock blend, its dancers, and its trumpet player.-History:...
- "World on Fire" - 2009 - Wall Street Riots - "One More Ride" - 2009
- So Contagious - "Locked and Loaded" - 2010