Berklee College of Music presents:
ALOUD: I Just Want To Witness…
A visual exploration of Fan The Fury, featuring a live musical performance by Aloud, in collaboration with filmmaker Johnathan Carr.
World Premiere: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 8:00pm
Café 939
939 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02115
Support: pop-rockers Media Made
Venue Phone: (617) 931-2000
All Ages.
Tickets: $12 general admission/$7 students.
Advance tickets available at Berklee’s box office and Ticketmaster.com.

Boston, MA – Rock n’ rollers Aloud are proud to announce their multimedia stage show debut: I Just Want To Witness… premiering at Berklee College of Music’s Café 939 on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 8:00pm. Focusing on themes of voyeurism, social rebellion, and modes of modern (mis) communication, I Just Want To Witness… is a live concert production that re-imagines Aloud’s CD Fan The Fury. The show is currently being developed by Aloud and young filmmaker Johnathan Carr, and will be performed by Henry Beguiristain, Jen de la Osa, and Ross Lohr (of Aloud) with special guest bassist Tim Hare (of Berklee).

I Just Want To Witness… is Aloud’s first exploration in the world of live video as performance art. Aloud vocalist/guitarist Henry Beguiristain explains the bands’ inspiration, “Some of our favorite music has come from the synthesis of different mediums and ideas from left field, things like U2's Zoo TV tour or the approach the Beatles took with Sgt. Pepper. This is a way to exercise another part of our rock n' roll brains.”

Henry Beguiritain, Jen de la Osa & Ross Lohr,
aka ALOUD:

Fiery rock n’ roll band Aloud is known for their tight male/female vocals, exceptionally strong songwriting, and energy-filled live performances. Lead vocalists/guitarists Jen de la Osa and Henry Beguiristain grew up together and have been collaborating as songwriters since their early teens, and have crafted their heat-felt sound with drummer Ross Lohr. The critically acclaimed up-and-coming group is based in Boston, and perform regularly throughout the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast.

Fan the Fury is Aloud’s sophomore album released March 2008 on the band’s own Lemon Merchant Records. Aloud recorded Fan the Fury as a follow up to their 2006 release Leave Your Light On and their 2004 EP The Sooner It Comes. Fan The Fury was produced by former Sony engineer Chuck Brody, whose previous work includes albums for American Princes, Northern State, Yoko Ono, Wu Tang Clan and more. Tracks from the new CD are currently receiving air play from 100 college radio stations nation wide. Aloud has appeared in interviews and articles for such fine publications as The Boston Phoenix, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, Northeast Performer, Boston Metro, TimeOut New York, The Deli (NYC & VT), Seven Days (VT), Eagle Times (NH), and more. More info at www.allthingsALOUD.com.

Tim Hare, special guest bassist:

Timothy Patrick Hare hails from the luscious state of California. Born in Panorama City, Tim moved around quite a bit before settling into Newton, MA where he attended high school. He began playing bass guitar at age 16 at the insistence of his mother Patty. She promised him if he played bass instead of guitar he would get into more bands, and Tim hasn’t looked back since. Now in his mid-20s, Tim has added six-string guitar and keyboards to his repertoire. Tim broke onto the Boston rock scene by playing bass for local heroes Baby Strange when he was 20 years old. Though young in age, he had the chops and attitude to anchor one of the city’s best rhythm sections. Tim toured the Northeast and UK with Baby Strange for two years, and shared the stage with Ted Leo and Radio 4. Tim is currently attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, studying contemporary writing and production. He also composed the re-arrangements of the Boston-produced musical Among The Stars. Tim’s main influences are Paul McCartney, Bruce Thomas, Deacon John, Matt Sharp, Eben D’Amico and Carlos D.

Mike Pecci, contributing filmmaker:

Mike Pecci is a devoted storyteller. His work has been described as unconventional, sharp, and wildly creative. His recent Grindhouse Film Cold Hard Cash has sold to fans worldwide and his two recent music videos for Meshuggah and The Street Dogs have spent weeks on MTV2 heavy rotations. Mike is known for pushing the limits of his work with each new project uncovering new and cutting edge techniques along the way. Whether it’s his award winning short films, music videos, or acclaimed photo series Pecci’s work is guaranteed to catch your attention. www.mikepecci.com

Timothy Scholl, contributing animator:

Timothy Scholl is an artist living and working in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States of America. He graduated with a BFA from the animation program at Massachusetts College of Art in May of 2005. His work has most recently been shown at Babel Comics Festival in Athens, Greece. In his college degree project Keyhole, he attempts to draw together the banality of everyday life with the surreality of the experiences of the mind. It is his first major foray into the world of animated short film. More at www.octopusengine.com.