DOWN IN THE WILLOW GARDEN
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DROPS
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MARCH 8
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DOWN IN THE WILLOW GARDEN + DROPS + MARCH 8 +
DOWN IN THE WILLOW GARDEN
TRACK + OFFICIAL MUSIC FILM
A cinematic reimagining of the traditional Appalachian murder ballad, "Down in the Willow Garden."
Produced by Gruff Studios, this project serves as a stylistic precursor to our upcoming psychological horror, Kentucky Bourbon. We focused on creating an atmospheric "Dark Americana" aesthetic with a story to match.
THE SONG
VOCALIST: ØUTLR / ARRANGMENT/MIX: CARLO VILLEGAS / CREATIVE DIRECTION: TRISTAN AVERY THOMAS
THE FILM
A FILM BY TRISTAN AVERY THOMAS / Production: Gruff Studios LLC / DP: Simon Blaustein
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PRE PRODUCTION
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FILM PRODUCTION
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POST PRODUCTION
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
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FRESH GEAR
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HUGS
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MUSIC PRODUCTION
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PRE PRODUCTION + FILM PRODUCTION + POST PRODUCTION + GRAPHIC DESIGN + FRESH GEAR + HUGS + MUSIC PRODUCTION +
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