Blood&Oil

Blood & Oil is a short film I have wanted to shoot for some time. It speaks to all avenues of passionate endeavors and the common thread of desire, determination and relentless pursuit it takes to see them through. That feeling that wakes you in the dead of night, the call to action that courses through your veins. It doesn't matter what you do or what your passion is, there is always room to be challenged, to grow, advance and to be more inspired.
With that heart and intention, Blood & Oil is about wanting to create, be more awake and to be more alive. I have been lucky enough to both work and play with truly ambitious and talented people that push me more everyday, to those people I say a very special thank you.
And I thank you for watching and to those who share this film. It was a very ambitious shooting schedule, we shot 16+ set ups in 9 locations in 3 days, not including the pick up/spontaneous shoot days. A behind the scenes blog is being posted on my website, with extra photos and extra footage!
The last of the embers cool in the waking dawn
as the silence echoes through the empty roads
and the beat of heavy hearts stir the morning air
The wasteland smiles, a grin tired and stretched too thin
Built on rotting soil the city starts to crack, the foundations perish and crumble
Trapped and left wanting, the weary stay hidden behind heavy doors and rusted locks
The undeserving cling to chances untaken
There is no escape
The darkness starts to build
I welcome the storm with my fists clenched, the aching seething from my bones
I cannot show you. I cannot take you with me
The course is already written
Moving in harmony, tracers strangle out the light
The consumption of every movement greedy and unsatisfied
From the wreckage the oil runs
Turning the blood of the fallen thick and black
Quiet is the pulse of the driven
Freedom is not levity, but the untold fight of the knowing
A force understood only by those who possess it
Dare to look up
Dare to breathe
To trust the hopeful and stack your spine
No need to call to the willing, they are already at your side
No need to call them brothers, they already share your fire
The crushing allure of pure acceleration
Chase it down
Chase it down"
Produced, Directed and Edited : Cale Glendening
Prose Writer : Chloé Mclennan
Cast : Art Arcinas, Jiimmy Pruitt, Josh Orr,
Caleb Owens, JT Daly, Paul Moak, Patrick Ryan,
Robert Longhurst, Nick Georgiou, Tori Townsend,
Vijay Upadhyaya, Rachel Haag, Yve Assad,
Pap Shirock, Will Fulford, Cassie Locante,
Allison Rusche, Jenna Lane, Blake Williams
Director of Photography : Cale Glendening
Original Music : JT Daly
Sound Design & Final Mix : Defacto Sound
1st AD : Will Fulford
1st AC : Andrew White
Color : John Carrington
Narrator : Jeffrey Buckner Ford
Music "The Blackest Bird" Performed by
JT Daly & The Blood Orchestra
The Blood Orchestra Is : Avery Bright, Zach Casebolt,
Katelyn Westergard : Violins
Emily Kohavi : Viola
Austin Hoke & Emily Nelson : Cello and members of RAM
Audio Engineers : Justin March, Devin Vaughan, Zack Zink
Mixed By : Paul Moak at The Smoakstack (Nashville, TN)
Post Production Supervisor : Chloé Mclennan
BTS Photography : Yve Assad, Andrew White
Rentals : TVC Nashville, ELITE Multimedia
Special Thanks : Blackbirds Motorcycle Assembly
Austin Mann, Jordan Bellamy, Moto Moda, Barista Parlor,
The Fuselage, The Fort

[@umutcengeloglu]

I have been watching this video regularly for three years. It gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. I cannot find quality content as much as this video. I have even been thinking of getting a "Blood & Oil" tattoo for a very long time. Thank you for providing such content. "A force understood only by those who possess it"

[@Thomasso2007]

For me one of the best short films ever. Simple. Everything is perfect. Images, music, lyrics, a guy who reads them. As many here I come back here to watch this again and again.

[@Pete2000B]

Watched this on 31st august at 3 am - right before starting a ride for the dunkerque - dover ferry to visit South England and the ACE Cafe London.....can`t describe my feelings, but I´m sure real Bikers know about ;-)

[@anthonyescribens]

How can this video only have 75K views? Such artistic perfection - as a photographer, film and motorcycle enthusiast, I watched it more than once analyzing each scene. You can take a still image of any frame, blow it up and hang it on your wall; fantastic!

[@CaleGlendening]

Appreciate the sentiment very much!

[@e.l.9589]

It doesn't, it has 209k. 😎

[@bodemoses6696]

Instablaster...

[@kevinwilson8039]

Because it’s hipster shite?

[@robmorehouse6108]

All alone watching this short, I actually clapped at the end. Very moving - gave me chills.

[@CaleGlendening]

Rob Morehouse HA! Thank you Rob!!

[@benjohn1006]

Rob Morehouse ahhhh... your the guy in the cinema...It was epic though!

[@indianaanders567]

Gave me chills too... damn !!

[@adventuresinscalemodeling7737]

It has been said that it takes four wheels to move the body; however, only two wheels to move the soul. As a passionate Triumph owner I was glued to the screen; just as Rob Morehouse stated, I too had chills at the end...GREAT WORK!!

[@praveendm]

This is hypnosis dude... An art with perfection... Bikes... Camera... Voice....Music..... Perfection at its best!

[@thoseonceloyal2314]

I come back to this film all the time ,simply beautiful !!!!

[@sluf1963]

An absolute beauty of a film , I identify myself with , I only wish I started riding at an earlier time in my life , and stuck with it . I have been building , riding , and loving this life for 25 solid years now . In my mid 50's , I know this will be my life style , till I die . Ride to live , live to ride . I like his words , they already share your fire , says it all . Chase it down .

[@LucaNestola_FILM]

As a video maker, photographer and aspiring biker, I can only praise your work man. I found it inspiring in many ways

[@mikerf900]

Keep coming back to watch this again and again. It's so inspiring, just makes me want to go out and ride and ride and ride.....

[@ragnarvaiknemets]

Gave me chills! You captured the the essence of motorcycling!

[@theheadless2277]

I want this played at my funeral. You've done something amazing.

[@CaleGlendening]

Let's hope that isn't anytime soon! Thank you!

[@brenkane6387]

@@CaleGlendening hi Cale, all the way from Ireland here👍 a work of art you have made moves me every time, you must be a true celt at one with nature I salute my brother and fellow two wheeled warrior👍👍

[@shturmanclubs]

Отличное видео! Смотрю уже лет 5!

[@shturmanclubs]

Смотрю уже 10 лет!

[@evilmonkeyden]

everytime i hear it, i get goosebumps

[@ghandhi43]

ill ride till my death..ill ride with you...brother from the other side of the earth...live to ride.

[@EvilHere]

and ride to live

[@ghandhi43]

@@mensikben1396 maintain social distancing right now. :D

[@johnruskin4330]

A floating cloud always free, the mind like a flowing stream will not be blocked.....inspiring words and video,,, 70 year old still been riding for years and you have nailed it.......also see you have video of Altai,,,ah also lived there,,,, drove from Moscow over the Urals on and on ah another tale but thank you for above video

[@davidkless9131]

This is art. This is a representation of how we feel as motorcycle mechanics and riders.

[@CaleGlendening]

Thank you Jayne

[@27yousaf]

Pure poetry at it's best

[@michaelking9818]

Just love this watch it every few months

[@Swen_DRZ]

Breathtaking. Everytime!

[@we_fly]

7 months passed since i watced this video 1st time. It's still the best i saw.

[@Main_Musafir]

A bench mark for people who think they are making good moto vlogs, watch this men🙌

[@arielcruz1629]

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful experience that only riding your motorcycle can give u, we are family. Keep riding

[@splatterhousethorn]

Incredible shots, camera and music. Very nicely done. Love it.

[@we_fly]

I'm watching this video again and again. Thank you Cale.

[@P.MNelson]

HOLY COW! Why isn’t this film more around the world?! I can see this being used for motorcycle advertising. This is a truly amazing piece! 🤙 Would love to work with you one day on a film I’m trying to get together!

[@franklinvn]

What you did is epic. It should be stored in humanity libraries for eternity. I always wanted to do these kinds of videos by myself but never got couraged or confident to do it. But you provided me inspiration. I wish I could produce something at least 1% near to your video. Thanks for sharing this.

[@joshhamilton2987]

The greatest thing I have watched, nay experienced through video, in a long long time. Chills.

[@dannyreis8690]

The Chode Warrior.

[@CaleGlendening]

Deaddddd

[@Enygma89]

We're like the only cultured people seeing the link in sound an feel.. lol Awesome video that I'm so glad to have stumbled upon

[@marousek]

I have shared this with many. And have to say it is an anthem, poem and narrative that absolutely captures the soul of many of us riders and petrolheads. Thank you for this stunning work. Helmet off to you sir. Hope to find a reason to work with you at some point.

[@CaleGlendening]

Jiri Marousek Honored man, seriously appreciate that so much!

[@Mr.DerpDerp]

I do watch a lot of motorcycle videos and every has its own spirit. This one is by far the most professional one in my opinion. It really catches the feeling of riders. AND who the fck has such a voice? great work.

[@thfazi1]

What a genius piece of art. Wonderful camera work and music together with that deep voice.. fits so perfect, gives you chills for 5.16 minutes. Considering what else is on youtube, this one got WAY to little views and i don't get why. Appreciate your work!

[@CaleGlendening]

The Tom Honored man, really appreciate that very much!

[@hammersteve8]

My bikes now start themselves up when they hear me watching this yet again...

[@jksmuga1]

Best motorcycle video on youtube

[@CaleGlendening]

Thank you!

[@Neocleese]

A brilliant video. I get chills every time I watch it.

[@ATU895]

The best short film I've seen in a while..

[@CaleGlendening]

Appreciate that Athul

[@nick_mophotos]

SIMPLY AMAZING!!!

[@kidnappedninjaproductions6628]

This video for lack of a better word, is amazing!!! Can't wait to see what else you make.

[@CaleGlendening]

Kidnapped Ninja Productions Thank you!

[@iaisempai]

Absolutely amazing. One of my favorite videos.

[@Christopher-vt6zt]

Cale you don't know it, but you have the biggest fan of your work ever staring in awe at my screen right now all the way in the Netherlands! The way you shoot, you are my biggest inspiration dude! I would love to see more stuff from you (like bts things on your blog or here) if you have the time ofcourse! You are something else man! Whenever you make something new, just know that I'm here waiting,.. to be inspired yet again and to have my mind blown into a million pieces! Thank you for that! Sincerly, Chris

[@CaleGlendening]

Wow man, I am humbled by your words. Thank you so much, it was extremely uplifting. Makes me want to work harder and harder! Thanks brother.

[@wzbartczak]

Respect from Poland. Amazing.

[@alphalegion1]

Fantastic. Inspiring. Gorgeous. Thats all I can say. Well done!

[@M.Desormeaux]

Great work bro

[@rodjames5771]

Fantastic Video! Thanks so much for uploading really enjoyed it.

[@alp3771]

She asks, "Why do you ride?" I say, "Ride with me. Then, if you still need to ask, I'll know you will never understand."

[@hammersteve8]

I just love this. Off to start up the Bonnie....

[@mullethood]

Motorcycling is my life. After seeing this... its my Religion. I love to start my day with this!!!

[@CaleGlendening]

Every day is for riding!

[@theheadless2277]

I find myself coming back to this year after year, I wish to meet you one day! Best wishes

[@thomas.silvano]

Excellent video, good music, good theme, everything. Good work guys, congratulations And of course the bikes are awesome

[@andhikasusanto8498]

This video make me fall in love with classic motorcycle, Seriously !!!

[@mikekrump6787]

Excellent job.

[@bruhzetta361]

What a beautiful creation, an artistic masterpiece, this deserves many times more views!

[@mohdnasir90]

RESPECT!!! all the way from Borneo Malaysia,love your work!!!!!

[@jeffreysedlik7143]

Cale, outstanding work.

[@joseluis-sp7gz]

Truly is a inspirational and gorgeous work you've done here, i wish i would be a craftsman of the motorcycle world, im a rider but i want to be more, i want to learn how to fix and create motorcycles, anyway, best wishes and respect from San luis Potosi, México. Saludos

[@praveendm]

Gladiator !

[@BrokeDownBob]

This is an AMAZING film! I think I am going to ride right now!!! (on my Triumph!) Please do some more work in the future on motorcycles and their riders..

[@AceCafeBikes]

Well done, love the story and the cinematics. Time to ride!!!

[@thecasualphotographer]

That is a badass video! Loved it!

[@christopherperry860]

Can not be stressed enough.

[@NunoGuicho]

Top Film. Great

[@WhattheVloggity]

Absolutely breathtaking. I loved the cinematography. 10 out of 10 here fellas!

[@MrGustavow21]

One of the most badass videos I've seen on KZbin, awesome stuff!

[@antony8908]

Now that was cool

[@endruwhardy1433]

THIS VIDEO MAKES MY HEART WARM. RESPECT FROM INDONESIA

[@lechiffre301]

Guys, movie its amazing 👏 😍

[@aquasim56]

Awesome Video Man!

[@Motowanderlust]

Such an amazing and inspiring video!

[@GreyscalePictures]

wow wonderful shoot... just amazing short film...

[@abramoslacancha8131]

The crushing allure of pure acceleration Chase it down Chase it down"

[@deko286]

perfect shots and color grading!!

[@Crankchicken]

I dont care if its raining i need to take a ride now...

[@bengkelkartomonyol]

good short film👍

[@BlueSun2]

Wow!

[@ski20victor]

SICK!!! I dig this!

[@chriswahyudi6213]

Love it...

[@nicolasmartinez7026]

I keep coming back to this video

[@LalitKapoor]

Great video, loved it.

[@Rockabilly4u]

Wow! biker greetings from austria!

[@bsorestis]

Awesome!

[@thapanisonsukprapho3323]

good one!

[@noklem6031]

Voice 🥳🥳🥳

[@anthonycamacho6475]

love it

[@crankybrown40]

This is great, I am sorry I found this a year later. Wish I found it sooner.

[@mostwantedcorpgroup6050]

this video is a classic

[@we_fly]

This is epic!

[@feenstra71]

this should be a super bowl commercial

[@TheNiriavolkan]

wow!

[@Zerotys_ADV]

Awesome

[@samuelthompson4770]

❤❤❤

[@lextalionis4953]

Beautiful.

[@tk2aday]

Just want you and the author to know, I will be getting a tattoo inspired by both this video and poem.

[@CaleGlendening]

Seriously? Can you email it to me when it's done? Or tell me what you're getting? [e-mail]

[@tk2aday]

I will. Essentially I'm getting the quote "Chase it Down" on my forearm integrated with an image of a chain and sprocket set. Kind of hard to explain and I'm still trying to sketch it out myself. I'll send you an email when I get it done!

[@CaleGlendening]

tk2aday Lets see that tattoo!

[@tk2aday]

Cale Glendening Still working on sketching the design!

[@nigelbennett970]

I am putting together some sound and vision stuff to leave as a heirloom for my sons after I've reached the clearing at the end of the path. The kind of stuff that encapsulates my values and speak to them of my ideals that I can never find the words to express. I hope you don't mind if I add this piece of art to that package of stuff.

[@smash_yourself8609]

speechless..... wow

[@channykb]

well done

[@dominik8311]

Wow 🔥🔥🔥

[@nisaarby724]

good film..

[@Finnoctane]

Frickin' awesome! Got to love those shafts of light cut by the spokes. Any other motorbike themed shorts on the horizon?

[@Buddhamaniac]

well done, sir.