CPNPC (VHS HQ live series) // GemsOnVHS™

Well folks, I need your opinion. Artists come to me all the time, knowing we are based near Nashville, TN, and want to do a "session". I've always considered what we do more of a mini music documentary, not a live session like KEXP or Tiny Desk Concert do. We go places, where there is a story, and try to tell a little slice of it. I don't know where to film in Nashville, ever. Ever place in that town is used to the Country music industry coming and paying big dollars to film there. That ain't us, chief!
I do want to film all these artists for y'all though. So, why not turn our tiny office into a more permanent show? Many have seen the aforementioned Tiny Desk series. Some of y'all have probably seen Pete Seeger's famous "Rainbow Quest" show ( • Episode 1 - Rainbow Qu... , back in the 60s. We're taking a bit of inspiration from those and making the VHS HQ live series. AKA people coming and just hanging out with us in the office. It will be fun, it will be beautiful.
This first episode is with Caspian, formerly of Scissorbills, who y'all might remember ( • Scissorbills, "Scissor... ) and his neighbor, Cam, from the Deslondes ( • The Deslondes, "South ... . They're making something special, and I was pumped to record them after seeing them on Punk with a Camera ( • CPNPC - Allison - DIY ... . Their sound was like i'd never heard before. Stripped down, punk as hell, with an eclectic mix of genre, style and instrumentation. I mean come on, the Yamaha VSS 200 synthesizer from the late 1980s? Yes. Anyway, Caspian is slightly unhinged, in the best way, and it shines in his songwriting. Cam blesses anything he touches, adding flavor effortlessly with a deft and steady hand. And yes, that is Kyle Brew making a guest appearance.
So what do y'all think? Do you like this format? We will keep making the sessions out in the world. We're going to focus those more on the documentary style, like we did with the Mary Wallopers in Ireland ( • Exploring Irish folk m... . This seems like a good new format, though.
You can find Caspian on Instagram at @cpncaspian. Listen to his tunes on Bandcamp (cpnpc.bandcamp.com/music).
Our undying love and gratitude go to our executive producers for making this project possible: Brad Sirois, Mitchell Davis, Keith McQuillan, David Jameson, Lisa Galvan, Irvin Maddox, Josh Collins, Brady Jones, Julie Nestoroff, VJ Arizpe, and Rusty Shackleford.
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GemsOnVHS is a long running series of intimate, off-stage performances by songwriters we love.
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0:00 (Intro)
0:46 2 L8
3:09 (fiddle lessons)
3:51 Two Soldiers
6:53 (Byzantine empire)
7:34 Stumbling Block
10:38 (advice for the kids)

[@GemsOnVHS]

What do y'all think? Should we continue this series, VHS HQ live? I'm hoping it will allow me to bring more of the musicians you want! Who should we get on next? You can find Caspian and Cam's album, "XLEP," on Spotify at open.spotify.com/album/7KWzODcLqhOziEHQYjmMkp?si=S_LBcaFbSE668D6rB1YvTA. Check out what he's up to on Instagram at @cpncaspian.

[@Shaky11030]

Whatever or whomever you post I’ll watch, I love it all!

[@alexgray8804]

agreed, but i still got suggestions...desert honey, the fumblebuckers, the howlin brothers, west king string band@@Shaky11030

[@SabrinaAngel]

Yes! More!

[@scottkidwell3601]

Definitely need more like this. A good mix of field recordings and Gems HQ videos would be great. I'll watch it all, regardless

[@louisaguilarmusic]

Love it!

[@lyndsaycooper4133]

Stumbling Block is going to be my new inner monologue song before long. I enjoyed this very much.

[@GemsOnVHS]

dude, that song is a KILLER. i should've put it first lmao

[@christypowell.]

​@@GemsOnVHSit's only for the real ones who stick out the whole video

[@md1trk]

Pure unadulterated creativity.

[@GemsOnVHS]

Well put. I think that's what draws me to it as well. Creative engine.

[@reddwing4368]

This dudes ability to write addictive hooks Is crazy good That must come from under the shadow of gods hand

[@elfnwally]

I find Stumbling Block so beautiful with a profound story behind those words.

[@reddwing4368]

@@elfnwally I got your number now Bad man bad man go away

[@elfnwally]

❤ @@reddwing4368

[@hacgarimman9660]

Too L8. What a tune. Classic

[@JeffinBville]

Amen.

[@scubasteve4093]

I enjoyed this, especially with interludes with clips showing their personalities. Would be cool to see them sprinkled in between field recording episodes

[@ciran1ne]

Love what Caspian is doing with his project.

[@MrManhick]

This is amazing

[@telephonepolaroids]

Magnificent experience! 🖖😀

[@shaneSAYSlawlballs]

Huge fan of Blackbird Raum. Just now discovering this other project.

[@WeeJoePrice]

Very Refreshing Guys..... 🎸🎤🎹🎼📝

[@kitpinesND]

The yamaha vibes are perfect. Feels so familiar, like just hanging out with friends. Stumbling block is a ripper

[@FelixLivni]

So effing good. And loved the scissorbills video from a few years ago. Excited to learn about other things Caspian has been up to! Also, VHS HQ is a great idea.

[@jocelyneross6424]

This is very nice. When I put my headphones in it is a special treat for me alone. Such a very nice special treat for bad days to come. Tell the singing man with the meaty thighs to keep whistling the fine swoony tunes

[@GemsOnVHS]

will do. hell, subscribe and youll undoubtedly see more.

[@jameshynes6278]

Fucking making history guys !!!! Love is all, every last bit. Best of luck to y’all great artists love your music gems is by far my favorite best tunes out of this century keep it up guys🎉

[@EmilyGray-vm2fd]

I am in love with this duo! Especially Caspian. He is so amazing and beautiful

[@masonalexanderweems]

Love the format ! love the PWAC connection. keep killin it

[@GemsOnVHS]

PWAC is cool stuff! I still find great artists on there.

[@sethmountain]

This is perfection, Anthony!

[@GemsOnVHS]

thank you seth!

[@christypowell.]

The way i never would have expected to see him on here. What is this GEM? Hello!

[@nicrosser1428]

Love this

[@DDNEV]

I love him so much.

[@colinbeveridge2171]

Keep going! Bring ‘‘em all in!!!

[@reddwing4368]

All this from the chance comment of "so cool" Amazing as always With Saint Anthony and his gems Lol Great stuff Thanks REDD

[@EGwaltz]

Excellent content and even better music! Slap a rug in there and call it a day. I'll be back for more!

[@reliablechild]

Heck yeah! 😎

[@dilap11]

yeah obviously keep doing it! this is great =)

[@crazyninjamofo]

We like.

[@jpj6780]

I’m getting some David Lee Roth vibes.

[@JeffinBville]

Live (even recorded) short concerts are great. My attention span is such that #shorts piss me off but half an hour+ of good music? Bring it on!

[@GemsOnVHS]

lol you are a rare breed! ppl love that mini content crap!

[@JeffinBville]

@@GemsOnVHS Maybe I'm older than your average viewer?

[@chriswest7468]

Rad 😊

[@Freedirtrecords]

rad

[@SabrinaAngel]

Cool voice🙂

[@alexgray8804]

still cant wait til you guys make a hawaii trip. bluegrass hawaii fall campout jam is october 20-23, open invite with a place to stay after campout. every 3rd week in april and october.🤙🤘

[@GemsOnVHS]

yo, send me an email buddy, [e-mail]

[@erikfullerton1407]

Awesome, I say keep it around. I don't prefer it to the single-song field recordings for me, but it's a great addition.

[@GemsOnVHS]

yeah im with ya, i'll still be doing the single song ones out and about. god knows i have a million in the hard drive to finish.

[@dannymusic9046]

This is cool as fuck! 🤩

[@robinresistance]

Isn‘t that Scissorbills? 😮

[@GemsOnVHS]

indeed

[@mrguitar266]

What happened to your first contest winner? She was amazing. She should have more support from y'all. 😢❤

[@GemsOnVHS]

she had a lot of issues with us and didn't enjoy her experience, so we have decided to not work together ever again! and thats OK! we respect her opinion 100% and wish her nothing but the best :] and from what i can tell, she is doing great!

[@mrguitar266]

@GemsOnVHS I've heard the opposite from a lot of people you've had on your channel. They say you treat them like they're disposable and like trash. It was very special experience for them and you ruined it. You really should be open to more diverse personalities and diverse music and not make them feel alienated. We're all in the world together and it's hard to be a musicians in this world. The last thing these struggling musicians need is for someone like you to ruin them with lies. Shouldn't be so open talking about these people on here in public. Private thing to say things like they have problems. That's very rude and un called for on a public platform such as this. It's very unprofessional. I feel sorry for anyone who has had to go through how you've treated them. Just be fair and kind to all.

[@cpnpcbeats6133]

💋💋💋💋💋

[@alexgray8804]

the big question, mask with jim carey or mask with cher? not gonna lie, i hate both those movies!😂

[@GemsOnVHS]

LMAO jim carey - idk the cher one but im sure i can get it on VHS somewhere

[@ThisCreaturesFeatures]

And so that's what I mean when I say @GemsOnVHS!