NORTH COUNTRY SQUARE DANCE (SQUARE DANCE ALL NIGHT)

NORTH COUNTRY SQUARE DANCE (SQUARE DANCE ALL NIGHT)
(Music: Krakauer, Words: Makonnen, arr. Tagg, Bergsonist) from "MAZEL TOV COCKTAIL PARTY"
Mazel Tov Cocktail Party conceived & created by David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg
Michael Joseph McQuilken, video concept, edit & special effects
This video was created individually and remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic in the summer/fall of 2020 in Living Rooms & Basements. The band did not ever meet in person until nearly a YEAR after the making of this video
David Krakauer, clarinet
Kathleen Tagg, keyboard, producer
Sarah MK, rap vox and vocals
Yoshie Fruchter, electric guitar
Jerome Harris, electric bass
Martin Shamoonpour, daf
Bergsonist, sampler/electronics
Mazel Tov Cocktail Party is a "good vibes explosion" created in response to the current climate of polarization and negativity that pervades our daily lives. In these uncertain times, it’s a chance for all of us to come together to celebrate our common humanity.
Music produced by Kathleen Tagg with David Krakauer
Music edited by Kathleen Tagg
Music mixed by Marc Urselli
Video footage & audio for David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg, Yoshie Fruchter & Jerome Harris filmed and recorded by Kathleen Tagg at home and at the Flatbush Jewish Center.
Sarah MK's video footage filmed by Frantz Lee. Audio recorded at home by Sarah MK.
Martin Shamoonpour’s video footage and audio recorded at home by Martin Shamoonpour.
This video was created in part for an online residency at MusicUnitesUS, Brandeis University (Judith Eissenberg, director); and was made possible in part with public funds from LMCC and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA).
Music created during an artist retreat at Hill and Hollow Music; Saranac, NY
Mazel Tov Cocktail Party is a Table Pounding Music Production
For more information and lyrics, visit www.mazeltovcocktailparty.com