Dumpstaphunk - Dancin to the Truth

Dumpstaphunk's video represents a nostalgic nod to the spirit of New Orleans' renowned street celebrations and the symbolism of the Crescent City, coupled with a modern edge delivered from the front row of a Dumpstaphunk concert.

"Every time Dumpstaphunk performs that song, we dedicate it to all the music lovers out there," keyboardist and vocalist Ivan Neville explained. "We're talking about the healing power and the righteousness of music, and where better to celebrate that spirit than in New Orleans?" 

True to the track, the "Dancin' To The Truth" video couples archival footage of Mardi Gras Indians and candid images of locals dancing in the streets, with live clips from a Dumpstaphunk performance at the Howlin' Wolf during 2013's Mardi Gras celebrations. Its abstract interpretation intends to place the viewer within that experience, providing a brief translation of what it might be like to let loose with Dumpstaphunk down in New Orleans. 

"The video reiterates that music is the truth. We are fortunate that there's still an audience out there that wants to hear music like this, from real musicians playing it live," Neville added. "But we also left a lot to the imagination, so that people can feel that groove and let it take them wherever they want."


VIDEO DIRECTION: Jon Phillips (Silverback Music/Controlled Substance Sound Labs)
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Raymond St Martin (Hubtuit) / Jon Phillips (Silverback Music/Controlled Substance Sound Labs)
PRODUCTION HOUSE: Hubtuit / Silverback Music / Controlled Substance Sound Labs 
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Gus Winkelman (Hubtuit) + Jay Newbie + Jeff Pilskin (Raised Fist Propaganda) + Andrew L. Anthony (Best Coast Productions)
SPECIAL FX & EDITING: Andrew L. Anthony (Best Coast Productions) 
ADDITIONAL FX: Motohiro Nezu 
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE: Jay Newbie (Big Chief Films) + Jeff Pilskin (Raised Fist Propaganda) 
ADDITIONAL EDITING: Joe Hansen
ADDITIONAL CAM CREW: Tyler Wall + Ben Wild
Flag Girl: Nicole Nelson 
Hooper: Julia Hulia 

"Dancing To The Truth" off Dumpstaphunk's new album DIRTY WORD:http://smarturl.it/Dumpsta_iTunes 

Lyrics:

Reaching out not holding back
Recipe says never cut no slack
Finest wine and that's just what's real
If it's in good time, it's gonna make you feel better than anything
Might just make you wanna sing
Big love and peace let's bring

Dancin to the truth
Let your body move
Dancing to the truth
Let it speak to you

Pass it on if you want some too
Guaranteed to be good to you
That is why the truth be told
Open your mind until the story unfolds
Feels better than anything, might just make you wanna sing
Some love and peace we'll bring

Dance...

Feels better than anything
Might just make you wanna sing
Some love and peace we'll bring

Dancin to the truth
Let your body move
Dancin to the truth
Let it speak to you

Dancin to the truth, dance
Let your body move (you can't deny it)
Dancin to the truth, dance (c'mon dance man)
Let it speak to you (let it speak, let it speak)
Dancin to the truth, dance (dance, dance, dance...)
Let your body move (oh you really feel it)
Dancin to the truth (c'mon, c'mon, c'mon...)
Let it speak to you (let your body move)

Dance