System 56 — Through Other Eyes

One of the best bands to come out of Cleveland in the '80's, System 56 recorded this song for an EP released in 1982 called "Beyond the Parade." Band leader Steve Simenic graciously allowed me to use it as the "soundtrack" for a film school production 27 years ago. When I recently discovered Steve had re-mastered the band's vinyl output and put together a CD called "Retrospective: 1982-1984," I thought it would be fun to dust off the 16mm film, re-cut it, and offer it to the band as the music video they never had.

You can read more about System 56 and purchase the CD on their website here:
http://www.beyondtheparade.com/ You can also purchase the CD from Amazon.com or the iTunes Music Store. Out of shelf space? The album is also available as a digital download on eMusic at: http://www.beyondtheparade.com/

The video plays smoother if you let it load all the way before hitting the "play" button

Category:

Music

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• System 56
• Through Other Eyes
• Steve Simenic
• John Collins
• Happy Medium Productions
• Vince Scafiti
• Chuck Ryder
• Kevin Lytle

[happymedium27]

If there's a better mix available I will gladly substitute it your holiness.

PS. Thanks for all the great music back in the day.

[superjx10]

great film! and of course great music. we had so much fun seeing system 56 at the phantasy in lakewood back in the day!

[happymedium27]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I think/thought this band was great too — just never had the chance to see 'em live.

[PopeOLodi]

I can almost hear my bass track or maybe not