Thursday, October 8, 2009

Assembling Show Props and Wardrobe

Let's see what we have here...

Gas Mask - Check!
Stormtrooper Blaster - Check!
Neoprene Gloves - Check!
Pumpkin Mask - Check!
Knee Brace - Check!
Skateboard Wrist and Elbow Pads - Check!
Pumpkin Flashers - Check!
Billy Club - Check!

Now it's time to get the Severed Heads, LED Jason Mask, Quarts of Blood, Creepy Crawlers...

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Any Questions? - Evolution


Evolution was the third video off of our Any Questions? 2000 release, Mutation. MC2P4 delivers an acting tour de force performance and is joined by Ho Magos (Ken Chandler), who provides a white faced demon cameo. You get to see MC2P4 do it all in this video. A nearly nude MC2P4 dons his infamous "wire costume", feasts upon severed heads, injects himself with re-animation reagent, is implanted with LED systems, and much, much more.

I (Ttam Troll) was behind the camcorder directing ("Do weird face shit!") and filming for most of the scenes but some additional footage was shot by Steve Olsen, Ho Magos, Brian "Who" Black, and even Jackey McConnell (she shot the outdoor snow footage). It was assembled into a final edit in 2004 when we were preparing for the Any Questions? - Alive I Am tour.

One of the locations that we shot at was the abandoned Pennhurst State School and Hospital in Spring City, PA. While shooting footage there, we were forcibly removed from the property by their security. Apparently, we were "trespassing" and we were told that we were lucky that they didn't put us in shackles and cart us off to jail.

Oh, the things we do for our art...

Monday, October 5, 2009

Light Saber Duel III


Light Saber Duel III is the final installment of the Light Saber Duel Trilogy. Filmed on one cold day in January 1988 over college Winter Break, this STO Productions video is a "classic". It stars Kurt Smith and Tony Townsend and was filmed and edited by Steve Olsen.


You may be asking yourself... "What does this have to do with Floating Fish Studios?" Well, I'll tell you. It features music by M Scott McConnell, co-founder of FFS. In essence, Light Saber Duel III marks the first music for film credit for FFS. However, I can't seem to find that on IMDb... What's up with that?


P.S. For you Shippensburg natives, the location for this shoot was at 9 South Queen Street (aka The Dungeon). If you look closely, you'll notice that the Sheetz convenience store in the background is of the classic pre-megalopolis design. Back when you could hide in the hallway and play video games while satisfying your late night munchie needs. Mmmmmm... chili cheese dogs!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

"Thirty days 'til Halloween, Halloween, Halloween! Thirty days 'til Halloween... Any Questions?"

"It's time. It's time. Time for the big giveaway. Halloween has come. All you lucky kids with Silver Shamrock masks, gather at the Meeting House Theater in Philadelphia PA on Halloween Night (10/31/09). Put on your masks and watch. All witches, all skeletons, all Jack-o'-Lanterns, gather 'round and watch. Watch the magic pumpkin. Watch ANY QUESTIONS?"

Yes, it's true. ANY QUESTIONS? will perform their live horror show for the first time in 5 years. Ttam Troll and MC2P4 will take the stage and unleash an unrelenting barrage of sonic terror and horrific visual hallucinations. The show will also mark the 20th Anniversary of this electro-terrorist unit and they plan to celebrate the occasion in a way that no one will ever forget (or possibly survive)!

Be sure to check back often to this blog. Over the next month, we will post pictures, videos, and stories of our preparations for the show. You'll see live rehearsal footage, hear audio experimentation, witness behind the scenes prop making sessions, and much, much more...

See you at the show!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Halloween Sacrifice 2009 Rehearsal?

This scene can only mean one thing. Look for the announcement tomorrow (10/01/09).

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Any Questions? Live Performance Rumors

Will Any Questions? perform at Halloween Sacrifice 2009? Official announcement coming on 10/01/09.