Courses – Williamson Lofts, Cincinnati, Ohio

About Courses: Though it was not planned to have “Courses” land on this date, Valentiger definitely knew they would be filming in this specific elevator. As they often pass through Ohio, the band frequents a friend’s floor in these Williamson Lofts, developing a strange admiration for the quirky elevator they’ve deemed “the cage of death.” So during the Wednesday hours when most were at work, the three of them loaded all the recording equipment and Shirey, with his guitar, into the tiny box. Rider’s bell set was waiting for him, already set up on the third floor. Take one was scratched, as Shirey figured out how to concentrate on lyrics with people coming in and out of a moving elevator. Take two was credited to planning the movement of the members in and out. But by take three, it seemed to flow perfectly with a flawless bell solo by Rider, played while filming himself in action. Upon a second viewing, you’ll probably recognize Shirey snickering while Kehoe manages otherwise belting vocals in such a confined space. Only one person witnessed this filming as Rider exited the elevator into the parking garage below.

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