Scales of Pain

Been a long time coming...

Crazy Ballhead's "Scales of Pain", Winner of the Best Program Music Video for the Sac Music Seen Portion of the 2009 Sacramento Film and Music Festival, and Best Music Video for the 2009 Art Institute of Sacramento Student Showcase!

This project was a labor of love brought to life by Ian Webb and Reginald Waters, Coach Barrera, and of course, Crazy Fucking Ballhead.

The Boxer and Gym came by way of Coach Barrera, Owner of Broadway Boxing in Sacramento. The beats came from Crazy B, which he used to rock the crowd at the legendary Old Ironsides. And I provided the madness as usual.


Coach accepted the lead role in our video, and provided his facilties, without without any other thanks and the free publicity. Thanks to him and Crazy, the gym became packed within less than an hour and a half, full of supporters ready to see blood.


Alex Barrera, Coach's brother and fighter, stepped up as to play the role of a rival. He asked for my autograph at the premier of the video, but I should be getting his. Look out for this kid.

As for Crazy and Coach, do I need to say look out for them? They've been kicking ass for years now; Sac's only now catching up to them.





Having this video take one of the top honors of the night was one of the most fulfilling moments of my life, not only personally, but as a budding filmmaker.

We knew something special would come from this venture, but Crazy and I didn't really understand the potential until we stepped into that ring.

Scales of Pain reflects on the personal sacrifices that come with making art, on overcoming the odds in a crowded and often crooked game.

The only better metaphor for the video than the song itself are the two awards it won in it's wake.

While Ian, Reggie and I could've stayed contented to be fat and happy in air conditioned rooms while on break, we decided to strain our sanity and sleep by making this video and three others.





I can't ask for a better crew, and to be rewarded like we were validates my confidence in all of their abilities.

The most important thing I learned?

I was one of the naysayers of the Sac film scene. But I've learned the only way we'll turn this place around is to keep our noses to the grindstone, and keep honing our crafts with the talented people lying in wait here.