DIGITAL SHARK DOCUMENTARY 2006

This page is under construction but will soon contain details about Alan's new documentary currently in production at Digital Shark.

For the film, Alan is drawing upon his five years of experience as the sole American member of four Japanese bands based in New York (despite the fact that he cannot read music or speak Japanese), his friendship with a community of Japanese musicians living in New York and his fascination with various aspects of Japanese culture.

This documentary focuses on the personal experiences of the musicians as well as their music, while exploring the cultural differences, influences and unique perspectives of these struggling artists living so far from the country of their birth and in one of the most difficult and complex cities in the world. And in addition to telling their personal stories and presenting a wealth of information about Japanese culture, this documentary benefits greatly from the inclusion of eye-popping live performances as well as interviews with fans, critics, promoters, club owners and various artists and media personalities critical to the underground entertainment scene in New York.

Further details and clips will be posted in early March and will be updated continually as production continues.

If you would like more information about this project or would like to in some way become involved with this documentary, either in front of or behind the camera, please contact AL at:

digitalshark@att.net