Uploaded September 2015 | Updated September 2026, 21 minutes ago
Official video for "Just Stay Right There," track 13 from Makaya McCraven's 2015 International Anthem release, In The Moment. Makaya McCraven on drums/production with Jeff Parker on guitar and Matt Ulery on double bass. Video directed by Eshovo Momoh.
Artist statement:
Upon first listen, "Just Stay Right There" presented a beautifully meshed layering of sound that conveyed a certain depth. The constant murmur of voices in the background suggested an organic development/process for how this track came to be. It gave the feel of a live recorded jam session. While these voices provided a context of time, the steadying drum provided a pace that suggested "action" or "drive." "Action" and an appreciation for the origin of the sounds that come together on this track became a source of inspiration that led me in search of footage that responded to me in that way.
My own interests and cultural influences have developed my voice into one unafraid to discuss divisive cultural issues. As a first generation American born to parents who immigrated from Nigeria, I learned early on that the racial injustices in America were not resolved with silence. Whether we're ready or not, the current condition of our United States of America is forcing us to face these types difficult conversations. In the midst of riots and protests happening across the country in solidarity with the families of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, i was drawn to the blueprint laid by African American ancestors following the wake of injustice. My intention to discuss fragile issues gained perspective when i located the footage used of the 1967 Detroit Riots.
In response to the voices conversing in the background, I felt they added a rhythm on pace with human behavior. One that was different than the percussion. That contrast inspired me to focus on how to emphasize for a listener and viewer the simultaneous rhythms taking place. The addition of the "color window" allowed me that expression as I was able to present a visual representation of Makaya McCraven's "Just Stay Right There."
- Eshovo Momoh
Official video for "Just Stay Right There," track 13 from Makaya McCraven's 2015 International Anthem release, In The Moment. Makaya McCraven on drums/production with Jeff Parker on guitar and Matt Ulery on double bass. Video directed by Eshovo Momoh.
Artist statement:
Upon first listen, "Just Stay Right There" presented a beautifully meshed layering of sound that conveyed a certain depth. The constant murmur of voices in the background suggested an organic development/process for how this track came to be. It gave the feel of a live recorded jam session. While these voices provided a context of time, the steadying drum provided a pace that suggested "action" or "drive." "Action" and an appreciation for the origin of the sounds that come together on this track became a source of inspiration that led me in search of footage that responded to me in that way.
My own interests and cultural influences have developed my voice into one unafraid to discuss divisive cultural issues. As a first generation American born to parents who immigrated from Nigeria, I learned early on that the racial injustices in America were not resolved with silence. Whether we're ready or not, the current condition of our United States of America is forcing us to face these types difficult conversations. In the midst of riots and protests happening across the country in solidarity with the families of Mike Brown and Eric Garner, i was drawn to the blueprint laid by African American ancestors following the wake of injustice. My intention to discuss fragile issues gained perspective when i located the footage used of the 1967 Detroit Riots.
In response to the voices conversing in the background, I felt they added a rhythm on pace with human behavior. One that was different than the percussion. That contrast inspired me to focus on how to emphasize for a listener and viewer the simultaneous rhythms taking place. The addition of the "color window" allowed me that expression as I was able to present a visual representation of Makaya McCraven's "Just Stay Right There."
- Eshovo Momoh






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Directed, Shot and Edited by Sam Klickner October 2015 in Portland, Oregon.
Organic Liquid Effects Shot and Composited by Dustin Houston.
Featuring Andrew Auble.
Music composed and performed by Aheluchatistas: Ryan Oslance and Shane Parish.
IARC0006 available on Vinyl LP, CD, and digital download.
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https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/more-energy-fields-current
Please be aware strobe effect is used in this film around the 5:15 mark.
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more about filmmaker Cara Stricker:
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