Brian Siskind

Brian Siskind
Drone Cinematography
Documentary Film
Original Music Score
Fine Art Photography
Video Art Installations
Strategic Content
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Making new nostalgia.
nos·tal·gia
/näˈstaljə,nəˈstaljə/
: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past

Brian Siskind creates sublime and contemplative films, original music, and authentic content that performs.

Siskind's drone cinematography and documentary work have been featured on major networks, film festivals around the world, and named "Best Drone Filmmaker" by the Nashville Scene.

Siskind's music has been heard on Grammy winning records, the electronic music underground, art installations and performances in world renowned fine art venues including the Rothko Chapel and The Frist Art Museum - as well as national ad campaigns for brands including American Express and Adidas.

"A very original soundscape - It has to me, a seductive quality - I want to hear what's going to happen."
- Brian Eno
Drone Cinematography
with a focus on documentary.

Memphis and the Lorraine Motel
Scenes from Memphis for a documentary series, including the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King was assassinated.
Guido van Helten mural - Faulkton, South Dakota
Filmed only using a drone, a collection of documentary footage of artist Guido van Helten painting in Faulkton, South Dakota.
Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans
A collection of seen and unseen drone footage from the documentary directed by Jake Williams/Bright Sun Films, Closed For Storm, on Six Flags New Orleans.
Scale
Filmed using only a drone, SCALE is a black and white non-narrative documentary short that proposes a quiet meditation on the notion of scale and perception - featuring artist Guido van Helten painting an abandoned grain silo mural in Nashville.
One Day Documentaries
One Day Documentaries will shoot, edit, music score, color grade, and deliver finished docs in one day.
Learn more here.

Milly Mundy - Nashville Realtor
East Nashville born and raised, Milly takes us on her journey from the streets of Madison and Inglewood of her childhood, to making her unique path in a booming real estate market.
Forest Therapy Nashville
A look into the practice of Forest Therapy, based on the Japanese practice of “Shinrinyoku,” or “forest bathing”.
The Dead Deads - Tell Your Girls It's Alright [Meta Dead]
Episode one of a mini-doc series celebrating the forthcoming album Tell Your Girls It's Alright by The Dead Deads
H and H Market - Closing Hours
H and H Market had been in business under the current ownership for 48 years, until December 22nd, 2018 when the store was open for the last time.
Video Art
Awarded Nashville Metro Archives / Audiovisual Heritage Center
2019 Artist in Residence
TIME OUT OF MIND
New Nashville Nostalgia

A video art work that explores the psychology of change, nostalgia, and relational memory amid rapid change in Nashville using drones, archival film, and sound art. Brian Siskind 2019 Artist in Residence - Metro Nashville Archives / Nashville Public Library In cooperation with Fort Negley.
Vignettes
Ongoing playlist of short vignettes.
Shot, edited, scored in 120 minutes.
Nice things people said
"When searching for a drone operator for my documentary, Brian stepped up to the task. In difficult filming conditions, Brian was there bright and early every morning with a smile on his face and swirling ideas of what to capture next. Above all he was a pleasure to work with and captured truly jaw dropping footage which my film couldn't have done without. I would hire Brian a thousand times again and even if I have to fly him across the country, he is a must for any crew I would assemble."

Jake Williams
CEO/Producer, Bright Sun Films
Nice things people said
"Brian's efforts to document Nashville's endangered historic places with the use of a drone and music is ingenious and aligns perfectly with Historic Nashville's mission. We are so appreciative that Brian creates these stunning videos that show images of historic places that are often overlooked, unknown, and cannot be viewed from the street. The aerial views are important for not only documentation and education, but also for inspiring action and advocacy. Brian's creative work is helping promote and preserve the historic places that make Nashville unique, and for that we are truly grateful."

Robbie D. Jones - Historic Nashville, Inc.
Nice things people said
"LOOK! Up in the sky it's a bird, it's a plane...oh wait, it's one of Those Drones and my friend Brian Siskind doing what he does best - looking at the world from a different perspective. What a beautiful thing to share these awe inspiring videos and pictures. It's inspiring to see the world from a new view!"

Jeff Coffin, Dave Matthews Band
Tennessee State Prison
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New music.
Two new EP's.
These mark a return back to how I made records in the 90's.
No computers were used in the creation, performance, or recording.
Available everywhere.
Brian Siskind
LUSH EP
PASTURE EP
Released 1.21.21
Music and Production - Brian Siskind
Mastering - Bad Andy Mastering
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Those Soundtracks
For music score, and licensing inquiries make contact.
Available on vinyl and digital.
Artist Statement

Brian Siskind

I have 25 years of professional creative work in media and music production, original film music, fine art photography, documentary film, new media, technology, and marketing as a Strategist and Creative Director.

My independent film projects are often immersed in abandoned, forgotten places, and endangered historic properties. I also tell the stories of people in relation to place. I help brands get strategic results through effective use of authentic content.

I see endless potential to use drones for artistic and commercial projects that expand perceptions - and for the social good. Being a longtime music artist and visual artist, makes for an ideal marriage of the visual with the sonic.

- Brian Siskind
October 2020

photo credit:
Michael Weintrob from the Instrumenthead series
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Brian Siskind - Lush EP | Pasture EP cassette
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Time Out of Mind - no. 14
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Time Out of Mind - no. 13
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Time Out of Mind - no. 10
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BRIAN SISKIND - NITERÓI, WATER THAT HIDES [limited edition 12"]
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Good Rester / Diamond Age - Persona 22
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Trilon
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Brian Siskind - Live at the Rothko Chapel
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Fognode - Beat Hollow
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19" x 31" framed print - the.cp
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23" x 32" framed print - overlay
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Drone CinematographyDocumentary FilmOriginal Music ScoreFine Art PhotographyVideo Art InstallationsStrategic Content

Making new nostalgia.

Drone Cinematography

with a focus on documentary.

Memphis and the Lorraine Motel

Scenes from Memphis for a documentary series, including the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King was assassinated.

Guido van Helten mural - Faulkton, South Dakota

Filmed only using a drone, a collection of documentary footage of artist Guido van Helten painting in Faulkton, South Dakota.

Abandoned Six Flags New Orleans

A collection of seen and unseen drone footage from the documentary directed by Jake Williams/Bright Sun Films, Closed For Storm, on Six Flags New Orleans.

Scale

Filmed using only a drone, SCALE is a black and white non-narrative documentary short that proposes a quiet meditation on the notion of scale and perception - featuring artist Guido van Helten painting an abandoned grain silo mural in Nashville.

One Day Documentaries

One Day Documentaries will shoot, edit, music score, color grade, and deliver finished docs in one day.Learn more here.

Milly Mundy - Nashville Realtor

East Nashville born and raised, Milly takes us on her journey from the streets of Madison and Inglewood of her childhood, to making her unique path in a booming real estate market.

Forest Therapy Nashville

A look into the practice of Forest Therapy, based on the Japanese practice of “Shinrinyoku,” or “forest bathing”.

The Dead Deads - Tell Your Girls It's Alright [Meta Dead]

Episode one of a mini-doc series celebrating the forthcoming album Tell Your Girls It's Alright by The Dead Deads

H and H Market - Closing Hours

H and H Market had been in business under the current ownership for 48 years, until December 22nd, 2018 when the store was open for the last time.

Video Art

Awarded Nashville Metro Archives / Audiovisual Heritage Center2019 Artist in Residence

Vignettes

Ongoing playlist of short vignettes.Shot, edited, scored in 120 minutes.

Nice things people said

Nice things people said

Nice things people said

Tennessee State Prison

ON THE INSIDE

New music.

Two new EP's.These mark a return back to how I made records in the 90's.No computers were used in the creation, performance, or recording.Available everywhere.

Those Soundtracks

For music score, and licensing inquiries make contact.Available on vinyl and digital.

Artist Statement

Brian Siskind

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Store

Contact

Follow

@thosedrones

Drone Cinematography
Documentary Film
Original Music Score
Fine Art Photography
Video Art Installations
Strategic Content

One Day Documentaries will shoot, edit, music score, color grade, and deliver finished docs in one day.
Learn more here.

Awarded Nashville Metro Archives / Audiovisual Heritage Center
2019 Artist in Residence

Ongoing playlist of short vignettes.
Shot, edited, scored in 120 minutes.

Two new EP's.
These mark a return back to how I made records in the 90's.
No computers were used in the creation, performance, or recording.
Available everywhere.

For music score, and licensing inquiries make contact.
Available on vinyl and digital.