The "Finding Our Rhythm" Project
The "Finding Our Rhythm" Project
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In 2023, The Kids Are Running Wild had the opportunity to partner with Inumin Productions and the creative vision and storytelling of Edmonton-based videographer Gerald Pagdato. At the time, Gerry was, for the most part, an unknown acquaintance to the band. Under the course of his leadership and visual storytelling, the group found room to publicly tell the story of journeying together towards their first album release.
With creative partnership from STORYHIVE, the year of recording saw a flurry of pitches, storyboards, interviews, and audio-visual recording sessions during their time together with Gerry. The six episode docu-series aired in 2024 on Telus Optik, chronicling the process of writing, performing, refining, producing, and releasing the very first batch of original songs together as a band.
You can find out more details about the Finding Our Rhythm project on its website or Instagram account, or you can watch full episodes on YouTube using the links below.
In a unique twist ending, after spending countless numbers of hours together with filmmaker Gerald Pagdato, the band realized that jam sessions would begin to feel empty moving forward without him. After a year of intense community building through making the videos, The Kids Are Running Wild officially invited Gerry to become the seventh member of the band in late 2024. In 2025, his debut rap song collaboration, "Tomorrow", was released.
EPISODE 1
In this episode, meet a diverse group of friends who form a band, blending their unique life stories with a shared passion for music, embarking on an unexpected journey to create their first album together.
EPISODE 2
The band dives into crafting their unique sound, exploring genres and collaborating on their first album. They navigate creative differences and personal stories, shaping their musical journey.
EPISODE 3
As they press on towards their goal, member of The Kids Are Running Wild have to discuss logistical and technical challenges. Personal narratives of fear and excitement emerge as they work through initial recording struggles and breakthroughs.
EPISODE 4
Group members open up about their struggles and personal growth. As they dive deeper into the stories behind their songs, tensions rise, and they must navigate conflicts to keep their dream alive.
EPISODE 5
The band’s influence in their local hometown of Edmonton grows as they continue the mixing and production process. They celebrate the release of their first song and resolve technical issues, finalizing songs for their album.
EPISODE 6
The day has finally come: the band records their album in Edmonton, overcoming emotional and technical hurdles. They reflect on their journey and give advice to aspiring musicians, looking ahead to what the future holds.
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE
In a special extra episode, the filmmaker, Gerald Pagdato, reflects on his journey and personal growth through the course of getting to know the band.
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