“What In The World Is The World Coming To” has been judged an Award Winner as BEST MUSIC VIDEO in the Music Video category in the Rome International Short Festival - Summer 2023 Competition. 

The video was a collaborative effort by Neil w Young - lyricist, vocalist, video director and executive director), Michael Gogol - composer, Trevor Titian - editing & mixing engineer, and Jody Matheson - video producer.

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE WORLD COMING TO" VIDEO SELECTED AS A SEMI-FINALIST AT  
PARIS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FESTIVAL and a SEMI-FINALIST AT THE CHICAGO FILMMAKER AWARDS 
AND
WAS A QUARTER-FINALIST AT 
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS 

  This powerful video is a profound and penetrating reflection of the troubling times we face during current worsening and worrisome events, encapsulating the unraveling of the threads of democracy. It is a stark reminder of the world's harsh realities and the ever-growing sea of lies that lie ahead. 

A collaborative production featuring Neil w Young (musician, lyricist, vocalist, video director), Michael Gogol (musician, composer), Trevor Titian (editing & mixing engineer), and Jody Matheson (video producer), this video combines galvanic Electro Pop music by Michael with Neil's Dylanesque lyrics and commanding 'born in the dust' vocals - a forceful and riveting blend that defines our uncertain and perilous times.

VIDEO SELECTED AS SEMI-FINALIST AT PARIS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FESTIVAL

September 12, 2023 

Paris International Short Festival

Hello Neil w, 
We would like to notify you that the status of your project has been updated. Your project has now been recognized as Semi-Finalist in the festival for September 2023. We extend our congratulations on your achievement. 

The final results of this season, along with the names of the winners, will be announced on Oct 10. 

At this time, we do not require any additional materials from you. 

Best regards, 
Paris International Short Festival

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE WORLD COMING TO" video selected as a Semi-Finalist - a collaborative production by Neil w Young - lyricist, vocalist, video director; Michael Gogol - composer;Trevor Titian - editing and mixing engineer; Jody Matheson - video producer. 

Video available on YouTube.

 

NEIGHBOURS OF PARIS ON THE GRAND

January 2022 issue

Neil was honoured to be featured in the January issue of the local magazine, ‘NEIGHBOURS OF PARIS ON THE GRAND.

2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards   

Neil was the recipient of the Golden Kayak in the 2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards for Best Country Song 2020 for his song There Won’t Be Any Arizona – Radio Mix.

2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards   

Neil was the recipient of the Golden Kayak in the 2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards for Best World Song 2020 for his song What In The World Is The World Coming To

Described as a ‘great tribute to the truth’ the song was a collaborative work between Neil and musician Michael Gogol of Germany. Michael composed the galvanizing ElectroPop music while Neil wrote the Dylanesque-like lyrics and performed the compelling vocals. 

Neil also directed the powerful and riveting YouTube video for the song. The video can be seen at https://youtu.be/sr_bvGomKu4