Lockout

"Lockout" is a 13 part original web series created, produced, directed, edited, and filmed by Marc Ostrick from 1999 to 2000. The series focus on emerging bands struggling to making it in the music business, capturing young artists giving everything they have as they make music and try to have their songs heard around the world.

Background

The internet series was originally created for Eveo.com contest in 1999.

The website had created a new space for videos under three minutes in length about anything from true-life experiences to complete fiction. Everyone who submited an video by February 15th received $100, and the Grand Prize winner would receive $10,000 in cash or a Video Editing Suite consisting of Apple's G4 computer, a Sony VX 1000 DV camcorder, Final Cut Pro and an Apple Studio Display. To qualify for any of the prizes, videos had to be submitted by March 15th, 2000.

Hybrid Theory

One band featured in LOCKOUT was Hybrid Theory. They were taped on February 24, 2000 rehearsing material for their first album. The band's rehearsal space at the time was located on Hollywood Boulevard between the intersections of Hollywood Boulevard and Ivar Avenue, and Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. They are seen playing versions of "Esaul", "Slip" and "Rhinestone". Before releasing their debut effort, the band changed their name to Linkin Park.

Jeff Blue is also featured in one of the episodes, playing a demo CD containing versions of "Untitled" and "Super Xero".

Around 2.5 hours of footage were filmed and it became a big sought after item among fans. Over $10,000 is wanted by Marc Ostrick for the full raw footage.

Episodes

1. Linkin Park, Rock / Hip Hop Fusion
2. Slye, Alternative Rock
3. Brad & Damon, Musicians & Roommates
4. DJ Joe of Linkin Park
5. Switchblade Kittens, Girl Pop Punk
6. Sean & Jeremie, Musical
7. Nathan Bush, Blues
8. Gregg Fine, Electronica
9. Mr. Blue, VP Warner Bros. Records A&R
10. Sandy Mist, Professional Shower Singer

Trivia

• Footage from Lockout was used without Marc Ostrick's permission or knowledge in the 3rd episode of MTV's documentary series The Ride which aired on October 6th, 2014.

External Links

• DJ Joe of Linkin Park
• jammin with linkin park
• Lockout: Interview At The Pickle Factory, Part 1
• Lockout: Interview At The Pickle Factory, Part 2
• Lockout: Sandy Mist, Pro Shower Singer
• Lockout: Gregg Fine Part 1
• Lockout: Gregg Fine Part 2
• Lockout: Slye, Part 1
• Lockout: Slye, Part 2
• Lockout: The Switchblade Kittens
• Lockout: Jeff Blue
• Lockout: Nathan Bush