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Paradigm Shift

'Paradigm Shift' is a politically charged music video set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world where David and John's preferred mode of transportation is an armored tank-like vehicle.
The song questions the logic of the current political climate around the world.

  • David Varga
    Author
    Dateline, Storm Riders, Culpa Innata, My Metallic Dream
  • John Tumminia
    Author
    My Metallic Dream
  • Cyborg Asylum
    Name of Band or Artist
    My Metallic Dream
  • David Varga
    Director
    My Metallic Dream
  • John Tumminia
    Director
    My Metallic Dream
  • David Varga
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
    My Metallic Dream
  • John Tumminia
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
    My Metallic Dream
  • David Varga
    Editing
    Dateline NBC, Inside The Obama Whitehouse, My Metallic Dream-Cyborg Asylum, and many many more
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    Rock, Electro-rock, Alternative
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - David Varga, John Tumminia

Cyborg Asylum is, David Varga and John
Tumminia, a NYC Producer-Singer duo with
roots in the United Kingdom and the United
States. An inventive brand of electro
post-industrial alt-rock. Sharply crafted beats
and grooves blended with beautiful melodies
and harmonies make up a rich sonic palette.
Listeners are taken on an emotionally charged,
alluring, and at times, ominous journey.
All of the writing and arranging for Cyborg
Asylum takes place in David’s home studio
(The Sky Box). Guitar parts are sent to David’s
cousin, Phil Jones in England, where he plays
and records them.The process is very much a
product of the times we live in, with constant
digital transfer of files throughout the writing
process. It isn’t until the group heads into the
studio to properly record vocals and mix that
everyone is in the same room at once.
David and John, both with video production backgrounds, decided to produce, direct and edit two music videos after releasing Cyborg Asylum's album, 'Never Finished, Only Abandoned'. David is an Emmy Award winning editor and edited two music videos off of the album for the singles: Paradigm Shift and My Metallic Dream.

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Director Statement

Cyborg Asylum is, David Varga and John Tumminia, a NYC Producer-Singer duo with roots in the United Kingdom and the United States. An inventive brand of electro post-industrial alt-rock. Sharply crafted beats and grooves blended with beautiful melodies and harmonies make up a rich sonic palette. Listeners are taken on an emotionally charged, alluring, and at times, ominous journey.
We wanted the video for Paradigm Shift to have a bit of a post-apocalyptic feel. To that end, we rented an armored transport in the woods and gave the video a very "gritty" look. It's a very political song, questioning the logic of various world leaders.
Since David is an Emmy Award winning editor, it was easy for him to edit the music video and put his unique touch on it musically and visually.