Drain: A Duet
Drain: A Duet (Winter) - This project was created in conjunction with the Albuquerque Public Art Program and Dr. Manuel Montoya, Associate Professor of Global Political Economy and Cultural Economics in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Economics. A group of artists used the Terra Prime deck to develop their pieces based around ecology and New Mexico.
For the last year I’ve been collecting field recordings in the Albuquerque Basin, a watershed that feeds in the Rio Grande river and surrounding aquifer. I recorded water and wildlife in acequias, ditches, gutters, streets, arroyos, and areas where water flows from the mountains into the river. Selected musicians then helped me record a score to accompany the sounds and images of this area. During this time I saw the Rio Grande dry up during the summer, which seems to become a recurring event in Albuquerque. Recently a Meta data center was constructed in Los Lunas where I grew up. The data center takes up millions of gallons of water from the aquifer that the people who inhabit this land drink from.
Teresa Esguerra provided percussion noise, Barney Lopez did bass, Lauren Poole provided vocals, Candace Morales provided vocals. Additional footage by James Sturges and Rusty Rutherford. Thanks to J P who has included me on their projects, and who organized walks through Albuquerque helped inspire this piece.
PREVIEW - Drain: A Duet
This is a preview of the Winter section of my project created in conjunction with the Albuquerque Public Art Program and Dr. Manuel Montoya, Associate Professor of Global Political Economy and Cultural Economics in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Economics
For the last year I’ve been collecting field recordings in the Albuquerque Basin, a watershed that feeds in the Rio Grande river and surrounding aquifer. I recorded water and wildlife in acequias, ditches, gutters, streets, arroyos, and areas where water flows from the mountains into the river. Selected musicians then helped me record a score to accompany the sounds and images of this area.
During this time I saw the Rio Grande dry up during the summer, which seems to become a recurring event in Albuquerque. Recently a Meta data center was constructed in Los Lunas where I grew up. The data center takes up millions of gallons of water from the aquifer that the people who inhabit this land drink from.
Teresa Esguerra provided percussion noise and Barney Lopez did bass for this section.
Terra Prime will be on view at Gallery One from July 16 through August 14, 2026.
Platonic Ideal Original Soundtrack
by Tris Walsh
I recently wrote the original soundtrack to the play Platonic Ideal. It was ran July 23-25th, 2026 at the Box Performance Space in Albuquerque NM. It was produced by Liminal 77 and Dane Corbin. It was written by Julia Storch and directed by Katie Farmin. It starred Kane Distler, Lex Lotito, and Rhiannon Frazier.
“Beautiful” and “Ugly” are content with their life until Ugly makes a mask that allows her to experience life as her sister, Beautiful, does, creating a rift between the two sisters and complicating what they believed they are owed in life.
The Decline of Southwestern Civilization: Part 1
This documentary looks into Albuquerque’s underground music scene, where local musicians and artists have come together to make music for the love of it. It follows the people who create unique sounds, music, and noise and those who build spaces where these artists can share their work and connect with others.
Dog Jury Album Out Now!
The new Dog Jury is out now on streaming services. Listen Here
Released November 29th, the album was recorded by Chris Walsh, with Sleep Activity. Dog Jury consists of Barney Lopez on vocals and bass, Ryan Sciarrotta on drums and vocals, and Chris Walsh on guitar and vocals.
Dog Jury Bad Tattoo Music Video
"Bad Tattoo" by Dog Jury from the upcoming album 'No Leashes No Masters', out Nov. 29th, 2024 Order, stream & download: https://dogjury.hearnow.com/
Director & Writer: Barney Lopez, Chris Walsh, Ryan Sciarrotta
Cinematographer: Barney Lopez, Chris Walsh, Ryan Sciarrotta, Chris Burnett, Shannon Flynn
Edited by: Chris Walsh, Barney Lopez, Ryan Sciarrotta Starring: Barney Lopez, Chris Walsh, Ryan Sciarrotta
Featuring:
Chris Burnett as Security
Kathy Sciarrotta, Phil Sciarrotta, & Shannon Flynn as Food Court Normies
Special Thanks to Cottonwood Mall for not giving us any trouble, & Steve Jobs for inventing the iPhone so we could film incognito. Also thanks to the persons operating the Mechanical Bull and Carousel.
'Bad Tattoo' Written and Performed by Barney Lopez, Chris Walsh, Ryan Sciarrotta
Produced, engineered & mixed by Chris Walsh at Sleep Activity Records
Mastered by Andrew Godfrey at Dynamic Noise Audio
Barney Lopez - Bass/Vox
Chris Walsh - Guitar/Vox
Ryan Sciarrotta - Drums/Vox
Lyrics
I don’t f*cking give a sh!t about your bank account
Or your wallet f*ck your money f*ck your citi card
You can go and take a piss on all the sh!t you own
OOOOOOOWWWNNN
You can catch me cashing in my grabs at Hollister
Use my money buying drugs outside the liquor store
Start to run whenever they start screaming shoplifter
GOOOOOOOOO
I got a bad tattoo at the mall…. X2
I don’t wanna f*cking hear about your microphones
I don’t even wanna hear about your studio
I don’t f*cking give a sh!t about the stuff you own
OOOOOOOWWWNNN
If I have to sit through one more f*cking dialogue
I don’t care if this sh!ts digital or analog
You can catch me in the food court slammin chili dogs
GOOOOOOOOOO
I got a bad tattoo at the mall…. X3
I got this bad attitude at the mall- Huh! SOLO I got a bad tattoo at the mall…. X3
I got a bad attitude at the mall-
AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
I got a bad tattoo at the mall…. X3
Black Friday, Black Friday at the Mall x4
I think I a shot at a dude at the mall
The Talking Hours
Music Video
Filmed in at my work's training room. I directed, filmed, and edited this music video for The Talking Hours. We shot it a few times on Sony FX3 with the Sigma 24-70mm lens.
The Talking Hours consist of Mauricio and Karie. Mauricio came up with the idea of him at a table and Karie in the corner playing. Katie Farmin also helped.
Right Now was recorded at Empty House Studio, Albuquerque NM.
Right Now is available on The Talking Hours new album "Transmissions To Missy" released Sept 20, 2024
Lyrics:
Right now, What I wanted to say Nothing gets in the way, Of you Right now, Every night every day Nothing stands in my way, Of you Right now, baby don’t go away No I need you to stay, so cold Right now, no I won’t go away Just believe when I say, I’m yours
University of New Mexico Screenwriting MFA 2022 Class Short Films
Lauren Poole and I were asked by University of New Mexico Theater Professor Gregory S Moss to help produce the films for his Screenwriting MFA class. We gathered students and professionals to help make these 6 wonderful scripts. Watch them below.
Prism Bitch- Music Video-
City Nights
"City Nights" music video was created by Lauren Poole and I. It was inspired by late 1980s and early 1990s movies such as Broadcast News.
It premiered on Flood Magazine website.
Directed by Lauren Poole Cinematography: Colemar Nichols Camera: John Blankenship Camera Assistant: Evan White Lighting: Quentin Day Costumes: Angelique Paul Graphics: Lauren Brazil
Filmed at 519 Studios in Albuquerque, NM.
“City Nights” was recorded and produced at Sound of Sirens Studios with Toshi Kasai.
About
My name is Chris Walsh
I'm a musician and filmmaker based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I've worked for Breaking Bad, Prism Bitch, Red Light Cameras, City of Albuquerque, Blackout Theatre, University of New Mexico, and more.
