Behind the Player: Robbie Merrill

Behind The Player: Robbie Merrill is an interactive music video featuring Godsmack bassist Robbie Merrill. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features Robbie giving in-depth bass lessons for how to play "Speak" and "Voodoo" by Godsmack and an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician, including rare photos and video. The DVD also includes Robbie jamming the two tracks with Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin, VideoTab that shows exactly how Robbie plays his parts in the two songs, as well as other bonus material.

IMV donates $.25 from the sale of each Behind the Player DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that gets instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.

Contents
Robbie talks about his background, influences and gear, including rare photos and video
 * Behind The Player


 * "Speak" by Godsmack
 * Lesson: Robbie gives an in-depth bass lesson for how to play the song
 * Jam: Robbie jams the track with Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin
 * VideoTab: Animated tablature shows exactly how Robbie plays the track


 * "Voodoo" by Godsmack
 * Lesson: Robbie gives an in-depth bass lesson for how to play the song
 * Jam: Robbie jams the track with Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin
 * VideoTab: Animated tablature shows exactly how Robbie plays the track


 * Special features
 * Godsmack: Live trailer
 * Little Kids Rock promotional video

Personnel

 * Produced By: Ken Mayer & Sean E Demott
 * Directed By: Leon Melas
 * Executive Producer: Rick Donaleshen
 * Associate Producer: Shane Hall
 * Director Of Photography: Ken Barrows
 * Sound Engineer: Tim Harkins
 * Edited By: Jeff Morose
 * Mixed By: Matt Chidgey & Cedrick Courtois
 * Graphics By: Thayer Demay
 * Transcription By: Thayer Demay
 * Camera Operators: Chris Shaw, Mike Chateneuf, Kieth Mcnulty, Doug Cragoe
 * Gaffer: John Parker


 * Technical Director: Tyler Bourns
 * Assistant Director: Matt Pick
 * Production Assistant: Laine Proctor
 * Lighting And Grip: Mcnulty Nielson
 * Artist Hospitality: Sasha Mayer
 * Shot At: Korn Studios
 * Special Guest: Shannon Larkin
 * Cover Photo By: Neil Zlozower
 * Video Courtesy Of: Oz Barron, Universal Records
 * Photos Courtesy Of: Neil Zlozower, Joes Testa, Spector Bass, Shane Hall, Stephanie Pick