I Didn't Win + Live reviews of demos?
Did the comp on Saturday, I didn't win put put in a reasonable show which was nice.
Was good fun to do and gave me lots of things to think about for the one in July.
Anyhow
Music n that.
I've just been asked to be on an A&R panel for City Showcase. I've done it before and it's quite interesting getting picked apart, live, in front of an audience.
However, this time around they're wanting people to bring demos in and have them reviewed live in front of the audience. I think this could possibly only end in tears as no matter what I say would be deemed both wrong and unqualified. Then there'd be the whole "Is this representative of what A&R people are like?!?!" etc. I can usually be reasonably diplomatic in my response to something I don't like, but if it turns into an audio version of X-Factor I'm not sure if I'd be the best person for the job as I may get it wrong and upset someone.
I will have to think carefully about whether to agree to do it or not. Could be an accident waiting to happen methinks.
Filming the Zutons today which will be fun. I do camerawork sometimes for the labels and get to film bits and pieces. Done quite a few now, did the Ting Tings a few weeks back, did Celine Dion ages ago. Always makes a nice change to my day for a couple of hours.
Anyhow, I'm rambling now. Might add to this in a bit.
Hope all is well with you.
IB
Anyhow
Music n that.
I've just been asked to be on an A&R panel for City Showcase. I've done it before and it's quite interesting getting picked apart, live, in front of an audience.
However, this time around they're wanting people to bring demos in and have them reviewed live in front of the audience. I think this could possibly only end in tears as no matter what I say would be deemed both wrong and unqualified. Then there'd be the whole "Is this representative of what A&R people are like?!?!" etc. I can usually be reasonably diplomatic in my response to something I don't like, but if it turns into an audio version of X-Factor I'm not sure if I'd be the best person for the job as I may get it wrong and upset someone.
I will have to think carefully about whether to agree to do it or not. Could be an accident waiting to happen methinks.
Filming the Zutons today which will be fun. I do camerawork sometimes for the labels and get to film bits and pieces. Done quite a few now, did the Ting Tings a few weeks back, did Celine Dion ages ago. Always makes a nice change to my day for a couple of hours.
Anyhow, I'm rambling now. Might add to this in a bit.
Hope all is well with you.
IB
Comments
Very cool!
-They say "It's not who wins or loses, but how you play the game". (I don't know. -Winning is kinda nice!)
Your video was really creative, and showed everyone some good sportsmanship!
I'm curious... -Was that you playing "The Entertainer" on piano there?
Also, look, these people want their stuff listened to and critiqued, you would think they'd just be grateful that someone gave them the opportunity to be heard. I'd say do it.
-Especially if it's a paying gig! ;-)
Thanks for the comments on the video. I made it for my folks but thought I should stick it on here.
It was Maple Leaf rag (there's a story behind it). I tried remembering how to play it and kept fluffing it so got someone else's version to dub to the vid.
Hope all is well with you.
J
Well, free tea is cool too.
Maple Leaf Rag? -Wow, my bad!
I'm glad you shared the video! -It's very cool how you did that! My nephew just finished an internship at Channel 7, doing video production, and he just went for a job interview this morning. -I'm hoping to get him to shoot for me in the near future.
All is well with me, and I trust all is well with you as well.
Take care, and I'll TTYL!
-J
dude i'm playing city showcase, come down and watch!
June 3rd 2008 1:30PM -
Timberland Store - Regents Street - LONDON, South
June 6th 2008 3:45PM -
Ben Sherman Store - Carnaby Street - LONDON, South