Filming For The Documentary

It was the first day of filming for the documentary. The group from Chester University turned up a couple hours early before the studio session so we could discuss in detail what would be happening and how the day would pan out. It was very professional, the group had industry standard cameras and top of the range lighting, it all looked very impressive.

They first filmed a section about me for the documentary, I had to explain what the project was about and what goals did I want to achieve from creating the EP. They then filmed me and Nick Gozem in the studio working together and discussing ideas. They also filmed a section on Nick asking him a number of questions about why he liked working with me and what did he like about working with different genres of music.

The first filming session went really well, the group were easy to work with and the material captured for the documentary looked very impressive. I have high hopes for the finished product.

Final Recording Session With Nick Gozem

Today I had my final recording session with Nick Gozem in the SSL. We've managed to record the final bits of material for the EP and everything's sounding great.The tracks themselves are pretty much finished all I need to do now is record the vocals which I will be doing later on this week. Throughout the course of the EP I've been lucky enough to have Nick Gozem available to come into the studio and record material for the EP. He's been a big influence throughout the making of this EP and with the material I have managed to gather from the sessions I've been able to create and construct substantial pieces of work at a professional standard.

Dr Syntax Studio Session On The 30th Of March

On the 30th of March I will be in the SSL studio recording with Dr Syntax for one of the tracks off my EP. The track itself is pretty much finished I just need to add some extra instrumentation once the vocals have been recorded.

Unity Radio Manchester

I was at a gig the other night and I met a guy who does a show on Monday nights at Unity Radio called 'The C'mon Feet Elements Show'. I told him what I was studying at University and mentioned to him that I was currently working on an EP. I explained to him my aims and objectives for the major project module and mentioned about doing a live show on a radio station. He seemed really interested in the concept of the EP and wanted to hear more about it.
I spoke to him the next day and he asked me to do a feature on his show which I jumped at the chance to do. I will be appearing on Unity Radio on Monday April the 4th to talk about the EP and play a few tracks live on air.

Unity Radio

8:00 AM Video Documentary

As outlined in my major project aims and objectives, I will be creating a short video documentary about the process and making of my EP. I was personally going to be filming and editing the documentary myself, but I have recently been in contact with some students at Chester University about filming and editing the documentary which they have kindly agreed to do.
It not only helps me out, but it helps them out as they will also make this project become one of their modules at University.

This really helps me out in a big way and gives me more time to focus on the actual making of the EP. I have spoken to the group about when the film has to be finished by and when the screening of the documentary will be.
My first filming session will be on the 22nd of March, I will probably meet up with the group before hand to discuss what I want to achieve from the session.

Email Back From Dr Syntax

I received an email back from Dr Syntax this morning about the track I sent him the other day for my EP. He really liked what I sent him and has started putting pen to paper. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we'll be in the studio recording the vocals and getting the track finished and finalized.

Email from Dr Syntax:

"Nice one Mazzie for the track. The beat sounds great! I've got something started but its no way near finished. I'm really pleased with how it's going so far tho, the track has a lot of potential.  I will keep u posted and updated on how its all going.

- Syntax"

Venue For My Documentary Screening Confirmed

I did a little bit of research into venues for the screening of my short documentary. I found one venue that fits the bill perfectly. I'm screening the documentary at a place called 'An Outlet' which is situated just behind the back of Piccadilly.
I went to check the venue out the other day to see what facilitys it had to offer and also have a chat with the manager about what I wanted to do on the night. The venue itself is quite quirky, but has a great atmosphere and a nice warm feel about it. It has a large projector and a PA which is ideal for what I want to do

The screening of the documentary will be on Monday the 11th of April at 20:00 PM

'An Outlet' Google Maps