Hello! Thanks everyone for your wonderful contributions to the first task! Second task: what do you think are the components of the sound world for RnB/Pop/Soul60s/70s ? What instruments and musical stamps do we need to include so that a piece feels like it sends a nod to that world? Read more…
Hi there! Framework for hyperlocal media piece will be placed here. So not to use up too much of your time this is what I think we should do: 1. I’ll revise what we spoke about last time. Something about writing a piece for a one man band (Andy is Read more…
Vinyl Community Collaborative Composing Project Hey there lovelies! Here’s the page for us to share findings. Context: Task 1: Please introduce yourself and what you’d be interested in contributing to the project to the gang. Task 2: Please share your top 5 tracks which must include orchestral arrangers (soul/jazz/RnB/pop of Read more…
“I’m Ronnie. I run the record shop and I’ve run records shops since 1990 and I‘ve had my own shop since 1993. So I’ve been doing it some of my adult life. How do I find this, this, the most amazing happen chance and for 2 weeks after finding it, Read more…
So I’ve been thinking about my Deptford vinyl piece… last project for SaM composer residency too. Owner Ronnie Marrow said the river was a huge part of London’s developments, arguing that if the River wasn’t there Deptford wouldn’t be the place it is today, so ideas about docks, river, sea Read more…
I’m collaborating with Heart n Soul artist Robyn Steward to create a hyperlocal piece of music inspired by this little gem/oasis in the heart of Deptford. The sea makes up a large part of Deptford’s history, informs owner of Vinyl, Ronnie Morrow. So I’m currently listening and researching music associated Read more…
I’m going to use my website more to serve as a brain dump for my PhD musings on ‘composing in a hyperlocal environment’. I’ve entered my second year of research and I’m currently thinking about the first year of fieldwork that has taken place. My project for-Wards is the main Read more…
It’s been three weeks and I’m still stunned… Thanks so much for the tunes and was wonderful to chat with you that one time! Amazingly talented and so humble.
Today feels like: Crazy ass week, some amazing life victories and some hard life lessons but I’m feeling stronger… Yosh!