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06.28.2010
http://indierockvstheworld.sonicbids.com
This week I also wrote a song for an independent film out here in Los Angeles. The song isn't piano-based, like most of my music. I had to make it fit the film, which meant banjo and upright bass were imperative. The film is about a female scientist who executes a number of experiments in order to find out if her boyfriend is "the one." If it makes it into any festivals, I'll let you know! |
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06.14.2010 WARNING: THIS BLOG CONTAINS FRUSTRATION AND STRESS.
I can't believe it's already Monday again. Actually, after looking at the clock, I've realized it's almost Tuesday. Where did my day go? Oh, that's right... It started off with an e-mail from the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World contest, letting me know that I'm in the Top 8. You would think that I would immediately exude excitment, but my entire body tensed up instead. It's 10 days after they were supposed to let us know. The finalists were supposed to have 20 days to shoot a music video with footage from the movie. We now have less than 9 days to crank out a music video that could, in theory, be on the DVD's special features. I'm stressed about this because I've spent so many years developing a brand that promotes high-quality work; and I don't see how I can make a high-quality music video in such little time. Of course, all of the finalists are faced with the same challenge, so I should just stop whining. Please excuse my brief blog meltdown. I am now back to "normal" and incredibly thankful for everyone who got me to the next level. The end is so close that I can taste it! And with that being said, I need to get to work mapping out some sort of storyboard. Wish me luck... |
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06.07.2010
*I am slowly learning film/television terminology, and am happy to share my newfound knowledge with those who find it interesting. The term "Upfronts" describes an event in which the networks (i.e. ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS) present the trailers of pilots they bought from the studios (i.e. Warner Brothers, Sony, Universal) to advertisers and buyers. The advertisers and buyers then decide which shows they would like to support by buying air time and other distribution rights. International Upfronts refer to the event in which International buyers vie for distribution. Or something like that... |
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I know I didn't write a blog last Monday, but I have a really good excuse! I was shooting the footage for my new music video! Woo hoo!!! It was down to the wire, but I managed to get something that I'm proud of. The style of the video was initially a topic of debate. On one hand, it is important to reference Scott Pilgrim with comic book text and story line; but I didn't want to lose myself in that world. I tried to marry the video-gaming, hoodie-wearing environment of SP with the vintage vibe I love. And if you're wondering why I glow and disappear at the end, you'll have to read the Scott Pilgrim comic books to understand. Either way, you can watch the video and vote for it here:
My blog and I decided to take it easy last Monday for Memorial Day.
We chowed down on some delicious barbecue brisket (smoked to perfection
for 11 hours), my cousin's Texas-style baked beans with jalapenos, and
Carvel ice cream cake. My strictly-vegetables diet was finished by that
point... obviously. I can't say the same for the previous Tuesday, when
I attended the International Upfronts* on the Warner Brothers lot. The
party was the biggest I've ever been to with carnival rides,
fire-breathing acrobats, upside-down champagne chandeliers, and every
imaginable type of junk food a diet-ridden girl could crave. I spent
Sunday afternoon picnicking at Hollywood Cemetery, where they screen
classic films by projecting the footage on a mausoleum wall.
Hitchcock's North by Northwest was the feature of the evening - a
film that I fall in love with every time I watch it. Fast forward to
Friday >> The official rules of the Scott Pilgrim contest state
that the Finalists will be announced "on or about June 4th." Seeing as
it's June 7th, and no one has been notified of anything either way, I'm
starting to wonder how long the "about" time frame might last. Then the
worry starts creeping in. If I am selected, how can I possibly
shoot, edit, and submit a music video in less than 18 days? But I won't
think about that until it happens. Instead, I'll concentrate on
tonight's trip to San Diego. Woo hoo!
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