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    AuroraCast #19: Matthew Scott Clark | Operatic Tenor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 118:41


    Matthew Scott Clark is an English tenor from Sussex, and alumnus of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, taught by Eric Roberts and Adrian Thompson.Roles include: Peachum – The Beggar's Opera (Opera'r Ddraig); The Defendant – Trial by Jury (Winterbourne Opera); Pásek - The Cunning Little Vixen (RWCMD); Don Basilio/Don Curzio – Le Nozze di Figaro (RWCMD); Bardolpho – Falstaff (RWCMD - conducted by Carlo Rizzi); Lord Tolloller – Iolanthe (Tarantara Productions - at Chichester Festival Theatre); Apollo – Semele (RWCMD/Mid Wales Opera); Soldier – Der Kaiser von Atlantis (RWCMD); Daniel Buchanan – Street Scene (RWCMD); El Remendado - Carmen (Kentish Opera); Parpignol - La Bohéme (Westminster Opera); Paris - Romeo and Juliet (Arcadian Opera); and Georg Dibdin/Robert Green - Der Vampyr (Gothic Opera).Upcoming engagements include: Monostatos in The Magic Flute for Arcadian Opera at the Roxburgh Hall Theatre, Buckinghamshire in May; Giles Smoothly in @emele for Oxfordshire Contemporary Opera at Wheatley House, Wheatley in July; and the Witch in Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel for Westminster Opera at the Château de Panloy, Port-D'Envaux, France in August.This episode of AuroraCast features Matthew Scott Clark as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video VersionLizzie AuroraMatthew Scott Clark: Were I a King from The Grand DukeDoing it all for Nigel: from @emele, with tenor Matthew Scott ClarkMatthew Scott Clark on playing Giles Smoothly in @emele

    AuroraCast #18: Emily Jackson | Pianist, Composer & Music Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 83:57


    Emily has an amazing story to tell across multiple disciplines. She is a Surrey based music teacher who has been playing the piano since she was five (now holding grade 8 certification), she holds a Masters in Music Composition (MMus) from Kingston University, is an award-winning composer and is also a Pilot Officer in the RAF Air Cadets.This episode of AuroraCast features Emily Jackson as a special guest.Links and show notes:Emily is currently offering a selection of online music workshops and theory/piano tuition for all ages, to give support to those studying music, learning an instrument, or for those that need something fun, social and positive to keep their minds occupied! FacebookVideo Version

    AuroraCast #17: Richard Yaxley | Artist, Musician & Digital Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 169:04


    In this episode, we finally welcome Richard Yaxley aka Hrothgar. He is responsible for designing the AEPL logo and the principle branding of the company and is the founder of the UK extreme metal band Iceni. Ric is a highly talented individual whose passion for interactive media, art and music is hard-wired into his entire human experience. He is a celebrated artist with experience in an array of digital media fields; these include graphic design, motion graphics, the creation of album covers, logos and branding, landscapes, video and video editing, music composition, podcasting, voice-over artistry, vocals and much, much more. Mike always described him as, “one of those annoying people who is just excellent at everything”.This episode of AuroraCast features Richard Yaxley as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video VersionNewgroundsRDGS PodcastRDGS Podcast: Aliens Episode - ChiptuneWinampOffice Meltdown VideoWhen The Wind BlowsPlymouth BrethrenMiniDiscPropellerhead's ReasonTime CommandersBermuda TriangleBoudicaBFD DrumsMagna CartaBinaural SoundTranshumanShakespeare VaccineReady Player One Bands & Artists Mentioned:Yoshihiro SakaguchiTheodor KittelsenStorm ThorgersonOfgraveconcernKingsley FreedomIceniHeilungBurzumMayhemLazerhawkLes's Dark Ambient TrackWhitesnakeSisters of MercyCradle of FilthMarilyn Manson

    AuroraCast #16: Isabelle Swan | Graphic Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 95:49


    Isabelle Swan is a graphic designer, based in London. In this episode, we explore Izzy's projects and deep dive on her insight into the graphic design world. We touch on what it means to be a graphic designer, typography, getting started in the world of design, digital vs the physical page, films and what films mean on a sociocultural level, the future of design, how school can push you forward with the right teachers, University, productivity, joining dots in your life to push you forward and way, way more.This episode of AuroraCast features Isabelle Swan as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video Version

    AuroraCast #15: Davinder Bedi Returns | Presenter at RadiAsian Radio & Music Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 198:12


    Dav (and the drug dealing ice cream van) returns to AuroraCast… It has been 8 months since we last spoke on the show and a lot has happened during that time. Given all face-to-face AuroraCasts were cancelled due to the continuing lockdowns, Mike has been a little despondent but we are back! It seemed only right to kickstart the show again with the mighty Dav.In this somewhat spicy long format episode, we naturally develop the studio gear conversation with Dav giving us a deep dive into his own custom power units, soundcards, workflows, his recently conducted live interviews on YouTube, and way more. We also discuss ownership and touch on totalitarian dystopias, philosophy, psychology, the importance of religion, art, culture, alternative social media platforms, cryptocurrency, blockchain, privacy and; we put our tinfoil hats on to get into what's going on from our own individual perspectives in 2020 and beyond.This episode of AuroraCast features Davinder Bedi as a special guest.Links and show notes:Dav's Show, RadiAsian Mike's Chat on RadiAsianSkyQuaker & SteveRadiAsian on FacebookRadiAsian on Youtube

    AuroraCast #14: Andrea Ratti Returns | Film Director & Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 72:15


    Andrea Ratti Returns! Andrea has experience in several areas in film production including: working with 16mm, sfx, and vfx, filming underwater, large crowds, working with animals, guns /other weapons, filming abroad, late scripts, challenging schedules and harsh weather. He is literate with Mac (own), MovieMagic and all AD administration and fluent in Italian. He has trained in Health and Safety with a current first aid certificate with a 100% safety record throughout all work. We talk face-to-face about the future of the film industry post COVID-19, the mess the cinemas are currently in, the cancellation of films, Netflix, Tenet and more…This episode of AuroraCast features Andrea Ratti as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video VersionClips ChannelAuroraCast ArchiveFacebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotify

    AuroraCast #13: Christophe Szpajdel | Illustrator and Lord of the Logos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 116:52


    Christophe Szpajdel is a Belgian illustrator. Christophe's work first came to attention in the mid-'90s with logos like Emperor, Old Man's Child, Enthroned, Borknagar, Moonspell, Desaster & many more. Since then he has continued to make a significant contribution to the extreme metal scene having drawn for literally thousands of bands with the vast majority are still being used to this day, in some cases 30 years since their creation.This episode of AuroraCast features Christophe Szpajdel as a special guest.Links and show notes:Links and show notes:Video VersionYouTube Main ChannelClips ChannelAuroraCast ArchiveFacebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotify

    AuroraCast #12: A Podcast About Podcasts (Solo Pod)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 18:01


    This episode features just Mike in his first solo podcast, which just so happens to be about podcasts... Join him as he runs through some of his new recording gear, explains his future plans for the podcast and how the idea of AuroraCast came about.Links and show notes:Video Version

    AuroraCast #11: Al Eales (Film Producer) & Paul Cheung (Film Director)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 131:48


    Episode 11 of AuroraCast is one of our favourites so far! Firstly because It's the first time we had two guests on the podcast, and secondly because we had the unique opportunity to discuss the process of filmmaking while learning more about the careers of film producer Al Eales and film director Paul Cheung.In this episode, we talk through projects in which Al and Paul have collaborated and highlight some of their independent projects, all while learning about their approach to creating and facilitating their films on all levels. Al Eales (Mindless Intelligence) brings a ton of experience to the table having worked in the film industry as a producer, scriptwriter and production services manager.Paul Cheung is the Director/CEO of FightGravityFilms. He has worked on an impressive number of projects over the years including; narrative, documentary, advertisement, music videos, personal projects and more.This episode of AuroraCast features Al Eales and Paul Cheung as special guests.Links and show notes:Video VersionMind Over MatterTomArnilia GroveTomRiseThe Last Music PhotographerAl Eales IMDbPaul Cheung IMDb

    AuroraCast #10: Talisa Yorke | Saxophonist & Session Musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 46:52


    Talisa Yorke is an experienced Saxophonist based in Surrey & Bournemouth, UK. She has been playing the sax for the past 9 years and has recently collaborated with SkyQuaker on both their debut singles… We hope you enjoy learning more about her work during this podcast, we are 100% behind Talisa and think you should be too! For more information & bookings, contact Talisa via email at talisayorkemusic@gmail.com.This episode of AuroraCast features Talisa Yorke as a special guest.Links and show notes:Talisa Yorke's NHS Clap VideosTenor SaxAlto SaxContrabass SaxBaritone SaxSoprano SaxHenry MaciniRonnie ScottsAlto Choir'sMike's “Weird Alien Trailer”SkyQuaker's Queen KongBen “Ferdy” FordSkyQuaker - Thank God for Rock and RollNew York Jazz SceneTalisa Yorke - Prove It WrongSupertramp - The Logical SongPizza Express @ The Pheasantry

    AuroraCast #9: Michael Lee Taylor | Boom Operator for Film and TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 155:31


    Michael Lee Taylor (Solo, Rogue One, A Force Awakens, Jupiter Ascending) is a sound recordist and boom operator for film and TV. A graduate of the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom. Michael forged a career in London, working in the sound department on films and TV Dramas. Whilst also finding time to work as a sound mixer on documentaries, commercials and corporates. Michael now lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife and continues to work in the sound department.This episode of AuroraCast features Michael Lee Taylor as a special guest.Links and show notes:NASA/SpaceX Launch 2Aurora Eclipse T-Shirt ModelSouth Park CD (1998)Mike's YoutubeNational Film and Television SchoolOtis The AardvarkADRAudio DriftAvengers - Age of Ultron (film)Solo - A Star Wars Story (film)The Force Awakens (film)AvidFlorence Foster Jenkins (film)Ambient Boom PolesMKH 60-1 Shotgun MicShure SM7B MicPhilomena (film)The Boys (TV show)The BFIUnder The Skin (film)Grant Borland PodcastMichael W. Bell - Maritime DiscoveriesDubbingIATSE UnionDorking BreweryDav Singh PodcastMatt D'Avella YouTubeLectrosonics Radio MicrophonesRadio FrequencyJóhann JóhannssonHildur GuðnadóttirBarry Grint (Alchemy Mastering)Barbary Streisand Scoring StageAir StudiosAbbey Road StudiosDolby Atmos8D MusicTwickenham Studios

    AuroraCast #8: Grant Borland | Composer for Film, Trailer and Television

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 75:02


    Grant Borland hails from Michigan, USA. He can be easily defined as a musical storyteller and composer for Film, TV, Game, Advertisement and Trailer. Grant began writing cinematic music back in 2015 and has never looked back! He has composed music for various forms of media, some of which we unveil during this interview.This episode is a special one! Firstly because despite talking for years over various social media platforms, this was the first time Mike and Grant spoke face to face... Secondly, this is AuroraCast's debut international interview which is a big deal for us!We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Grant for getting involved! Until next time buddy.This episode of AuroraCast features Grant Borland as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video VersionGrant's InstagramGrant's TwitterGrant's SoundcloudGrant's YoutubeThe Thought Collective PodcastMatt D'Avella YoutubeThe FacelessDaniel James YoutubeDirk Ehlert Live StreamBlack MetalGhostwriter MusicGothic Storm“Do They Hear Us”Explosions In The SkyLights & MotionCavalry MusicMike's Doctor Sleep SFX ToolkitEpic Score14th Street, Santa Monica (LA)Hans Zimmer's Studio (LA)Sony Scoring Stage (LA)Abbey Road Studios (UK)The Buffalo Lounge (LA)Remote Control Productions (LA)The Groucho Lounge (UK)The Return of the ComposerAMC and Odeon LuxeDolby AtmosGrant's PlacementsMike's pitch for Lucas Pavetto - The Perfect HusbandZebra-2Mike's Jurassic World Pitch #1Mike's Jurassic World Pitch #2Mike's 13 Reasons Why Pitch #1Mike's 13 Reasons Why Pitch #2ScoreCASTBollywoodMIBE MusicMichael W. Bell - Bewailing Under the Eastern SkiesGrant's Sample Library, “ESCALATE”Focusrite Scarlett InterfaceMackie Onyx DeskDavinder Bedi AuroraCastSlate DigitalSlate Infinity EQWavesSound ToysFab FilterCamel Audio Alchemy

    AuroraCast #7: Electronic Music Producer preston.outatime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 62:01


    They say Brighton is full of creatives and we are starting to see just how true that is! A bit like Mike and Preston... Mike and Preston also go back around 15 years, initially meeting while both working in the games industry in Brighton. While conducting these interviews during the COVID-19 lockdown, it felt only natural to get in touch with Preston to see how his music career is going and we were pleasantly surprised.Preston creates Electronica, but to break it down you could call his music Instrumental, Downtempo, Electronic, Techno, Electronica, Breaks, IDM and more! His latest Release is Replanar (Remix Album) is fresh onto the shelves... Preston is an avid Ableton user and supporter of Bandcamp where you can pick up all his releases. In this AuroraCast, he talks us through his approach, his setup, details some of his philosophies and gives us a ton of links to check out...We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Preston for getting involved!This episode of AuroraCast features preston.outatime as a special guest.Links and show notes:DJ FoodNinja TunePreston's BandcampEnceladusReplanarPreston's videosVideo made for BUNKRBUNKRCyberattackLiotiaAbletonSaros CyclesNI (Native Instruments)Volca BassKorg TritonArturia KeystepToyboxing - Mylar Melodies - Why We Bleep PodcastALC filesSlate DigitalNI free toolsNI MachineNovation (I don't think anyone has bought them, maybe just collaborative projects with Ableton)Phil Lucas (Comedian) took the photo on the cover of CoplanarBandcamp Pre-ReleaseBattery Operated OrchestraSkyQuakerPosthuman's bought music

    AuroraCast #6: Guitarist/Bassist Les Plumridge | Two-Tonne Vice, Deathwish, Lightning Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 87:28


    Les defines the word awesome (and has done for many years now). He is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass and currently learning drums and keys. He is an incredibly active musician playing in multiple bands alongside entertaining his musical side projects. Les is currently playing Bass for Deathwish and Lightning Strike, Guitar with Two-Tonne Vice while working on his own doom, black metal, ambient and soundscape projects. In this Skype conversation, we run through Les's current guitar setup, talk about amps, pedals, cabs, amp modelling, working in and out the box, playing live. DAWs, plugins, mixing, his introduction and journey into music, making his own guitar, future endeavours and generally have a catch-up! We would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Les for getting involved! Until next time buddy! This episode of AuroraCast features Les Plumridge as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video VersionJackson GuitarsB. C. Rich BeastTube VS ValveAmp ModellingReaperGarageBandRicPro ToolsLogic Pro XSonarAria iPad DAWBlack MetalTwo-Tonne ViceDeathWishNI ThrillSteve HWLes's Blacksmith TrackMichael W. Bell - Maritime DiscoveriesTickTick AppTotnes School of Guitar Making

    The SWIM #12: Assassin's Creed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 68:30


    This time on The SWIM, we are joined by historian/gamer Joey Keep to talk about the Assassin's Creed franchise - including discussion around the original games, the best games, and of course the worst games. Then, we talk about the future of the series ahead of Valhalla's debut (due at the end of 2020), and to round off we play a quick round of The Wikipedia Game! This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain, Jack Taylor, and Joey Keep. (Recorded on Thursday 11th June 2020).Links and show notes:Land Rover boss blames dealersAlfa Romeo front number platesBMW i4The Last Of UsWyndon (Pokemon's London)List of all Assassin's Creed gamesAuerodendron pauciflorumEarth.com articleBarbie Horse Adventures

    AuroraCast #5: DJ/Producer Joel Minney | H1GHL1NE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 68:51


    Joel is a DJ/Producer, playing Drum & Bass, Breaks, House, Funk & Hip-hop. Mainly producing Drum & Bass, although crossing over into other genres... Mike and Joel go back around 7 years, initially meeting while both working in the tech industry in London. Joel is responsible for introducing Mike to Drum and Bass, taking him raving for the first time and showing him the world of what it means to be a DJ...In the episode conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown, Joel runs us through his current production and DJ setup, talks us through his journey into music, his vinyl collection, performance, family and gives us an insight into his future plans for both H1GHL1NE and his upcoming planned podcast! We also talk through some of the pros and cons of the COVID-19 situation from a human experience perspective. Until next time buddy!This episode of AuroraCast features Joel Minney as a special guest.Links and show notes:Novation ControllerFocusriteLogic Pro 9AbletonStanton DecksNI TraktorNative InstrumentsCarl Cox's Vinyl CollectionAEPLJoel's SoundcloudJoel's TwitterJoel's InstagramJoel's MixcloudHellman's MayonnaiseChimay Chaser

    The SWIM #11: House Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 90:18


    Today on The SWIM, Lex has some indoor footwear-related follow-up, we then discuss old cars, new cars, electric cars, and Formula 1. This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor. (Recorded on Sunday 31st May 2020).Links and show notes:Lex's house shoesElectric MustangVauxhall Vectra EstateBMW E30 TouringBMW E36 TouringBMW M8Volvo V70Volvo S60Volvo XC40Volvo XC90Land Rover Discovery 5 (stupid number plate)Range Rover VelarHUMMER EVToyota MiraiToyota Mirai SedanNew Ford BroncoTesla Model 3Mk 7.5 Golf GTIRetro electric Ford BroncoBMW i8Porsche retrofit CarPlay2003 Honda Civic2015 Mercedes A1802022 F1 carFerrari SF90 StradalePorsche TaycanPorsche 992 turbo STaycan Cross TurismoPanamera Sport TurismoBrand-new Porsche 993 tributeSinger 911Porsche 996 turboDavid CoulthardLawrence StrollRacing Point liveryKimi's present from Ferrari

    Droplet Who #3: Cold War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 60:26


    In the third instalment of Droplet Who, Clancy and Jack talk about Cold War - the 2013 Matt Smith story that reintroduced the Ice Warriors back into Doctor Who after 38 years.(Recorded on Monday 25th May 2020).Links and show notes:1960's Ice WarriorsChristopher Eccleston's regeneration (good face morph)David Tennant's regeneration (bad face morph)Matt Smith's regeneration (sneeze & kidneys)Peter Capaldi's regeneration (low budget effects)The War Doctor's regeneration (ears)David Tennant's first regeneration (Stolen Earth)ClassK9 and CompanyBootleg Australian K9Tom Clancy - The Hunt for Red OctoberAnt-Man and the WaspThe Sixth Doctor's Sonic Lance

    AuroraCast #4: Davinder Bedi | RadiAsian Radio & Desired Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 96:06


    After both Michael W. Bell and Steve Hope-Wynne (SkyQuaker) were kindly interviewed by the mighty Dav over at RadiAsian Radio, it only felt natural for us to return the favour via Skype during the COVID-19 lockdown.We spoke about pretty much everything, so much so we are probably not going to be able to list them all in our allotted space; but for a start…. Microphones, studio gear, fighting evil, studying, frequencies, tunings, good and bad record labels, 5G, books, philosophy, personal approach to music, history, books, background, university, studying, self-improvement, instruments, audio frequencies, synths, food, family and even drug dealing ice cream vans!This episode of AuroraCast features Davinder Bedi as a special guest.Links and show notes:Dav's Show, RadiAsianMike's Chat on RadiAsianSkyQuaker & SteveChartered Financial AnalystLeft & Right BrainCarl Jung - Memories, Dreams, ReflectionsJungian ArchetypesHerbert SilbererSigmund FreudTony Buzan: The Speed Reading BookA. M. Ruppel: The Cambridge Introduction to SanskritPuran Singh: The Book of Ten MastersBill Schul: The Psychic Power of PyramidsPaul White: Recording And Production TechniquesKorg M3 User GuideMike Senior: Mixing Secrets for the Small StudioBob Katz - Mastering Audio : The Art and ScienceBobby Owsinski: The Recording Engineer's HandbookDennis WheatleyThe Holy Bible - King James VersionThe Sikh ScripturesJill Mattson - The Lost Waves of Time: The Untold Story of How Music Shaped Our World!John A. Keel - The Eighth TowerThe Devil's Tritone5GAEPLEM Fields432hz444hz440hzThe Ark of the CovenantEnochianIndonesian GamelanBBC IntroducingE-MU 1820MRMSDesired Effect - NashiliyaRaga or RaagDavinia PalmerKerrang!Desired Effect - Christmas KrusmasMiss D and Luv Asia RadioDav's MixcloudThe 2 Guys Who Write EverythingJoe MeekRudy Van GelderMick Hinton (DAV Electronics)Pete WilliamsBen “Ferdy” Ford

    The SWIM #10: Galaxy-Wide Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 71:52


    Here in the U.K. - like most of the world - we have spent the last 3ish months in lockdown. With the likelihood of us emerging becoming more and more imminent, we sit down to discuss, once and for all (hopefully) what this time has done to and for us. This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain, Jack Taylor, Michael W. Bell, and Patrick Coll. (Recorded on Friday 15th May 2020).Links and show notes:Sebastian Shaw in Return Of The JediDroplet Who #1Who shot first?Dune (book)The Universe in Your Hand (book)AuroraCastNorweigan Forest cat

    AuroraCast #3: Guitarist Ben "Ferdy" Ford | SkyQuaker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 47:44


    Ben “Ferdy” Ford is SkyQuaker's amazing virtuoso guitarist and genuinely lovely guy… We were honoured to catch up with him during the COVID-19 lockdown to touch on his musical background, bands, influences, his guitars, gear, crazy time signatures, playing style, the forming of SkyQuaker, some of the philosophies which underpin his creative approach, his future plans and he even plays us some guitar!This episode of AuroraCast features Ben “Ferdy” Ford as a special guest.Links and show notes:Video Version.Steve (Hope-Wynne).Vladimir Bukovsky.13/16 Time Signatures.I had a moment… It's the Mission Impossible theme, not the James Bond theme! And it's in 10/8, not 12/8.Davinder Bedi.Sibelius.Ibanez RG.Les Paul 59.Gibson SG.Angus Young.Tony Iommi.PRS Guitars.SkyQuaker - Queen Kong.Paul Reed Smith.Steve Vai.SkyQuaker - Thank God for Rock and Roll.Georgie Mac.Tilly Yorke.Roo Savill.Motorheadache.Dutchess.Aurora.Joe Satriani.Pro Tools.Logic Pro X.Doc from Back To The Future.Echo 7 Recording Studio.

    The SWIM #9: Red Dead Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 75:05


    Join us to discuss everything about the incredible Red Dead Redemption franchise, including both main games, DLC, Red Dead Online, and the future of the series.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor.(Recorded on Friday 1st May 2020).Links and show notes:Dynamic Fish AI.Riley Ghosts.Red Dead Revolver.AuroraCast.Red Dead Redemption complete timeline.

    AuroraCast #2: Andrea Ratti | Film Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 24:33


    Mike had the pleasure of catching up with Andrea Ratti during the COVID-19 lockdown. Andrea has experience in several areas in film production including working with 16mm, SFX, and VFX, filming underwater, large crowds, working with animals, guns /other weapons, filming abroad, late scripts, challenging schedules and harsh weather. Mike has just finished composing the music score for Andrea's second short film which he very much hopes everyone will watch on release.This episode of AuroraCast features Andrea Ratti as a special guest.Links and show notes:Andrea's WebsiteAndrea's IMDBLink to Tiny KernelSergio LeoneUniversity of the Arts London (UAL)Stanley Kubrick's WifeElliot Grove2001 Space OddyseyRaindance Film FestivalKings CollegeHitchcockMomentoShane MeadowsOld BoyStanley Kubrick ExperienceSundance Film FestivalScoring Hummingbird (Patreon Exclusive)

    Droplet Who #2: Timelash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 58:57


    In the second instalment of Droplet Who, Clancy and Jack take on Timelash - the 1985 Colin Baker story that is consistently ranked amongst the worst episodes of Doctor Who of all time. (Recorded on Sunday 19th April 2020).Links and show notes:The android guy with drill gun thing.The Third Doctor novel in which he previously visited Karfel.The Borad (lizard man).

    The SWIM #8: The Rise of Skywalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 69:01


    Here it is! At long last! The SWIM brings you special coverage of that ‘new' Star Wars film. We talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, how we feel about it 4 months on, and what we would like to see from the future of the Star Wars universe. It isn't even all negative - we promise.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain, Jack Taylor, and Patrick Coll.(Recorded on Thursday 16th April 2020).Links and show notes:1st Edition holographic Charizard card sells for over $55,000.Spice Girls trading cards.AuroraCast.

    AuroraCast #1: Vocalist/Actor Steve Hope-Wynne | SkyQuaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 55:26


    Stephen Hope-Wynne is a British Actor, Vocalist, Songwriter and the founder of the British Rock band SkyQuaker. Steve is a high energy, positive soul whose dedication to the world of creating art is second to none. He has an intriguing story and a fascination career having spent many years working in television comedy and drama, Feature Film, Theatre, Radio and is a Voice Talent for Games and Animation. Steve's latest role was as Richard Croft, father to Lara Croft in Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018).This episode of AuroraCast features Stephen Hope-Wynne as a special guest.Links and show notes:SkyQuakerGuildhall School of Music and DramaBinaural/8D RecordingSkyquakesQueen KongTalisa Yorke (Saxophonist)Dorking BreweryGeorgie Mac (Producer @ Echo 7 Recording Studios)Roo Saville (Singer)Abbi F Jones (Singer)Simon Cohen (Drummer)Ben “Ferdy” Ford (Guitarist)Shadow of the Tomb Raider Video GameDavinder Singh & RadiAsian (Producer/Musician/Radio Host)

    The SWIM #7: The Voices of Many People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 104:12


    On this self-isolation special episode of The SWIM, we have guests! Why not take a break from Netflix and TikTok to hear us talk about Disney+ and Pokémon?This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain, Jack Taylor, Michael W. Bell, and Georgia Dorey.(Recorded on Monday 23rd March 2020).Links and show notes:Spice Girls trading cards are real(!).1st Edition holographic Charizard card sells for over $55,000.Sid Meier's Civilization VI on iOS.Napoleon: Total War.Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Explained.

    The SWIM #6: @Google

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 86:01


    A lot has changed since we last recorded The SWIM, for example, COVID-19 is now a thing, and Lex *probably* has it. To help pass the time for both us - and you, valued listener - during self-isolation, we bring you another instalment of Droplet's finest.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor.Links and show notes:Cortex podcast.Theme System Journal.Droplet Who.

    Droplet Who #1: The Timeless Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 80:31


    “I don't think I can take much more of this.” - Matt Clancy.In this debut episode, the hosts tackle the controversial Series 12 finale, ‘The Timeless Children', and in typical Droplet fashion, they go on a very long tangent.Welcome to Droplet Who, a new podcast hosted by Matt Clancy and Jack Taylor.Links and show notes:Watch the Timeless Children on BBC iPlayer.BritBox Doctor Who art.Hoodezfield.Clive.

    The SWIM #5: The Ziersdorf Excursion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 42:43


    When you set out to talk about a topic on a podcast, you probably won't end up talking about it. Here we are in March 2020, and this is still not our Rise of Skywalker special. Star Wars does feature heavily though, along with TV shows, the Wikipedia Game round 2, and new year's resolutions.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor.Links and show notes:Xbox Series X.‘Servant' trailer.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.Ziersdorf, Austria.

    The SWIM #4: Postman One: A Droplet Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 51:52


    The SWIM is back! Welcome to 2020 (lol).Lex has a ‘fun' story to tell, Jack has an involuntary tech support problem, and then later on in this episode, the hosts remind us that this is not a car podcast.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor.Links and show notes:ODEON Luxe.Golf GTI Performance Pack.VW ID.3.Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept.Ferrari SF90.

    The SWIM #3: Swimming Through the Wiki!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 55:56


    What happens when 2 British people encounter a wild skunk for the first time? Come on over to The SWIM, you can find out! Then, for the main course, you can enjoy even more people sharing their opinions on the new Tesla monstrosity on the Internet, then finish off with some casual import tax chat for dessert.This episode of The SWIM introduces The Wikipedia Game.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor.Links and show notes:How to charge your Tesla Cybertruck.Suzuki Jimny.Junior Achievement - Wikipedia.

    The SWIM #2: Not The X-Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 70:11


    Go grab your reheated Chinese food and listen to us talk about Call of Duty, CGI James Dean, automobiles, Red Dead Redemption, and a reimagining of The X-Files theme.This episode of The SWIM is hosted by Lex MacEoghain and Jack Taylor.Links and show notes:‘Finding Jack'.VW Golf 8.Loki the raven.Broken doorbell video.

    The SWIM #1: The Difficult Second Podcast

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