My next panel! We have an exciting discussion ahead of us on Friday.

Looking forward to meeting delegates tomorrow after my morning meetings.

I still have nightmares about NCAs.
Even the ones that prevent you from working for a competitor OR client for 12 months if you leave or if they terminate your agreement. And as a composer, it’s somewhat damning, even if it’s not enforceable in Ireland. Suck it, Apple.

A great day for Media music!

Congratulations Stephen Barton
Matthew Chastney #JerskinFendrix Gordy Haab Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
Walter Mair Carly Paradis Daniel Pemberton (x2!) #MartinPhipps Dominik Scherrer💙💛 Arthur Sharpe TOYDRUM

#TheIvors 2024 nominees!
See you on May 23rd!

Wait wait. WhatTheFlip.

A renowned music industry publication has casually referred to me as ACCLAIMED? I had no idea there’d be an article!? And…what!???

Speaking at this this Friday. Holy moly. I promise I’m just a regular person guys. hotpress.com/music/independ…

I’ve something I want to present in terms of ludic music design but it won’t be properly finished until the summer, as I haven’t hit the test subject stage of things just yet.

However, I’m up for a panel, if anyone wants to brainstorm Monday - Wednesday this week or next week.

In Central London on Friday 3rd May and free for most of the day as I’ll be in town from 7:30am!

Could also meet on Sunday 5th morning in town instead, as I haven’t booked a return flight yet. Fully booked on Saturday.

Coffee/ lunch at BAFTA HQ on the Friday, anyone?

Can’t believe I’m finally saying this…..since I’m getting more into sound design and mixing it lately - can anyone show me how to use Reaper for sound design and exporting video? I think it’d be handy when I’m on the road so I’m not relying on LPX/ Cubase (they’re for scoring).

My new obsession for breakfast is scrambled eggs with Valentina hot sauce and brown soda bread. Fully blaming my Chilean neighbour for this combination.❤️

Guess who’s getting a 5am flight to London on Friday week???

Couldn’t snag 2 t*ckets for the Game Music Festival 🕹️🎼 Saturday night gig but I’ll be around Southbank, as always before and after.

Can’t wait to reconnect with The Nerd Violinist🔜WASD 林明玉 Jade Leamcharaskul | jdwasabi.bsky.social Sarah McRuvie🎵 🔜 WASD Mike Anderson Luke Hebblethwaite

Panel, anyone?

Big love to Borislav and the music team. Such a heartfelt and well-articulated speech, highlighting the importance of respect for artistry and collaboration with real musicians. There’s a beautiful soul before us. My heart is full since meeting everyone on Wednesday. ❤️

Few takeaways from last night:

Luke Hebblethwaite is fashionable and a sweetheart.

Sam Lake is lovely, and it’s clear this is a simulation and we’re all part of his game.

Mike Anderson is my latest ride-or-die.

I was too chicken to say hi to Daniel Pemberton for some reason.

Always devastated leaving London. Someone give me a reason to move back to the U.K., please and thank you. Never enough time when I’m here to catch-up with family and friends. Also missing out on huge networking events all the time. Boo hiss.

😁 good afternoon.

Mini celebration before my flight.

Best of luck to all nominees. ❤️

If any composers or sound designers want to play with unusual plugins today:

freakshowindustries.com

Pan-fried Tofu with Steamed Greens and Quinoa. Made by yours truly and washed-down with Pinot Grigio. Made Peanut butter protein balls for dessert. A happy household. I know this because everyone was eating and not talking!!!

Now, for Black Hawk Down.
Happy Saturday, all. 🍷

Synth nerds - rejoice! I was sent this this morning!

A community effort collating most of the synths used in Halo: Combat Evolved, and Halo 2, amongst others. Pretty nifty! Props to Owen Spence Neo Te Aika  and team. What a find for a Friday morning ❤️

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Irish proverb:

‘Be grand (throw a compressor on it and check for phasing, check balance vs pan, and sidechain your reverb).’

Weekend birthday celebration with family; Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, a huge selection of cheese (the one on the left is my favourite - name the cheese!), and red velvet cake.

They know me too well. ❤️