Cinematography...

Film to me has always been considered a medium through which one can truly express emotion as a moving art form. However their have been countless amounts of disheartening pieces of cinema that have left a ghastly stain in the industry. Thankfully there have been a number of stand-alone classics that are so great they manage to keep film-making exciting, inspiring and fresh.

Recently I have slightly indulged in my love of film by making a few pieces of my own. In an earlier blog post I mentioned my involvement in my band Lecarla. Only last week we began recording a number of songs going towards our debut album. I have devised a number of short clips that help to portray our progress. Below is the first video...

Yours Joe
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Fallen leaves...

The festive season is fast approaching. The nights grow longer, the winter coats are being slipped over our shoulders and the Christmas Coca Cola advert (though I am yet to see it) has already weaved it's way onto our screens.

The leaves have all left the comfort of their branches and soon December will once again be upon us. I am rather excited about this factor as I have an extremely unusual Where's Wally advent calendar which I am looking forward to breaking into despite my twenty years. I will have to restrain from a premature  advent door-opening for another couple of days however.

Christmas is beginning to swarm into all our lives whether we want it there or indeed the contrary. So all prepare your gifts, decorative trees, tinsel and festive lights because there is not a moment to spare!

Yours Joe
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Somewhere, beyond the sea...

When the eyes look upon the sea as it meets the sky one may wonder what lies beyond this line. A magical land far from here where you can relinquish your torment and heartaches and sail out aboard a small vessel toward an uncharted territory perhaps?

I like the idea that as I peer out, that somewhere, beyond the sea there is another being reminiscing, deep in thought gazing back toward the shore I lay my feet.

Maybe one day we could meet, shake hands and have a cup of tea.

All around our coastlines, we can sit looking out. Maybe ponder a thought for who might turn their eyes our way...

Yours Joe

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Sky lights...

Once or twice a twelvemonth most of us will venture out into the blistering cold to stand witness to the booming lights in the night sky.

Colours; blues, greens, reds and gold come together in harmony presenting a rather spectulative show. Without fail gloves, mittens and wooly hats alike will come out to join the assemblage, as the autumn cold tests us for the approaching winter months.

All together we gaze up to watch the sky aglow. Eyes casting the lustrous patterns. Some may say it is man's way of momentarily painting the sky.

Yours Joe
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A grasp on our senses...

Music can trigger many different emotions. One artist can place a person in the greatest of moods, while to another person can be brought to tears. Songs can very much - to an individual - be associated with a certain feeling, memorable environment, loved one or enemy. These sounds can bring forth to our minds the most brilliant memories of joy. The song will change and you can find yourself in the depths of sorrow, loss, yearning.

Recently I was witness to two live performances; Noah and the Whale and Charlie Simpson. Both were very entertaining however the latter was breathtaking. Tears definitely glazed over. The company to these did however make the experiences that much more delightful.

Feelings linked to music and melody have truly been known to instantly affect my mood. Sometimes the sounds will lift me up, but other times they will send me to the opposing end. Music has always had this mystical and prodigious power over my sensibility. Charlie Simpson's performance was a perfect example of it's hold over me.

I hope that I am not alone with music's grasp.

Yours Joe
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The burn...

One should know that when sweat appears through their tshirt in the shape of a bear, you have thoroughly succeeded in completing a satisfying workout!

Yours Joe
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