Some more photos from the acoustic sessions.

So, I haven't got round to scanning in all my negatives just yet, I am going to set myself a whole day when I go back to uni after Easter to do this. I also hope to print my final images in the darkroom, as I feel this reflects the inspiration I have. Scanning negative is an easy way of sharing, but for me I want to give something extra to the images rather than just pressing a few buttons.. I want to put time into them. So hopefully this aspect goes to plan. I have made contact sheets which is starting to make the editing process easier, but I still want to shoot some more, taking into considerations what was spoken about in my tutorial. Constructive criticism I think its called? Anyway, its good to know that I am on the right direction with my project and it is being well recieved. I like that the quality of these photographs isn't entirely refined, there is a vintage feel to their aesthetic. Of course, I need to show that I can take a photograph, but I also want to show that I can convey a story through my photographs.. But this is something that will become more apparent with the final selection for my series.

08-04-11: Shatterpoint

The Attic, Canterbury.

Shatterpoint at The Attic

A recently installed barrier at The Attic, Kent Uni's student bar, created a slight overkill for the enjoyment of the bands playing. Though I'm sure there were good intentions.. Shatterpoint's performance was not too disappointing, though the sound was not as good as it could have been, particularly the vocals. Thanks go out to KentRockSoc for that. The vocals provided by Ed Stone, are ordinarily captivating, though something was lacking this time, and through no fault of Shatterpoint; it was commented on by many. In all honesty, there was a better sound during the bands soundcheck, when everything, even the vocals could be heard from outside; this was inevitably our cue to venture inside. Of course, I enjoy being around and watching Shatterpoint, they are good friends of mine.. even if there is a referral to the crowd being "c***s".. Lovely.. And the offer of a sweaty hug from drummer, Tom Harrison, no thanks.

08-04-11: Black Sun Down

The Attic, Canterbury.

Black Sun Down at The Attic

"...Some more Hendrix, because that's what we do..." So initial thoughts are that Black Sun Down are a covers band? This was realised throughout the setlist, featuring the likes of ZZ Tops "Sharp Dressed Man", both Jimi Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" and "Foxy Lady" and Slash's "Cali" featuring Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy. A brave choice, as Kennedy not only nailed his own vocals, but Axl Rose's in his performance alongside Slash at Download '10. Unfortunately, I could not hear the vocals dreadfully well so it is hard to comment on well each song was performed. More vocals were asked for repeatedly, but nothing seemed to change through the monitors. The band have a heavy enough edge to their performance to break part of the drum kit, and the crowd seemed to enjoy what they were doing. No disservice to the band themselves as they have a likeable feel to them and were second to perform, but the quality of sound could have been better in order to give the much needed power to engage an audience fully.