Journey West in search of Sound

We got up early this morning and headed out West in search of possible abandoned locations for metal scrapings and the other such recordings that only ruins can provide. After a hearty breakfast in the metropolis of Helensville, we descended upon the abandoned Dairy Factory located in the town centre.
To our dismay, this once amazing site had been mostly demolished in wake of a new purpose for the property. Sadly, this combined with an unscalable electric fence meant the end for another
one of Auckland's abandoned sites.

Carrying onwards, we came across an abandon School Hall located out in the countryside.
Awesome little site but the location next to a busy road and there not being one creaking door in the entire place meant very little of use to us recording wise.

The morning was not a loss though, as we found a weird little Junk store on the main street of Helensville that had a $5 bin crammed with Ceramic bottles and cups. After listening intently to each one, the below two were selected and will come in very handy for cup/bottle pick ups and general handling.

For to End yet again....

Final day in the Foley Room for Spartacus DVD extras today - it seems as if we have ended a few times already but today was the last time. Quite a few more scenes had been added to Ep's 8 to 10 so we had a busy day ahead. As always, massive thanks to Mr J.Bruce for the opportunity to assist him on this epic foley adventure - what an experience!!!

Final Mix of Spartacus Ep 10

Went into Digipost today for the final mix viewing of Episode 10.
Absolutely epic effort on everyones part - it looked and sounded amazing on the big screen,
and is a tribute to everyones hard work on this season.

Spartacus DVD Extra's

Arrived at the Foley Room today alongside Mr J.Bruce to make a start on the Foley needed for the DVD extra's. There was around 14 mins worth and it was taken from Episodes 1 to 7.

 An array of Props used today

View from the helm

New Sound Creation device

Whilst returning from playing a gig in Whangarei, we came across a reasonably epic second hand junk store on the outskirts of Wellsford.
After a good rummage through the junk and trinkets, this little gem was found lurking down a dark isle.
Old and creaky with parts loosened by years of grinding, just the turning of this hand grinder alone made sounds one can only dream of!! And being able to be attached to the edge of any surface, the choices for resonating goodness are endless!! And all for a cool $40.
The perfumed soaked counter lady's expression was priceless:
"Doing some grinding are ya love..?"
"Nope, gonna take it home, mic it up and record it"
"Yep thought you all looked a bit odd when ya came in"

Spartacus Ep 10 pick up's

Pick up's completed today with Mr J.Bruce at the helm, for the last episode of Spartacus - the epic  Episode 10!! Oh yes there was pit action:)

Spartacus Ep 9 pick up's

Back into the Foley Room today with Mr J.Bruce at the helm, to complete the pick up's for Ep 9.
Great to be getting back into it!